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Global renewable energy jobs increased 14% to 6.5 million in 2013
The number of jobs in the renewable energy industry has registers an increase of about 800,000 last year, attaining a global total to 6.5 million, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
read more... 13/05/2014
Daily: Crude oil futures increase on Ukraine gas supply disruption threat, new EU sanctions against Russia
Crude oil futures increased on Monday as Ukraine urged the European Union to extend sanctions against Russia, while Russian gas giant Gazprom has threatened to disrupt natural gas supplies to Ukraine.
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Germany: warning of the medium-sized groups on high-energy costs
The mid-sized industrial conglomerates in Germany warned on Monday that elevated energy costs generated by the country's move towards renewable power would damage their competitiveness over the next two years and appealed to the government to put a restriction on prices.
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Daily: European spot power prices spurred by tight thermal capacity, healthy demand
U.S. crude futures posted a modest fall on Friday after U.S. government data on Wednesday showed a drop in crude supplies last week for the first time since late March, even if total supplies are still at record highs. Meanwhile, Brent crude inched down as traders were pending for further developments in the Ukrainian crisis.
read more... 12/05/2014
Greek power grid company – point of interest for Chinese, Italian investors
Greek power grid operator ADMIE is point of interest for five companies since the government plans to vend a controlling stake, as stated on Friday by the utility PPC controlled by state.
read more... 12/05/2014