Weeks before unveiling a new energy concept in Germany, Chancellor Merkel has kicked off a tour of the nation's energy facilities to gain a better perspective on the state of renewable and traditional sources of energy.

• August 19, 2010

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the Bushehr nuclear power plant construction in Iran promotes the non-proliferation regime.

• August 19, 2010

Baku, Fineko/abc.az. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) begins Associated Petroleum Gas (A) Flaring Study for Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. Expression of interest to carrying out of this study is received in the EBRD office in London till September 18.

• August 18, 2010

While the International Monetary Fund unveils a new lending program for Ukraine, the government considers structural reforms in the energy sector.

• August 18, 2010

Investors of Nelja Energia acquired on Tuesday the shares of Lithuanian wind park developer Naujoji Energija UAB, writes LETA/Postimees Online.

• August 18, 2010

Oil terminals owner Baltic Oil Terminals has select a preferred bidder to conduct pre-engineering and feasibility studies for the construction of its grain terminal in Baltysk.

• August 17, 2010

The first nuclear plant in Poland will likely be built on the Baltic Coast. In an initial analysis energy giant PGE, which is responsible for the €11 billion project, has indicated that Żarnowiec, Kopań and Lubiatowo-Kopalino, all located on the Baltic coast, are potential locations for the plant.

• August 17, 2010

China and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement to improve nuclear security in the region, the UN nuclear watchdog said, as its chief made his first visit to Beijing.

• August 17, 2010