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Iran Needs Two Weeks To Fully Load Fuel In Nuclear Plant

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:07

Iran will need two more weeks to complete the process of loading fuel into its Russian-built first nuclear power plant, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi said.

Poland Downplays EU Concerns Over Polish-Russia Gas Deal

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:07

Poland expects to iron out the details of the new Polish-Russian gas agreement in negotiations with the European Commission, with the long-awaited agreement to be ready for signature "in a dozen or so days," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Tuesday.

Iraq May Take 2 More Days To Resume Oil Flow To Turkey-Official

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:06

Crude oil pumping from northern Iraq's Kirkuk oil fields to the Turkish Ceyhan port, which has been on hold since Sunday, is expected to resume in two days time, a senior Iraqi oil official said Tuesday.

Nigeria Begins Privatization Of Power Firms, Seeks Advisers

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:06

Nigeria's Bureau of Public Enterprises, or BPE, has started consulting advisers on the privatization of the 18 firms that make up the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, or PHCN, the bureau said in a statement Tuesday.

Merkel: Nuclear Plants Could Run up to 2035

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 13:45

German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke out in favour of extending the use of nuclear power plants in Germany in a television interview on 29 August, saying it would be reasonable if they could run another 10 to 15 years.

Poland Smells German Foul Play Over Gas Terminal

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 13:44

Berlin is opposed to Poland receiving an EU grant to construct an LNG gas terminal on its Baltic coast due to environmental concerns. But the Polish press argues that the real cause of Germany's unease is that the new terminal would compete with the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

Green Energy Will Be Pushing Electricity Price in Bulgaria Up by 3 Per Cent Annually

Τρι, 31 Αυγούστου 2010 - 13:43

The price of electricity in Bulgaria will be rising by 3-4 per cent annually until 2013 if all projects for wind parks and photovoltaic power plants are implemented as applied for, State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (SEWRC) member Plamen Denchev warned, quoted by the"Sega" daily.

UN Climate-Change Organization Needs Reform--Report

Δευ, 30 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:55

A group investigating the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report Monday saying the IPCC needs to make several changes to reduce errors and the chance of bias in its reports, including fundamentally reforming its management structure.

German Energy Demand Can Be Met By Renewables By 2050

Δευ, 30 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:54

Most of Germany's energy demand can be met through renewable sources by 2050 but this is dependent on agreeing ambitious, multi-billion euro expenditure, according to the conclusions of a government-commissioned report into the country's future energy policy.

Electric Cars Can Succeed In Oil-rich States - Renaults Ghosn

Δευ, 30 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:54

Electric cars can be successful in Gulf countries and other oil-rich states, but only with initial government help, the president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co. (7201.TO) and Renault SA (RNO.FR) said Monday in Abu Dhabi.

Chevron Confirms Signed Agreement To Explore Oil, Gas In Liberia

Δευ, 30 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:53

Chevron Corp. (CVX) said Monday it has signed an agreement to explore three deepwater concessions in Liberia.

Shell: 98% Of 2009 Nigerian Oil Spills Due To Sabotage, Theft

Δευ, 30 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:53

Shell Petroleum Development Co., or SPDC, said Monday that sabotage and oil theft accounted for 98% of oil spilled from its Nigerian facilities in 2009, refuting criticism from Delta residents who accuse the company of poor maintenance.

BP: Weather Stalls Replacement Of Blow-Out Preventer In Gulf

Δευ, 30 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:52

BP PLC (BP, BP.LN) said Monday that its efforts to remove a sealing cap and replace the blow-out preventer at the well that unleashed the Deepwater Horizon spill are on hold due to inclement weather in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.