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Germany to build its longest power line to transport surplus wind
Network operators TenneT and TransnetBW have joined forces to build Germany's greatest power line to transport surplus of wind power from northern regions into the south, an important step in the country's attempt to shift away from nuclear. The objective is to build power lines to take renewable energy from where it is abundant and carry it to where it is needed.
read more... 25/10/2013
Spain’s wind power sector
Wind was Spain's top electricity generator for the first six months of 2013. Spain has a vigorous and varied renewable energy portfolio that has considerably reduced its dependence on fossil fuels. Currently Spain imports more than 80% of its gas and coal for domestic use from abroad, making energy security a national precedence. Along with significant growth in solar energy and biofuels, wind energy has become a cornerstone of the Spanish renewable energy portfolio.
read more... 23/10/2013
The solution to Europe’s high energy prices could be Russia or fracking
Chief executive of Italy’s Eni, Paolo Scaroni said at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York that Europe is facing dramatic energy costs and that there are two directions which could be a solution for Europe: fracking or increasing Russian imports.
read more... 16/10/2013
China is officially the world’s biggest oil importer
According to US government data, China has become the largest importer of oil in the world, determined by strong economic growth and great auto sales.
read more... 15/10/2013
China unveils a mega coal gasification project
China unveiled a mega coal gasification project which will be able to turn coal into natural gas as part of a strategy to increase energy efficiency and curb reliance on oil and gas imports.
read more... 10/10/2013