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Ukraine should purchase coal from Russia to pass through winter
Ukraine will be obliged to purchase coal from Russia to pass through the winter, a serious hold up to the country's efforts to reduce energy reliance on its influential neighbor, as stated by Ukrainian Energy Minister Yuri Prodan on Wednesday.
read more... 14/11/2014
Germany envisages tax concession to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions
Germany envisages tax concessions of 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in order to raise the energy efficiency of buildings and increase sales of electric cars, in a move to aid Europe's largest economy meet CO2 emissions objectives, as indicated in a policy document.
read more... 13/11/2014
Record number of UK electricity consumers switch to small suppliers
Britain's little energy suppliers registered a record number of new electricity users in October, industry data indicated, since households ready for the winter season when utility bills usually increase.
read more... 13/11/2014
Russia signs second China gas agreement, but declining prices increase worries
Russia and China inked a framework accord for a gas supply deal at the weekend, but declining energy prices pressure on negotiations and might still compromise their plans.
read more... 11/11/2014
Statoil awarded with stakes in 12 new UK licenses
Norwegian energy firm Statoil declared on Thursday it had won stakes in 12 new licenses on the UK Continental Shelf.
read more... 07/11/2014