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EU to impose punitive duties on Chinese solar panels
The European Commission has decided on May 8 to impose import duties on Chinese solar panels in a move which aims to curb China's dominance of the market. The decision, while meant to protect European producers against cheap imports, could risk disappointing China.
read more... 10/05/2013
Scottish sales of oil and natural gas hit 9 year high
Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Edwig stated that Scottish oil and gas supply chain exports increased by 8.4 % in 2012 if compared to 2011 levels, to 12.7 billion dollars.
read more... 08/05/2013
Daily: Crude oil prices curbed by German data, Mideast tensions
Brent crude oil futures dropped more than $1 on Tuesday, dragged down by worries about the market fundamentals which slashed an early increase that brought prices close to $106 a barrel following optimistic data from Germany and concerns about tension in the Middle East. Brent crude dropped $1.06 to settle at $104.40 a barrel, while during the session it hit $105.94, its highest level since April 11. Meanwhile, U.S. oil futures slid 54 cents to settle at $95.62.
read more... 08/05/2013
European ministers to spur the EU ETS reform
Members of the European Parliament and ministers from nine countries have joined together to call for urgent action to reform the EU carbon market, a decision which have to be taken by July at the latest.
read more... 08/05/2013
Gaelectric inaugurated new wind farm in Newtownabbey
Irish developer Gaelectric inaugurates a new wind farm at Carn Hill in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The wind farm has a total capacity of about 13.8 MW and consists of six wind turbines, generating enough power to meet the electricity demand of about 8,000 households for 12 month.
read more... 08/05/2013