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UK government and Green Bank to make an investment of 74 million in a new renewable plant in Scotland
Britain's government and the Green Investment Bank intend to make an investment in a new renewable energy plant in Scotland, which will facilitate power a famous whisky distillery.
read more... 19/08/2014
France: Areva to refurbish Koeberg nuclear plant in South Africa
A contract to restore six steam generators at Koeberg nuclear power plant in South Africa has been won by France’s Areva, according to the state utility Eskom on Saturday.
read more... 18/08/2014
Ukraine: Coal sector hit by the conflict jeopardizes power market
Intense combating in eastern Ukraine has required coal mines to slash production or close completely, jeopardizing the nation's electricity market and potentially obliging the government to reduce exports or straiten consumption.
read more... 18/08/2014
Britain: Solar power subsidy scheme to be scrapped earlier
Subsides for new solar power plants in Britain might be probably stopped two years earlier than anticipated in order to avoid the costs increase, according to the British government.
read more... 15/08/2014
Daily: British natural gas prices increase on nuclear plant outages, weak power output
Crude oil prices dropped more than $2 a barrel on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday, dragged down by bearish economic data insinuating weakening oil demand and solid supplies. Brent crude for delivery in September closed down $2.27 at $102.01 after plunging to a low of $101.92, the lowest level since July 2013. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.99 to settle at $102.07.
read more... 15/08/2014