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Poland gets first EIB loan for 66 small-scale PV plants
- Serving nearly 19,000 households, plants will help reduce 47,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year
Turkey's licensed power generation down 0.7% in March
- Installed electricity capacity increases 1.8% in March compared to same month last year
Leading Danish firms to develop renewable fuels plant
- Consortium aims to develop industrial-scale hydrogen and e-fuel production facility as soon as 2023
Denmark, Vietnam talk offshore wind expansion
- Vietnam has potential to generate 160 gigawatts of offshore wind, Danish Energy Agency says
EU's oil product deliveries reach record lows in March
- EU deliveries of gasoline and jet fuel fall by 15% and 27% respectively compared with February 2020, Eurostat says
EU approves €550M Danish aid to support biomass plants
- Scheme is necessary to prevent switch of supported installations to fossil fuels, according to European Commission
Spot market electricity prices for Monday, May 18
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 135.10 million liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Saturday, May 16
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,468 Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption down 5.45% on May 16
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,498 megawatt-hours, while imports total 6,798 megawatt-hours
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Hydrogen on 'priority list' of oil & gas sector: DNV GL
- Hydrogen projected to be significant part of energy mix by 2030, according to a new survey
EU approves compensation for Dutch coal plant closure
- Netherlands will prohibit the use of coal for production of electricity as of January 1, 2030 at the latest
Turkey is 7th in Europe's foreign renewable investments
- New legislative measures, accommodating incentives and tender structure positively affect sector: IZKA Secretary General
COVID-19 risks global transition to clean energy: WEF
- Policies, roadmaps and governance frameworks need to be more robust and resilient, according to World Economic Forum
Energy storage is key for adding renewables to EU grid
- Main energy storage reservoir in EU is pumped hydro storage, according to a new EU-funded study
Spot market electricity prices for Monday, May 11
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 62.33 million liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Saturday, May 9
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,466 Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption down 11.24% on May 9
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 7,114 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 3,357 megawatt-hours on Saturday
Spot market electricity prices for Friday, May 8
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 69.05 million liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, May 6
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,437 Turkish liras
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Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.87% on May 6
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 2,917 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 6,817 megawatt-hours on Wednesday
COVID-19 hits Siemens Gamesa's 1st quarter profits
- The company's revenue also falls 8% between January and March
Turkey intensifies E. Med. drilling despite COVID-19
- Third drillship, Kanuni, expected to start its operations following relaxation on measures against pandemic, experts say
Turkey discovers new method to explore hydrocarbons
- New groundwater method used in several regions in Turkey shows promising results
Turkey's electricity consumption down 15.39% in April
- Electricity imports for April from neighboring countries show increase of 36.07% compared to April last year
Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, May 2
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 63.44 million liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, April 30
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,416 Turkish liras
Oil prices up as oil production cuts kick in
- Crude prices gain more than 5% as major oil producers set to lower output by 9.7 million bpd starting from Friday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.68% on April 30
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 219 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 9,423 megawatt-hours on Thursday
Spot market electricity prices for Friday, May 1
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 95.04 million liras
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Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, April 29
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,400 Turkish liras
Downturn in oil demand will depend on lockdowns: IEA
- IEA expects oil demand decline will continue throughout this year, Fatih Birol says
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.33% on April 29
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 1,135 megawatt-hours, while imports reach 12,492 megawatt-hours on Wednesday
COVID-19 represents biggest shock to energy system: IEA
- Renewables are set to be the only energy source that will grow in 2020, IEA says
Energy sector could be vital for EU's economic recovery
- Energy ministers from 27 EU countries hold first talks after Covid-19 outbreak
Turkey's oil imports down 10.66% in February 2020
- Production of oil refinery products increases by 5.89% to 2.67 million tonnes in February 2020
Japan's Enechange, Looop invest in Turkish solar plant
- The investment is for 10-year operation of solar power plant in western Turkey
Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, April 23
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 26.81 million liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, April 21
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,365 Turkish liras
Turkey's daily power consumption up 8.19% on April 21
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 3,054 megawatt-hours, while imports total 3,312 megawatt-hours on Tuesday
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Russia has reserves to offset effects of oil price drop
- There is no need to write a catastrophic scenario about the oil market situation, according to Kremlin spokesperson
SOCAR's gas production up 16% in 1st quarter of 2020
- Company's gas production reached 1.81 billion cubic meters in first quarter of 2020
Number of fully electric cars up 140% in Netherlands
- Number of fully electric cars passes the 100 thousand mark for the first time
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, April 12
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 10.03 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, April 10
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,416 Turkish liras on Friday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 2.06% on April 10
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,645 megawatt-hours, while imports total 5,230 megawatt-hours on Friday
EU reaches record high LNG imports in 2019
- Qatar, Russia, and U.S. were top three LNG suppliers to Europe last year, according to European Commission's latest report
Azerbaijan says OPEC, OPEC+ set to meet on April 6
- The possibility of a new declaration of cooperation will be discussed, Azerbaijan's energy ministry says
Denmark marks record-low coal consumption in 2019
- Renewables covered 35% of the observed energy consumption in 2019, Danish Energy Agency says
Spot market electricity prices for Friday, April 3
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 106.18 million Turkish liras
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Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, April 1
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,473 Turkish liras on Wednesday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.14% on April 1
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 5,381 megawatt-hours, while imports total 5,931 megawatt-hours on Wednesday
European assoc. demand adding Green Deal in recovery plans
- European energy industry associations warn pandemic measures bring Europe’s economy "near-to-complete standstill"
New EU efficiency rules regulate external power supplies
- European consumers will be able to save on their household bills, help reach EU-wide energy savings and reduce emissions.
