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Versalis, Ecombine and EVE Rubber Institute to develop an innovative technology for high performance green tires

Versalis, Ecombine and EVE Rubber Institute announced a Joint Technology agreement to develop an innovative technology for high performance green tires San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy; Quindao, China,  6-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Versalis (Eni), a major producer in the polymers and … Read the full press release

BP reached agreements in principle to settle all federal and state claims arising from the Deepwater Horizon accident and spill in 2010

LONDON, 3-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Disclosure and Transparency Rules (“DTR”) made by the Financial Conduct Authority govern amongst other matters the disclosure of inside information. Accordingly in compliance with Rule 2.2, BP plc makes the following announcement Five years … Read the full press release

EP Energy, a.s. to acquire more than 95% of the shares in Hungary-based Budapesti Erőmű Zrt from E.D.F. International

LONDON, 3-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EP Energy, a.s., has, through its subsidiary company EP Hungary, a.s., entered into an agreement with France-based E.D.F. International (EdF) on the sale of its majority stake in Hungary-based Budapesti Erőmű Zrt. EP Energy will … Read the full press release

OAO NOVATEK Board of Directors to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on 25 September 2015

MOSCOW, 29-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” or the “Company”) announced the results of its Board of Directors (“the Board”) which decided to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (“EGM”) on 25 September 2015 with the following agenda: Payment … Read the full press release

Wintershall Deutschland invests EUR 1.3 million in expanding the Gas and Fire Protection Centre at the Barnstorf facility, Germany

Wintershall Deutschland invests EUR 1.3 million in safety and environmental protection / Training programme for employees and external groups expanded BARNSTORF, Germany, 29-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wintershall Deutschland has invested 1.3 million euros in expanding the Gas and Fire Protection Centre at … Read the full press release

AREVA temporarily reduces its activities for ETN Angra 3 nuclear power plant project in Rio de Janeiro

Courbevoie, France, 29-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has temporarily reduced its activities for Eletrobrás Eletronuclear’s (ETN) Angra 3 nuclear power plant project, located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Under the agreement signed by AREVA and ETN in … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland now provides certification services that help to ease the entry of wind turbines in China according to the new market-entry rules by The Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA)

Cologne / Shanghai, 26-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Chinese National Energy Administration (NEA) recently issued a document establishing market-entry rules about the wind power equipment market that will come into effect on 1 July 2015. These rules are aimed at … Read the full press release

Rosneft and BP strengthen relationship with production, exploration and refining agreements

This press release was jointly issued by Rosneft and BP LONDON, 23-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rosneft and BP today signed several agreements strengthening the long term strategic relationship between the two companies, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Rosneft … Read the full press release

EBRD, IEA, FAO and Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources host workshop in Istanbul for energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies

Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources hosts workshop for post-Soviet and southern and eastern Mediterranean countries LONDON, 19-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies are the focus of a joint workshop by the European … Read the full press release

The European Commission: EU on track to meet its 20% 2020 renewable energy targets

BRUSSELS, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has published the progress report on 2020 renewable energy targets, showing that the EU is on track to meet its 20% renewable energy targets. With a projected share of 15.3% of renewable … Read the full press release

Energy Union: European Commission sets new High Level Group to drive forward key energy infrastructure projects in South-West Europe

Luxembourg, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A well-connected energy market is vital for creating an Energy Union that will ensure secure, affordable and sustainable energy for all EU citizens and businesses. Building missing cross-border links between the Iberian Peninsula and the … Read the full press release

The European University Association (EUA) calls on Europe’s universities to lead Europe’s energy transition

BRUSSELS, 16-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European University Association (EUA) is calling on Europe’s universities to take part in EUA’s UNI-SET Universities Survey, which will provide a mapping of Europe’s universitybased research and education programmes at Master and Doctorate level … Read the full press release

Boliden: Gävleborg becomes the first place in the world to introduce electric roads for trucks on a public road

Gävleborg is the first place in the world to introduce electric roads for trucks on a public road. Boliden is participating in the project, which aims to make transport cleaner and cheaper. STOCKHOLM, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Electric road transport … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ received an order from Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation to supply the complete electromechanical equipment for the new Shongtong Karchham hydropower plant in Himachal Pradesh, India

GRAZ, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. to supply the complete electromechanical equipment for the new Shongtong Karchham hydropower plant in Himachal Pradesh, India. Commissioning is scheduled for … Read the full press release

RenewableUK: the world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project granted planning permission by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd

LONDON, 15-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK is celebrating today’s announcement that the world’s first ever tidal lagoon energy project has been granted planning permission by the Energy Secretary Amber Rudd. The project is scheduled to be built in Swansea Bay … Read the full press release

Eni announces the appointment of Umberto Vergine Chief Midstream Gas&Power Officer and Marco Alverà Chief Retail Market Gas&Power Officer

The Chief Midstream Gas&Power Officer and Chief Retail Market Gas&Power Officer will then report directly to Eni’s CEO, Claudio Descalzi. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Umberto Vergine has been appointed Chief Midstream Gas&Power Officer, starting from  today. … Read the full press release

Vaisala supported SunEdison Inc. with crucial asset valuation analysis in the $2.4 billion purchase of First Wind Holdings Inc.

Vaisala 3TIER Services selected to deliver crucial asset valuation analysis to help finalize purchase decision  HELSINKI, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, played a critical role in supporting SunEdison Inc., and its power-plant … Read the full press release

Russian manufacturer of electricity generators and electric motors Ruselprom to form a research center at Skolkovo

One of Russia’s largest manufacturers of electricity generators and electric motors is to form a research center at Skolkovo under an agreement worth 280 million rubles and signed at Startup Village this week. MOSCOW, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ruselprom is … Read the full press release

Energy Without Borders to base its research center at Skolkovo

A major investment fund that provides the government with technology solutions in the energy industry is to base its research center at Skolkovo under a deal signed at Startup Village this week. MOSCOW, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Not only is … Read the full press release

​OAO Fortum and Skolkovo Foundation establish R&D centre for advanced energy technologies

HELSINKI, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — OAO Fortum and Skolkovo Foundation have signed a cooperation agreement on establishing a R&D centre for advanced energy technologies. The R&D cooperation targets to improve the efficiency and reliability of heat grids and enhance energy … Read the full press release