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Russian gas exports to be hit by the Third Energy Package directive
Russia envisages redirecting its gas exports to the Asia-Pacific region after the EU introduced the Third Energy Package that imposes some limits in the cooperation between Russia and the European Union.
read more... 20/10/2011
Scotland to allot 6 million dollars worth for renewables
As to contribute at the development of renewable projects, the Scottish Government will allot over 6 million dollars worth loan through the Community and Energy Renewable scheme. By putting into operation all the projects, with a total wind and hydropower capacity of 56 MW, Scotland will achieve its goal of 500 MW of green energy by 2020.
read more... 07/10/2011
Geothermal capacity to reach 25.1 GW by 2020
Global geothermal power capacity could reach 25.1 GW by the end of 2020, with 30 percent produced only in the United States. According to the released report by Pike Research, over 10.7 GW are put into operation in 26 countries, with the United States on the top with 3.08 GW of installed capacity.
read more... 03/10/2011
One of the largest biomass power plant to be developed in Florida, US
The developers of a 100 MW biomass power plant (GREC), situated in northern Florida, collected a sum of 500 million dollars, necessary to complete the construction of the plant and make it operational by the end of 2013. The plant will be purveyed with clean wood waste such as tops and limbs from harvested trees, urban wood waste and residue from lumber mill operations.
read more... 28/09/2011
GDF Suez grants contracts in the North Sea
GDF Suez E&P UK has awarded two significant contracts to Petrofac Offshore Engineering & Operations in the North Sea, worth £30 million over three years, with a two-year option.
read more... 01/09/2011