Madrid (AFP) Dec 10, 2013 - Luring millions of tourists a year with its crystal-clear waters, warm winters and precious wildlife, Spain's Canary Islands may hold another treasure - oil - that is attracting a less welcome visitor.
Al-Udeid Airbase, Qatar (AFP) Dec 10, 2013 - Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel reaffirmed US military ties with Qatar on Tuesday, during a regional tour aimed at shoring up Gulf alliances amid disagreements over policy on Iran and Syria.
Moscow (AFP) Dec 10, 2013 - President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's military on Tuesday to step up its presence in the Arctic after Canada signalled it planned to claim the North Pole and surrounding waters.
Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) Dec 10, 2013 - Germany based fund company Renewable Energy Infrastructure Fund (REIF) has signed an acquisition contract with O2 for eight turnkey wind turbines at Massingberget in Dalarna, Sweden. This is
San Mateo CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2013 - The Northeast Blackout of 2003 affected over 55 million people in the United States and Canada, caused 11 fatalities, and shut down the delivery of critical consumer services for several days.
Bekes, Hungary (UPI) Dec 9, 2013 - Construction of a new biogas plant is under way in Hungary, where officials predict it will cover the energy needs of thousands of homes.
London, UK (SPX) Dec 09, 2013 - Office buildings have an enormous carbon footprint, but often energy is being wasted maintaining empty rooms and spaces at a comfortable temperature. Research to be published in the International Jo
Manama (AFP) Dec 09, 2013 - With its decades-old US alliance strained over the Syria war and a nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi Arabia is calling on the Gulf monarchies to unite for their own self-defence.
Pungesti, Romania (AFP) Dec 08, 2013 - Chevron said Sunday it has restarted work on its first shale gas exploration well in Romania, a day after protests forced the US energy giant to suspend the operation.
Pungesti, Romania (AFP) Dec 08, 2013 - Chevron on Sunday said it has resumed activities to build its first shale gas exploration well in Romania, a day after protests forced the US energy giant to suspend work.
Manama (AFP) Dec 08, 2013 - Gulf Cooperation Council states must be part of the negotiations between major world powers and Iran, oil-rich Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief said on Sunday.
London, UK (SPX) Dec 08, 2013 - The stationary fuel cell market is forecast to show massive growth, climbing from $390m in 2012 to $7.52 billion by 2020, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 44.7%, thanks to increasing inter
Manama (AFP) Dec 07, 2013 - The United States is committed to maintaining a 35,000-strong force in the Gulf region regardless of a nuclear deal with Iran, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Saturday in Bahrain.
Philadelphia PA(SPX) Dec 06, 2013 - Some companies could economically convert their operations to wood boilers for heat and power, according to a team of forestry researchers. The conversion to wood-powered burners would make th
Brussels (UPI) Dec 6, 2013 - The European Union and Gazprom say they have agreed to try to settle antitrust claims pending against the Russian energy supplier.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UPI) Dec 6, 2013 - Iran's expected return to full oil production after several years of U.S.-led sanctions over its nuclear program will sharpen its feud with its longtime rival, Saudi Arabia, which will have to cope with Iraq's mounting output as well, while the United States moves toward self-sufficiency.
