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China: CGN submits single offer to construct 2 nuclear reactors in Romania
A non-binding bid has been filed by China Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) to its partner, the Romanian nuclear power producer owned by state Nuclearelectrica, in building two nuclear reactors on the river Danube, as stated by the Romanian company's executive on Tuesday.
read more... 10/09/2014
UK's Labour Party to offer Ofgem power to eliminate energy supplier licences
Britain's opposition Labour Party has promised to offer energy regulator Ofgem the authority to annul electricity and gas suppliers' licences if they constantly violate rules and harm their customers.
read more... 21/08/2014
Ireland: Wind farms could help slash energy bills
Ireland is an excellent location for developing both onshore and offshore wind farms, due to its favorable climate, and the wind speed means that there are many wind farm sites which offer a high capacity factor for generation. The country has one of the greatest wind energy resources in Europe and it is important to exploit them efficiently, so as to create jobs and bring benefits to communities.
read more... 14/08/2014
Total: assets acquired by South Africa’s Exxaro for $472 million
Mining conglomerate Exxaro Resources declared on Monday it had purchased the South African coal assets of France's Total for $472 million, increasing its production and offering it extra capacity at the world's major export terminal.
read more... 29/07/2014
Chinese offer for Italy grids increases concerns
China's state power grid is one of two bidders for a significant stake in Italy's energy grids, but such a connection might cause problems since the Chinese and Italians both intend to purchase assets around Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter.
read more... 08/07/2014