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Germany: Gas and electricity supply remains tight
14/02 | The cold weather continues to have a detrimental effect on the German gas and electricity network. At the beginning of the week importers reported that the Russian supply is lower than the level agreed while Germany's largest gas transmission network operator, Open Grid, also moved to reduce the net supply ...
Italy faces gas shortage - oil plants ready to support national demand
07/02 | Italian daily Quotidiano.net reports on the gas supply issues currently affecting Italy as a result of freezing weather and the reduction in the Gazprom Russian supply. Approximately 24,000 home users are now without electricity and heating which has led the government to invoke an emergency plan. With Italy consuming 40% ...
ITALY: GE Oil & Gas annual meeting ongoing in Florence
31/01 | GE’s Oil & Gas annual meeting opened yesterday in Florence. This event brings together leaders from around the globe to explore advanced technology solutions for all segments of the oil and gas industry. During the two day event, panel discussions will cover topics such as working together to develop solutions ...
UK: Renewable energy projects fall as suppliers pursue gas
07/12 | As the major UK energy suppliers continue their ‘dash for gas’, the development of new renewable energy projects has fallen sharply. In fact, according to figures from RenewableUK, the number of new wind turbines installed in 2011 fell by half when compared with 2010 numbers. The 200 onshore and 50 ...
Algeria-Morocco: a gas deal that shows a return to pragmatism
30/11 | A long-term gas agreement between Algeria and Morocco spells a return to pragmatism for the energy sector. A contact for delivery of Algerian natural gas over ten year period was decided on between the Moroccan and Algerian ONE (National Electricity Office), Sonatrach. Natural gas will be destined for two CCGT ...
