Bulgaria Refuses to Pay Russia Damages over Belene N-Plant
Bulgaria's government has made it clear it is not daunted by the risk of being taken to arbitration by the Russian contractor in Belene nuclear project, should it decide to abandon it.
North Korea invites UN nuclear inspectors
North Korea has invited the International Atomic Energy Agency to return, nearly three years after it kicked U.N. nuclear inspectors out of the country.
Shale Gas in Europe: Poland and Ukraine as Pioneers
The biggest and most promising European shale gas deposits are located in Poland. The EIA estimates that the Polish shale gas reserves cover more than 300 years of domestic consumption. The unconventional reserves exceed the conventional ones by the factor of 32. So far 109 licences have been granted to national and international groups in Poland. Poland imported more than 10bn cubic metres of natural gas from Russia in 2011. On top of it, coal is used for 90% of electric power generation. Therefore the political support for the development of domestic shale gas production is exemplary.
Belene NPP Won't Be Just Bulgarian-Russian Project
The future second Bulgarian nuclear power plant at Belene will not be solely a project of Bulgaria and Russia, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
US asked Russia to deliver ultimatum to Iran
The US has asked Russia to carry an ultimatum to the leaders of Iran, warning that upcoming six-nation talks on the Iranian nuclear program will be the "last chance" for progress before it pursues a military option, the leading Moscow daily Kommersant reported today (in Russian).
EU and Azerbaijan develop the renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan
During the workshop a general overview of the renewable energy sector developments in the EU and Azerbaijan was presented and discussions were organized focusing on the specific topics such as economic incentives, funding mechanisms, administrative procedures for the approval of wind projects and grid access and planning. A new INOGATE project, with an important component focusing on the renewable energy and energy efficiency was also presented.
Ukraine Seeks Role In Developing, Transporting Turkmen Gas
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has met with visiting Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, telling his Turkmen guest that Ukraine would like to be "fully engaged…to enhance [Turkmen natural] gas exploration and shipment."
Tajikistan, Pakistan discuss bilateral cooperation in energy
Tajikistan and Pakistan discussed the current relationship and the opportunities for further enhancing of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the energy and industry, Asia-Plus reported with the reference to the Tajik ministry of energy and industries.
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