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French Bill Would Force EDF To Sell Power To Competition

French Bill Would Force EDF To Sell Power To Competition

Τετ, 14 Απριλίου 2010 - 18:38

The French government Wednesday took the first step in introducing a new bill that would force French state-controlled power behemoth Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) to sell part of its production to competitors at set prices.

Iraq To Hold New Bid Round For 3 Gas Fields - Official

Iraq To Hold New Bid Round For 3 Gas Fields - Official

Τετ, 14 Απριλίου 2010 - 18:37

The Iraqi Oil Ministry is planning to hold this year a third licensing auction to develop three discovered gas fields Akkas, Mansouriya and Siba, a senior official at the ministry said Wednesday.

Energy Assets Could Draw Edison Interest

Energy Assets Could Draw Edison Interest

Τετ, 14 Απριλίου 2010 - 16:10

Italian power company Edison could be interested in Greek energy assets the government may include in its 2010 privatization program, its chief executive officer, Umberto Quadrino, said yesterday.

Green Survey Busts Myths

Green Survey Busts Myths

Τετ, 14 Απριλίου 2010 - 16:08

Greeks are well-informed about the risks posed by climate change, positive about initiatives aimed at harnessing relatively untapped renewable energy sources and opposed to the use of nuclear energy, according to the result of a survey carried out by polling firm Public Issue on behalf of conservation group WWF Hellas.

EU Shown 2050 Path to Renewables-Based Economy

EU Shown 2050 Path to Renewables-Based Economy

Τετ, 14 Απριλίου 2010 - 14:52

Europe could meet at least 80% of its energy needs from renewables by 2050 without paying more for electricity than it would by continuing with current fossil-fuel based infrastructure, according to a new report by the European Climate Foundation (ECF).

Chinas Top Oil Firms Sell Gasoline to Iran-Trade

China's Top Oil Firms Sell Gasoline to Iran-Trade

Τετ, 14 Απριλίου 2010 - 14:50

State-run Chinaoil has sold two gasoline cargoes for April delivery to Iran, industry sources said on Wednesday, stepping into a void left by fuel suppliers halting shipments under threat of U.S. sanctions.

Clinton Cites Progress With Turkey On Iran Nuclear Issue

Clinton Cites Progress With Turkey On Iran Nuclear Issue

Τρι, 13 Απριλίου 2010 - 19:32

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday cited "progress" with Turkey on international sanctions that the United States and its allies want to slap on Iran over its suspect nuclear program.

Renault, Peugeot To Supply 60,000 Electric Vehicles In France

Renault, Peugeot To Supply 60,000 Electric Vehicles In France

Τρι, 13 Απριλίου 2010 - 19:32

French auto makers Renault SA (DRNO.FR) and PSA Peugeot-Citroen (UG.FR) pledged Tuesday to supply 60,000 electric vehicles for sale in France in 2011 and 2012, as part of the French government's efforts to promote zero-emission vehicles in France.

China To Raise Gasoline, Diesel Prices By 4%-4.5%

China To Raise Gasoline, Diesel Prices By 4%-4.5%

Τρι, 13 Απριλίου 2010 - 19:31

China will increase domestic gasoline and diesel prices 4%-4.5% from Wednesday, in a move that indicates the government's confidence that inflation is still under control.

US Pledges To Help China If Iran Cuts Off Oil -NYT

US Pledges To Help China If Iran Cuts Off Oil -NYT

Τρι, 13 Απριλίου 2010 - 19:31

U.S. President Barack Obama vowed to help keep fuel flowing to China if Iran cuts off supplies in retaliation for joining a drive for UN sanctions, The New York times reported Tuesday.

China Now No. 2 to U.S. in Wind Power Production

China Now No. 2 to U.S. in Wind Power Production

Τρι, 13 Απριλίου 2010 - 14:54

China overtook Germany last year to become the world's second largest producer of wind power behind the United States, global wind energy producers said Monday.