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Vestas to supply wind turbines for Viking wind farm in Scotland
Vestas has been confirmed as supplier of the 103 turbines for the 443MWe Viking Wind Farm project in the Shetland Islands off the Scottish coast.
Iberdrola commissions East Anglia One offshore wind farm
ScottishPower Renewables, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, has finally commissioned what Iberdrola has described as “ the largest renewable project in its history” - the East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the North Sea.
More electrification needed to speed up growth in renewables
Europe’s power sector CO2 emissions are dropping faster than anticipated, industry group Eurelectric noted in its latest Power Barometer.
European coal power output rebounds as EU electricity demand surges
European coal generation has reached its highest level since March – down just 2TWh year-on-year – as EU electricity demand has roared back.
Gulf operations shut in again as Hurricane Sally hits
Oil and gas operations in the US Gulf of Mexico and on the Gulf Coast were shut in again this week as Hurricane Sally passed through the region and made landfall in Alabama.
Belarus to launch its Ostrovets nuclear power plant on November 7
Uzbekistan launches RfQ stage of tender process for 100-MW wind farm
Russian FinMin cancelling viscous oil tax breaks could hurt Tatneft
Turkey takes assertive role in Caucasus conflict
The shift is motivated in part by energy considerations and in part by nationalist politics.
Berlin offers LNG project funding to avert US sanctions on Nord Stream 2
Ukraine shuts down pipeline after explosion
Neste sheds 50% stake in Swedish specialist refiner
Ion Energy set to explore ‘promising Baavhai Uul lithium brine licence in Mongolia’ with veteran as new director
Premier confirms financing talks with Chrysaor
US LNG exports rebound after cargo cancellations, storm shutdowns
US LNG exports are reported to be on track to rise for a second consecutive month in September, according to federal data.
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund buys into Cheniere
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) – the emirate’s main sovereign wealth fund – has disclosed a 5.05% stake in US LNG exporter Cheniere Energy.
Gazprom to pay $2bn for Ukraine gas transit in 2020
Gas demand from Chinese generators could decline 17% by 2025
China’s gas-fired generating sector is struggling to stay afloat as the twin pressures of lower tariffs and the ongoing trade war could push demand for feedstock down by 17% by 2025.
Fitch gives Peru LNG negative outlook on weaker operations
US-based Fitch Ratings says its outlook for Peru LNG (PLNG) is negative, owing to the consortium’s weaker operational performance, which stems from a decline in world prices for natural gas.
Coal and gas to lose out to renewables by 2026 in Australia
Demand for coal and natural gas as generating fuels in Australia has peaked and is set to be overtaken by solar PV and onshore wind by 2026.
Maduro says Venezuela captured US spy near refinery complex
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro said last week that the country had captured a US spy near an oil-refining complex.
Inter Pipeline restores service on Polaris
Canada’s Inter Pipeline has announced that service on its Polaris pipeline system in Alberta has been restored.
Oil producer Jupiter Energy acquires necessary approvals to move Akkar East oilfield to commercial status
Warmer climate to have positive impact on Czech economy says Deloitte study
Agriculture to suffer but other sectors would benefit, as temperatures in Czechia are set to continue rising faster than the global average.
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