Ecofys: 40% renewable target achievable for Ireland
Following a study into the integration of renewables in Ireland’s power system, Ecofys said the country can achieve its 40 per cent renewable target.
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IEA: 24 per cent of global power could come from nuclear power by 2050
According to a new report published by the International Energy Agency on June 16, almost a quarter of the world’s electricity could be generated by nuclear power plants by 2050. The agency estimates that total nuclear capacity could grow to 1200GW, by that time, provided governments make clear and long-term commitments to supporting new build …
Hyundai Heavy Industries seals US$1.6bn Saudi power plant contract
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won a contract to be the sole engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for a 1729MW gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Dhuruma, Saudi Arabia.
The US$1.6bn contract was awarded by the Dhuruma Electricity Company, a project company formed by a consortium of the Saudi Electricity Company, GDF Suez Group of …
Energy Commodities: 17/06/10
Unless otherwise stated, all prices are for the close of June 16.
German power: €54.22/MWh, down 1.31 per cent
Coal: €101.50/t, up 1.00 per cent
Natural gas: GB44.65p/therm, down 1.90 per cent
EUAs for December 2010 delivery: €15.57/t, down 1.39 per cent
CERs for December 2010 delivery: €12.99/t, down 0.76 per cent
Brent crude oil futures for front-month 2010 delivery: US$78.05/bbl, …
Uranium oxide price shows no sign of moving
Uranium price remains stable. Saudi Arabia hosts plans to mine and enrich uranium to fuel power plants.
Thanet offshore wind farm online soon
Vattenfall is putting the finishing touches on its Thanet offshore wind farm with full operation expected in the autumn.
Russia exacts urgent gas payments from Belarus
Russia warns Belarus to pay for natural gas or face cuts.
UK Minister of State for Energy sets out nuclear policy agenda
Charles Hendry, the UK’s Minister of State for Energy sets out the country’s nuclear policy agenda. Carbon floor price practical, to be introduced as soon as possible,
likely to focus on 2018-2020 period.
Europe’s wind power to equal new gas plants ?
Wind power installation is surpassing new gas-fired capacity in Europe with the EWEA forecasting 10GW of added wind power capacity in 2010.
Nigeria plans nuclear power commissioning by 2019
Nigeria plans an initial 1000MW nuclear power capacity to come online by 2019.
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