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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.

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).