Romania Temporarily Scales Back Green Energy Incentives Τετ, 5 Ιουνίου 2013 - 14:17 The Romanian government said it decided on Tuesday to temporarily suspend as of July 1 the issuance of some of the green certificates for which hydro, wind and solar energy producers are eligible in a bid to reduce the price of electricity for final consumers.
Gazprom 2013 Retroactive Discounts at Less Than $1B Τρι, 4 Ιουνίου 2013 - 19:30 Russia's state-run gas company, OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), expects retroactive discounts to European buyers for 2013 to amount to less than $1 billion, the company's deputy chief executive said Tuesday.
EU to Delay Full Tariffs on China Solar Panels Τρι, 4 Ιουνίου 2013 - 19:30 The European Union will delay for two months the full impact of import tariffs it planned to put on Chinese solar panel equipment, to allow Chinese manufacturers to negotiate a settlement with European authorities that could defuse one of the biggest disputes over unfair trade in recent decades, officials said Tuesday.
Romania Cuts Incentives for Green Energy Τρι, 4 Ιουνίου 2013 - 19:30 Romania's center-left government on Tuesday adopted a decree cutting incentives to renewable energy producers, which experts say will deter investment in a booming industry.
EURELECTRIC Award 2013 honours IEA Chief Economist, Dr Fatih Birol Τρι, 4 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:11 This year's EURELECTRIC Award goes to Dr. Fatih Birol, Chief Economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA), for his outstanding contribution to improving understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the power sector. The winner was announced at the EURELECTRIC Annual Convention in Bologna today.
Bulgarian Environment Minister Says Shale Gas Ban Only Temporary Τρι, 4 Ιουνίου 2013 - 14:02 The moratorium on shale gas exploration and extraction using hydraulic fracturing is only a temporary measure which hinders economic activity, the country's environment minister said.
Greece Announces Plan to Setup a National Hyrdocarbon Company Τρι, 4 Ιουνίου 2013 - 13:23 Greece's Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Tuesday announced plans for setting up a "national hydrocarbon company" to prospect for natural gas and oil deposits in the Aegean and Ionian seas reports Kathimerini.
Total CEO Sees More European Refineries Closing in Coming Years Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:30 More European refineries, including some in France, are likely to shut down in the coming years, as refined-oil products consumption is falling in the region, Total SA (TOT, FP.FR) Chairman and Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said Sunday.
Gulf States Warn of Steps Against Lebanon's Hezbollah Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:30 Arab states of the Gulf could take measures against the Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, openly involved in the Syrian conflict, the head of their six-member bloc said on Sunday.
Libya to Take Steps to Tighten Security in South Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:29 Libya announced measures Sunday to tighten security in the south of the country and along its southern borders, after charges from its neighbors that the area has become a source of regional instability.
IGas Says UK Shale Gas Resource May Be Bigger Than Previously Thought Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:29 U.K. onshore oil and gas producer IGas Energy PLC (IGAS.LN) said Monday preliminary estimates indicate there may be more shale gas in their northwest England acreage than previously thought.
E.ON Confirms Deal to Import LNG from Canada Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:29 German utility E.ON SE (EOAN.XE) confirmed Monday it has reached an agreement with Canada's Pieridae Energy involving the delivery of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, from Canada, after The Wall Street Journal and other media agencies reported on the deal.
BP Plans $1 Billion in New Investment, Adding Two Drilling Rigs in Alaska Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 17:28 BP PLC (BP, BP.LN ) will spend at least $1 billion to increase its Alaska drilling activity over the next five years, the company said Monday.
Greek PPC Renewables' Q1 Net Profit Decreases Δευ, 3 Ιουνίου 2013 - 12:32 Greek clean energy firm PPC Renewables SA has experienced a drop in first quarter net profit to EUR 400,000 (USD 521,000) from EUR 900,000 a year earlier, its parent, Public Power Corp (ATH:PPC), said yesterday.
Eni Sells 6.7% of Galp for EUR677.6M Παρ, 31 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:51 Italian energy giant Eni SpA (ENI.MI) Friday said it had sold 6.7% of smaller Portuguese peer Galp Energia SGPS SA (GALP.LB) for 677.6 million euros ($883.1 million).
South Korea Outlines Energy-Saving Measures After Reactor Shutdown Παρ, 31 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:51 It will be a hotter-than-average summer in South Korean offices this summer if companies comply with energy-saving measures the government is implementing to avert power disruptions following the sudden shutdown of two nuclear reactors this week after it was ascertained that they were operating with fabricated certificates for some components.