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.

• Date: 16.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 16.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from novinite.com

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).

• Date: 15.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 15.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from csmonitor.com

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.

• Date: 15.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 15.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from news.az

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."

• Date: 14.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 14.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from rferl.org

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.

• Date: 14.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 14.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from pda.trend.az

Iran and Tajikistan signed a joint agreement on economic co-operation, Head the campaign for the construction of industrial estates "Xorasan Razavi", relating to the Organization of small businesses and industrial parks of Iran, Ali Soleimani said, IRNA reported.

• Date: 12.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 12.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from pda.trend.az

Iran is likely to reject the offer to replace uranium enrichment with nuclear fuel, as it already produces it, according to a report in an Iranian newspaper quoting officials in the country’s nuclear agency.

• Date: 10.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 10.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from haaretz.com

India's government has revoked the visa of a Japanese anti-nuclear activist who was scheduled to visit during the one-year anniversary of the Fukushima disaster.  Nuclear energy opponents say the move fits a pattern of seeking to stifle criticism of India's rapid push toward nuclear power.

• Date: 09.03.2012  |  Published on EGF: 09.03.2012  |  Energy  |  from voanews.com