French power group GDF Suez has acquired the UK-based wind energy developer West Coast Energy (WCE), strengthening its commitment to expand its wind portfolio in the UK, as well as in Europe.
read more... 31/03/2014
Brent crude oil futures boosted on Tuesday on fresh geopolitical risk over Russia and supply disruptions in Nigeria and Libya, while U.S. WTI crude were dragged down by forecasts for stronger domestic commercial crude stocks.
read more... 26/03/2014
The Spanish government aims to increase the aid for under-used gas-fired power plants in order to avoid utilities’ closures around the country.
read more... 26/03/2014
Industrial companies are absolved from paying renewable energy surtaxes for present on-site power plants, as stated by Sigmar Gabriel, the Germany’s economy and energy minister, who had renounced the initial plan that would have annually charged them approximately 500 million euros.
read more... 25/03/2014
Bosnia’s electricity exports registered a significant increase of almost 52% in 2013 attributable to gains in hydropower production, according to data presented by the government on Thursday, accentuating its position as the major power exporter in the Western Balkans.
read more... 21/03/2014