The French energy giant Total announced that it has signed an agreement with CNOOC Middle East (Qatar) to acquire a 25% stake in Qatar's Block BC offshore exploration license. CNOOC Middle East will hold an interest of 75% and will remain the operator of the block.
read more... 30/05/2011
The German regulator criticizes the way in which the five largest oil companies BP, ExxonMobil, Shell, ConocoPhillips and Total set the prices of motor fuel and is accusing them of price manipulation.
read more... 30/05/2011
Over the last decade, the European PV market has shown a rapid growth. According to a report released this spring by EPIA, the new PV installations in Europe totaled 12.5 GW (21 % of new power generating capacity) overtaking data on new wind power installations.
read more... 27/05/2011
According to a released report this spring by EPIA, European solar power capacity exceeded wind power this year with new PV installations totaled 12.5 GW (21% of total new power generating capacity in Europe).
read more... 23/05/2011
One of the largest French renewable energy companies, Enfinity, will complete the construction of two solar projects in Les Mees (France) worth 70 million Euros, at construction of which will involve around 350 people. The solar plants, situated on a plateau at an altitude of 800 metres, will cover a surface of 36 hectares with 79,000 modules with a total installed capacity of 18.2 MW.
read more... 19/05/2011