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Tanzania Targets 75% Electricity Access By 2033-Paper

Tanzania Targets 75% Electricity Access By 2033-Paper

Παρ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 19:08

At least 75% of Tanzania's population will have access to electricity by 2033 if there is greater innovation and financial investment in the sector, The Guardian newspaper reports Friday citing projections by the Energy and Minerals Ministry.

U.S. Seen Losing Renewable Energy Race to Asia

U.S. Seen Losing Renewable Energy Race to Asia

Παρ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:46

Several Asian countries in addition to China could soon challenge the United States in the race to build a renewable energy industry if Washington doesn't provide more incentives for its domestic business, venture capitalists and others told a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.

Will Russia Benefit from Arctic Exploration?

Will Russia Benefit from Arctic Exploration?

Παρ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:44

Samir Shakhbaz interviews Anatoly Dmitriyevsky, Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Director of the Academy’s Institute of Oil and Gas Problems.

Ukraine, Russia Resume Work of Gas Consortium

Ukraine, Russia Resume Work of Gas Consortium

Παρ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:43

Shareholders of the Ukrainian-Russian company “International Consortium for the Management and Development of the Ukrainian Gas Transportation System” are initiating the lifting of the ban on the participation of foreign companies in the management of the Ukrainian gas pipelines, Anatoly Podmyshalsky, head of the Gazprom department for work with former USSR republics, president of Gazprom Sbyt Ukraine Company, said in his report at the forum entitled “Ukrainian fuel and energy complex: today and tomorrow.”

Central Europe the key factor in EU Energy future?

Central Europe the key factor in EU Energy future?

Παρ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:32

Shale gas deposits exist throughout Central Europe. Initial exploration is already under way in Poland, Sweden and Germany, but additional exploration is needed to determine the extent of the reserves. Conservative estimates place the potential at roughly 5% of existing global supply.

Bulgaria, Greece Move Ahead with 130 Mln Euro Gas Link Project

Bulgaria, Greece Move Ahead with 130 Mln Euro Gas Link Project

Παρ, 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:30

Bulgaria, Greece Move Ahead with 130 Mln Euro Gas Link Project Bulgaria and Greece reached an agreement on all unresolved issues regarding the construction of a 130 million euro ($174 million) gas link between the two countries, the Bulgarian energy ministry said.

Total: No Significant Strike Impact On French Refineries Output

Total: No Significant Strike Impact On French Refineries Output

Πεμ, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:48

French oil major Total SA (TOT) Thursday said that 50% to 80% of its French refineries' employees had joined a nation-wide strike against the government's pension reform but that there was "no significant impact" on the refineries' output.

UK Wind Power Capacity Exceeds 5GW, 4% Of Total Demand

UK Wind Power Capacity Exceeds 5GW, 4% Of Total Demand

Πεμ, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:48

Total U.K. wind power capacity has risen to 5.1 gigawatts, or 4% of total electricity consumption, following the start up of the world's largest offshore wind farm, said industry association RenewableUK Thursday.

Brazil Petrobras Shares Jump Ahead Of Share Offer Pricing

Brazil Petrobras Shares Jump Ahead Of Share Offer Pricing

Πεμ, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:46

Shares of Brazilian state-run energy company Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, jumped in early trade Thursday ahead of the pricing of the company's massive share offer.

PPC Bids for Hydroelectric Plants in Bosnia

PPC Bids for Hydroelectric Plants in Bosnia

Πεμ, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 16:36

Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece’s largest power utility, has submitted a formal bid to build four hydropower plants in Bosnia’s Serb Republic, an Energy Ministry official said yesterday.

Putin Identifies Russian Priorities in Arctic

Putin Identifies Russian Priorities in Arctic

Πεμ, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 15:47

In the Arctic comfortable conditions for life must be created, investment attracted for economic growth and research and environmental infrastructures developed, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told the International Arctic Forum on Thursday.

Heat is on in Spains Coal State Aid Case

Heat is on in Spain's Coal State Aid Case

Πεμ, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 15:46

The European Commission will decide next week whether to authorise Spain's subsidies for its coal sector, amid warnings that giving the green light would scupper the EU's plans to phase out subsidies to unprofitable coal mines.