EU Energy Chief Says Bloc's Policies Should Focus More on Affordability Τετ, 10 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:28 The European Union's economic problems mean it should be more flexible in the way it promotes a low-carbon economy and broaden the focus of its energy policy, beyond purely reducing greenhouse gas emissions to also ensure that energy will remain affordable, the bloc's energy chief said.
Egypt Plans Ration Cards for Fuel Next Fiscal Year-Oil Minster Τρι, 9 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:11 Cash-strapped Egypt plans to introduce ration cards for subsidized fuel in its next fiscal year, which begins July 1, the country's oil minister said in an interview with Al Arabiya Television.
Algeria to Double Refining Capacity in 5 Years - Minister Τρι, 9 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:11 Algeria plans to double its refining capacity in the next five years to meet growing domestic demand and expand its petrochemical industry, Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi said Tuesday.
Gazprom To Decide on Nord Stream Expansion After Yamal-Europe Study - CEO Τρι, 9 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:11 Russia's OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) will decide whether to expand the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Northern Europe after it completes a feasibility study into a separate pipeline extension to Central Europe via Poland, Gazprom's Chief Executive Alexei Miller said Tuesday.
Bushehr Nuclear Plant Undamaged By Strong Iran Quake Τρι, 9 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:10 Iran's only nuclear power plant, located in the Gulf city of Bushehr, was undamaged by a strong earthquake that hit the southern Iranian province of Bushehr Tuesday, its governor Fereydoon Hasanvand said.
Shell Reportedly Offering Stake in Czech Refinery Τρι, 9 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:10 A unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN) is in talks with shareholders and the Czech government over the potential sale of its 16% stake in the largest refinery in the Czech Republic, a local news website reported Tuesday citing the Czech industry minister.
Gazprom, Shell Sign Arctic Shelf Development Deal Τρι, 9 Απριλίου 2013 - 12:51 Russia’s gas monopoly Gazprom and the Anglo-Dutch energy giant Royal Dutch Shell have signed a tentative deal to develop hydrocarbons in the Russian Arctic.
Iraqi Kurds Sell First Oil Cargo Despite Baghdad Warning Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:07 The semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan has sold the first crude oil cargo on the international market despite a warning from the central government in Baghdad, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, or PUK, party said on its website Saturday.
EDF, Enbridge Buy 300MW Capacity Wind Energy Project in Canada Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:06 EDF Energies Nouvelles, Electricite de France's (EDF.FR) renewable energy unit, teamed up with Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge (ENB) to buy Alberta based 300 MW Blackspring Ridge wind energy project.
Gazprom, Shell May Explore Chukchi, Pechora Seas Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:06 Russian energy giant OAO Gazprom's (GAZP.RS) oil arm and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) may jointly develop two sections of Russia's Arctic shelf in the Chukchi and Pechora Seas, Russian Natural Resources Minister Sergei Donskoi was quoted as saying Monday.
German Gas Consumption Rises As Cold Weather Continued - Industry Group Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:05 A prolonged cold spell in early 2013 drove up consumption of natural gas in Germany in the first quarter of the year offsetting a weak economy, the country's main energy lobby group said Monday.
Saboteurs Blow Up Yemen Oil Pipeline Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:05 Saboteurs Monday blew up a main pipeline linking oil fields between Yemen's eastern Marib province and the capital Sanaa, "partially" interrupting the flow of crude, a local government official said.
Statoil, SOCAR to Jointly Explore, Develop New Caspian Area Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 17:05 Norway's Statoil ASA (STO) and Azerbaijan's state energy firm SOCAR signed a deal Monday on exploring and developing a new offshore area in the Caspian Sea.
No Treat of Power Outages in Bulgaria - PM Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 16:43 There is no treat of power outages in Bulgaria thanks to the country's huge electricity overproduction, caretaker prime minister Marin Raykov said.
About 1,000 Electricity Connections are Cut Every Day in Greece Δευ, 8 Απριλίου 2013 - 12:34 About 1,000 electricity connections are cut every day in Greece as Public Power Corporation customers are increasingly unable to pay their power bills on time, while accumulated debts to the country’s electricity giant stood at more than 1.3 billion euros at the end of 2012.
Romania Power Output Falls 7.1% on Year in Jan-Feb Παρ, 5 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:45 Romanian energy output fell in the first two months of the year, hit by falling production in the thermal and nuclear power sectors, news agency Mediafax reports Friday, citing official data.