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

RWE Dea wächst weiter

Betriebsergebnis 2012 auf 685 Millionen Euro gestiegen Investitionen mit 658 Millionen Euro auf hohem Niveau Reserven-/ Ressourcenbasis weiter ausgebaut Hamburg, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die RWE Dea AG hat nach den erfolgreichen Vorjahren das Ergebnis erneut deutlich verbessert: Mit 685 … Read the full press release

The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release

Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomes the agreement on disclosure requirements for extractive and forestry industries and on simpler accounting requirements for small companies

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I congratulate the European Parliament, in particular the rapporteurs Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Arlene McCarthy, and the Council, in particular the Irish, Cypriot and Danish Presidencies on reaching this important agreement. The agreement on the disclosure requirements for the … Read the full press release

Lafarge, Saint-Gobain, Schneider Electric and A_PRIORI team up to develop energy efficient houses in Russia

Moscow, Russian Federation, 10-4-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lafarge, the global leader in the production of cement, aggregates and concrete, Saint-Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and A_PRIORI Project, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric to accelerate Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around the world

Paris and Rueil-Malmaison, France,  9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Schneider Electric today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement as part of Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around … Read the full press release

Oświadczenie Zarządu PGNiG SA

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — W związku z podpisanym przez Spółkę EuRoPol Gaz memorandum, dotyczącym oceny ekonomicznej opłacalności ewentualnych planów realizacji projektu gazociągu Jamał II, Zarząd PGNiG SA informuje, że podpisany dokument – zgodnie z zasadami ładu korporacyjnego – nie wymagał akceptacji … Read the full press release

Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson where they discussed matters of mutual interest including the role Geothermal energy plays in the European Union’s renewable energy strategy and the … Read the full press release

Decyzja RN PGNiG SA w sprawie Wiceprezesa ds. Poszukiwań i Wydobycia

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rada Nadzorcza PGNiG SA podczas posiedzenia 2 kwietnia 2013 roku podjęła decyzję o uchyleniu uchwały z dnia 27 lutego br. dotyczącej powołania Pana Krzysztofa Bociana na stanowisko Wiceprezesa Zarządu PGNiG SA ds. Poszukiwań i Wydobycia oraz o zakończeniu … Read the full press release

A world you like: industry and public sector representatives from 10 EU Member States to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases in Denmark

Climate Action: European Commission engages industry to spread best climate practices Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 8 April 2013, industry and public sector representatives from 10 European Member States participate in a field trip to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases … Read the full press release

The European Commission announces the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme

Climate change: Commission launches second call of investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies  Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme. This major funding programme promotes the commercial demonstration of environmentally … Read the full press release

Joint innovation by MOL, SZTE, Videoton and Hilase recognized by the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The curators of the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix granted a special prize to the application jointly developed by MOL, the Szeged University of Sciences (SZTE), Videoton Holding Zrt. and Hilase Kft. in the topic of a … Read the full press release

MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research on more than 240 companies. Via this year Aon Hewitt’s survey, various positions and companies of 17 industries were assessed … Read the full press release

Endesa has doubled its electric vehicle recharging network by rolling out 600 charging points throughout Spain

• In 2012 alone, the company installed 300 charging points for individuals and corporates, doubling the size of its charging network in two years. • The company is implementing the Enel Group’s programme to foster electric mobility. • To date, … Read the full press release

SLOVNAFT Group reports profit for 2012

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SLOVNAFT Group in 2012 ended with a net profit of EUR 53 million compared to previous period when a loss amounted to EUR 19 million. The result was positively influenced mainly by the revenues coming from export … Read the full press release

Endesa completed new real-time communications system for smart grids, part of the Integris project

• The Integris project, led by Enel Energy Europe and captained in Spain by Endesa, has developed a new telecommunications system with the same coverage as the distribution grid, providing real-time data on the low and medium-voltage distribution grids. • … Read the full press release

The European Commission investigates the planned acquisition of Shell’s Harburg refinery assets by Nynas AB of Sweden

Brussels, 26-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned acquisition by Nynas AB of Sweden of refinery assets located in Hamburg/Harburg (Germany) and currently owned by Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH. The … Read the full press release

To meet its energy policy targets, EU must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

An effective EU energy policy needs informed and structured public dialogues 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — If the EU is to meet its energy policy targets, it must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in an … Read the full press release

ABB signed $260m service contract for a period of 9 years with A/S Norske Shell in Norway

Integrated service and support solutions from ABB will contribute to efficient operations of the Draugen and Ormen Lange oil and gas fields 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has signed a service contract valued at … Read the full press release

Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy welcomes Council adoption of the Energy Infrastructure Regulation

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said today: “This is really a breakthrough and will give a big push to much needed infrastructure: Rather than waiting up to 12 years or longer for a permit, developers of crucial cross-border infrastructure … Read the full press release

LUKOIL published consolidated US GAAP financial statements for 2012

LUKOIL NET INCOME REACHED RECORD $11.0 BILLION IN 2012, FREE CASH FLOW AMOUNTED TO $6.4 BILLION 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LUKOIL has published consolidated US GAAP financial statements for 2012. The Company’s 2012 net income rose by 6.2% and reached record $11,004 million. EBITDA (earnings … Read the full press release