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Turkey breaks local coal production record in 2018

- Turkey produces 101.5 million tonnes of domestic coal in 2018

17.01.2019 Coal , Turkey , General

EBRD supports power generation in Uzbekistan

-Additional 900 MW combined cycle gas turbines will be installed through loan of up to $240 million at Talimarjan Power Plant

16.01.2019 Electricity , Eurasia

China: Coal mine collapse kills 21 workers

- Accident happened on Saturday afternoon in northwest Shaanxi Province at Lijiagou coal mine

14.01.2019 Coal , Asia

Russia to supply fuel for China's fast-neutron reactor

- Rosatom's TVEL signs deal with China's CNLY for nuclear fuel supplies for CFR-600 fast-neutron reactor under construction

11.01.2019 Nuclear , Asia

Asia, Africa, Middle East drive global energy growth

- Energy consumption in each region grew by around 20 percent between 2010 and 2016, says Energy Information Administration

10.01.2019 Coal , Hydro , Asia , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's electricity consumption in 2018 up by 0.75%

- Country's power consumption was 292.17 billion kilowatt-hours in 2018 compared to 289.97 billion kilowatt-hours in 2017

10.01.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Loviisa nuclear plant produces 11% of Finland's power

- Loviisa plant generates a total of 7.79 terawatt-hours of carbon-free power

07.01.2019 Nuclear , Europe , General

Turkey's electricity consumption down 1.74% in Dec. '18

- Turkey's electricity exports to neighboring countries up 30 percent year-on-year in December 2018

08.01.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Turkish auto market aims over $32B exports in 2019

- Turkish automotive sector broke record in 2018 with $31.6 billion, business association head says

07.01.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

US coal production rises quarterly in 3Q18: EIA

- Coal production in third quarter of 2018 was 7.7 percent higher than second quarter

05.01.2019 Coal , Americas

4 killed in coal mine blast in southwest Pakistan

- One miner also injured in accident, which is believed to be caused by gas leakage

02.01.2019 Coal , Energy Security , Asia , General

Argentina energy sec. quits amid power price hike plan

- Secretary resigns a day after electricity prices are set to rise by 35 percent in 2019

01.01.2019 Electricity , Finance , Energy Security , Americas

US coal consumption in 2018 set to be lowest in 39 yrs.

- Less coal use in electric sector, cheaper natural gas & stricter emissions standards are among key reasons for coal decline

31.12.2018 Coal , Electricity , Americas

US energy expenditures decline for fifth year: EIA

- Lower energy prices push expenditure down as total energy consumption remains virtually unchanged

28.12.2018 Electricity , Invesments , Americas

India: Hope running out for trapped coal miners

- Chances of survival dwindling for 15 miners trapped for nearly 2 weeks, say local officials in Meghalaya

27.12.2018 Coal , Asia , General

Turkey's power generation falls 1.89 percent in Oct.

- Installed electricity capacity increases 4.47 percent compared to October 2017

27.12.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

Turkey eyes to become 12th-largest economy based on PPP

- President Erdogan says Turkey to break exports record by year-end with $170B

26.12.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Finance , Energy Projects , General

Operations start at unit 4 of China's Tianwan plant

- Next step involves signing of preliminary acceptance certificate for unit 4 nuclear plant

26.12.2018 Nuclear , Asia

Brent oil price drops as low demand worries persist

- Brent oil price fell 5.6 percent to $50.78 ahead of Christmas break

26.12.2018 Electricity , Oil , Finance , General

Turkey could export renewables to its region: IEA Head

- Middle East, Caucasus and Africa are potential export markets for Turkey's renewables sector

25.12.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Turkey

Turkey lowers limit for power users to switch suppliers

- Turkey lowers eligibility limit for electricity customers to choose preferred power supplier from 2,000 kWh to 1,600 kWh

22.12.2018 Electricity , Projects , Turkey , General

Poland ranks 1st in hard coal use in Europe in 2017:IEA

- Poland consumes 74 million tonnes of hard coal and 61 million tonnes of lignite in 2017

20.12.2018 Coal , Europe , General

Europe agrees on Clean Energy for All Europeans package

- New rules phase out subsidies on generation emitting 550 grams of CO2 emissions per kilowatt-hour or more

20.12.2018 Electricity , Europe

Russia meets 47 pct of EU's thermal coal needs in 2017

- Last year, EU member states imported 152 million tonnes of thermal coal, from which 47 percent was from Russia

20.12.2018 Coal , Europe , Eurasia

PEAKapp, app for end-users to monitor energy savings

- Smartphone and tablet app will allow end-users to become more energy efficient and access cheaper tariffs

