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German parties reach a compromise on solar FiT cuts
After weeks of disputes, the Mediation Committee of the Bundestag (German parliament) and the Bundesrat (Federal Council) have finally succeed to reach an agreement on the controversial issue of solar PV feed-in tariff cuts.
read more... 28/06/2012
Iraq's oil production hits a 20 year-peak
Iraq saw its oil production at the highest level since 20 years, due to an increased production at Halfaya field, which exceeded 3.07 million barrels a day this month.
read more... 27/06/2012
Daily: Nordic power down on weaker carbon and wetter weather forecast
Brent crude slipped below $93 per barrel on Wednesday over intensified worries that European leaders will not be able to solve the euro zone debt crisis at a key meeting this week, but a lower North Sea output due to a workers' strike in Norway was expected to offset losses.
read more... 27/06/2012
Gazprom strikes a deal with Israel to develop gas reserves
During a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, the Russian gas giant, Gazprom agreed to open a subsidiary in Israel that will help to develop large offshore gas reserves.
read more... 27/06/2012
Main points in Rio+20 agreement
Nearly 100 heads of state and government gathered at an U.N. development summit in Rio in efforts to establish so-called "sustainable development goals," a U.N. drive built around economic growth, the environment, and social inclusion.
read more... 27/06/2012