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Google to expand global wind, solar stake via 18 deals

- These deals will increase Google's worldwide wind and solar energy portfolio by more than 40% to 5,500 megawatts

12:29 Wind , Solar , Renewable , General

400 out of 746 coal companies insist on expansion

- Time for patient engagement with coal industry has definitely run out, environmental expert says

11:32 Thermal , Coal , Turkey , General

US drone strike kills scores of Afghan civilians

- Deadly strike takes place in restive Khogyani district of Nangarhar province

09:07 Americas , General

Iranian president, FM secure visas for UN meeting in NY

- Rouhani set to address UN General Assembly next week

09:04 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

'Efforts with US on safe zone to end if delay happens'

- Turkey to continue joint efforts on safe zone in northern Syria as long as they meet its goals, says defense minister

08:59 Energy Security , Turkey , Americas , General

Saudi-led coalition foils Houthi attack in Red Sea

- Remote-controlled explosive-laden boat was launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen, claims coalition

08:54 Energy Security , General

Turkey warns Greek Cypriots on unilateral acts in E.Med

- Recent reports suggest Greek Cypriot administration issued license to energy companies to operate on so-called 7th parcel

10:55 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Pakistan's PM discusses Kashmir with Saudi crown prince

- Imran Khan is on two-day visit to kingdom ahead of UN General Assembly session next week

10:07 Energy Diplomacy , International Relations , General

Russia, Uganda sign deal on civil nuclear energy

- Russia, Uganda sign intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in peaceful use of nuclear energy

10:05 Nuclear , Energy Diplomacy , General

Teknofest welcomes over 250,000 visitors in 2 days

- People from 122 countries visit major technology event at Ataturk Airport

08:39 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Russia protests unfounded allegations on Aramco strike

- Unfounded allegations only escalate the situation in the region, says Russian top diplomat

10:51 Oil , Energy Security , Asia , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkic Council inaugurates office in Budapest

- Top diplomats from Turkey, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan attend inauguration ceremony

08:35 Energy Diplomacy , General

Turkey showed great resilience from last summer: Expert

- Country's sovereign balance sheet, low government debt, private banks in relatively good shape, says Fitch Ratings official

08:33 Finance , Turkey , Europe , General

Istanbul Economy Summit expecting $1B business volume

- Major economy gathering, to be held this Dec. 5, will bring in participants from 10 countries

08:32 International Organization , General

Zarif threatens 'all-out war' over any strikes on Iran

Iran's foreign minister makes serious statement about firmly retaliating to any strikes

08:29 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.33% on Sept. 18

- Turkey's electricity exports amount to 5,679 megawatt-hours while imports reach 3,484 megawatt-hours on Wednesday

20.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

Spot market electricity prices for Friday, Sept. 20

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 136.01 million Turkish liras

20.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, Sept. 18

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1,500.43 Turkish liras on Wednesday

20.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

US crude oil inventories rise for w/e Sep. 13

- Crude oil production unchanged at around 12.4 million barrels per day

19.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

France to send experts for probe of Saudi oil attack

- Move comes after phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

18.09.2019 Downstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , General

Natural gas, wind to lead US electricity generation

- Electricity generation from both sources are estimated to rise by 6% this year

19.09.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Wind , General

World to focus on climate summit amid oil tensions

- Despite attacks on Saudi oil sites and geopolitical tensions, climate change to be on world agenda with upcoming summit

19.09.2019 Oil , Renewable , Downstream , Refining/Petro Chemistry , World , Middle East-Africa , General

China condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities

- Blaming anyone for the attack is irresponsible, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

18.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

IAEA grants peace by peaceful use of nuclear technology

- International Atomic Energy Agency improves prosperity of people through peaceful use of nuclear technology, official says

16.09.2019 Nuclear , Europe , General

Spot market electricity prices for Tuesday, Sept 17

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 142.45 million Turkish liras

16.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Turkey's daily wind power generation hits record

- Nearly 19 percent of total electricity was generated from wind farms on Sunday

17.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Wind , Turkey , General

Attacks on Saudi Arabia change dynamics in oil market

- Surge in oil prices, disruptions in world supply, security of energy assets raise worries in global market