18.12.2018 Electricity , Turkey , Europe

Coal demand to remain steady up to 2023: IEA

- Coal to provide 25 percent of global energy demand by 2023, slightly down from 27 percent in 2017

19.12.2018 Coal , World

Electric aircraft: key to more economic flights

- Direct operations costs are projected to be as low as 20% compared to that of a combustion engine, says CEO of Ampaire

18.12.2018 Electricity

Brent oil trades above $60 for week beginning Dec. 17

-Decrease in the oil rig count and crude oil prices showed limited gains in the global market

17.12.2018 Electricity , Oil , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkish Akkuyu nuke plant gets limited permit for unit 2

- Receiving "limited works permit" is important stage in licensing for the construction of Akkuyu's second unit

15.12.2018 Nuclear , Turkey

Engie, Arval launch new electric mobility service

-Companies join forces to make it easier for companies, local communities and private individuals to access electric vehicles

14.12.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Europe , General

China's LNG imports at historic high to replace coal

- LNG imports reach 39.59 billion cubic meters in 2017 - 318.5 percent more than in 2010

12.12.2018 Natural Gas , Coal , Lng/Lpg , Europe , Asia , General

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.2% in Nov.

- Turkey's electricity exports to neighboring countries are down 2.34 percent year-on-year in November 2018

11.12.2018 Electricity , Electricity , Turkey , General

Engie acquires Latin American services provider CAM

- France-based global energy group strengthens its customer solutions offer in region

07.12.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Americas

US' coal use in 2018 expected to be lowest in 39 years

- Retirement of coal-fired plants, low gas prices, strict emission standards are reasons for decline in coal consumption

07.12.2018 Coal , Americas

Norway produces 94.2% of electricity from hydro in Oct.

- Norway produces 13.28 terawatt-hours of electricity in October

06.12.2018 Electricity , Hydro , Europe , General

Total launches fluids line for electric, hybrid vehicles

- Two products developed to provide better solution for issues specific to electric mobility, energy giant says

06.12.2018 Electricity , News from companies , World

China, India and US to drive global power transmission

- Global market value of power transmission and distribution reached $103.50 billion between 2013 to 2017

06.12.2018 Electricity , Projects , Europe , Eurasia , Asia , Americas , General

US warns Russia over ‘breach’ of nuclear treaty

- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calls on Russia to return to ‘full and verifiable compliance’ with treaty in 60 says

05.12.2018 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , World , General

US plans to end electric car, renewable subsidies

- "We want to end all those subsidies ... We are a free market" President Trump's top economic advisor says

05.12.2018 Electricity , Electricity , Energy Projects , Americas

Russia, Argentina sign agreement on nuclear cooperation

- The agreement confirms Argentina and Russia's partnership in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, says Rosatom

03.12.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Americas , General

Hydropower major source of Norway's electricity in Sept

- Nordic country produced 11.19 terawatt hours of electricity in month nine

02.12.2018 Electricity , Hydro , Renewable , Europe , General

Over 40 pct of coal power plants run at loss: Report

- Building new wind and solar power will be cheaper than 96 percent of existing coal power by 2030, according to Carbon Tracker Initiative

03.12.2018 Renewable , Coal , Downstream , World , General

Turkish chairwoman to lead Mediterranean Energy Assoc.

- Gulefsan Demirbas, a Turkish female bureaucrat is elected as new president of Mediterranean Energy Regulators, MEDREG

30.11.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , General

Japan restarts five nuclear power reactors in 2018

-Following 2011 Fukushima disaster resulting in halt of Japan's nuclear fleet, only 4 reactors were restarted up to 2018: IEA

30.11.2018 Nuclear , Asia

Turkish Ulusoy to sell electric transformers to Latvia

- Sales contract amounts to €3.95 million

29.11.2018 Electricity , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Europe , General

Zorlu's Kizildere 3 geothermal plant leads in efficiency

- Kizildere 3 geothermal plant is 1st combined geothermal plant to use waste steam ensuring highest 18% efficiency worldwide

30.11.2018 Electricity , Renewable

Russian scientists design tech. to extend reactors' life

- Rosatom becomes first company to test new technology on first unit of VVER-1000 reactor at its Balakovo nuclear power plant

29.11.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia

Finnish Fortum to install Nordics' biggest battery

- Nordic countries' biggest battery will be installed at Fortum’s Forshuvud hydropower plant located in Sweden

29.11.2018 Electricity , Europe , General

Turkey's power generation rises 2.39 percent in Sept.

