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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

Norway household electricity prices increase 35% in 2Q18

- Decrease in water reservoirs and increased fuel prices were main reasons for price hike

24.09.2018 Electricity , Europe , General

Natural gas to show largest demand growth by 2040

- Energy demand is anticipated to increase by around 33 percent between 2015 and 2040, according to OPEC

24.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Coal , Renewable , World

US: Dam breach retires power plant in North Carolina

- Coal byproducts moving into nearby river

23.09.2018 Electricity , Americas , General

ABB to power first electric rail link in Tanzania

- Pioneering rail project will connect Dar es Salaam to neighboring areas and spur economic and social growth, company says

21.09.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Middle East-Africa

Sectoral energy consumption over 100 M tonnes of oil eq.

- Turkey consumed 46 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy for electricity generation

23.09.2018 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

Turkey's powership builder meets 40% of Lebanon's elec.

- Company's Karadeniz Powership Esra Sultan was deployed to Lebanon in August to further help with electricity supply

21.09.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Turkey

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

- New locomotive will save 40 percent on fuel with hybrid technology

20.09.2018 Electricity , Transportation/Fuel Oil , Turkey , Europe

China aims to become nuclear energy leader

- China intends to build Turkey’s 3rd nuclear power plant project with 3rd generation nuclear energy technology, CAP1400

18.09.2018 Nuclear , Asia

Japanese billionaire is SpaceX’s 1st Moon tourist: Musk

- SpaceX says it will send Yusaku Maezawa to the moon in yet-to-be-built rocket spaceship

18.09.2018 Electricity , Finance , Americas

US liquefied natural gas sector sees boost in 2018

- Development of U.S. LNG sector is gaining momentum since early 2018: says Wood Mackenzie official

18.09.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Finance , Americas , General

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

- Located in New Jersey, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station first came online on Dec. 1, 1969

17.09.2018 Nuclear , Americas

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

- Ten cities from Europe, Australia and US agreed to phase out coal power to tackle climate change

17.09.2018 Renewable , Coal , Europe , Americas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

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

15.09.2018 Electricity , Coal , Upstream , Upstream , Asia , General

California, EU sign carbon market cooperation agreement

- California and EU will step up frequency of exchanges on functioning of carbon markets and emissions trading systems

14.09.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Americas

Greenhouse gas emissions cuts possible by 2030: Experts

- All sectors of global economy have potential to rapidly halve greenhouse gas emissions through existing technologies

15.09.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , Americas

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

- Rosatom to build 3rd and 4th units of China's Xudabao NPP by 2027-2028 and 1st unit of Egypt's Dabaa NPP in summer of 2020

13.09.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Asia , Middle East-Africa

McDonald's, Nuon to install EV charging stations in NL

- Over 160 stations for electric vehicles to be installed at all McDonald’s locations with a McDrive in Netherlands

12.09.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Europe

US, Saudi energy ministers discuss civil nuclear tech.

- Ministers discuss wide array of issues including potential for joint civil nuclear engagement, and small modular reactors

11.09.2018 Nuclear , World , General

Turkish Ak-Ay Elektrik to supply power to 3M Nigerians

-Ak-Ay Elektrik via Lafiya Project will supply electricity infrastructure for about 3 million in Nigeria's Nasarawa province

12.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey , Middle East-Africa

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

- Country's coal, natural gas and refined oil imports were also up in first eight months of year, official figures show

10.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Coal , Asia

New contractor joins for Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear plant

- Titan-2 Concern company will act as construction contractor for Rosatom's engineering division company, Atomstroyexport

11.09.2018 Nuclear , Turkey , Eurasia

GE, Construtora Quebec team up for solar in Brazil

- GE will provide LV5 1,500-volt solar inverters, and skids for 14-megawatt Verde Vale III project in Guanambi

07.09.2018 Electricity , Solar , News from companies , Americas

GE, CGI partner to advance electric grid software

-Companies will focus on real-time grid operations and controls, critical infrastructure and cybersecurity

07.09.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Americas

Engie should close, not sell its 3 German coal plants

- IEEFA advises Engie close and not sell off its 3 coal plants in Germany to be more in line with Co.'s low-carbon transition

08.09.2018 Electricity , Coal , Europe

Koreas confirm summit, will to denuclearize

- Both Koreas release statements following Seoul delegation's visit to Pyongyang

07.09.2018 Nuclear , Asia

OMV closes divestment of Samsun power plant

- Turkey's Bilgin Enerji buys OMV Samsun Electricity Production natural gas combined cycle plant

06.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey , Europe , General

Turkey working to expand coal sector workforce

- "Our goal is to reduce imported coal, if possible, to zero," Energy Minister says

