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EU Sees Solar Power Imported from Sahara in 5 Years

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:20

Europe will import its first solar-generated electricity from North Africa within the next five years, European Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger said in an interview on Sunday.

Ukraine Wishes South Stream Peaceful Death

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:17

South Stream, a gas pipeline backed by Moscow that would allow Gazprom to sell gas directly to Europe while bypassing Ukraine, has lost its raison d’être since Kiev started to normalise relations with Russia, according to one of the country's top advisers.

Oil Rises Towards $79 on Chinese Demand Outlook

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:16

Crude oil gained more than one percent on Monday after China pledged to make its currency more flexible, raising expectations of higher demand from the world's second largest energy consumer.

Belarus to Continue Supplies to Europe, Despite Cut

Δευ, 21 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:15

Belarus will continue to provide uninterrupted transit of Russian gas to Europe , despite the fact that it has begun receiving a 15% gas cut from Russia, a spokeswoman for the Belarusian Energy Ministry said on Monday.

BP Unlikely To Have To Sell Assets To Fund Spill-Fitch

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:49

BP PLC (BP) is unlikely to have to sell assets to pay the costs of its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the company will probably not be broken up as a consequence of the environmental disaster, said representatives of Fitch Ratings Wednesday.

Uzbeks Seize, Threaten To Blow Up Kyrgyz Oil Depot - Report

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:49

Ethnic Uzbeks have seized the largest oil depot in southern Kyrgyzstan and are threatening to blow it up unless the interim government provides security for them to leave safely, the Daily Telegraph reports on its website Wednesday.

Iran To Build Powerful Nuclear Research Reactor

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:48

Iran plans to construct a new nuclear reactor for radio-isotope production that is "more powerful" than its Tehran research facility, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi said Wednesday.

Turkey's Anel Elektrik Shares Up 1% On Debut - IHA

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:48

Shares in Turkey-based energy company Anel Elektrik Proje Taahhut ve Ticaret AS were up 1% from their base price of 5.30 lira ($3.38) on their first day of trading on the Istanbul Stock Exchange Wednesday, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reports.

Nuclear Power Could Generate 25% Of Electricity By 2050 -IEA

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 18:47

Nuclear power could be generating almost one quarter of global electricity by 2050, making a significant contribution to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.

Speech by the Deputy Ministers of Energy and Foreign Affairs on the 4th SEEED Conference of IENE

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 16:56

Welcoming speech by mr. John Maniatis, Greek Deputy Minister for Energy and mr. Spyros Kouvelis, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister, at the 4th SEEED Conference in Thessalonica, organized by IENE.

BP Swaps Rise to Record at 39% Odds of Default: Credit Markets

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:21

Credit investors are pricing in a more than 39 percent chance BP Plcwill default within five years as it tangles with the Obama administration over cleanup costs and claims for the biggest oil spill in U.S. history.

Oil and Gas Production in Russia to Fall After 2011 - LUKoil head

Τετ, 16 Ιουνίου 2010 - 13:18

Oil and gas production in Russia will start declining gradually after 2011 if the government does not change laws to stimulate geological exploration, LUKoil head Vagit Alekperov said on Wednesday.

Russia Plans On Renewed East Siberia Oil Export Duty

Τρι, 15 Ιουνίου 2010 - 17:47

Russia's government has decided to partially reinstate an export duty on crude oil produced in East Siberia starting July 1 in order to release more funds for the federal budget, a government official said Tuesday.

Spain To Cut Solar, Offshore Wind Capacity Targets

Τρι, 15 Ιουνίου 2010 - 17:46

The Spanish government plans to lower its installed capacity targets for solar and offshore wind power until 2020 due to a decline in electricity demand, according to a draft released by the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy Tuesday, or IDAE.

Obama To Create Oil Recovery Czar -Spokesman

Τρι, 15 Ιουνίου 2010 - 17:46

President Barack Obama, in his televised speech to the nation Tuesday, will announce the creation of an oil recovery "czar" to oversee progress in siphoning crude from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, his chief spokesman said.

Bulgaria PM: Don't Have Money For Burgas Oil Pipe - Report

Τρι, 15 Ιουνίου 2010 - 17:45

Bulgaria's premier has said the country doesn't have money to pay for the proposed Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, the Sofia News Agency reports on its website Tuesday.