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France to Launch Offshore Wind Farm Tender

Τρι, 9 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 14:50

France is set to ask for proposals to develop offshore wind farms, boosting the country's renewable energy output, a government official told Reuters on Monday.

Oil Rig Attacked Off Nigeria;5 Crew Believed Taken Hostage

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:33

An oil rig was attacked off Nigeria early Monday and five crew members are believed to have been taken hostage, the company that oversees the rig, Afren PLC (AFR.LN, said in a statement.

Disagreements Hit Turkey-S Korea Nuclear Plant Talks -Official

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:33

A possible deal with South Korea for the construction of a nuclear power plant in northern Turkey is being held up by disagreement on terms, a senior Turkish official was quoted as saying on Monday.

Kuwait Oil Minister In China, JV Refinery On Agenda

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:32

Kuwait Oil Minister Sheik Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah arrived here Monday, with his talks with Chinese government and company officials expected to focus on a planned joint venture refinery and petrochemicals complex, sources involved with the visit said.

Vestas Gets 100 MW Wind Turbine Order For European Projects

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:32

Danish wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS.KO) said Monday it has secured an order from an undisclosed customer for 100 megawatts of wind power for several wind projects in Europe.

Gazprom Expects Average Europe Gas Price Rising In 2H 2010

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:32

Russian gas firm OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) expects European gas prices under its long-term contracts to rise in the second half of 2010 to average $308 per 1,000 cubic meters for the whole year, the company's Deputy Chief Executive Alexander Medvedev said Monday.

Gazprom Confident To Reach Price Deal With Edison Out Of Court

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:31

Russian gas producer OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) expects pricing issues with Italian utility Edison SpA (EDN.MI) to be solved out of court, the company's Deputy Chief Executive Alexander Medvedev said Monday.

InterAgro to Build EUR 72 million of Co-Generation Power Plants

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 17:14

InterAgro group, owned by Romanian businessman Ioan Niculae, will invest EUR 72 million in building co-generation power plants on industrial platforms across Romania and hopes to recover the investment in five years.

Siemens Eyes 40 billion euro of Green Revenue by 2014

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 17:13

Siemens aims to generate sales of more than 40 billion euros ($56 billion) from its green technologies and products by 2014, Europe's biggest industrial conglomerate said on Monday.

Commission to Unveil €1trln Energy Strategy for 2020

Δευ, 8 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 17:11

The European Commission will present on Wednesday (10 November) its energy strategy for the coming decade, calling for investment of around €1 trillion to secure the bloc's energy needs in a sustainable way.

The 2nd GEOFAR Workshop Focused on Progress in Geothermal Energy in Portugal

Παρ, 5 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:23

The 2nd GEOFAR Workshop took place today(5/11)in the Sana Lisboa Hotel, in Lisbon, Portugal, and was organized by the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) and the Regional Agency for Energy and Environment of Azores (ARENA).

Royal Dutch Shell To Sell Six Gulf Of Mexico Fields For $450M

Παρ, 5 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 18:31

Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA.LN), an oil and gas company announced Friday that it has agreed to sell its interest in six Gulf of Mexico oil and gas fields to W & T Energy VI, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of W&T Offshore Inc. (WTI), for $450 million, with an effective date of September 1, 2010, as part of an ongoing portfolio restructuring and focus on capital efficiency.