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Energy Markets News - 2008
December 16, 2008
DOE: U.S., China Collaborate to Meet Global Energy Demand, Improve Environmental Quality
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. is committed to working with China to tackle the world's energy challenges including ... more
December 5, 2008
EC, Egypt Sign Energy Agreement
The European Commission (EC) and the Arab Republic of Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance energy cooperation between Egypt ... more
December 5, 2008
U.S. Federal Agencies Publish Final PEIS on Western Energy Corridor Designation
Four federal agencies released a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Final PEIS) proposing to designate more than 6,000 miles ... more
December 5, 2008
EU Energy Council Meeting Covers Energy Security, Technology, Efficiency, Int'l Relations
Topics for the European Union (EU) Energy Council meeting on Dec. 8 include the proposed Renewable Energy Directive, Eco-design Directive, European ... more
November 28, 2008
EC Talks With Ukraine, Moldova About Accession to Energy Community
A European Commission (EC) negotiating team held a first round of successful negotiation talks with representatives of Ukraine and the Republic ... more
November 26, 2008
Europe, Brazil Deepen Energy Relations
Andris Piebalgs, European Commission (EC) energy commissioner and Edison Lobão, Brazil's mines and energy minister, met on Nov. 20 in São Paulo ... more
November 19, 2008
ADB Launches Road Map for Cleaner Fuels, Vehicles in Asia
Developing countries in Asia should raise their vehicle emission standards to the levels of Japan, Europe and the U.S. as emissions from cars ... more
November 14, 2008
EC Proposes Revising Emergency Oil Stocks Legislation
The European Commission (EC) proposed revising the strategic oil stocks legislation for the European Union (EU) as part of its comprehensive ... more
October 29, 2008
EU Research Institutes Launch Alliance to Foster Green Energy Technology
On Oct. 28, leading research institutes in the European Union (EU) launched the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), a new initiative to ... more
October 29, 2008
EC Launches Citizens' Energy Forum
On Oct. 28, the European Commission (EC) held the inaugural meeting of a new Citizens' Energy Forum, a platform designed to implement and enforce ... more
October 29, 2008
FAQ on EU's Strategic Energy Technology Plan
Facing the challenge of making the European energy system more sustainable and secure, on Nov. 22, 2007, the European Union (EU) adopted a proposal ... more
July 14, 2008
BP: Global Oil Production Fell by 0.2% in 2007
Global oil production fell by 126 thousand barrels per day in 2007, dropping to 81.5 million barrels per day, according to a report from BP. ... more
July 14, 2008
Despite Slowing Oil Demand, IEA Sees Continued Market Tightness over Medium Term
At the Madrid launch of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Medium-Term Oil Market Report (MTOMR), IEA addressed the multiple factors contributing ... more
June 23, 2008
FAQ on EU Response to High Oil Prices
This document contains responses from the European Union (EU) to frequently asked questions about rising oil prices. ... more
June 11, 2008
EC Calls for Coordinated Response to Rising Oil Prices
Based on conclusions reached in a June 11 debate over ways to mitigate the effects of rising global fuel prices, the European Commission (EC) ... more
May 5, 2008
NRCAN: Canada Makes Clean Energy Technology Investments
Several initiatives to advance clean energy technology in Canada were revealed at the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy ... more
May 2, 2008
FAQ on Italian Energy Programme
On Dec. 20, 2007, the European Commission (EC) approved the renewable energy and energy efficiency operational programme for the Italian regions ... more
April 26, 2008
EIA Report: Federal Energy Subsidies, Support Double Between 1999, 2007
Total U.S. federal energy-specific subsidies and support to all forms of energy are estimated to have reached $16.6B for Fiscal Year 2007 (FY2007), ... more
March 12, 2008
Frost: ACS Suppliers Share Rising Fortunes of Sub-Saharan African Oil, Gas Sector
Major oil- and gas-consuming countries are increasingly turning to sub-Saharan Africa for these commodities, according to Frost & Sullivan. ... more
February 21, 2008
EC Invests €9B in Energy Projects under Cohesion Policy
The European Commission (EC) will invest nearly €9 billion to develop renewable energy and improve energy efficiency in European Union (EU) regions ... more
February 20, 2008
Frost: Privatization Strengthens Brazil's Energy Industry
Capitalizing on its large crude oil reserves, Brazil increased its offshore oil extraction efforts, according to Frost & Sullivan. ... more
February 1, 2008
DOE: Alaska North Slope Has Plenty of Potential Oil, Natural Gas Resources
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy issued a report - Alaska North Slope Oil and Gas: A Promising Future or an Area in ... more
January 28, 2008
Regulators Criticise EC's Liberalisation Plan for Electricity, Gas Markets
European Commission (EC) proposals aimed at further liberalisation of the electricity and gas markets in the European Union (EU) are too far-reaching, ... more
January 4, 2008
Frost: Favorable Economic Policies Invigorate Indian Energy Industry
Energy demand in Asia is expected to grow significantly on the back of substantial economic growth, according to Frost & Sullivan. ... more