Major stake in Greek gas company DESFA sold to State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) signed an agreement over the weekend to purchase 66 per cent stock in
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Armenia ratifies Russian gas deal despite protests
The Armenian parliament has ratified a controversial natural gas agreement with Russia, despite widespread protests by the opposition. Ruling party
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Romania announces one billion euro investment in nuclear energy
Romanian energy minister Constantin Nita announced the government will start a one billion euro investment in building a new type
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Shah Deniz 2 consortium green-lights gas field investment
The consortium developing the Shah Deniz gas field on the Azeri shelf of the Caspian Sea signed the final investment
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Poland’s PGNiG and Chevron to join forces on shale gas exploration
Polish state-controlled gas firm PGNiG signed a letter of intent with American fuel giant Chevron on cooperation in shale gas
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Bulgarian President to challenge renewable energy tariff fee at Constitutional Court
Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev said on December 12 that he would ask the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the
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EC to play bigger role in South Stream talks – minister
The European Commission could play a more prominent role in talks between EU member states and Russia concerning the South
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Bulgaria to begin talks with Westinghouse on new Kozloduy nuclear reactor
Bulgaria’s Cabinet endorsed on December 11 the Economy Ministry’s recommendations to begin negotiations for the construction of a new nuclear
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Bulgaria utilities regulator chief resigns
The head of Bulgaria’s State Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (SEWRC), Anzhela Toneva, submitted her resignation late on December 10,
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