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Newsfeed- EU clears Angolan LNG joint venture by BP, Chevron, Eni, Sonangol and Total
- US natural gas prices to soar, says Shell May 19, 2012
- Small-cap week: Chariot falls May 19, 2012
- GDF SUEZ signs an agreement with Sempra Energyto access natural gas liquefaction capacity in ... May 3, 2012
- Partial divestment of Al Hidd plant in Bahrain May 11, 2012
Category Archives: Mecanism
What future for the strategic LNG industry?
To meet the growing energy demand and to anticipate a decline in domestic production, developed countries have initiated, 30 years ago, a reorganization of their trade with the producer countries. Indeed, in their energy mix, the emergence of the natural … Continue reading
Distributed generation in Belgium: What are the challenges and solutions for the actors of the energy value chain?
The arrival of tiny units generating power for local usage is not new in Belgium but the current wave of interest is. More and more people are considering new ways to reduce their impact on the environ-ment by investing locally … Continue reading
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ERGEG Consultation: Sia Partners position and comments on the ‘Draft Guidelines of Good Practice on Regulatory Aspects of Smart Metering for Electricity and Gas’ document.
As expert in Smart Metering, Sia Partners welcomes the opportunity given by ERGEG to give its opinion on the ‘Draft Guidelines of Good Practice on Regulatory Aspects of Smart Metering for Electricity and Gas’ document. You can find our position … Continue reading
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Unconventional gas reshapes the Geopolitics and Energy map
“A slight ripple was escaping from it, a little noise, like a whistling bird. – Put your hand, you feel the wind … It is Grisou. “(Zola, Germinal).For the past two years, more than half of U.S. natural gas production … Continue reading
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Airlines facing carbon risks
Air transport, often criticized for its significant CO2-emissions, will be soon (2012) integrated in the mechanism of the European Emission Trading Scheme. Before discussing in a forthcoming article the consequences of this decision for the aviation sector, we propose to … Continue reading
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Petrol station of the future: Robots and many services
To survive in an industry where competition is fierce, fuel stations must adapt. Payment by credit card, the presence of minimarkets and charging terminals for electric cars will be part of this evolution. Fuel delivery is witnessing a fierce competition … Continue reading
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Oil sands: the oil of the post-oil ?
The steady rise in global energy demand and the depletion of oil reserves have prompted oil companies to turn to other non-conventional sources of energy. These include oil sands: at a time with long-lasting high oil prices, investments for the … Continue reading
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After Japan and California, progressive tariffs arrive in Belgium
On June 28th, 2010, the Walloon Commission for Energy (CWaPE) has published on its website a proposition of introduction of progressive tariffs for energy in Belgium. These progressive tariffs, already applied in Japan and California, have as principle to charge … Continue reading
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An energy in tune with its time
When fresh water from a river meets salt water from seas and oceans, big amounts of energy are released. This energy can be used for the generation of electricity. This new electricity generation channel is bright: renewable and climate-friendly, beside … Continue reading
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Microalgae : the green tide gains America
This article won the third award in the framework of the “Génération Energies” contest on the “Energ’ ETHIC” topic, organized by Sia Conseil, L’Expansion and RTE. The development of the microalgae field is accelerating in the United States. A new … Continue reading
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