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UK Govt To Call For Huge Nuclear Program Expansion

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:45

A U.K. government minister will call Wednesday for a huge expansion of the country's nuclear power, The Guardian reports.

Spain Plans Nuclear Plant Closure Next Year

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:44

Spain's government plans to close one of the country's eight nuclear plants next year, despite calls from power utilities to extend the plant's operational life for ten additional years, ABC reports, citing government sources.

Gazprom Bd Could Approve $15B LNG Invest Program

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:42

The board of Russia's OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) could soon approve a plan to invest $15 billion in liquified natural gas production by 2015, the Kommersant daily reported Wednesday citing an unnamed manager at the state-owned gas monopoly.

EDF Energies Nouvelles Increases Order With First Solar

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:41

French renewable power company EDF Energies Nouvelles SA (EEN.FR) said Wednesday it has increased its July 2007 order with U.S. photovoltaic module manufacturer company First Solar Inc. (FSLR) from 230 MWp to 290 MWp.

RWE Favored for Bulgaria Plant

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:04

SOFIA – German utility RWE is poised to become the key investor in a planned Bulgarian nuclear power plant, a source close to the process said on Monday.

PPC Hastens to Ensure Energy Sufficiency This Summer

Τετ, 26 Μαρτίου 2008 - 02:49

The sufficiency of electrical energy supplies in the summer months is becoming something of a challenge for the Public Power Corporation (PPC), which in just a short period of time must make up time lost during the two-week strike of its workers’ union.

Lukoil CEO In Talks With Iraq Officials On West Qurna Field

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 09:14

OAO Lukoil (LKOH.RS) Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov met Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein al-Shahristani Monday for talks on reviving a deal to develop the West Qurna-2 oil field, one of Iraq's largest, a Lukoil spokesman told Dow Jones Newswires.

Turkey Launches First Nuclear Plant Tender

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 09:13

Turkey Monday asked for bids on the construction of its first nuclear power plant at the Mediterranean port city of Mersin, a government agency said.

Will Greece Warm to Renewable Energy?

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 05:40

Renewable energy generation in Greece is still at low levels, despite the country's excellent potential, according to a survey by Kantor Management Consultants SA.

Iraq Oil Ministry Invites Bids To Develop Akkaz Gas Field

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 05:37

Iraq's Oil Ministry has invited international companies to bid for the development of the Akkaz natural gas field, which has estimated reserves of more than 2.15 trillion cubic feet, the ministry said on its Web site.

Turkey Sets Sept Deadline For Nuclear Plant Bids

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:57

The deadline for bids for a tender to build Turkey's first nuclear power station is Sept. 24, the Official Gazette said Monday, according to the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA.

Cheney:Saudi's 'Kept Their Word' To Boost Oil Production

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:56

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney suggested there's little more Saudi Arabia can do to increase oil production and relieve price pressures in global markets.

UK Top Environment Scientist Wants Biofuels Policy Delay

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:54

The U.K.'s chief environment scientist has called for a delay to a policy demanding inclusion of biofuels into fuel at pumps across the U.K., reports the BBC on its Web site Monday.

China Eyes Nuclear Energy After Snow: Report -AFP

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:52

China has become more ambitious about adopting nuclear energy after heavy snowstorms early this year showed the dangers of reliance on coal, state media said Monday.

Iraq Feb Oil Exports +0.5% On Month To 1.93M B/D-Oil Ministry

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:51

Iraq crude oil exports from southern and northern oil fields in February rose 0.5% from the previous month, oil ministry figures seen by Dow Jones Newswires show.

Turkmenistan Appoints Envoy To Azerbaijan In Boost To Ties

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 08:58

Turkmenistan has named an ambassador to neighboring Azerbaijan seven years after recalling its envoy during a dispute over rival claims to Caspian Sea hydrocarbon resources, the state newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reported Friday.