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EIA: Caspian Sea could become Europe's preferred alternative for gas
The Caspian Sea region, which includes Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran, is one of the oldest oil producers. However, despite being a traditional oil producer, the Caspian area's importance as a natural gas producer is increasing rapidly.
read more... 17/09/2013
Italy to halve offshore exploration areas
According to a Reuters report Italy has halved the offshore areas where it will allow companies to explore for oil and gas as it is aiming to diminish the country’s reliance on energy imports. The move is projected to placate environmental groups and to hasten expansion of new deep-water prospects.
read more... 05/09/2013
China could soon become the biggest oil importer in the world
According to new figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, China could surpass the U.S. as the world’s largest net oil importer before the end of this year. EIA projects that total annual oil production in the USA will increase 28% in the period from 2011 to 2014, lessening the country’s reliance on foreign oil.
read more... 03/09/2013
UK gas imports hit a new record in the first six months of 2013
British gas imports hit a new record in the first six months of 2013 with total quantities of imported natural gas amounting to 28.3 billion cubic meters, increasing 9% in comparison to 2012 levels, being also the highest first-half gas import levels ever seen.
read more... 02/09/2013
China’s generation capacity to double by 2030
China is likely to more than double its generation capacity by 2030, with half of all new plants powered by renewable sources including large hydro, while coal will remain the most important fuel. China’s total power generating capacity would almost double by 2030 to 2.7 terawatts.
read more... 28/08/2013