Dutch network company Alliander’s subsidiary, Liander, will receive a loan of €300 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to upgrade and enlarge the Netherlands electricity grid.
read more... 09/08/2017
The EU-funded international research for the progress of energy storage resources will be led by the Ulster University from Northern Ireland.
read more... 07/08/2017
Oil prices were bullish on Wednesday. Crude inventories in the US fell about half the decline EIA analysts had expected and strong refinery runs continued to boost demand for crude, supporting the prices. Brent crude jumped by 1.12% to close at $52.36 a barrel, while WTI price rose by almost 0.9% to close at $49.59 a barrel.
read more... 03/08/2017
Oil reversed to bearish on Tuesday, as OPEC production rose in July, according to Reuters survey, led by a further recovery in supply from Libya, one of the exempt producers. Nevertheless, U.S. inventory reports due on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to show crude stocks fell, supporting the prices by the end of the week. Brent crude edged 1.65% lower at $51.78 a barrel, while WTI price decreased by 2% to close at $49.16 a barrel.
read more... 02/08/2017
In an effort to combat air pollution, the European Commission intends to review all permits of large combustion plants.
read more... 02/08/2017