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Daily: German power prices tumbled on higher solar power output
Crude oil prices dropped on Wednesday, with Brent declining as a Libyan oilfield resumed its production and U.S. crude falling on shaking demand for gasoline. Brent crude futures decreased by 66 cents to settle at $108.28 a barrel, after hitting a one-month low of $108.14 during the session, its eighth consecutive fall, the longest strip since May 2010. Brent contract for August delivery was trading at a discount of about 19 cents to the September contract. Meanwhile, U.S. crude eased $1.11 to settle at $102.29 after declining as low as $102.00. The WTI benchmark has dropped for nine straight sessions, its longest streak since December 2009.
read more... 10/07/2014
Serbia: gas prices to increase in August
Serbian energy regulator AERS made known on Wednesday it has agreed on average raises in retail gas prices of about 1.3 percent for households and up to 1.4 percent for businesses as of August.
read more... 10/07/2014
Germany: the profits of MVV likely to increase again
Mannheim-based MVV Energie anticipates profits to increase next year, according to its chief executive.
read more... 08/07/2014
Chinese offer for Italy grids increases concerns
China's state power grid is one of two bidders for a significant stake in Italy's energy grids, but such a connection might cause problems since the Chinese and Italians both intend to purchase assets around Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter.
read more... 08/07/2014
Bulgaria on the point of nuclear agreement to reduce dependence on Russia
Bulgaria, one of five EU states that rely entirely on Russia for nuclear fuel, is ready to take a step towards increasing its suppliers when Westinghouse Electric Company purchases a stake in a state-controlled company building new atomic units.
read more... 07/07/2014