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EU CO2 Emissions Rose 2.4% In 2010 Vs 2009 - Preliminary Data

Παρ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 17:00

Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union increased by 2.4% in 2010 compared with the year before, but the bloc remains "well on track" to meets its international target in reduce emissions, the European Environment Agency said Friday, citing preliminary data.

RWE Mulls New 1,100MW Lignite-fired Power Plant In Germany

Παρ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 17:00

German utility RWE AG (RWE.XE) said Friday it is planning to build a new lignite-fired power plant at its existing power production site in Niederaussem, western Germany.

EU Climate Chief: Not Inclined To A Moratorium On Shale Gas

Παρ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 16:59

The European Union should not close the door to new developments such as shale gas at an early stage, the EU climate chief said, although she is not inclined to back a moratorium on it.

A Household in Cyprus Spent 1.500 euro on its Energy Needs

Παρ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 14:14

A typical household in Cyprus is estimated to have spent nearly 1.500 euro on its energy needs in 2009, according to the Statistical Service. On the basis of the results of an ad hoc survey carried out by the Statistical Service in 2009, a typical household in Cyprus is estimated to consume for its total energy needs a quantity of 1.142 kgoe (kilograms of oil equivalent) and to spend an amount of 1.374 euro.

Turkey: Bidding Deadline for Stake of Başkent Doğalgaz was Postponed

Παρ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 14:13

The bidding deadline for an 80 percent stake of Turkey's Başkent Doğalgaz, Ankara’s natural gas distribution company, was postponed to Jan. 27, 2012, according to a notification from the Privatization Administration in the Official Gazette reports Hurriyet.

Top Scientists Condemn EU Land Use Values for Biofuels

Παρ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 14:12

Over 100 top scientists and economists have written to the European Commission calling for indirect land use change (ILUC) to be accounted for in EU biofuels policy making. The letter, seen by EurActiv, argues that assigning biofuels a zero or "carbon neutral" emissions value – as the EU has done – “is clearly not supported by the [best available] science”.

Greece To Invite Oil Exploration In January

Πεμ, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 18:26

Greece in January will invite offers for oil exploration off its western shores in the hopes of tapping reserves of some 280 million barrels, the junior energy minister said Thursday.

RWE, Gazprom To Continue Power Market JV Talks To End 2011

Πεμ, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 18:24

German utility RWE AG (RWE.XE) said Thursday it has agreed to extend talks with Russian natural gas monopoly Gazprom OAO (GAZP.RS) to examine a possible electricity production joint venture in western Europe.

German Environment Minister: No Plans For More Solar Subsidy Cuts

Πεμ, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 18:24

Germany's Environment Minister Norbert Roettgen said Thursday that the government doesn't plan to further reduce subsidies for photovoltaic solar energy facilities, such as rooftop installations.

Russia: Total and Novatek to Join Forces for Development of Yamal LNG

Πεμ, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 18:23

Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) today signed with Novatek the final agreements to jointly develop the Yamal LNG project, becoming the main international partner on this gas liquefaction project with a 20% share. Novatek intends to keep at least 51% interest in the project.

Putin: Russia May Liberalize Gas Export Market Someday

Πεμ, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 18:23

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Thursday said the country may liberalize its natural gas export market, currently controlled by state-controlled OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS).

Turkey To Keep On Gas Search In The Mediterranean

Πεμ, 6 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 18:23

Turkey will continue searching for gas and oil in the Mediterranean, where the rival Greek Cypriot government has already started drilling, the Turkish energy minister said Thursday.

Unrest In Saudi's Oil-Rich East Province, Foreign Country Blamed

Τετ, 5 Οκτωβρίου 2011 - 17:57

Saudi Arabia said unrest in a Shiite Muslim town in the oil-rich Eastern province was the work of an unidentified "foreign country" seeking to undermine the kingdom's stability.