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UK: Shale gas reserves could quadruple
The IGas Energy Group, one of the UK’s hydrocarbon producers, has announced that its license in north west England could contain over 170 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of the unconventional gas. According to IGas technical studies, the quantity of shale gas in some regions of the UK has been underestimated.
read more... 06/09/2013
EWEA: Offshore wind turbines increased about 2-fold in 2013
The industry body European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) said in the first half of 2013 the number of new offshore wind turbines installed increased about 2-fold compared with a year ago, however financing for new projects has slowed.
read more... 05/09/2013
Italy to halve offshore exploration areas
According to a Reuters report Italy has halved the offshore areas where it will allow companies to explore for oil and gas as it is aiming to diminish the country’s reliance on energy imports. The move is projected to placate environmental groups and to hasten expansion of new deep-water prospects.
read more... 05/09/2013
UK Government will not subsidize new gas storage facilities
Energy Minister Michael Fallon has announced that the UK Government has rejected calls to subsidize new gas storage facilities, saying it would be too costly for bill payers. Ministers added that the UK gas market is functioning well in attracting gas from various sources in order to meet current and future demand and said that its decision will save bill payers more than 750 million pounds in the next 10 years.
read more... 05/09/2013
A U.S. strike in Syria would increase significantly oil prices
According to some energy market experts, oil prices could increase significantly if the U.S. atacks Syria. Analysts from the bank Societe Generale suggest the price could eventually increase to $125 if air strikes are launched, and $150 per barrel if the military action interrupts production in the region.
read more... 04/09/2013