Energy policy
Int'l energy agency to become 'central bank' for renewable energy
New International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Dr. Fatih Birol has said he plans to focus on boosting renewable energy in addition to fossil fuels by turning the agency into ?a kind of central bank? in renewable energy technologies, during his first interview since assuming the position.
Serbia's energy laws "in keeping with European laws"
Serbia's legislation in the energy sector is fully aligned with EU regulations, Director of the Energy Community Secretariat Janez Kopac said.
Fatih Birol takes office as executive director of global energy authority
Dr. Fatih Birol took office on Sept. 1 as the new executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), ushering in a new era for the global energy authority, the IEA said in a written statement.
Russian energy giant Gazprom faces challenges as output slumps
Facing a cold shoulder from Europe and increased competition at home, Russia's Gazprom has struggled to assert dominance on the global energy market, prompting speculation the energy giant could have no choice but to splinter.
Bulgarian Industrial Association Seeks Discount for Companies Consuming over 5GWh per year
Companies with power consumption of over 5 GWh per year should be entitled to a discount on the so-called green energy component of electricity tariffs, according to a proposal of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA).
CESEC Countries Move to Build Integrated Gas Market
Fifteen EU and Energy Community countries in Central Eastern Europe and Southeastern Europe agreed on Friday to join forces to speed up the creation of missing gas infrastructure links, the European Commission said.
Bulgaria's Renewable Energy Producers Warn Against New Planned Fees
Amendments to the energy sector put forward by the government of Bulgaria contravene EU directives and the so-called Juncker Investment Plan, renewable energy producers say.
Turkey sees gas price deal with Gazprom in two weeks
Turkey and Russia's Gazprom are likely to finalize a deal on natural gas prices by mid-July, Turkish officials told Reuters, after Ankara warned last week it could seek international arbitration if they failed to agree.
Gas cut to Ukraine; Serbia has "regular and reliable" supply
Deliveries of gas to end customers in Serbia will be regular and reliable, Srbijagas, Serbia’s state-owned natural gas provider, said on Wednesday.
This is true "despite the new situation concerning transits of natural gas across Ukraine and information about suspension of Russian gas supplies to the country," the company said in a statement quoted by Tanjug.
Gazprom Confirms Halting Gas Deliveries to Ukraine
Gazprom halted gas deliveries to Ukraine on Wednesday and said it won't resume supplies until Kiev makes a pre-payment.
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