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Slovenia, Slovakia Rule Out Nuclear Plant Closures

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:02

Slovenia and Slovakia said Monday they had no plans to close their nuclear power plants following Germany's decision, insisting they were highly dependent on them for energy.

Jordan Nuke Plans Could Be Delayed By Arab Spring

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:02

Jordan plans to issue a tender to invest in and operate a newly-built nuclear plant within two months, but the country's ambitious nuclear program could be slowed in the wake of increased political risk after the so-called "Arab Spring," a top Jordanian electricity executive said Monday.

RWE: German Nuclear Exit Won't Affect Position In Netherlands

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:02

German utility RWE AG (RWE.XE) said Monday it remains committed to its stake in a nuclear plant in the Netherlands, despite plans by the German government to exit all nuclear power production by 2022.

India Oil Companies May Bid For Stake In Russia Gas Project

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 18:01

A consortium of ONGC Videsh Ltd., GAIL (India) Ltd. (532155.BY) and Petronet LNG Ltd. (532522.BY) may bid for a stake in OAO Novatek's (NVTK.RS) liquefied natural gas project in Russia, Joeman Thomas, managing director of ONGC Videsh said Monday.

Bulgarian Energy Minister Hints at New NPP Contract with Russia

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 14:58

Bulgaria's Economy and Energy Minister, Traicho Traikov, announced the country is to, most likely, present to Russia a new project for contract for the Nuclear Power Plant, NPP, in the Danube town of Belene.

Chevron Won a Tender for Bulgarian Shale Gas Exploration

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 14:58

U.S. energy firm Chevron has won a tender to carry out shale gas exploration work at a potentially huge field in northeast Bulgaria, Economy and Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Saturday.

Big Boys Enter Solar Race

Δευ, 30 Μαΐου 2011 - 14:57

Further mergers in the solar energy sector are unavoidable due to high competition as well as pressure from China, says Arno Behrens, head of energy at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), a Brussels-based think-tank.

China Plans To Produce 3.79 Bln Tons Coal Annually By 2015

Παρ, 27 Μαΐου 2011 - 19:08

China plans to produce 3.79 billion metric tons of coal a year by 2015, up 17% from last year's output, the Shanghai Securities News reported Friday citing a draft development plan prepared by the government.

Indonesia Official: BP To Invest $10 Bln More Over 10 Years

Παρ, 27 Μαΐου 2011 - 19:08

BP PLC (BP.LN) is committed to investing $10 billion more in Indonesia over the next 10 years, Gita Wirjawan, Indonesia's investment agency chief, said Friday.

German Nuclear Moratorium To Add 25M Ton/year CO2 Emissions

Παρ, 27 Μαΐου 2011 - 19:06

Germany's moratorium on nuclear power generation will add around 25 million metric tons a year to the country's carbon dioxide emissions, which will have to be offset elsewhere by replacing coal-fired power with cleaner gas-burning plants, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

EU, Iraq Sign Agreement On Natural Gas Supply

Παρ, 27 Μαΐου 2011 - 19:06

Iraq committed to supply natural gas to the European Union in the long term as part of an agreement signed with the European Commission, but no export volumes were mentioned, the EU's executive said Friday.

Russia Could Partner With Shell In Arctic - Putin

Παρ, 27 Μαΐου 2011 - 19:05

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia could partner in the Arctic with Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) after a share swap and oil exploration agreement with BP PLC (BP) collapsed last week.

Statoil Plans Gradual Move Into Renewables

Παρ, 27 Μαΐου 2011 - 19:05

Norwegian oil and gas firm Statoil ASA (STL.OS STO) has seen an increased interest for renewables following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, but for green energy to compete with other investment opportunities and play a bigger role in the company's future, costs must come down.