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EU Sees Solar Power Imported from Sahara in Five Years

Τρι, 24 Μαΐου 2011 - 14:47

Europe will import its first solar-generated electricity from North Africa within the next five years, European Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger said in an interview on Sunday.

Shell Slammed for Serious Safety Slips

Τρι, 24 Μαΐου 2011 - 14:04

Anglo-Dutch supermajor Shell has been hit with a safety order from the Norwegian authorities following an investigation into a well incident on the Draugen platform in December last year.

Russia to Auction Part of Sakhalin Chaivo Oil and Gas Deposit

Τρι, 24 Μαΐου 2011 - 14:03

The Russian government has instructed the Subsoil Use Agency to hold a tender in 2011 for a hydrocarbon deposit in the Sea of Okhotsk off Russia's Pacific Island of Sakhalin, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.

Iraq Reaches Initial Accord With Iran To Supply Gas

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:25

Iraq has signed an initial agreement with its neighbor, Iran, to supply 25 million cubic feet a day of natural gas, a spokesman for the Iraqi electricity ministry said Monday.

Turkey Plans New Tender for Baskent Dogalgaz In June or July

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:24

Turkey will hold a new privatization tender for state natural gas distributor Baskent Dogalgaz in June or July, expecting to complete the sale by the end of the year, Turkish finance minister Mehmet Simsek said Monday.

TEPCO: Quake Did't Cause Loss Of Reactor Cooling Water -Kyodo

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:24

The devastating March 11 earthquake didn't cause any loss of cooling water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the plant operator said Monday, denying the temblor was responsible for a nuclear fuel meltdown at the plant's No. 1 reactor, Kyodo News reported.

Iran Oil Ministry Says Ahmadinejad Won't Attend OPEC Meet -Agency

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:23

Iran's Oil Ministry quashed reports that the country's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would attend the June meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, according to the official state news agency Irna Monday.

Russia Energy Minister: No Chance To Revive Of BP-Rosneft Deal

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:22

Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said Monday he doesn't expect BP PLC (BP)and OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) to be able to revive their landmark strategic alliance after it was blocked by BP's existing Russian partners, but he said the two energy giants are continuing discussions.

Gulf Keystone Prepares To Export Oil In Kurdistan

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:22

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP.LN) said Monday that it is preparing to export up to 5,000 barrels of oil per day at the request of the Kurdish Ministry of Natural Resources.

Iran Says Finds Light Oil in Offshore Gas Field

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:56

Iran has discovered a deposit of light oil offshore of an estimated in-place reserve of 756 million barrels valued at $13.6 billion, the state TV website reported on Saturday quoting a senior oil official.

Bulgaria: Nuclear Stress Tests Need to be Technology-Neutral

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 12:50

Stress tests of Europe's nuclear power plants should be neutral to technology and need to ensure the levels of safety for all existing and new nuke plants within the European Union and neighbouring countries, Bulgaria's Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said during the 6th European Nuclear Energy Forum in Prague.

Trans Adriatic Pipeline and Montenegro Sign MOU to Explore Natural Gas

Δευ, 23 Μαΐου 2011 - 12:47

Trans Adriatic Pipeline and the Ministry of Economy of Montenegro have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MOUC) to explore opportunities for developing natural gas markets and enhancing supply diversity in South East Europe (SEE).

Siemens, Rosatom To Discuss Nuclear JV Given Competition Curbs

Παρ, 20 Μαΐου 2011 - 17:26

German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG (SI) Friday said it will discuss its planned nuclear energy joint venture with Russia's Rosatom in view of the competition restrictions imposed on Siemens by a court Thursday, which could end up delaying or derailing its plans to become a major force in the field of nuclear energy.