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UK: gas-fired power plant of 735MW will re-open
A gas-fired power station with a capacity of 735MW is likely to re-open in North Lincolnshire.
read more... 21/10/2015
Polish and Ukrainian transmission system operators achieve feasibility study for gas link
The Polish and Ukrainian transmission system operators (TSO) – Gaz-System and Ukrtransgaz - have accomplished the feasibility study for the interconnection integrating transmission systems of both countries.
read more... 20/10/2015
Daily: Europe spot power prices up on stronger demand, lower French nuclear capacity
Crude oil declined by about 4% on Monday, dragged down by a decrease in gasoline futures which added to pressure to a weakening market due to a slower growth in China and signs that Iranian oil will return to the market soon after the signature of its nuclear deal. The dollar appreciation and a weaker equity market on Wall Street weighed on the petroleum complex. Brent crude fell $1.85, or 3.7 percent, to settle at $48.61 a barrel. WTI crude lost $1.37, or 3 percent, to close at $45.89, in lighter volume ahead of Tuesday's expiry for November spot contract.
read more... 20/10/2015
Germany: EnBW to become third largest gas provider after E.ON and Wingas
Germany utility EnBW has inked a deal to acquire a 74% stake in gas firm Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) from German energy company EWE, for €1.43bn ($1.63bn), becoming the country's third-largest gas provider after E.ON and Gazprom's Wingas.
read more... 19/10/2015
National Grid to cope with tighter power supply this winter despite blackout worries
Britain will manage to guarantee enough electricity and gas in case of winter blackouts, according to the National Grid.
read more... 16/10/2015