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Japan Renewables Law May Get More Wind Turbines Spinning

Πεμ, 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:06

Japan's wind power companies hope a new law approved in the wake of the country's nuclear disaster will be a big boost for a sector which for now holds only a tiny share of the energy mix, but they are waiting to see details before they start cheering.

Ceyhan Oil Exports Seen Unaffected By Kirkuk Pipeline Outage

Πεμ, 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:04

Iraqi oil exports from the Turkish terminal of Ceyhan are unlikely to be affected by a pipeline interruption, as there is adequate crude in storage at the export terminal, an Iraqi official said Thursday.

Turkey Seeks Russian Gas Discount; Threatens Contract Withdrawal

Πεμ, 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:04

Turkey said Thursday it had demanded a discount on natural gas imports from Russia, threatening to revoke the contract if a reduction wasn't agreed.

EU In Renewed Push For Energy Market Liberalization

Πεμ, 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:03

The European Union's executive body is formally asking 18 member countries to implement rules aimed at liberalizing the EU energy markets adopted years ago, as part of a bid to speed up reforms and meet a 2014 deadline, the European Commissioner for Energy said Thursday.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline Submits Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment to Greek Authorities

Πεμ, 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 17:20

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has submitted a Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (PEIA) to the Greek Ministry of Environment. This application is an addition to the scoping documents that TAP submitted earlier this year in preparation for its full Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

Gas Deposits Fuel Old and New Rivalries

Πεμ, 29 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 16:50

Things have never been too tranquil in this corner of the Mediterranean, and the recent discovery of large deposits of gas beneath the waters off Israel and Cyprus hasn’t made things any easier. You can almost hear the tectonic plates of regional politics shifting — and Nicosia’s recent decision to drill for hydrocarbons off the divided island’s southern coast has only accelerated the process.

ExxonMobil To Start Fracking At Second Shale Gas Well In Poland

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:44

ExxonMobil Corp. (XOM) plans to start hydraulic fracturing next week on its second test well in Poland, near the eastern town of Siennica, Jim Johnston, board member of ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Poland, said Wednesday.

GE Announces $100 Mln China Gas Innovation Fund

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:44

General Electric Co. (GE) Wednesday announced a $100 million contest in China to fund innovative gas-energy projects, similar to the company's previous innovation programs in the U.S.

Eni To Shut Venice Refinery For 6 Mos Due Weak Margins-Trade

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:44

Italian oil giant Eni SpA (E) will shut its 80,000 barrel-a-day Porto Marghera refinery near Venice for six months, starting Nov. 1, under pressure from an absence of Libyan crude exports and weak profit margins, traders said Wednesday.

Iranian Lawmakers Criticize Saudi Role In Yemen, Bahrain

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:43

More than 200 Iranian lawmakers issued a joint statement on Wednesday criticizing what they called Saudi Arabia's "role" in suppressing protests in Bahrain and Yemen, the parliament's website reported.

Enel Board Approves EUR0.10/Share Advanced Div Payment On 2011

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:43

Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) Wednesday said its board had approved an advanced dividend payment on the Italian utility giant's 2011 results equivalent to EUR0.10 per share.

Shah Deniz Consortium To Evaluate BP's Europe-Bound Gas Pipeline

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:42

A BP PLC (BP) led consortium working on Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz natural gas field said Tuesday it will evaluate a new proposal by the U.K. oil major to feed Europe with Caspian natural gas through an alternative pipeline project.

Searches Conducted in Gazprom Offices in EU

Τετ, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 16:35

Representatives of the European Commission on Tuesday conducted unannounced searches in the offices of Gazprom in Central and Eastern Europe and in the offices of a number of European energy companies, the German media reported.