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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.

Total Sells Gas Pipe Network To Snam, EDF, Singapore Fund

Παρ, 5 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:44

French oil company Total SA (TOT) said Friday it has signed a final agreement to sell TIGF, a regional gas pipeline network, to a group comprising Italy's Snam (SRG.MI), GIC, a Singaporean sovereign fund, and French state-controlled power utility Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR).

Gazprom Says It Signed Agreement To Build Gas Pipeline To EU

Παρ, 5 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:44

Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom said Friday it had signed an agreement to build a gas pipeline to the Europe Union that would reduce flows through Ukraine. But Polish officials cast doubt on the deal, saying no construction had been agreed and accused Gazprom of using gas as a political tool.

IENE’s Colloquium on «The Critical Choices for RES Investments in Greece» Called for Immediate Action to Save the Market from Bankruptcy

Παρ, 5 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:28

IENE’s Colloquium on “The Critical Choices for RES Investments in Greece” that took place yesterday afternoon, April 4, , at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) highlighted the critical condition of market operation in the Greek RES sector, as well as the responsibility of all government and regulatory authorities and organizations involved

Algeria Confident of Security at Oil, Gas Fields

Πεμ, 4 Απριλίου 2013 - 21:40

Algeria is confident in its security situation following January's attack by Islamic militants on its In Amenas gas field, said Ali Hached, adviser to Algeria's Minister of Energy, on the sidelines of a conference Thursday. "People are coming back to Algeria," he said, adding that the country has intensified security measures for its oil and gas fields