17.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

World needs more energy with less emission

- Causes of the Great Depression is eerily familiar with today, says Indian economist Ajay Chhibber

16.09.2019 Geothermal/Biomass , International Organization , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Sunday, Sept 15

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1.460,48 Turkish liras on Sunday

16.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

Nuclear watchdog's annual conference to begin Monday

- Officials from International Atomic Energy Agency member states to discuss range of issues in Vienna

16.09.2019 Finance , Nuclear , Europe , General

Turkey's daily power consumption down 11.61% on Sept. 15

- Turkey's electricity exports total 3,474 megawatt-hours while imports reach 7,636 megawatt-hours on Sunday

16.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

‘US locked and loaded after attack on Saudi facilities’

- President Trump says, US ready for potential response to the attack on Saudi oil facilities

16.09.2019 General

EU: Attack on Saudi oil facilities threat to security

- Drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities undermine ongoing work at de-escalation and dialogue, EU spokesperson says

16.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

Libya: Haftar forces attack int’l airport in Tripoli

- UN-recognized government Friday announced it had destroyed one of main headquarters of Haftar forces

14.09.2019 Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Sept 13

-1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1,473.78 Turkish liras on Friday

15.09.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Turkey , General

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Sept 15

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 95.69 million Turkish liras

15.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

Drones strike Saudi oil facilities

- Fire broke out in oil facilities of Aramco after strikes; no casualties reported

15.09.2019 Oil , Energy Security , Middle East-Africa , General

Exporters use Turkey's Export Master Plan as road-map

- Turkish companies should make value-added products, Foreign Economic Relations Board member says

14.09.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Russia, Turkey eyeing fighter jet deal: Kremlin

- Russian presidential aide says issue is of sensitive nature, premature

14.09.2019 Energy Security , Turkey , General

Europe 'concerned' over Iran's nuclear activities

- France, Germany, UK, EU's high representative urge Iran to reverse activities that are inconsistent with 2015 nuclear deal

14.09.2019 Nuclear , General

UN probe on Idlib attacks to begin by September’s end

- Board to investigate destruction, damage of facilities on 'UN deconfliction list and UN-supported facilities'

14.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , World , General

UN thanks Akinci for efforts to solve Cyprus issue

- UN special envoy to Cyprus conveys thanks to Turkish Cypriot leader for 'constructive' efforts on solution to Cyprus issue

14.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , World , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey may buy Patriots from US: Turkish president

- EU did not keep promise to spend 6 billion euros to support Turkey's efforts to deal with Syrian migrants, says Erdogan

14.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey , General

US: Turkey remains incredibly important NATO partner

- 'There’s no room for an S-400 to be operating inside of Turkey,' says Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian

16.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , General

Communication blockade affects patient care in Kashmir

- Authorities claim restoration of most landline phones, restrictions on mobile, internet to continue

14.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , General

Oil rig count in US falls by 5 this week

- Number of US oil rigs retreats to 733

15.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

Turkey's daily power consumption down 2.04% on Sept. 13

- Turkey's electricity exports total 4,285 megawatt-hours while imports reach 4,818 megawatt-hours on Friday

14.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Oil prices down to $60 at week ending Sept. 13

- Oil prices fall Friday due to OPEC's postponement of decision to agree further output cuts until next meeting in December

13.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Middle East-Africa , General

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Sept 14

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 129.89 million Turkish liras

13.09.2019 Electricity , Finance , Turkey , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Sept 12

-1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1,481.45 Turkish liras on Thursday

13.09.2019 Natural Gas , Finance , Turkey , General

Environmentalists gear up for global climate strike

- Fossil fuel beginning to lose fight, says founder of 350

14.09.2019 Finance , Renewable , General

Manila to ignore arbitral ruling for China’s gas deal

- Philippines president says China offered joint oil, gas drills if his country set aside arbitration ruling against Beijing

13.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , International Relations , General

Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.22% on Sept. 12

- Turkey's electricity exports total 3,700 megawatt-hours while imports reach 5,653 megawatt-hours on Thursday

13.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

European CB cuts key rate, to resume bond-buying

- ECB's Draghi says interest rates to remain at current or lower levels until Eurozone inflation reaches target rate of 2%

