French utility EDF will make an investment 2 to 2.5 billion euros ($2-$2.7 bln) a year to almost double its green energy capacity by 2030, but most of that growth will be abroad, as it stated on Thursday.
read more... 27/11/2015
Crude oil futures slashed previous losses to close steady on Wednesday after a smaller-than-expected supply increase in the United States and a decline in the number of U.S. rigs actively drilling for oil. Brent crude futures rose 5 cents to settle at $46.17 on Wednesday, after slipping more than $1 to a session low of $45.03. U.S. crude's WTI futures ended the session 17 cents higher at 43.04 a barrel. WTI had also shed over $1 to hit an intraday low of $41.72.
read more... 26/11/2015
Egypt has obtained a first tranche of funding for an 8 billion euro ($8.5 billion) plan for power plants to be constructed by Germany's Siemens, as stated by the company and electricity ministry.
read more... 24/11/2015
Brent oil edged 1% higher on Friday on short-covering before weekend, while WTI crude declined, but just above the $40-per-barrel threshold, struggling to defend after a hike in stockpiles. Brent futures rose 48 cents to close at $44.66 a barrel. It boosted to as high as $45.50 during its late rally. U.S. crude's WTI for December delivery expired on Friday down 15 cents at $40.39 after attaining a low of $38.99, the weakest since August 27. WTI for January delivery ended 18 cents higher at $41.90.
read more... 23/11/2015
Total primary energy consumption reported in this table includes the consumption of petroleum, dry natural gas, coal, and net nuclear, hydroelectric, and non-hydroelectric renewable electricity. Total primary energy consumption for each country also includes net electricity imports (electricity imports minus electricity exports).
read more... 20/11/2015