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

Fortum completed divestment of its Swedish electricity distribution business to consortium of Första AP-Fonden, TredjeAP-Fonden, Folksam and Borealis Infrastructure Management

HELSINKI, 8-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum has today completed the divestment of its Swedish electricity distribution business, which was announced on 13 March 2015. The transaction has all the necessary regulatory approvals and the customary closing conditions have been met. The total consideration … Read the full press release

Endesa’s Customer Ombudsman rated as outstanding by the Endesa customers who have used its services

• The Customer Ombudsman is a body that is independent of Endesa and whose main function is to address and resolve complaints from customers who, having previously contacted the company through their customer service channels, either did not receive an … Read the full press release

Vestas received order from Isolux de Mexico S.A. to supply 30 units of V112-3.3 MW wind turbine for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms in Mexico

Vestas expands its presence in the Mexican market with a 99 MW order for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms to be located in Tamaulipas, Mexico. MADRID, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ … Read the full press release

VINCI presents its Oil and Gas goals at the World Gas Conference in Paris, 1 – 5 June 2015

Rueil-Malmaison, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI will present its Oil and Gas (O&G) goals at the World Gas Conference held in Paris from 1 to 5 June 2015. For the first time ever, the Group’s full range of companies and brands1 specialising in … Read the full press release

Borusan EnBW Enerji successfully concluded two further onshore projects: the Koru and Harmanlik onshore wind farms in Turkey each with 50 megawatts output

The renewable portfolio of this German-Turkish joint venture comprises 287 megawatts Karlsruhe, 1-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The German-Turkish joint venture Borusan EnBW Enerji, in which the partners Borusan and EnBW each hold a 50 percent stake, has successfully concluded two further … Read the full press release

Voith Hydro successfully transported 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in Portugal

Heidenheim/Vieira do Minho,  29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In mid-May 2015, Voith Hydro successfully transported a 170-metric-ton spherical valve from Shanghai to the new Frades II pumped-storage plant in northwestern Portugal. The component, which was fabricated in Asia, was shipped via Rotterdam … Read the full press release

Borealis and Borouge announce the opening of dual-branded sales office in Casablanca, Morocco

VIENNA, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and Borouge announce the opening of a dual-branded sales office in Casablanca, Morocco, as of 14 May 2015. Borealis and Borouge are leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions and the new venture reflects … Read the full press release

Borealis and Borouge experts to showcase innovations based on the Borlink™ technology at Jicable International Conference in Versailles, 21 – 25 June 2015

VIENNA, 29-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, announce their participation at the Jicable International Conference on Insulated Power Cables taking place in Versailles, France from 21 to … Read the full press release

MVM Partner Ltd demonstrates its new energy manager service at the Marriott Hotel

BUDAPEST, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MVM Partner Ltd. is introducing its new energy manager service in the summer of 2015. Before entering the market, the company launched a pilot project together with the Marriott Hotel (Duna Hotel Ltd.) the goal … Read the full press release

MVM Group 2014 sales: the highest in the company’s history

BUDAPEST, 28-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Shareholders’ Meeting of the MVM Group, the Shareholders approved the 2014 Report of the Group and the business policy objectives for 2015. The MVM Group realised an EBITDA of HUF 103 billion against … Read the full press release

DONG Energy: Full power output achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm off the UK’s east coast

Full power output has been achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind, a major renewable energy project located off the UK’s east coast. Fredericia, Denmark, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Westermost Rough is capable of generating up to 210 megawatts (MW) of … Read the full press release

Rosneft produced one millionth ton of crude oil just 8 months after drilling of the first well at the Northern Tip of Chayvo field

MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On May 25, Rosneft produced one millionth ton of crude oil at the Northern Tip of Chayvo field on the shelf of the Sakhalin Island. This milestone was reached just eight months after drilling of the … Read the full press release

Rosneft announces leadership changes

MOSCOW, 26-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On May 25, Chairman of Rosneft Management Board Igor Sechin made a range of appointments in order to enhance the efficiency of the Company’s management structure. These administrative decisions were taken in order to raise requirements … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power begins construction of Pulida solar power plant in South Africa; with total installed capacity of 82.5 MW

With a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW, the Pulida facility will be able to generate more than 150 GWh per year once fully operational ROME, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of Pulida solar … Read the full press release

Eni and its CEO Claudio Descalzi honoured with Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2015 by the Foreign Policy Association

This award reflects Claudio Descalzi’s 30 years commitment to corporate social responsibility now considered a core competency in all multinational companies. San Donato Milanese, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni and its CEO Claudio Descalzi were honoured by the Foreign Policy Association … Read the full press release

Cepsa and Cepsa Chemicals awarded certification as Family-Friendly Companies by Fundación Másfamilia

Fundación Másfamilia awarded this distinction to Cepsa and Cepsa Chemicals at a ceremony presided by the Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality The certification includes compliance with measures related to employment quality, work and family life balance and equal … Read the full press release

LUKOIL begins production tests of two Gas Treatment Plants in Uzbekistan as part of the Kandym Early Gas Project

MOSCOW, 14-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LUKOIL has begun production tests of two Gas Treatment Plants (GTPs) at the Northern Shady Site and the Kuvachi-Alat Field in Uzbekistan’s Bukhara Region as part of the Kandym Early Gas Project, which is being implemented … Read the full press release

Gamesa Chairman Ignacio Martín at Shareholders’ General Meeting: the company surpassed all the guidance set for 2014, including its sales growth, profitability and balance sheet reinforcement targets.

The company’s shareholders, in general meeting today in Zamudio (Vizcaya), approved the conduct of business in 2014. Among the agenda items ratified, the increase in the number of directors and the renewal of the company’s dividend policy stand out. Biscay, … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr wins contract for delivery of smart grid technology to energy providers in Poland

Country’s energy sector to benefit from increased network efficiency following award of innovative joint tender for smart grid hardware Zug, Switzerland, and Warsaw, Poland, 11-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Landis+Gyr, a global leader in supplying energy management solutions, has won a major … Read the full press release

Eni becomes the Official Partner for Sustainability Initiatives in African Countries at Expo Milano 2015

Eni is the Official Partner for Sustainability Initiatives in African Countries at Expo Milano 2015. The decision to work with Expo on this event reflects the fundamental importance given to sustainability, and the special connection of Eni with the African … Read the full press release