13.09.2019 Finance , Europe , General

Pakistan thanks world community for support on Kashmir

- Prime Minister Imran Khan applauds 58 countries calling India to end human rights violations and communication blackout

13.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

'Kiev, Ankara enjoy sustainable strategic partnership'

- Kiev appreciates Turkey's consistent support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, says Ukrainian ambassador to Ankara

13.09.2019 Turkey , Europe , General

Russia warns about nuclear war possibility

- Russian top diplomat says possibility of nuclear war has grown with last year's developments

12.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , General

Spot market natural gas prices for Wednesday, Sept 11

-1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market cost 1,475.95 Turkish liras on Wednesday

12.09.2019 Natural Gas , General

Dutch Vopak buys 49% in Colombia's sole LNG facility

- Sociedad Portuaria el Cayao, or SPEC, is only LNG import facility in Colombia

12.09.2019 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Americas , General

US crude oil inventories fall for w/e Sept. 6

- Crude oil production unchanged at around 12.4 million barrels per day

12.09.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas , General

Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.52% on Sept. 11

- Turkey's electricity exports total 4,780 megawatt-hours while imports reach 4,944 megawatt-hours on Thursday

13.09.2019 Thermal , General

Iran: Nuclear deal's downfall should be prevented

- Nuclear deal is an 'important international achievement,' says Iran's UN representative

12.09.2019 International Relations , General

Fire causes explosions in military zone in N. Cyprus

- Deputy Prime Minister of TRNC says explosions follows fire at military zone in Girne

12.09.2019 Energy Projects , General

Wind power industry tech. sees flat growth in Q2 2019

- Onshore wind industry becomes top category in wind technology for number of contracts in second quarter

12.09.2019 Wind , General

Global climate strikers to meet online

- Participants of global climate strike to present strategies to overcome climate change

12.09.2019 Geothermal/Biomass , General

Global oil supply up in August 2019

- OPEC crude oil production in August increases by 136 thousand barrels per day to average 29.74 million barrels per day

12.09.2019 Oil , Finance , Middle East-Africa , General

Oman welcomes LNG trade talks with Turkey

- Prior to 16th International Gas Union Research Conference, CEO of Oman LNG Development Foundation speaks to Anadolu Agency

12.09.2019 Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Rosneft reacts to likely US sanctions for Venezuela oil

- Rosneft issues response to US special representative for Venezuela's statement on potential sanctions on company

10.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas , General

Spot market electricity prices for Wednesday, Sept 11

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows trade volume as 145,891,945 Turkish liras in electricity market

10.09.2019 Electricity , General

Russia's gas, oil revenues decrease in first 7 months

- Revenue of Russian oil and natural gas exports decrease by 2.9% and 5.3% respectively in January-July period

10.09.2019 Natural Gas , Oil , Finance , Eurasia , General

EU top court overrules Gazprom's access to Opal p/line

- Poland secures favorable ruling against Gazprom's 100% use of Opal natural gas pipeline

11.09.2019 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Europe , Eurasia , General

European wind turbines need upgrades by 2028: WoodMac

-From 2019 to 2028, an average of 4 GW of turbines per year are reaching end-of-design-life

11.09.2019 Finance , Wind , Europe , General

Turkey's daily power consumption up 13.7% on Sept. 9

- Turkey's electricity exports total 5,439 megawatt-hours while imports reach 5,418 megawatt-hours on Monday

11.09.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , General

Turkish powership to produce 1st LNG power in Africa

- Aysegul Sultan powership with 235 MW capacity will produce electricity from LNG for Senegal to meet 15% of country's needs: Co. head

10.09.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Lng/Lpg , General

Turkey's daily power consumption down 10.9% on Sept. 8

- Turkey's electricity exports total 5,297 megawatt-hours while imports reach 7,859 megawatt-hours on Sunday

09.09.2019 General

Oil up as US rig count sees lowest level in two years

- Rig count hits lowest level since November 2017

10.09.2019 General

Oman to host 16th Int. Gas Union Research Conf. in 2020

- Timing of event in February comes amid ambitious gas discoveries and booming gas industry

10.09.2019 Natural Gas , Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Saudi Arabia names Prince Abdulaziz as energy minister

- King appoints son as new energy minister of Saudi Arabia

09.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkish, US officials discuss steps for $100B target

