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Nuclear Paks 2 to get green light from European Commission
The EU looks to have changed its mind on the expansion of Hungary’s nuclear power plant despite the concerns of critics.
Nuclear Algeria looks to nuclear and shale for long term
Algeria’s dwindling gas production has encouraged it to consider nuclear and shale to generate electricity, but both would be challenging.
OPEC agrees oil production cut
OPEC agreed on Wednesday to cut its output to 32.5-33.0 million barrels per day from around 33.5 million b/d.
29 September 2016Eni to build Egyptian solar plant
Eni plans to build a 50 MW solar photovoltaic project near Abu Rudeis in Egypt.
29 September 2016Reliance hopes to double capacity of coal-fired plants
India’s Reliance is looking to double the capacity of two of its coal-fired power plants.
28 September 2016Rosatom director plans Egypt visit to discuss nuclear power
Sergei Kiriyenko, general director of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, is planning to visit Egypt to discuss the construction of a nuclear power plant.
28 September 2016Russia signs nuclear agreements with Cuba and Tunisia
Russia has signed cooperation agreements with Cuba and Tunisia on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
27 September 2016AES considering Vietnamese solar project
United States-based AES is looking to invest in solar power in Vietnam, according to Vietnam News.
26 September 2016Abu Dhabi nuclear plant nearing completion
Construction of the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi is 70% complete, according to Mohamed al-Hammadi, chief executive of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp.
26 September 2016Marubeni and Jinko bid for Abu Dhabi solar plant
A consortium comprising Marubeni and Jinko Solar submitted the lowest bid to build a 350 MW solar photovoltaic project in Abu Dhabi.
23 September 2016Eni to develop solar with Sonatrach
Italy’s Eni has signed an agreement with state-run Sonatrach to develop solar projects in Algeria.
23 September 2016Construction complete on Georgia’s first wind farm
State-owned Georgian Energy Development Fund has completed construction of Georgia’s first wind farm.
21 September 2016
Renewables close in on oil and gas in power sector
Power generation costs for renewables are lower on average than those for fossil fuels, and clean energy plants will become even more cost-competitive by 2020.
21 September 2016EDF to invest $2 bln in Indian nuclear and renewables
France’s EDF plans to invest $2 billion in India’s renewable energy sector as it is bullish on growth in the sector.
20 September 2016South Africa dismisses nuclear claims
South Africa’s energy ministry has dismissed claims that it has started its nuclear procurement programme.
20 September 2016Bangladesh planning new coal-fired capacity
The government of Bangladesh is planning to build a large coal-fired power plant near the Dighirpara coal mine in Dinajpur district.
20 September 2016South Korea to stress test nuclear reactors following earthquake
South Korea will carry out stress tests on its nuclear reactors following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Gyeongju on Monday.
19 September 2016
Mixed signals over South Africa nuclear deal
South Africa’s nuclear programme is making an uncertain start, already facing scrutiny over transparency, costs and environmental issues.
19 September 2016ONGC Videsh to increase Vankor stake by 11%
ONGC Videsh, the international subsidiary of India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp., has signed an agreement to purchase an 11% interest in Russia’s Vankor oilfield for about $930 million.
16 September 2016Zimbabwe’s Utopia considering solar power plant
Utopia, a Zimbabwe-based independent power producer, is mulling the installation of a 15 MW solar power plant.
16 September 2016
Hinkley Point C: a costly choice
EDF’s proposed new nuclear power plant has been approved by the UK’s government, but critics still say it will prove a costly white elephant.
16 September 2016Falling costs cut global energy investment
Global energy investment dropped by 8% in 2015, to $1.8 trillion, according to the latest IEA report on energy investments.
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