Lithuanian nuclear power plant bid winner to be named this summer
The winner of an international tender to build a new nuclear power plant in Lithuania will be announced in the next four months, Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius said on Friday.
Turkmenistan: Nabucco talks "jogging in place" - opposition website
Rumors have swirled in Western capitals of late that Turkmenistan is on the verge of committing a specific amount of natural gas to a Western-backed, trans-Caspian export route. But a source within the Turkmen government is telling an opposition website that such talk is nothing more than a pipe dream.
Secure Gas Supplies Will Empower Balkan Integration
Energy projects in the Western Balkans have the potential to act as an important catalyst for regional integration – but also, if mishandled, to reverse positive trends.
Eesti Energia is losing clients to Latvians
In the beginning of April 2010, 34 major consumers of electricity in Estonia will change suppliers when 35% of the electricity will open up, abandoning Eesti Energia and start buying electricity from Latvenergo, LETA/Äripäev writes.
Seeking Lower Fuel Costs, Ukraine May Sell Pipelines
In recent years, state-owned natural gas pipelines in Ukraine have been the source of such tension that a midwinter fight between Russia and Ukraine over pricing — often leading to Russia’s shutting the valves and leaving people in Europe freezing — has become an annual ritual.
Ukraine govt draws blank in first Russia gas talks
A first attempt by Ukraine's new government to secure lower Russian gas prices ended without visible success on Tuesday, although Kiev might refresh talks at a meeting of the countries' prime ministers later this week.
Europe and Central Asia Facing Energy Crunch
The outlook for primary energy supplies, heat, and electricity is questionable for the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, despite Russia and Central Asia’s current role as a major energy supplier to both Eastern and Western Europe.
Russia, Qatar to discuss gas cooperation
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad bin Jassim al -Thani are to discuss Wednesday cooperation in the gas sphere, mainly within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
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