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Massive sale of European refineries

Several European oil and chemical companies stated to be ready to sell their domestic refineries.

read more... 30/07/2010

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Costs for building the experimental fusion reactor in Europe twice higher than initial calculations

A new delay was announced concerning a multi-billion-dollar nuclear fusion project International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), which is expected to start operating by 2019.

read more... 28/07/2010

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A new tax for nuclear energy in Germany

German parliament proposed the introduction of a new tax on nuclear energy. The tax would constitute 220 euros/gramme of nuclear fuel, and it would rise as long as plants will continue operating.

read more... 19/07/2010

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Coal prices remain stable

European coal prices remain constant this week, despite more trading activity. South Africa, the most important coal exporter to Europe, maintains its prices around $91 per tonne.

read more... 15/07/2010

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German and Dutch power supply to stay stable, supported by solar power generation

German and Dutch generating capacities are expected to stay stable during announced heats in Europe, but if high temperatures continue, some of the power plants that use water from rivers as cooling agent may shut down some of its generators.

read more... 12/07/2010

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