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Energy Rules, Spain

Τετ, 12 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:59

Spain and its Mediterranean neighbors must provide consistent rules for investors if they are to achieve their renewable energy goals, according to a European Union official. “Investors need clarity and predictability as regards a wide range of issues,” Fabrizio Barbaso, assistant director general of the European Commission’s Energy Directorate, told a conference in Valencia, Spain.

Senate Climate Bill Unveiled But Fate Uncertain

Τετ, 12 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:55

A new Senate bill aimed at battling global warming would impose new limits on carbon dioxide pollution from factories, utilities and vehicles, while expanding heavy-polluting domestic oil production and nuclear power generation.

Solar Energy Powers Public Viewings of World Cup in Africa

Τετ, 12 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:52

The World Future Council (WFC) hopes to increase public and political awareness of solar power by enabling public transmission of several World Cup matches in a remote village thanks to solar panels.

Russia Says Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to Start Work on Schedule

Τετ, 12 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:49

The Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran will go into operation by the end of the summer, the head of the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency (Rosatom) said on Wednesday. "The preparation of the Bushehr nuclear power plant for its launch is going according to plan. The launch has been set for the end of the summer, and we are on schedule," Sergei Kiriyenko said.

South Stream not Depend from Gazprom-Naftogaz Possible Merger

Τετ, 12 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:47

The parameters of the South Stream gas project do not depend from a possible merger of Gazprom and Naftogaz Ukrainy, this issue will depend from the results of a feasibility study, Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko, who is accompanying Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in his ongoing visit in Syria, told reporters on Tuesday.

Medvedev Visits Turkey With Focus On Energy

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:48

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Turkey Tuesday for a two-day visit expected to focus on energy cooperation, including a plan to build Turkey's first nuclear-power plant.

EU Needs To Up CO2 Cut Target To Boost Green Economy - Official

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:48

The European Union must consider raising its emissions reduction targets to 30% as a key part of measures to encourage investment and job creation in clean technologies or risk losing out to competitors from China and elsewhere, EU climate chief Connie Hedegaard said Tuesday.

Nuclear-Power Systems A Critical Element Of Toshiba's Plans

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:47

After staking its future on its pricey 2006 acquisition of nuclear-power firm Westinghouse Electric Co., Toshiba Corp. (TOSYY, 6502.TO) says the gamble is starting to pay off with projections for a steady increase in orders and revenue.

E.ON Has Right To Reclaim Nuclear Power Quota Sold To RWE

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:46

E.ON AG (EOAN.XE) has secured itself the right to reclaim nuclear power production quotas the German utility sold to its main domestic competitor RWE AG (RWE.XE) over the weekend, said Chief Executive Johannes Teyssen Tuesday.

Russian Deputy PM: Samsun-Ceyhan Pipeline To Cost $3 Bln - IHA

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:46

The construction of a planned Turkish oil pipeline to be built from the Black Sea port of Samsun to Ceyhan port on the Mediterranean is expected to cost $3 billion, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin said Tuesday, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reports.

Terna Sees '10 Italy Electricity Demand Growth At 1.3% To 1.6%

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:45

Terna SpA (TRN.MI) expects Italy's electricity demand to grow between 1.3% and 1.6% this year, said Flavio Cattaneo, chief executive officer of Italy's biggest power grid by capacity, Tuesday.

IEA Sees Great Potential for Solar, Providing up to a Quarter of World Electricity by 2050

Τρι, 11 Μαΐου 2010 - 17:26

Solar electricity could represent up to 20% to 25% of global electricity production by 2050. This important finding emerges from two new analyses by the International Energy Agency (IEA): the solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) roadmaps, launched today in Valencia/Spain, during the Mediterranean Solar Plan Conference hosted by the Spanish presidency of the EU.