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Bhlaraidh wind farm obtained the go-ahead
The Scottish government has recently granted planning consent for the proposed Bhlaraidh wind farm near Invermoriston in the Highlands. The wind farm is to have a total of 32 turbines, with a generating capacity of up to 108 MW, enough to power about 50,900 homes in the area, having a total cost of about 166.3 million pounds.
read more... 21/01/2014
Daily: Brent crude slips below $106 per barrel on China figures, Iran nuclear deal
Brent crude dropped below $106 per barrel on Monday, dragged down by figures showing China's oil demand growth eased out further in 2013 and by news Iran had started implementing a nuclear deal with world powers, which could eventually enable more oil exports.
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Dutch government to curb gas production from huge Groningen gas field over tremors
The Netherlands announced that it will curb gas production from the Groningen gas field by 15% to 20% per year amid concerns of local residents about earth tremors.
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Europe prefers American gas to Russian
A new report from National Journal, said that some countries of Eastern Europe intend to reduce dependence on Russian energy, while forming a group to lobby Washington to ease export restrictions, in a move which will allow them to acquire the fuel from the United States.
read more... 20/01/2014
Daily: European power prices trade higher on higher consumption amid cold snap
Brent crude oil overturned early losses on Friday after hitting a two-month low near $105 a barrel, but remained on track to close down for the week as traders assessed the likelihood of a sustained recovery in supply from Libya.
read more... 20/01/2014