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, March 29
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 81.39 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, March 27
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,460 Turkish liras on Friday
US oil rig count falls by 40 for week ending March 27
- The drop followed decline of 19 oil rigs the week before, while oil prices continued to fall
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.85% on March 27
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 8,759 megawatt-hours, while imports total 12,804 megawatt-hours on Friday
Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, March 25
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,465 Turkish liras on Wednesday
Spot market electricity prices for Friday, March 27
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 102.5 million Turkish liras
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Netherlands records 1.2% more CO2 emissions in 4Q19
- Rise in emissions was mainly due to higher output by energy companies, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS)
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.27% on March 25
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 8,440 megawatt-hours, while imports total 15,428 megawatt-hours on Wednesday
Nordex receives 400 MW wind turbine order from Norway
- Oyfjellet wind farm will meet needs of an aluminium production plant and local demand in nearby Mosjoen
Stay-at-home can put £52M a week more on UK energy bill
- New research finds an additional 25% more electricity and 17% more gas usage is expected in UK due to coronavirus
US solar industry workforce could be halved by COVID-19
- More than 550 solar companies in letter to Congress seek support for solar industry workers
Nordex expects rise in sales but warns of COVID-19 risk
- Company's business performance in 2020 is subject to significant uncertainty against backdrop of COVID-19, Nordex says
European energy storage market stalls in 2019
- More support needed to expand energy storage market and avoid yearly fluctuations, new study finds
Clean energy: a key part of COVID-19 response packages
- Economic response to COVID-19 provides golden opportunity for governments, Australian Clean Energy Council says
Oil extends recovery for week ending March 20
- Prices test above key level of $30 a barrel on Friday afternoon
Record 6.1GW of new offshore wind installed in 2019
- An additional 50 GW of new offshore wind capacity could be installed by 2024 globally, according to GWEC
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SOCAR, Equinor discover oil in Karabagh oil field
- Size of discovery considered "satisfactory" to pursue commercial development, according to SOCAR
Brent prices on the rise after historical lows
- On March 18, benchmark dipped below $25 per barrel
Spot market electricity prices for Friday, March 20
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 155.9 million Turkish liras
Turkey's Energy Xchange hits record in spot gas trade
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows trade volume reached nearly 21 million Turkish liras - a 2020 record high
Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.55% on March 18
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 3,494 megawatt-hours, while imports total 8,074 megawatt-hours on Wednesday
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Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, March 19
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 136.7 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, March 17
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,432 Turkish liras on Tuesday
Brent oil price continue its fall below $30 a barrel
- On March 16, benchmark crashed to its lowest level since January 2016
Turkey's daily power consumption up 1.85% on March 17
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 5,755 megawatt-hours, while imports total 7,246 megawatt-hours on Tuesday
Turkey has many incentives to scale up battery storage
- Renewables and electric vehicle expansion are main drivers for establishment of Turkey's storage market, DNV GL expert says
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Turkey to start local solar cell production on June 15
- Turkey's first solar cell integrated factory set to produce components for 1 GW solar plant in its first three years
Turkey projects 66% rise in PV rooftop by year-end
- Employment in renewable sector could reach 80,000 in just a year, head of Turkish section of Solar Energy Society says
Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, March 8
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 52.95 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, March 6
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,423 Turkish liras on Friday
US oil rig count rises by four for week ending March 6
- Number of oil rigs in US increases to 682
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.80% on March 6
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 5,823 megawatt-hours, while imports total 7,095 megawatt-hours on Thursday
Tenders drive 80% of renewables in Latin America
- Regular, and technology-specific auctions found to be most effective for renewables industry to grow, new report shows
12 EU member states call for speedy 2030 climate plan
- Signatories expect enhancement in plan by June
Nordex receives order for 120 MW wind farm in Turkey
- Turbine installation is due to commence in October
Turkey's oil imports up 14.3% in December 2019
- Production of oil refinery products increases by 11.5% to 2.85 million tonnes in December 2019
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GE to deliver turbines for 300 MW wind farm in India
- Wind farm will meet electricity needs of more than 1.3 million in country
Turkey's licensed power generation up 0.57% in Dec.
- Installed electricity capacity increases 2.13% compared to December 2018
Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 27
- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 125.79 million Turkish liras
Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 25
- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,466 Turkish liras on Tuesday
Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.46% on Feb. 25
- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 4,629 megawatt-hours, while imports total 12,237 megawatt-hours on Tuesday
RWE, Saitec to test offshore wind farms in deep waters
- The partners will start testing a floating platform for wind turbines off the Spanish coast in 2021
Nordex receives order for 156 MW wind farm in Chile
- The wind farm will be able to supply 180,000 households with clean electricity
Turkey to receive 3rd drillship from UK in coming weeks
- New drillship due to start its journey in a few days for operations in either East Mediterranean or Black Sea: Energy Min.
SOCAR, Snam to study renewable gas development
- The deal covers potential delivery of sustainable energy sources through the Southern Gas Corridor in the future