U.S. ambassador: we support Lithuania's national energy independence strategy
The U.S. Westinghouse Electric Company wants to invest in the Visaginas nuclear power plant because America supports Lithuania's aspirations to gain energy independence, U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Derse said.
Brussels urges Bulgaria to comply with three EU directives
The European Commission has urged Bulgaria to implement the bloc's directive on waste management, ensure full compliance with the rules on public procurement contracts and promote the use of energy efficient vehicles.
Bulgaria seeks new delay for Belene nuclear deal
Bulgaria has asked Russia to give it until October, an additional three months, to decide whether or not to go ahead with its Belene nuclear power project, Economy and Energy Minister Traicho Traikov said on Friday
Lukashenko to Close Belarusian Borders in Case of Economic Catastrophe
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he is ready to close the country's borders if the poor economic situation in the country descends into full-scale crisis.
Central Asia Raises Gas Supply Forecast to China
Gas producers in Central Asia will be able to pump 65 billion cubic metres to China by 2013, the Kazakh Oil and Gas Ministry said on Thursday, raising its forecast for pipeline capacity by more than 60 percent.
Chinese President Hu in Moscow for talks on energy, trade
Chinese President Hu Jintao was in the Russian capital Moscow on Thursday for a four-day official visit devoted to energy issues and bilateral trade between the two countries.
DTEK wants to enter electricity trade market in Germany
Ukraine's largest private vertically integrated energy holding DTEK is planning to enter the electricity trade market in Germany, Director of Power Trade Ltd. (Kyiv), Andriy Favorov, has said.
Uzbekistan-Russia: Cooperation Based on Long-Term Interests
President of Russia Dmitriy Medvedev on 13 June arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit. On 14 June, meeting of President Islam Karimov and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev was held in suburban complex of Kuksaroy.
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