06.09.2018 Coal , Turkey

Climate action could reap $26 trillion in gains by 2030

- Report urges state and private sector to take action in shift to new climate economy to avail of economic benefits

06.09.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , World , Americas , General

US to provide $80 million for 36 clean energy projects

- Research and development projects will enable cost-competitive, drop-in renewable hydrocarbon fuels and bio-based products

06.09.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , Energy Projects , General

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

- Changes are part of EU's Ecodesign Work Program to use LED light bulbs to replace halogen equivalent in Europe from Sept. 1

06.09.2018 Electricity , Electricity , Europe , General

Scotland raises Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund to £20M

-First Minister Sturgeon introduces environmentally sustainable program at Parliament with aim of Scotland becoming carbon neutral by 2050

05.09.2018 Electricity , Europe , General

Poland to hold first power capacity auction in November

-November auction will be for power supplies in 2021, while two auctions in Dec. will be for 2022, 2023, Energy Ministry says

05.09.2018 Electricity , Europe

Turkey's electricity tariff customers fall in August

- Number of eligible consumers down 3.44 percent on a monthly basis, according to official figures

04.09.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

French environment minister quits government

- Nicolas Hulot cites disappointment with lack of progress on climate and other environmental goals

29.08.2018 Electricity , General

Fuel loading starts at unit 4 of China's Tianwan plant

- Next step involves connecting unit 4 to China's power grid

29.08.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Asia

Global steel output rises in July

- World crude steel production up 5.8 pct year-on-year, according to World Steel Association

28.08.2018 Electricity , World

Siemens, Bentley Systems to boost joint investments

- Siemens and Bentley Systems joint investment initiative now totals €100 million

28.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , General

Iran, Russia in talks for new nuclear power plant

- Iran plans to increase its capacity to generate nuclear electricity, Iranian en. min. says according to local media outlets

27.08.2018 Nuclear , Eurasia , Middle East-Africa

Iran resumes electricity exports to neighbors

- Iran is fulfilling its commitments for energy trade with neighboring countries, Iranian energy min. says

27.08.2018 Electricity , Middle East-Africa

UK to help modify Iran’s Arak heavy-water nuke reactor

- Move comes as result of US withdrawal from 2015 nuke deal between Iran and P5+1 group of nations

23.08.2018 Nuclear , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

Russian mining giant Mechel's coal output down 5% in Q2

- Mechel produced 4.726 million tonnes of coal in the second quarter of 2018

23.08.2018 Coal , Eurasia , General

Iran resumes electricity supply to neighbors

- Iran aims to increase electricity exports within the framework of agreement with neighbors

23.08.2018 Electricity , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's power generation rises 3.3% in June

- Installed electricity capacity increases 4.5 percent compared to June 2017

20.08.2018 Electricity , Turkey , General

Tesla sues Ontario government over car rebate program

- Some buyers want their deposits back on electric car orders

17.08.2018 Electricity , Americas

2017 global nuclear power output up for 5th year in row

- Production from nuclear plants reached 2,506 terawatt hours, more than 10 percent of global electricity demand: WNA

17.08.2018 Nuclear , World

Rolls-Royce launches new battery system for ships

-Company offers SAVe Energy, a 'cost-competitive, highly efficient and liquid-cooled battery system with modular design'

17.08.2018 Electricity , Europe

China's power generation up 7.8 percent in Jan-July

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

16.08.2018 Electricity , Asia , General

EIB loans €100M to support Norway-Germany elec. link

- The Nordlink interconnector will have a capacity of 1,400 megawatts

16.08.2018 Electricity , Europe

US Secretary of Energy to give $38M for hydrogen R&D

- U.S Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will support selected 28 early stage hydrogen research & development projects

16.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Energy Projects , Americas , General

BMW fire scandal intensifies in South Korea

- Another vehicle catches fire despite local government's action

15.08.2018 Electricity , Energy Security , Asia

New York puts cap on ride-hailing vehicles

- Law suspends issuance of new vehicle licenses to ride-sharing firms for one year

15.08.2018 Electricity , Americas

India needs to ensure greater coordination for EVs

-Data and analytics company GlobalData says India needs coordinated effort by different sectors for greater EV deployment

14.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Projects , General

Tesla says Saudis have capital to take firm private

- Saudi wealth fund strongly supports funding a private Tesla, Musk says

14.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Americas

EBRD invests €100M in Bulgarian Energy Holding

- EBRD provides €100 million for new seven-year €550 million bond issued by Bulgarian Energy Holding

14.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Europe , General

Iraq stops trading with Iran in dollar due to sanctions

- Move comes after US re-imposed first round of economic sanctions on Iran, targeting country’s banking sector

