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CEZ To Build 50 Electric Car Charging Stations In 2011

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:10

Czech-based power utility CEZ AS (BAACEZ.PR) plans to open 50 charging stations for electric cars across the Czech Republic this year, as it launches an electric mobility pilot project, a top executive said Tuesday.

PPC Says 21 Groups Interested in World’s Biggest Solar Park

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 15:54

Public Power Corp SA (PPC),Greece’s biggest electricity producer, said 21 companies expressed interest in being a strategic partner for renewable energy investments, including the biggest solar project in the world.

Wind in Egypt Presses On

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 15:35

Less than two months after former President Hosni Mubarak was forced out of office, the transition government now aims to push ahead with stalled plans to build new wind farms in the Gulf of Suez.

North Sea Oil Leak Cap May Fail in Deep Waters

Τρι, 3 Μαΐου 2011 - 15:34

Britain's new multi-million-pound wellhead capping device to prevent oil leaks may not be strong enough to tackle blowouts on wells in the deepest waters around the British Isles, it is claimed.

Albania will soon be an Exporter of Energy, Albanian Deputy Minister Says

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:06

Albania’s Deputy Prime Minister Edmond Haxhinasto declared during an international forum on the development of the energy sector held in Tirana on Friday that the vision of the Albanian government is to turn the country into an exporter of energy.

Bulgaria: Econ Min Moves to Ensure Fuel Supply Over Russia's Fuel Exports Ban

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:06

Bulgaria's economy minister Traicho Traikov has sent a letter to Lukoil Bulgaria, the local arm of Russia's gas giant Lukoil, to examine whether the company has sufficient fuel reserves to meet the country's demand, the Economy Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

Tamar Gas Field Partners Close To Securing $750 Mln Loans

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:05

Isramco Negev 2 LP (ISRA.L.TV), one of the partners in the Tamar natural gas field offshore Israel, said Monday the partners in the project are close to obtaining loans for $750 million to help with production of gas from the field.

Bin Laden Death Reinforces Calls Of Quicker US Pullout From Afghanistan

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:05

The death of Osama bin Laden is reinforcing calls for a quicker pullout of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and strengthening pressure to end America's longest war by finding a political settlement with the resilient Taliban insurgency.

GDF Suez To Supply 2.5M Tons Of LNG To Petronas Over 3.5 Yrs

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:04

French utility giant GDf Suez SA (GSZ.FR) Monday said it signed a contract to supply 2.5 million liquefied natural gas, or LNG, to Malaysia state-owned oil and gas firm Petrolian Nasional Bhd, also known as Petronas, over a period of 3 years and six months.

GDF Suez: 1Q Revenue Up 6.9% On Year To EUR25.5 Bln

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:04

French giant utility GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) Monday said its first-quarter total revenue rose 6.9% on year to EUR25.5 billion.

Siemens Profit To Jump On Areva Stake Gain, Strong Order Book

Δευ, 2 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:03

German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG (SI) Wednesday is set to report a significant increase in net profit on a one-time gain from the sale of a minority stake in nuclear-power venture Areva NP, while its sales pipeline is set to benefit from the continuing rebound across its business lines.