- Turkish trade minister meets with US commerce secretary in Ankara to address bilateral trade

09.09.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Argentina's crisis window of opportunity for Turkey

- Crisis has negative impact on emerging markets perception, but also carries lessons, opportunities for Turkey

09.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Top Turkish diplomat to pay 2-day visit to N. Cyprus

- Mevlut Cavusoglu to meet with Turkish Cypriot authorities, leaders of political parties, says Foreign Ministry

09.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

China again reaffirms its support to Pakistan

- Chinese foreign minister meets his Pakistan counterpart in Islamabad

08.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , General

Turkey's daily power consumption down 5.68% for Sept. 7

- Turkey's electricity exports total 6,516 megawatt-hours while imports amount to 3,306 megawatt-hours on Saturday

09.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Iran coast guards seize foreign ship for smuggling oil

- 12 Filipino crew members arrested near Strait of Hormuz

07.09.2019 Oil , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's daily power consumption down 1.32% for Sept. 6

- Turkey's electricity exports total 3,193 megawatt-hours while imports amount to 3,825 megawatt-hours on Friday

08.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Oil rig count in US falls by 4 this week

- Number of US oil rigs retreats to 738

08.09.2019 Oil , Americas , General

UK: Anti no-deal Brexit bill to become law

- The Benn bill intended to prevent a no-deal Brexit has been passed by the House of Lords

07.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Europe , General

Turkish Treasury posts $1B cash surplus in August

- Treasury's interest payments last month amounted to nearly $2B, ministry announces

08.09.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

EU economy posts weaker growth performance in Q2

- EU28 and eurozone see 1.4% and 1.2% annual growth rate in 2nd quarter, official data shows

08.09.2019 Finance , Europe , General

Full speed ahead for Istanbul Airport subway line

- Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport subway project is set to become Turkey's first-high speed metro system, says transport minister

08.09.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

Venezuela: Opposition's Guaido faces treason probe

- Probe comes after government accused opposition leader of leading 'criminal organization' to help global companies

07.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

African Union brings Sudan back into fold

- Amid 3-year transition period under civilian rule, continental union welcomes back East African country

07.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Sri Lankan premier due to seek presidency: Reports

– Ruling party faces internal strife as 2 senior leaders seem set to compete for presidency

07.09.2019 Energy Diplomacy , General

Russia willing to act guarantor for Afghan deal

- Russian Foreign Ministry reaffirms readiness to act as guarantor, for implementation of US-Taliban peace deal

05.09.2019 Asia , General

'Turkey successful in financial management'

- Turkish president says interest rate, inflation have fallen, policy interest rate to fall further

05.09.2019 Finance , Turkey , General

‘Turkey loses $3B in trade under no-deal Brexit’

- Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said the country is taking measures to minimize trade losses with UK

05.09.2019 General

US offers reward for intel on Iran's paramilitary force

- Any information on revenue sources of Iran's Revolutionary Guards will be rewarded by Washington, The Hill reports

05.09.2019 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey offers opportunities for British investors

- Turkey attaches great importance to foreign direct investments, head of Turkey's Investment Office says

05.09.2019 Turkey , General

Proposed Iraq-Turkey p/line to offer greater oil trade

- Iraq aims to produce 9 million barrels of oil per day by 2023, doubling its current production, energy expert says

07.09.2019 Electricity , Oil , Upstream , Turkey , Middle East-Africa , General

Gas vehicles are cheaper, cleaner, better: Gazprom

- Natural gas as fuel alternative is accessible globally and very cheap compared to traditional fuel, says Gazprom official

07.09.2019 Natural Gas , Downstream , Lng/Lpg , Turkey , Eurasia , Asia , General

Qatar extends LNG deal to 2044 from Belgium's Zeebrugge

- New agreement will extend capacity utilization from 50% under existing agreement to full capacity up to 2044

05.09.2019 Lng/Lpg , Energy Projects , Europe , Middle East-Africa , General

Kuwait takes steps to expand domestic oil, gas output

- Resuming output from Partitioned Neutral Zone will help Kuwait's long-term upstream expansion aim: Oxford Business Group

