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North Sea oil platforms less risky than BP rig which exploded
Oil from an undersea well is spreading in the Gulf of Mexico after a drilling rig exploded and sank. Platforms in Europe's North Sea are much safer as they are permanently anchored in place and less likely to sink.
Yerevan to Host May 18-19 Gathering of Experts in Nuclear Energy Security
Yerevan will host on May 18-19 a gathering of experts in nuclear energy security who will discuss Armenian Metsamor nuclear power plant’s safe operation.
North Sea 'could power' countries
Renewable power devices in the North Sea could help supply electricity to Scotland, continental Europe and North Africa, a new study suggests.
Russia Launches Full-Court Press For Energy Projects In Europe
Russia is launching a new all-out offensive on the European energy market.
Putin Proposes Russia, Ukraine Nuclear Energy Merger
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin proposed creating a nuclear power holding company with Ukraine as the two former Soviet republics rebuild ties.
Russia and Norway strike deal over oil-rich Barents Sea region
Moscow and Oslo have struck a deal that equally divides the long-contested Barents Sea between them. The agreement ends decades of negotiation over the inhospitable area believed to be rich in oil and gas deposits.
Italy, Russia sign nuclear agreement
Italy and Russia signed on Monday an important agreement of cooperation in the nuclear sector aimed at exchanging technological know-how and building new power plants.
Medvedev heads to Norway to discuss energy, maritime borders
Energy cooperation and the demarcation of Russian-Norwegian maritime borders will be the key issues during talks between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Norway's top officials on April 26-27 in Oslo, the Russian presidential aide has said.
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