Category Archives: Energy, Gas & Oil

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

Digital Agenda: European innovation lighting the way

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 19th December, European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, and Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič inaugurate “Shapes of Light”, a 12-month long lighting installation that relies on advanced LED technology, which will be displayed in the entrance … Read the full press release

EU announces major support to pioneering renewable energy and water plant in Djibouti

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union will support a project to build a desalination plant which will use renewable energy to provide water to 200,000 inhabitants, one-fourth of the country’s population, in some of Djibouti’s poorest areas. The announcement was … Read the full press release

EIB und DKB finanzieren Investitionen in nachhaltige Energievorhaben

Globaldarlehen über 200 Mio. Euro vereinbart Berlin/Luxemburg, 22-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Für Vorhaben im Energiesektor gibt es finanzielle Unterstützung von der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB). Die EIB und die Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) haben dazu heute in der DKB-Zentrale in Berlin erneut … Read the full press release

EIB and DKB finance investment in sustainable energy projects

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — For projects in the energy sector there is financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The EIB and Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) signed another global loan, for EUR 200m, at DKB’s head office in Berlin. The credit … Read the full press release

Climate action: Commission awards EUR 1.2 billion to kick-start 23 innovative renewable energy projects

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today awarded over €1.2 billion funding to 23 highly innovative renewable energy demonstration projects under the first call for proposals for the so-called NER300 funding programme. Projects will be co-financed with revenues obtained from … Read the full press release

EU to join efforts with the World Bank to develop water and energy in Central Asia

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, will announce a grant to the World Bank Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) in support of water and energy in Central Asia. The signing of the contribution agreement will take … Read the full press release

Fast-track approval for Trans-European energy network projects

Corridors for Trans-European energy network projects and the criteria that they must meet to qualify for fast-track approval are set out in a draft regulation endorsed by the Energy Committee on Tuesday. The corridors and criteria deal was struck informally … Read the full press release

Improving energy efficiency in your home – find out how to reduce your bills

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Households are being encouraged to take part in a new project by the University of Southampton to help reduce their energy bills. Rising energy prices combined with falling winter temperatures provide a powerful incentive for us to … Read the full press release

John Wood Group PLC Pre-close trading update

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”) issues the following pre-close trading update for the year to 31 December 2012. Full year results will be announced on 5 March 2013. Overall, conditions in energy markets remain favourable. The … Read the full press release

EESC in favour of a more integrated and cost-effective renewable energy strategy

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — National subsidies intended to support the market roll out of renewable energies have led to high costs and partly wrong price signals. In order to achieve the EU’s 2050 climate objectives they should be replaced by EU-wide … Read the full press release

The EIB confirms its role as leading investor in Morocco with new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure

18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB confirms its role as the leading investor in Morocco with this new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure. This loan follows on from the 2011 decision by the EIB’s Board of Directors … Read the full press release

Environment: New rules on cleaner fuels for shipping will deliver benefits for people’s health

Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New environmental rules on marine fuels, entering into force today, will substantially reduce air pollution and its impacts on human health. Air pollutants from maritime shipping are transported over long distances and as a result contribute increasingly … Read the full press release

RWE před Vánoci nadělovala elektřinu zdarma

Deset zákazníků získalo od RWE elektřinu na deset let zdarma Soutěží vrcholí oslavy deseti let RWE na českém trhu 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RWE dnes rozdala deseti novým zákazníkům symbolické šeky na elektřinu až na deset let zdarma. Získali je jako … Read the full press release

RWE přichází s další energií pro český film

RWE v roce 2013 vsadí na spolupráci s renomovanými tvůrci, ale také na filmy s uměleckými ambicemi Již posedmnácté bude RWE partnerem MFF Karlovy Vary RWE je podle diváků nejvýznamnějším sponzorem českého filmu 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RWE bude v roce … Read the full press release

Electrabel, Group GDF SUEZ, submit conclusions for restart Doel 3 and Tihange 2

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the last few months Electrabel has carried out an in-depth investigation in response to the indications found in the reactor vessels of Doel 3 and Tihange 2. On Wednesday, Electrabel submitted its conclusions and action plan … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission welcomes General Court judgment in Electrabel case

Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s judgment by the General Court (GC) which fully dismissed Electrabel’s appeal of a Commission decision of June 2009 fining Electrabel €20 million for acquiring control over Compagnie Nationale du Rhône without prior … Read the full press release

Post-conflict West African power networks get EUR 75m European support

12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Separate power networks in West Africa are set to be joined following a new regional electricity project backed by the European Investment Bank. Work to link power systems of Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea will … Read the full press release

Zambian sustainable energy infrastructure gets EUR 50m EIB support

12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Energy users across Zambia and Southern Africa will benefit from a new 120 MW hydropower plant and long-distance transmission line to be financed with support from Europe’s long-term lending institution. The European Investment Bank will provide … Read the full press release

Alternative to fullerenes in organic solar cells – just as exciting

Professor Alessandro Troisi

11-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — An insight into the properties of fullerene is set to open the door to a new class of electronic acceptors which can be used to build better and cheaper organic solar cells. Organic solar cells have advanced … Read the full press release

EIB steps up its support for climate action, knowledge economy and SMEs in Greece

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank provides a total of EUR 370 million for climate action and knowledge economy in Greece: EUR 130 million go to the Greek Public Power Corporation (PPC) for promoting energy security and efficiency in … Read the full press release