- Installed electricity capacity increases 3.91 percent compared to September 2017

29.11.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

Turkey's gas imports fall by 10.9% in September

- Total natural gas consumption decreases by 3.1 percent in September compared to September 2017

28.11.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

Hungary to boost clean energy with more solar power

- Hungary aims to phase out its coal use and be fully reliant on renewable energy sources by 2030

28.11.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Europe , General

Blast near chemical plant in northern China kills 22

- Fire after explosion brought under control, roughly 50 vehicles damaged

28.11.2018 Electricity , Asia , General

Australian renewables growth depends on coal phase out

- Growth of renewable energy in Australia depends on decommissioning of coal-fired power plants, says GlobalData

27.11.2018 Renewable , Coal

Electricity prices in Norway increase 66% in 3Q18

- This is the highest price rise since the first quarter of 2011

22.11.2018 Electricity , Europe , General

Thanksgiving electricity demand peaks late morning: EIA

-Electricity demand in US during Thanksgiving sees late morning peak, while Black Friday resembles weekend electricity demand

30.11.2018 Electricity , Americas

ABB to support US power grid upgrade

- Company will deliver predictive maintenance to optimize asset management and boost power reliability for 1.2M Illinois customers

21.11.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Americas

US homes spend $129 p.a. for cooking, storing, heating

- Using electricity for cooking, microwaves for heating up and refrigerators for storing food average $129 in US

30.11.2018 Electricity , Americas

Iran threatens to withdraw from nuclear deal

-Zarif says Iran would withdraw from the nuclear deal if the country's needs were not met

20.11.2018 Nuclear , General

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.13% in Oct.

- Turkey's electricity exports to neighboring countries are up 11.67 percent year-on-year in October 2018

20.11.2018 Electricity , Regulation , Turkey , General

TurkStream landmark project for Russia,Turkey: Novak

- Two countries try to increase cooperation on many projects including natural gas and nuclear energy

19.11.2018 Natural Gas , Nuclear , Turkey , Europe , Eurasia , General

Japan's energy dependent on reforms, non-hydro in grid

- Japan will continue to rely on nuclear power, while growth of renewables will depend on regulatory reforms, says GlobalData

17.11.2018 Nuclear , Renewable , Asia , General

Turkey's ranking improves in World Energy Trilemma 2018

- Turkey's energy score increases to BBB in 2018, compared to CBB in 2017, World Energy Council (WEC) index indicates

16.11.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , World , Turkey , Europe

Kazatomprom sells 15% of company's shares through IPO

- Kazakh sovereign wealth fund will retain 85 percent of the company's share capital

14.11.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia

ABB enabling world's 'largest' hi-voltage DC grid in China

- Zhangbei DC grid will help integrate renewable power around Beijing, supplying nearly 9 million people with clean energy

14.11.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Asia

IAEA urges Japan to rid contaminated water in Fukushima

-Japanese government should urgently decide on disposition path for treated water containing radioactive materials: IAEA says

14.11.2018 Nuclear , Asia

Iran official calls on EU to ‘act independently’ of US

- Former German FM, for his part, stresses EU’s commitment to 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran

13.11.2018 Electricity , Finance , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Government aid could deliver 20K Irish wind sector jobs

- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has estimated that wind energy could create 20,000 jobs by 2040

10.11.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , Europe , General

US grants Iraq 45-day gas, electricity sanctions waiver

- Sanctions on Iran do not target Iran's population, but Iranian regimes behavior: official says

10.11.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Middle East-Africa

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

- $1.6 billion project to supply 1000 MW of electricity each to Afghanistan, Pakistan

08.11.2018 Electricity , Invesments , Turkey , Asia

Saudi prince launches country's 1st nuke plant project

- Other projects include renewable energy, atomic energy, water desalination, genetic medicine and aircraft manufacturing

07.11.2018 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa

Turkey's electricity import bill down in Jan-Sep '18

- Turkey's electricity import bill falls to $46.98 million in Jan-Sept of 2018 from $60.69 million in the same period of 2017

04.11.2018 Electricity , Turkey

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

- We are very clear in our new five-year strategy that we will no longer support coal, says EBRD managing director

03.11.2018 Coal , Invesments

Russia suggests dialogue within NATO on nuclear treaty

-Europe will be first to suffer following US withdrawal from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Treaty, Russian defense minister says

31.10.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , General

Germany announces $1.14 billion fund for Africa

- Merkel says Berlin to support German, African companies for their investments on continent

