Latest news
France: Slight decrease of regulated natural gas tariffs as of 1st December
Regulated gas tariffs in France will decline by an average of 0.79% (excluding taxes) from December 1st, announced the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) on November 17. This decline comes after two consecutive months of increases.
read more... 18/11/2014
Spain’s Cepsa-managed conglomerate suggests takeover of Salamander Energy
A consortium run by Spain's Compania Espanola de Petroleos (CEPSA) has suggested a takeover of London-listed oil explorer Salamander Energy.
read more... 17/11/2014
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