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Construction starts at NordLink power interconnection between Norway and Germany
TenneT Holding BV, Statnett SF and KfW celebrated the start of construction of the 1.4 GW NordLink subsea cable project, the first direct link between the Norwegian and German energy markets.
read more... 20/09/2016
EBRD ready to back Bulgaria
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is ready to back Bulgaria's plans for a regional natural gas hub and will offer financial support if the project proves feasible, the bank's president declared on Monday.
read more... 20/09/2016
Daily: Crude oil surges as Venezuela sees output deal to stabilize market
Crude oil prices hiked on Monday, but pared gains, on skepticism over Venezuela’s statements that OPEC and non-OPEC countries were close to reaching a deal to balance global output and clashes in Libya disrupted attempts to increase crude exports. Higher equity prices on Wall Street and a weaker dollar also supported oil prices. Brent crude futures rose by 18 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $45.95 a barrel. It increased over 2 percent earlier, hitting $46.93. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 27 cents, or 0.6 percent, to end at $43.30. The session peak was $44.15.
read more... 20/09/2016
Novatek likely to start first Yamal LNG cargoes in 2017
Novatek, Russia's second largest gas producer, intends to start liquefied natural gas (LNG) production at Yamal in the second semester of 2017 and to convey its first cargoes before the end of that year, as stated by a senior executive.
read more... 20/09/2016
Engie struck oil and gas at Cara well in Norwegian North Sea
French utility Engie (ex-GDF Suez) has found gas and oil in the Norwegian part of the North Sea, near the existing Gjoa field which it operates.
read more... 19/09/2016