31.10.2018 Electricity , General

Eni, IONITY to install high-power chargers for EVs

- Companies to install 180 'state-of-the-art' chargers across 30 sites in Italy

26.10.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Europe

Strong earthquake strikes off west coast of Greece

- Quake causes damage to some settlements in the region but no causalities reported

26.10.2018 Electricity , Energy Security , Europe

Enel expands coop. agreement with Russian Railways

- Deal extends duration of electricity supply to Russian Railways provided through Rusenergosbyt - a JV between Enel and ESN

25.10.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Eurasia

Turkey's power generation falls 3.14 percent in August

- Installed electricity capacity increases 4.4 percent compared to August 2017

25.10.2018 Electricity , Turkey

GE to add up to 14 gigawatts of power in Iraq

- GE signs Principles of Cooperation with Iraq to support country's vision to develop energy sector and revitalize economy

23.10.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Middle East-Africa

Erdogan to open 2nd part of Istanbul driverless metro

- Turkish president to open metro line between Istanbul's Uskudar-Umraniye-Cekmekoy districts of Istanbul

22.10.2018 Electricity , General

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

- Cause of explosion in eastern province of Shandong still unknown

22.10.2018 Coal , Asia , General

Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant breaks ground

- Russia's Rosatom will build two 1,200-megawatt units costing approx. $11 billion, with commissioning of the first projected for 2028

20.10.2018 Nuclear , Asia

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

- National Bureau of Statistics announces energy figures for last month, and period covering January to September

19.10.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Wind , Solar , Asia

Russian Severstal reports 8.7% drop in 3Q18 results

- Lower sales volumes result in revenue decrease for the company

19.10.2018 Finance , Coal , Eurasia , General

Contracts for Egypt's 1st NPP to be signed by year-end

- Rosatom's construction of Russian-designed nuclear plant in Egypt is major nuclear sector joint project: Russian president

18.10.2018 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa

Uzbekistan to break ground for country's 1st nuke plant

- Rosatom will build two 1,200-megawatt units costing approx. $11 billion, with commissioning of the first projected for 2028

23.10.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia

US seeking 'regime change' in Iran: Rouhani

-Rouhani said the US unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran

15.10.2018 Nuclear , International Relations

Engie to provide Chile with 100 electric buses by 2019

- Chile aims to have second largest electric bus fleet by 2019 after China

14.10.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Americas

Turkey opens up 7 coalfields to private investors

- Production area of 203 million tons of coal will generate $3.5 billion in public revenue, says Turkish Energy Minister

12.10.2018 Coal , Invesments , Turkey

More Qatari fuel allowed into Gaza for sole power plant

- Ramallah-based Palestinian government voices ‘total rejection’ of ‘suspicious’ fuel shipments

11.10.2018 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Middle East-Africa

GE to supply 4 nuclear turbine islands for Egypt

- Turbines for first nuclear plant El Dabaa will produce 4.8 GW of CO2-free energy – powering up more than 4 million homes

10.10.2018 Nuclear , News from companies , Middle East-Africa

Low-carbon Switzerland faces energy transition issues

- Country's decision to phase-out nuclear power could cause considerable energy-sector transition, IEA says

10.10.2018 Electricity , Nuclear , Renewable , Energy Diplomacy , Europe

Russia signs pact for six nuclear reactors in India

- Two countries intent to develop the project of six nuclear power units of Russian design at a new site in India

08.10.2018 Nuclear , Energy Projects , Eurasia , Asia , General

Turkey's electricity consumption rises 1.69% in Sep.

- Turkey's electricity imports from neighboring countries are down 21.46 percent in September 2018 year-on-year

06.10.2018 Electricity , Turkey

S. African minister says he was fired over nuclear deal

-Nhlanhla Nene was re-appointed finance minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May

05.10.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa

Iran signs deal to build 540 MW power plant in Syria

- Iran's Mapna Group will build €411 million gas-fired power plant in Latakia

05.10.2018 Finance , Coal , Energy Projects , Middle East-Africa , General

Brent oil rises above $82 for week beginning Oct. 1

- Increase in global oil prices driven by OPEC's decision to hold production levels unchanged

02.10.2018 Electricity , Oil , Finance , General

East med. natural gas very promising despite challenges

- Natural gas supply increases will be seen from US, Australia and Qatar in the following five years, IEA Head says

02.10.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , General

Turkey's energy import bill up 6.8 percent in August

- Country's total imports cost nearly $14.8 billion, with energy accounting for 23.4 percent, TurkStat data reveals

02.10.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Turkey

Turkey to launch global mining business: Dep. energy min.

