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Energy, Gas & Oil Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Enagás: La demanda de gas natural en España hasta alcanzar aproximadamente los 29.300 GWh en octubre

Posted on 2, November 2017 by

La demanda nacional de gas natural ha aumentado más de un 9% en lo que va de año MADRID, 02-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — La demanda nacional de gas natural cierra octubre con un crecimiento de en torno el 8% respecto al … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to supply 310 wind turbines for five projects1 in the U.S.

Posted on 1, November 2017 by

The company will supply over 300 turbines to sites in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 784 MW Combined product offering results in five major projects New orders will leverage U.S. manufacturing facilities MADRID, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Spain

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Nortal to develop demo version of Neste’s digital platform called Supplier Sustainability Portal

Posted on 31, October 2017 by

Neste and Nortal develop a demo for a cutting-edge sustainability portal for raw material suppliers ESPOO, 31-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste has chosen the international ICT company Nortal to develop a demo version of a sustainability portal for raw material … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä to provide smart power generation equipment for a new natural gas power plant in Arizona, USA

Posted on 30, October 2017 by

HELSINKI, 30-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a contract in Arizona, USA to provide smart power generation equipment for a new natural gas power plant with up to 200 megawatts (MW) of capacity. Tucson Electric Power (TEP), … Read the full press release →

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CW Group awards Wärtsilä the provision of 2.4 MW/2.4MWh energy storage system (ESS) test bed for Singapore’s Energy Market Authority and SP Group

Posted on 30, October 2017 by

HELSINKI, 30-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä announced today that CW Group has awarded it the provision of a 2.4 MW/2.4MWh energy storage system (ESS) test bed for Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Ministry … Read the full press release →

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Spanish operator Red Eléctrica becomes shareholder in Coreso

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Eléctrica, as the transmission grid manager and operator of the Spanish high-voltage electricity system, has joined and become a shareholder in Coreso, the coordinating body for regional security, joining the TSOs from Belgium (Elia), France … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Breagh to contract two multi-role emergency response and rescue vessels (ERRVs) for its operations in the North Sea

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

The two vessels form part of a £110 million investment project Mervyn Williams, Supply Chain Manager INEOS Breagh said: ‘As natural gas continues to provide 84% of UK household heating, operations in the North Sea are of paramount importance and these … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galán receives the Duke of Ahumada Award for excellence in corporate security

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

During the conference ‘Security as a core element of the company’s strategy and its added value’ The Chairman of the Company thanked the Civil Guard for this recognition and stated that the security of people and infrastructures is one of … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola: 70 wind turbines installed on Wikinger offshore wind farm in German waters of the Baltic Sea

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

Adwen and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier executed the installation of the 70 wind turbines of type AD 5-135 With 350 megawatts (MW) installed capacity, Wikinger will be capable of supplying renewable electricity of around 20% of the demand of Mecklenburg Vorpommern … Read the full press release →

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2017-2018 IBERDROLA WOMEN’S WATER POLO LEAGUE was presented to the Higher Council for Sport

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BILBAO, Spain, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The 2017-2018 IBERDROLA WOMEN’S WATER POLO LEAGUE was presented to the Higher Council for Sport on Wednesday, in which CN Sabadell Astralpool will defend the title against 9 solid rivals: La Sirena CN Mataró, CN Sant Andreu, … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola with certificate for effective criminal compliance management system

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

Within the framework of its commitment to best corporate governance practices This joins the recognition Iberdrola received in May when it was the first Spanish company, and one of the first in the world, to achieve certification of its anti-bribery … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with Finnish Energy Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen at Finnish Wind Energy Association conference

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with the Finnish Energy Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen on 26 October before presenting with the Minister at the annual conference of the Finnish Wind Energy Association. Finland has 2 GW of installed … Read the full press release →

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Lithuania to sell renewable energy to Luxembourg between 2018 and 2020

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (26 October 2017) Lithuania and Luxembourg signed an agreement on a so-called statistical transfer of renewable energy. Under this agreement Lithuania will sell a specified amount of renewable energy to Luxembourg between 2018 and 2020. … Read the full press release →

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National Grid to provide grants to schools in Kent to promote STEM subjects

Posted on 26, October 2017 by

National Grid launches new funding scheme in Kent to promote STEM subjects and engineering as career with young pupils. Grant of up to £1,000 are available for new science, engineering and technology equipment. Primary and secondary schools in the Richborough … Read the full press release →

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Naftogaz contracts PwC Polska to facilitate the unbundling of the TSO operator from Naftogaz

Posted on 25, October 2017 by

KYIV, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The unbundling of the gas transmission function from Naftogaz and creating a transmission system operator (TSO) certifiable under European regulations is not only about Ukraine’s compliance with the European law; it also important for preserving gas … Read the full press release →

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Naftogaz: Ukraine may cease to be a net importer of gas by the end of 2020

Posted on 25, October 2017 by

KYIV, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Implementation of Naftogaz’ strategy and the transformation of the energy market of Ukraine may contribute more than 7% to Ukraine’s GDP and result in state budget revenues in excess of USD 8 billion. Furthermore, Ukraine may … Read the full press release →

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Energy Efficiency Agreement: LOGSTOR Finland achieves major energy savings

Posted on 24, October 2017 by

Jukka Lankinen, LOGSTOR Finland:  The Energy Efficiency Agreement provided a solid foundation for the necessary measures Løgstør, Denmark, 24-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LOGSTOR Finland’s products for pre-insulated heating pipes generate little heat loss, thus benefiting the customers. LOGSTOR set the goal … Read the full press release →

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Empa and ETH Zürich to make a battery out of waste graphite and scrap metal

Posted on 12, October 2017 by

Dübendorf, St. Gallen and Thun, 12-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Lithium ion batteries are flammable and the price of the raw material is rising. Are there alternatives? Yes: Empa and ETH Zürich researchers have discovered promising approaches as to how we might … Read the full press release →

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Handelsverband HDE: Ladesäulen für Elektroautos: Praktikable Vorgaben für Ausbau gefordert

Posted on 12, October 2017 by

BERLIN, 12-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) warnt in einem aktuellen Brief an das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium vor zu ehrgeizigen Vorgaben aus Brüssel beim Aufbau eines Ladenetzes für Elektroautos auf Einzelhandelsparkplätzen. Hintergrund ist das EU-Verfahren zur Änderung der Gebäudeeffizienzrichtlinie. Die EU … Read the full press release →

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Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) und der Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv) fordern die Kosten für die Energiewende endlich fairer zu verteilen

Posted on 12, October 2017 by

BERLIN, 12-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Aktuelle Prognosen zeigen, dass die Verbraucher auch im nächsten Jahr nicht mit einer spürbaren Entlastung beim Strompreis rechnen können. Grund dafür ist die wohl nur leicht sinkende Ökostrom-Umlage. Der Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) und der Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband … Read the full press release →

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