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Iran Must Respond To Nuclear Concerns - Brazil

Iran Must Respond To Nuclear Concerns - Brazil

Τετ, 23 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:35

Sanctions may not have closed the door for talks over Iran's nuclear program, but the ball is now in Tehran's court to allay international fears, Brazil's foreign minister said here Wednesday.

Roofs Could Technically Generate up to 40% of EU’s Electricity Demand by 2020

Roofs Could Technically Generate up to 40% of EU’s Electricity Demand by 2020

Τετ, 23 Ιουνίου 2010 - 14:44

With a total ground floor area over 22,000 km2, 40% of all building roofs and 15% of all facades in EU 27 are suited for PV applications. This means that over 1,500 GWp of PV could technically be installed in Europe which would generate annually about 1,400TWh, representing 40% of the total electricity demand by 2020.

Gazprom Cuts by 60% Gas Supplies to Belarus

Gazprom Cuts by 60% Gas Supplies to Belarus

Τετ, 23 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:02

Gazprom has cut supplies of gas to Belarus by 60 percent, but gas transit through Belarus to Europe is effected in full, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said.

EU To Meet With Oil, Gas Industry On Drilling Safety July 14

EU To Meet With Oil, Gas Industry On Drilling Safety July 14

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:37

The European Commissioners for Energy and Environment will meet on July 14 with representatives of the oil and gas industry, as well as national surveillance authorities, to discuss the possible need to review European rules about platform drilling, in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico accident.

Belarus President: Gazprom Has Started Gas War

Belarus President: Gazprom Has Started Gas War

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:36

The dispute over gas payment debts between Russian gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) and Belarus has turned into a "gas war," Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports Tuesday, citing the Belarusian president.

BP CEO Cancels Speech At Oil Conference

BP CEO Cancels Speech At Oil Conference

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:35

Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward on Tuesday canceled an appearance at the prestigious World National Oil Companies Congress, where he was scheduled to deliver a speech entitled, "Key roles and responsibilities of international oil companies in an age of economic uncertainty."

Iraq PM Warns Of Two More Years Of Power Supply Misery

Iraq PM Warns Of Two More Years Of Power Supply Misery

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:35

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Tuesday warned demonstrators who have held bloody protests across southern and central Iraq that there was no quick fix to the country's power supply problems.

Spain Photovoltaic Installations Plunge In 09 As Rules Change

Spain Photovoltaic Installations Plunge In '09 As Rules Change

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:35

Only 70 megawatts of photovoltaic solar electricity generating capacity was installed in Spain in 2009 as a change in regulation paralyzed the sector, Javier Anta, the president of the Photovoltaic Industry Association, said Tuesday.

Greek Government on Burgas-Alexandroupolis Pipeline

Greek Government on Burgas-Alexandroupolis Pipeline

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 17:26

The Greek government has not changed policy regarding the construction of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline and is worried about recent negative developments on the part of Bulgaria, Deputy Energy Minister Yiannis Maniatis told Parliament on Monday night.

Denmark Moves on Offshore Wind

Denmark Moves on Offshore Wind

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 17:22

Danish player Dong Energy has been granted a concession to build Denmark’s next major offshore wind farm off the Danish island of Anholt in the Kattegat.

China Rare Earth Limits Said to Be Targeted by U.S.

China Rare Earth Limits Said to Be Targeted by U.S.

Τρι, 22 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:30

China’s restrictions on the export of rare earths used in the manufacture of cell phones and radar are being targeted by the U.S. Trade Representative for a potential trade case, according to industry representatives.