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CRE suggests GDF Suez to build offshore wind parks
CRE, the energy regulator in France, has advised a group managed by GDF Suez to construct and control two offshore wind parks, as stated on the website on the French newspapers Le Figaro and Les Echos.
read more... 03/04/2014
German research criticize increasing CO2 emissions from coal plants
In 2013, the 30 largest power stations in Germany increased their emissions of carbon dioxide by 4.6% attaining 239 million tonnes, as stated on Wednesday in an analysis made by the Oeko-Institut research institute, criticizing low European carbon prices.
read more... 03/04/2014
Global solar market to be boosted by China and Japan in 2014
This year, China will surpass Europe due to its major solar market, expanded by a local requirement to develop green energy sources that will increase global demand, according to a research report.
read more... 02/04/2014
Daily: Brent crude dips nearly to 5-month low on China, Europe manufacturing data
Brent crude oil futures dropped on Tuesday to hit almost a five month-low on pessimistic manufacturing figures from China and Europe. WTI oil futures also posted a decline as analysts forecasted an increase in crude stocks for 11th straight week in a row.
read more... 02/04/2014
Russia intensifies pressure on Ukraine with gas price increase
A raise of about 40% in the gas price for Ukraine has been announced on Tuesday by Russian natural gas producer Gazprom, escalating financial pressure on Kiev in its confrontations with Moscow.
read more... 02/04/2014