03.09.2019 General

Turkey hits LNG import record in 1H19, US LNG soars

- As Turkey's pipe gas imports drop, LNG reaches record high and US LNG raises market share, EMRA data shows

05.09.2019 Downstream , Lng/Lpg , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , General

Saudi wealth fund governor appointed Aramco chair

- Yasir Al-Rumayyan replaces Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih for top Aramco post

04.09.2019 Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey's electricity consumption down 0.81% in August

- Electricity imports for August from neighboring countries are down 15.98% year on year

04.09.2019 Electricity , Turkey , General

Russia, Uganda sign deal on civil nuclear energy

Japan: 3 acquitted in Fukushima nuclear disaster case

IAEA grants peace by peaceful use of nuclear technology

Nuclear watchdog's annual conference to begin Monday

400 out of 746 coal companies insist on expansion

Turkey's daily power consumption up 1.33% on Sept. 17

Turkey's daily power consumption up 0.52% on Sept. 11

Iran, Japan to barter oil for power plant upgrade

400 out of 746 coal companies insist on expansion

Turkey's daily power consumption down 5.75% on Sept. 14

Consumption of hard coal in EU down 4% in 2018

India causing concern over high SO2 emission, pollution

Record US gas production pushes prices to 20-year lows

US' natural gas production sets records in August

Global oil supply falls in May: IEA

Uzbekistan to invest $33 billion in oil and gas sector

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

‘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

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Sept 10

Gas vehicles are cheaper, cleaner, better: Gazprom

Turkey hits LNG import record in 1H19, US LNG soars

Turkey's natural gas imports down 8.7% in June

Dutch Vopak buys 49% in Colombia's sole LNG facility

Oman welcomes LNG trade talks with Turkey

Turkish powership to produce 1st LNG power in Africa

Novatek secures $21.3 bln. investment for Arctic LNG 2

Oil rises with US due to levy more sanctions on Iran

Brent crude below $65 as Saudis to restore oil supply

Saudi Arabia to restore oil production

US shale oil production to surge 67% by 2030

France to send experts for probe of Saudi oil attack

World to focus on climate summit amid oil tensions

US overtakes Saudi Arabia as top oil exporter in June

Trump cancels trip to Poland due to Hurricane Dorian

Oil market well supplied with ample stocks: IEA's Birol

France to send experts for probe of Saudi oil attack

World to focus on climate summit amid oil tensions

Oil prices up as Saudis struggle with rapid recovery

Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline Turkey's strategic priority

Trump cancels trip to Poland due to Hurricane Dorian

Canadian firm turns non-recyclable plastics to fuel

BP, Reliance take on India's fuel and aviation business

US wind additions to hit near record level in 2019, 2020

Google to expand global wind, solar stake via 18 deals

Natural gas, wind to lead US electricity generation

Turkey's daily wind power generation hits record

Google to expand global wind, solar stake via 18 deals

Global renewable power additions to jump 12% in '19: IEA

Turkey's Zorlu Energy establishes company in Palestine

Turkey's elec. prod. from unlicensed solar up 23.8%

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in July

Scotland funds £3.4 million for tidal energy project

Hydro leads in providing most of Norway's power in June

Turkey to 'resolutely' continue drilling in E. Med: VP

World needs more energy with less emission

Global climate strikers to meet online

3 banks to co-finance Turkey’s largest geothermal plant

Biogas shows potential to reduce emissions by 13%

Three quarters of Nord Stream 2 pipeline complete

UK backs clean energy projects in S. Africa with £14M

Welsh, Irish coast gets €1.3M to aid with climate change

Turkey eyes enhanced trade, defense with Philippines

S. Arabia, Greek Cypriots seek to boost bilateral ties

'Turkey seeking stronger post-Brexit trade with UK'

Turkey, US aim to achieve trade target in balanced way

EBRD utterly commits to Turkey for long-term

Oil rises with US due to levy more sanctions on Iran

Brent crude below $65 as Saudis to restore oil supply

Turkish Treasury borrows $660M through auctions

Record US gas production pushes prices to 20-year lows

Turkey's crude oil imports up 15.53% in June

Brent to average $69.50 in 2H19: Wood Mackenzie

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

S&P revises Mexico's Pemex outlook to negative

Top 10 wind turbine makers to spend €2.3B on R&D by 2023

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