13.08.2018 Nuclear , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Nepal, Bangladesh sign energy cooperation deal

- Countries to collaborate on developing hydropower plants, transmission lines and possibly solar energy

12.08.2018 Electricity , Asia

Turkey's Petkim sees 183% surge in net profit in 2Q18

- Petkim's net profit in second quarter of 2018 increases to 356 million Turkish liras, company announces

10.08.2018 Electricity , Oil , Finance , General

Turkish household gas: cheapest from list of 25 in 2017

- The country paid €0.0244 per kilowatt-hour last year for household gas, according to Eurostat

08.08.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Turkey , Europe

White House urges N.Korea to act on denuclearization

- 'What we need is performance from North Korea on denuclearization,' National Security Advisor John Bolton says

08.08.2018 Nuclear , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

North Korea's top envoy visits Iran

- Pyongyang's foreign minister meets Tehran counterpart on same day as U.S. sanctions bite

08.08.2018 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security

Tesla shares halted after CEO suggest taking it private

- Trading resumed more than an hour later

09.08.2018 Electricity , Stock Market , Americas

UAE's first nuke plant's unit 2 completes pre-op. test

- Pre-operational testing process incorporated all lessons learned from the same test on unit 1

07.08.2018 Nuclear , Middle East-Africa

South Korean lawmaker raises alarm on North’s coal

-South Korean lawmaker says ship suspected of violating UN sanctions by transporting coal from North Korea

07.08.2018 Coal , Asia

US coal consumption hits lowest level since 1983

-2017 becomes fourth consecutive year US coal consumption and shipments decline, Energy Information Administration says

07.08.2018 Coal , Americas

Turkey's electricity tariff customers fall in July

- Number of eligible consumers down 52.81 percent on monthly basis, according to Energy Exchange Istanbul official figures

06.08.2018 Electricity , Finance , Turkey

TurkStream landmark project for Russia,Turkey: Novak

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

Kazatomprom sells 15% of company's shares through IPO

IAEA urges Japan to rid contaminated water in Fukushima

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

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

Russian Severstal reports 8.7% drop in 3Q18 results

Dutch govt. approves cut in Groningen gas production

Turkey announces start-date for offshore operations in Mersin

Drillship on mission in conflict zone offshore Cyprus

Eni, Total, Sonatrach partner to explore oil in Algeria

‘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

Turkey's gas imports fall by 24% in August

EU, Iran to establish mechanism to ease trade: Rouhani

Turkey's LPG imports fall 5.1% year on year in July

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Total signs MoU for Papua New Guinea LNG project

Saudi Aramco, ADNOC sign gas, LNG cooperation deal

Saudi Aramco aims to buy Arctic LNG-2 stake

Poland's PGNiG signs 24-year LNG contract with Cheniere

US oil rig count shows increase in week

Turkey announces start-date for offshore operations in Mersin

Global oil production rises in October

Drillship on mission in conflict zone offshore Cyprus

OPEC crude output rises in October

Brent oil rises above $71 for week beginning Nov. 12

Brent falls to $69 due to uptick in US crude stock

Ankara, Baku boost strategic ties with STAR refinery

OPEC crude output rises in October

S. Arabia's Yanbu chosen for crude to chemicals complex

TechnipFMC inks $1 bln. deal to expand Egypt's refinery

Saudi Aramco signs 15 agreements worth over $34 billion

Israel bans fuel shipments into Gaza

More Qatari fuel allowed into Gaza for sole power plant

Norway mandates 0.5 percent biofuel for airlines

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

E.ON to build 475 MW wind farm in Sweden

Vestas secures 50 MW wind farm deal in Finland

Kalyon-Turkerler applies for 1,000 MW wind pre-license

Wind to be EU's largest power source well before 2030

Norway's Equinor buys minority share in Scatec Solar

Lightsource BP signs 25 MW solar contracts in US

Hyundai, Kia reveal solar charging system for vehicles

Enel starts construction of 127 MW solar plants in Spain

GE to refit Itaipu Dam on Brazil-Paraguay border

Egypt says seeks ‘non-fragile’ deal on Ethiopia dam

Hydro produces majority of Norway's electricity in Aug.

No deal in 3-party Nile dam negotiations

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

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

IRENA, Abu Dhabi Fund to boost renewable projects

Istanbul Airport, 'world's new hub,' officially opened

Turkey scans potential areas for mineral resources

India's renewables to supply 13% of power in 5 years

Turkish firm to lay 750 km power line in Afghanistan

South Africa joins International Energy Agency family

Pakistan, China agree to trade in yuan

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

Brent oil rises to over $81 for week beginning Oct. 15

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

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