Total, GDF SUEZ, and Photovoltech Join IMEC's Silicon Solar Cell Research Program Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:14 The two major energy companies Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) and GDF SUEZ and their common solar cells manufacturing subsidiary Photovoltech join the IMEC industrial affiliation program (IIAP) on next generations of crystalline silicon solar cells. The multi-partner R&D program concentrates on sharply reducing the silicon use, whilst at the same time increasing the efficiency of solar cells. This will substantially lower the cost for solar energy.
EdF Eyes Sale Of 20% Stake In British Energy Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:12 Electricite de France S.A. (EDF.FR) may sell a 20% stake in British Energy, the nuclear power station operator, after the sale last May of a 20% stake to Centrica PLC (CNA.LN), according to La Tribune on Monday, without citing specific sources.
The 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition Οpens Τoday its Doors in Hamburg Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 15:17 The 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition opens today, 21 September 2009, its Doors in Hamburg, Germany. 943 Exhibitors on 65,000 sqm. 1,300 Plenary, Oral and Poster Presentations. 40,000 Visitors from more than 100 Countries are expected.
Siemens Introduces New 3.6-Megawatt Wind Turbine Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:34 Siemens announced, on September 14th, the release of a new 3.6-megawatt (MW) wind turbine featuring a 120 meter rotor diameter. The SWT-3.6-120 turbine is based on the proven technology of the SWT-3.6-107 – the world’s most popular offshore wind turbine. The new machine will be equipped with 58.5 meter long rotor blades
E.ON And Siemens Put Pilot CCS Plant For Coal-Fired Power Plants Into Operation Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:29 E.ON and Siemens are putting a pilot CO2 capture plant into operation at the E.ON power plant Staudinger in Grosskrotzenburg near Hanau. The two companies are thus pushing further ahead with the development of a process geared toward climate-friendly coal-based power generation
Lukoil In Talks To Buy Upstream Assets In Russia,Abroad Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:53 Russia's biggest independent oil producer, OAO Lukoil Holdings (LKOH.RS), is in talks to acquire upstream assets in Russia and abroad, Interfax news agency reports Friday, citing the company's Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov.
Russia's Sibur: Gets $153M Loan From VEB For Tobolsk Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:51 Russian petrochemical company Sibur Holding, which is owned by the banking arm of gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), said Friday it has received a $153 million loan from Russian state-run bank VEB for Tobolsk-Polymer LLC, Sibur's subsidiary.
Russia's Putin Appeals For Foreign Invest,Says Barriers Lifted Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:48 Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appealed to foreign investors Friday, saying Russia had lifted barriers to outside investment and calling for reciprocal measures from other states.
Russia, OPEC Agree To Meet In Moscow By Year Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:42 Russia and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries have agreed to meet in Moscow by the end of the year, a Russian energy ministry spokeswoman said Friday.
Gazprom To Boost Polish Supplies By 7% Starting '10 Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:41 Russian gas major OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) will boost its natural gas supplies to Poland by more than 7% starting 2010, Polish daily Dziennik Gazeta Prawna reports Friday citing an unnamed source.
Gazprom Serbia Unit, US Co In EUR400M Deal To Modernize Refinery Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:38 Serbian oil monopoly NIS, controlled by Russia's Gazprom OAO (GAZP.RS), and a U.S. company signed a EUR400 million deal Thursday to modernize an oil refinery to make cleaner fuels, the Beta news agency reported.
Turkmenistan-China Pipeline To Open In December Πεμ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:14 A 7,000 kilometer (4,350 mile) natural gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China will start operations in December, Turkmenistan's head of state announced Wednesay.
UAE's Uruk Engineering Wins $84.5 Mln Iraq Power Contract Πεμ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:13 United Arab Emirates-based Uruk Engineering and Contracting Co. LLC has won a $84.5 million contract to set up four power generation units in Baghdad, an Iraqi electricity ministry spokesman said Thursday.
Iran Says Venue For Talks With World Powers Not Fixed Πεμ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:11 The venue for talks between Iran and the six world powers over Tehran's latest package of proposals is not yet fixed, state media reported Thursday, citing Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki.
Turkey Raises Electricty Prices Πεμ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:09 Turkey's energy markets regulator, EPDK, said Thursday that it has raised household electricity prices by 9.68% and industry electricity prices by 9.85%, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reported.
Bulgaria Weighs Partial Sale Of Stake In Belene Nuclear Plant Πεμ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:06 Bulgaria is considering the sale of part of its 51% share in a new nuclear power plant at Belene on the Danube, Economy and Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said Thursday.