Exploration & Production Biogas seeing popularity growth in Europe
Generous subsidies and a drive for cleaner energy have seen biogas projects in Europe grow by 18% over the last year, but the sector is still dominated by small companies.
Baltics build consensus around LNG silver bullet
The Baltic states are closer than ever to a common position on gas, with the end of key supply contracts providing a window for change in the region’s relationship with Gazprom.
16 November 2015MEPs may aim too high with Energy Union vision
The European Parliament’s position on the proposed Energy Union is too ambitious to receive the support of the 28 member states, according to some observers.
16 November 2015EU storage levels 83% full, GIE data shows
Total storage levels across the EU28 have reached 77.6 billion cubic metres – 83% of capacity – according to data provided by Gas Infrastructure Europe.
16 November 2015Norwegian gas jobs down by half
Jobs related to production in Norway’s energy sector fell by half from Q3 2014 to Q3 2015, according to Norwegian government data from Statistics Norway, UPI reported.
13 November 2015Employee shareholders warn EDF on Hinkley Point
An association of employee shareholders of EDF, has warned the French power giant that its project to build two nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in the UK is "a financial catastrophe foretold".
13 November 2015
Policy & Regulation Baltics finally aligning on energy security
The Baltic states have a mixed history of cooperation on energy, but a clear united front appears to be taking shape.
13 November 2015Oil & Gas UK reports to help Continental Shelf
Trade association Oil & Gas UK has published two reports that it commissioned to help oil and gas platform operators and contractors improve their decommissioning plans.
12 November 2015Repsol reports €221 million loss for Q3
Spanish energy firm Repsol has reported a net loss of €221 million for Q3 compared with a net profit of €391 million for the same period in 2014.
12 November 2015Euro parliament ups pressure for joint gas buying
MEPs in the European Parliament’s energy committee voiced support for collective purchasing of gas in a resolution passed this week.
12 November 2015National Grid to sell gas distribution stake
UK transmission system operator National Grid plans to sell a majority stake in its gas distribution network.
10 November 2015EU adopts emissions law for medium-size plants
The Council of Ministers of the EU has adopted the European Commission’s proposal for a Medium Combustion Plants Directive.
10 November 2015
Exploration & Production Strong interest delays award of Irish Atlantic acreage to 2016
Ireland is delaying awarding its offshore licences until early next year, following the unexpectedly high interest in its recent bidding round.
9 November 2015Amber Grid increases stake in Get Baltic gas exchange
Lithuania’s gas transmission system operator Amber Grid has acquired a 34% stake in the Get Baltic gas exchange from state-owned Lietuvos Dujos for €130,800.
9 November 2015Lower gas revenues weigh on EU economies
Oil and gas production is generating less cash and trimming the budgets of a number of EU countries, according to a report by the European Commission.
9 November 2015German gas consumption up 4% in 2015
Germany’s temperature-adjusted gas consumption increased by 4% in the first nine months of the year, according to data from the German Association of Energy and Water Industries.
9 November 2015Lithuania in talks to renew Gazprom contract
Lithuanian gas importer Lietuvos Duju Tiekimas has started talks with Russia’s Gazprom for gas supplies in 2016, as the country’s long-term contract expires at the end of the year.
6 November 2015Victoria Oil & Gas posts $50 mln loss
UK-registered energy developer Victoria Oil & Gas has posted a loss of $50.8 million for the 2015 financial year.
6 November 2015Dunkirk LNG startup delayed
Commercial operations at France’s Dunkirk LNG terminal will not start until March or April 2016, French utility EDF said this week.
6 November 2015PGNiG wants Gazprom deal as soon as possible
Poland’s state-owned gas company PGNiG hopes to end talks over a contract renegotiation with Russia’s Gazprom as soon as possible.
6 November 2015
Exploration & Production Cuadrilla optimistic about Lancashire fracking appeal
UK shale gas pioneer Cuadrilla expects to overturn the fracking ban imposed by Lancashire County Council and begin fracking and testing its first shale wells in 2017.
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