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Coal Trade

Indian Coal Mining Out of Bounds for Chinese Firms

A month after banning 59 Chinese apps and restricting Chinese firms from participating in bids for Indian government procurement.

Biomass Power Plant

UK Biomass Generation Rises with Grid Demand in July

The UK's biomass-fired generation increased on the month and year in July as Covid-19 lockdown measures eased, resulting in extra demand on the power grid.

Nuclear Power Plant

Equipment Installation Begins at Russia’s Kursk II NPP

The first technological equipment has been installed at unit 1 of Russia's Kursk II NPP, the plant’s press centre reported on 29 July.

Market Analysis

China and the EU Vie for Hydrogen Supremacy

Not so long ago the energy transition was primarily an idealistic concept driven by environmentalists and researchers.

Microgrid

EAST AFRICA: EACREEE Joins Forces with RES4Africa to Promote Micro-Grids

The RES4Africa Foundation announced on July 29, 2020 that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable E…

Oil & Gas Trade

Ukraine Says no Plans to Resume Gas Purchases from Russia

Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz said it would not resume buying natural gas from Russia.

United Kingdom

BP Cuts Dividend for First Time in a Decade After Record Loss

The dive into the red came after the firm slashed the value of its oil and gas exploration assets in response to price forecasts.

Selection of a Contractor for Conducting an Audit in the Peak

Selection of a Contractor for Conducting an Audit in the Peak With the Implementation of the Project "Introduction of Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency.

Nuclear Power Plant

France Remains the Top Country for Nuclear Power

A series of measures have been announced aimed at making the economy more environmentally friendly such as a ban on outdoor heaters at bars and restaurants.

Offshore Wind Power

Jan De Nul Completes Changhua Demo Export Wires

Jan De Nul Group has completed the installation of four medium-voltage export cables for Taiwan Power's 109MW Changhua demo offshore wind farm off the coast of …

Nigeria

Nigeria Govt Reiterates Pledge to Unlock Opportunities in Gas Sector

The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has said Africa, particularly Nigeria, has huge gas resources which can…

Geothermal Power Plant

Italian Cooling Technology Company Joins European Geothermal Research Project

The project will focus on developing geothermal power generation technology.

Germany

EnBW Soars on Stellar Renewables Return

EnBW banked adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of €426m from its renewables division for the first six months of 2020

Siemens Gamesa Hires New Onshore Chief Executive

Siemens Gamesa has appointed Lars Bondo Krogsgaard, formerly co-chief executive of MHI Vestas, to lead the group’s onshore wind business, replacing Alfonso Fau…

Market Analysis

European Oil Major Trading Units Provide Buffer in Rough Second Quarter

The trading units of European oil and gas majors have shielded their second-quarter results from the full force of the corona-induced collapse in demand for fue…