Turkey's energy dependence on foreign supply to rise next year
A report prepared by the World Energy Council's Ankara-based Turkish National Committee (DEK-TMK) suggests that Turkey's dependency on foreign energy will continue to increase in 2011 in parallel with the its notable economic growth.
Nexans wins contract for submarine power link between Finland, Estonia
French cable maker Nexans has won a EUR180m turnkey contract from Fingrid and Elering, the electricity transmission system operators in Finland and Estonia, respectively, to build a high-voltage direct current power link, EstLink 2, between the two countries.
Japan, Turkey ink initial directive on nuclear power plant deal
Japan and Turkey inked a directive on bilateral nuclear cooperation, taking both countries a step closer towards the fruition of a 20 billion U.S. dollar tie-up for Japanese firms to build a nuclear facility in Turkey, a Japanese industry ministry official said Friday.
Russian legislators to ratify arms pact next year
Russia's lower house of parliament will not be able to give its full approval to a U.S.-Russian nuclear arms treaty until at least next month, a senior lawmaker said Friday.
Bulgaria Hopes to Export Electricity to Lebanon
Bulgaria is looking at opportunities to export electricity to Lebanon, according to the Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, Traicho Traikov.
US Senate approves nuclear treaty with Russia
The vote handed US President Barack Obama a major foreign policy victory in his drive to improve ties with Moscow and curb the spread of atomic weapons to other nations.
Istanbul will host Turkmen-Turkish talks on economic cooperation
The bilateral Turkmen-Turkish talks on economic cooperation may be held within the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) scheduled for these days in Istanbul (Turkey), an official Turkmen source said.
China-Kazakhstan gas pipeline begins construction
The China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) disclosed Wednesday that the second phase of the China-Kazakhstan gas pipeline has begun construction in Kazakhstan.
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