- New company will obtain mining licenses in Africa and Central Asia, Mithat Cansiz says

28.09.2018 Finance , Coal , World , Turkey , General

Turkey's power generation rises 1.7 percent in July

- Installed electricity capacity increases 4.4 percent compared to July 2017

27.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey

Siemens Gamesa’s storage facility in final construction phase

-Electric thermal energy storage facility can store up to 30 MWh of energy, enough to meet daily energy demands of 1,500 households

27.09.2018 Electricity , Europe

US will eventually rejoin nuclear deal: Rouhani

- Iranian president calls U.S. withdrawal from accord a 'mistake'

27.09.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

ABB to enable clean energy transmission in Central Asia

- Company to supply HVDC converter stations as part of $330M project with Spain’s Cobra to bring hydropower to Pakistan

25.09.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Asia

Equinor's Arkona wind farm starts power generation

- The wind farm will have an output of 385 megawatts and supply around 400,000 households with renewable energy

24.09.2018 Electricity , Wind , Europe , General

Russia, Serbia sign agreement on nuclear cooperation

Hitachi halts work on UK nuclear plant over financing

Russia supplies fuel units for Egypt's research reactor

Russia to supply fuel for China's fast-neutron reactor

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

Turkey breaks local coal production record in 2018

China: Coal mine collapse kills 21 workers

Asia, Africa, Middle East drive global energy growth

US coal production rises quarterly in 3Q18: EIA

Shell completes sale of New Zealand entities

Petrofac secures Ithaca build, commissioning deal

Eni gets approval for Merakes Dev. Project in Indonesia

Iran: 2 new South Pars platforms operational by late Jan

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Renewables & gas to lead new US power capacity in 2019

Massive ship-to-ship LNG transfer starts in Turkey

Brent oil trades above $61 for week ending Dec. 14

Turkey can gain more than transit money from TurkStream

Petrofac secures engineering contract in Brunei

US Corpus Christi's second LNG cargo arrives in UK

Nigerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Jan. 15

Massive ship-to-ship LNG transfer starts in Turkey

Global oil supply falls in December '18

Iraq’s oil production doubles in decade: EIA

US oil rig count shows decrease this week

Aker energy strikes oil offshore Ghana

Turkey's crude oil imports down by 11.2 percent in Oct.

Saudi Aramco enters fuel retail business

Brent oil trades around $53 for week ending Dec. 21

MEDREG can play 'crucial' role in Med energy sector

US crude stocks fall, but production sees slight rise

Pakistan, S. Arabia to ink oil refinery deal next month

BP to expand its petrochemical presence in South Korea

Shell starts production at new petrochem unit in US

US' retail gasoline price ends 2018 lower

Trump touts low gas prices and forecasts more declines

‘Yellow vest’ protests grow violent in France

Israel bans fuel shipments into Gaza

Enel to sell 540 MW of renewable capacity in Brazil

Siemens G. launches its largest offshore wind turbine

Curb on steel imports could hinder EU's renewable aims

Nordex' order intake in 2018 up over 73 pct

Enel to sell 540 MW of renewable capacity in Brazil

Asia-Pacific will remain leader in solar PV by 2025

Neoen starts operation at Australia’s largest PV plant

Engie signs power purchase deals in Mexico, Chile

Asia, Africa, Middle East drive global energy growth

French company to supply turbines for Nile hydro-dam

Norway produces 94.2% of electricity from hydro in Oct.

Hydropower major source of Norway's electricity in Sept

Turkey can cut 20% gas imports via district heating

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

Turkish firm exports custom design vehicles to world

Exxon, IBM to research quantum computing for energy

Sadr’s bloc slams presence of US troops in Baghdad

Turkey improves border security with smart system

Turkey no. 2 country setting up firms in Uzbekistan

Trans Adriatic Pipeline completes financing of €3.9 bln

German strike grounds 600 flights affecting thousands

Canadian firm gets investment for carbon removal tech.

Enel launches €1 billion new green bond in Europe

Morgan Stanley lowers oil price forecast for 2019

Goldman Sachs lowers oil price forecast for 2019

Oil prices post first annual drop last year since 2015

US Supreme Court rejects ExxonMobil bid to block probe

Chevron gets approval for project in UK's North Sea

'Yellow vest' protests spread to Netherlands

Tiny Pacific nation plans to sue oil majors for climate

US coal consumption in 2018 set to be lowest in 39 yrs.

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.2% in Nov.

US plans to end electric car, renewable subsidies

MEDREG can play 'crucial' role in Med energy sector