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Bouygues Construction delivered 132 MWc solar farm in the Philippines; the largest in South-East Asia

Bouygues Energies & Services, BYME and VSL, all subsidiaries of Bouygues Construction, have delivered the largest solar farm in South-East Asia, with total output of 132 MWc, on Negros Island in the Philippines. Negros, Philippines, 14-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Helios Solar … Read the full press release

ENGIE now with 1,533 MW of installed capacity in France

With the acquisition of MAÏA EOLIS, ENGIE has strengthened its position as France’s Nº1 in wind power, with 1,533 MW of installed capacity. PARIS, 11-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE acquires the remaining 51% of MAÏA EOLIS, company specialized in the development, … Read the full press release

Centrica plc: We have provided strong evidence to the CMA that the UK energy supply market is competitive and achieving positive outcomes for consumers

LONDON, 11-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica plc notes the publication today of the Provisional Decision on Remedies by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in relation to its investigation into the UK energy market. Centrica has contributed constructively to what has … Read the full press release

RWE Group: Net debt down almost one-fifth to €25.1 billion in FY 2015

Net debt down almost one fifth Result for Renewables Division more than doubles Conventional power generation still under pressure Lower result expected for 2016 Proposal to suspend dividend for holders of common shares a hard but necessary measure ESSEN, 11-Mar-2016 … Read the full press release

DNV GL kickstarts joint industry project to standardize subsea processing systems

A joint industry project (JIP) to standardize subsea processing systems has been kickstarted by DNV GL with industry partners Petrobras, Shell, Statoil and Woodside. Subsea development projects have been under substantial pressure due to cost inflation and the low oil … Read the full press release

Rosneft starts drilling exploration well at offshore Vietnam

MOSCOW, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rosneft Vietnam B.V., a company of Rosneft group, has started drilling exploration well PLDD-1X at Block 06.1 located offshore Vietnam. For the first time Rosneft is operating a drilling project, in International waters confirming the Company’s … Read the full press release

E.ON’s 2015 operating results in line with expectations

Dividend proposal of €0.50 per share confirmed EBITDA of €7.6 billion at upper end of forecast range, underlying net income at €1.6 billion Substantial net loss due to significant impairment charges Economic net debt reduced by €5.7 billion Full-year 2016 … Read the full press release

Karl-Ludwig Kley to succeed Werner Wenning as E.ON Supervisory Board Chairman

Werner Wenning to step down as Supervisory Board Chairman after the Annual General Meeting, Karl-Ludwig Kley proposed as successor Düsseldorf, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board Chairman of E.ON SE, Werner Wenning, will end his service at the end of … Read the full press release

ENGIE signs MoU with Gas Natural Atlántico to supply LNG at Costa Norte LNG Terminal in Panama

PARIS, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE announces the signature of a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Gas Natural Atlántico, under which ENGIE will supply up to 400,000 tonnes of LNG per year from 2018 on a 10-year period at Costa Norte … Read the full press release

ENGIE wins 40 MW solar power project in Peru

PARIS, 07-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Through its subsidiaries Enersur and Solairedirect, ENGIE has won a 40 MW solar power project, part of the 4th nationwide call for tenders launched in Peru and involving a total of 185 MW capacity. This performance, … Read the full press release

Eni and Kogas open three new generation plants for the oil, gas and water treatment in the Zubair field, Southern Iraq

Eni and Kogas have introduced today, in the presence of H.E. the Deputy Minister of Oil Fayadh Hassan Nima and other representatives of the Iraqi government, three new generation plants for the oil, gas and water treatment (Initial Production Facilities) … Read the full press release

Vestas to supply 15 V112-3.45 MW wind turbines to Hamnefjell Wind Farm in Norway

Hamnefjell Vindkraft AS, a joint venture by Finnmark Kraft AS and private investment company Ardian, has placed a 52 MW firm and unconditional order for 15 Vestas V112-3.45 MW wind turbines. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — All turbines will feature … Read the full press release

Availon Holding GmbH now part of Vestas’ financials following its acquisition

Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Final closing of the acquisition of Availon Holding GmbH has now taken place. Following the approval from all relevant authorities, Vestas has today, as expected, completed the acquisition of Availon Holding GmbH, a leading European … Read the full press release

Vestas to supply 16 units of V126-3.3 MW turbines for Vientos de Pastorale wind farm in Uruguay

Vestas will supply 16 units of the V126-3.3 MW turbine for the Vientos de Pastorale wind farm in Uruguay. This will be Cobra’s second project with Vestas in the country. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas has received a firm … Read the full press release

Vestas to provide 45 MW wind turbines to Hogager Vindpark in Denmark

Vestas further strengthens its leading position in Denmark with a 45 MW order placed by Hogager Vindpark K/S in Western Jutland, Denmark. Aarhus, Denmark, 02-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The firm and unconditional order comprises 21 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, 17 of … Read the full press release

Eni’s Board of Directors to adopt new recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code for listed companies of 9 July 2015

Eni adopts the new recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code San Donato Milanese (Milan), 01-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni’s Board of Directors yesterday resolved to adopt the new recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code for listed companies of 9 July 2015. … Read the full press release

Eni successfully drilled the “Nidoco North 1X” well in the Nile Delta, Egypt

Eni successfully drilled a new well in the Nooros East exploration prospect, in the Abu Madi West license and it also completed the drilling of the Zohr 2X well, first appraisal well of Zohr discovery, in the Shorouk block. San … Read the full press release

Wood Group reports EBITA of $470m in 2015; 14.5% lower than 2014

Performance demonstrates resilience and flexibility in challenging markets ABERDEEN, 26-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Against a backdrop of significantly reduced customer activity, the Group delivered EBITA of $470m in line with expectations and 14.5% lower than 2014. Our continued actions to reduce … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo gas turbines power new gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Shanghai

CO2 emissions reduced by 59,000 tons per year AUGSBURG, 24-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An opening ceremony on January 19, 2016, saw a new gas-fired combined heat and power plant being put into operation at SAIC VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY LIMITED – … Read the full press release

Alstom Foundation to fund 18 new projects worldwide this year

Saint-Ouen, FRANCE, 23-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Alstom Foundation will support 18 new projects worldwide this year. Established in 2007, with a budget of €1 million per year, the Alstom Foundation supports and funds projects proposed by Alstom’s employees who decide to … Read the full press release