Energy Sector
SunEdison to Sell 33 MW of Solar Photovoltaic Plants
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 15:03"It also proves our commitment toward the Italian and Spanish solar markets, where we continue to develop and build outstanding projects, as well as support top local developers”, added the General Manager of SunEdison for Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Latin America, Pancho Perez.
In addition, the GM has pinpointed transaction and marked them to reflect the SunEdison's capabilities and efficiencies to produce charming solar investments along with pioneering financing as well as proved cost structures.
Repsol Denied Probe on Energy Regulation Matter
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 05:34There was a recent request made by Brufau to the energy regulators from Span for the investigation of the matter of increased stakes of Petroleos Mexicanos in Repsol YPF SA, the oil producing firm The Spanish firm has however ruled out the request which could’ve taken months to be completed.
Gamesa Strikes Deal With Chinese Firm
Submitted by Shamsher on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 14:16Latest reports have revealed that Gamesa from Spain has now signed a deal with a firm from China. This deal is for the investments in the energy sector, and there have been announcements of a new contract.
According to the new contract, the firm is going to build wind parks that shall be capable of supplying 200 megawatts of energy to the Huadian New Energy Development Company situated in Mongolia Province in China. This shall make use of turbines of 2.0 megawatt, revealed Gamesa.
Spanish Wind Energy Targets 1,400 Megawatts
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 02:01Spanish energy sector has received a draft regulation from the government which has set targets that would allow wind energy of 1,400 megawatts between 2013 and 2020.
The Industry Ministry has notified that the main intentions are to ensconce 11,200 MW during the times to make sure 35,000 MW have been operating by 2020. This would cost the sector around 800 million euros during the eight years. Also, the pool price will not be reduced with the initiation of the technology and the system will ensure long-term stability in the sector, the ministry said.
Oil Prices Increase at Indices
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 03:27The soaring price of oil was recorded at $89 a barrel, boosting the expectations of improvement in the debt-ridden Europe. In order improve the deteriorated financial condition, 5 central banks have been provided with an even more reach out to dollars.
The step will provide banks sufficient time to deal with the debt-led European nations like Greece. These banks were suffering from acute financial shortage, disabling them to provide cash to the customers. Also, other banks are not willing to lend them money.
Efforts Being Made to Restore Poise of Libyan Oil Industry
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 03:12Recent reports have revealed that executives from Repsol oil firm are in talks with Libya so as to chalk out plans for the current situation at the petroleum industry of the nation. It was after the war had brought the entire industry down to the dregs, that there is need for strict measures to be taken for mending it.
Pemex Purchases 4.62% Stake of Repsol
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Sat, 09/03/2011 - 05:33Mexico's oil company Pemex along with Spain's Sacyr-Vallehermoso have increased their share in Spain's Repsol, an oil and gas company to 9.5%.
The oil company, Pemex has already 4.88% stake in Repsol and has announced that it has purchased 4.62% shares which would cost them 1.2 billion euros ($1.7 billion) and the investment would be done through issuing debt.
The mutual agreement between Pemex and Sacyr has notified that both the companies will organize their shares and the decisions over Repsol Sacyr-Vallehermoso would be taken by conducting polls.
New Oil Venture by Spain and Greece
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 14:18There has been an announcement that a joint deal shall be struck by Spain’s Repsol and Russian oil giant Alliance Oil.
It has been revealed that they shall start up a joint venture in Russia, for the production of oil in Russia.
Spanish wind sector installs additional 727MW in H1 of 2010
Submitted by Antonio Carretero on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 04:13As per recent reports by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), the country’s wind industry has installed 727 MW in new capacity in the period of January-June of this year.
Meanwhile, the country’s total installed capacity reached 19.88GW, with AEE announcing that Spain is on its way to reach its 2010 renewables goal of 20.15GW by the end of the year.
Wind power covered around 17 percent of the country’s total power demand in the first six months of this year, and touched the mark of 40 percent of demand on 4 May.
Nepra announces 26 paisa per unit increase in power tariff
Submitted by Shamsher on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 04:55The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has recently announced an increase of 26 paisa per unit in its power tariff for consumers of nine distribution firms of Wapda from the end of this month, mainly because of monthly fuel cost adjustment.
While talking to media, a spokesperson from Nepra said that the power firms had sought a surge of 52 paisa per unit under the fuel adjustment formula for July.
However, the power regulator sanctioned a growth of 26 paisa and rejected the remaining sought due to system losses, late payments and overall circular debt.









