The Ashalim solar and thermal electric power plant in Israel’s Negev Desert is up and running. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with more than 50,000 computer-controlled heliostats or mirrors, which can track…
Lebanon Announces New Blocks for Offshore Energy Work in Waters Also Claimed by Israel
Lebanon announced on Friday five offshore blocks to be included in its coming bidding round for energy exploration and production licenses, including four along disputed maritime borders. Offshore energy development has been…
Nord Stream 2 to Be Implemented Even With Amendments to EU Gas Directive – Novak
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – 05th April, 2019) The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project will be implemented even with the introduction of amendments to the EU Gas Directive, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told reporters Friday.On Thursday, the…
Fourth Report on the State of the Energy Union
The fourth report shows the progress made on the energy union since the start of the Juncker Commission. Building on results achieved so far, the report sets out legal rules, as well as political…
Does Germany need LNG?
Proposals to build a German LNG import terminal have gathered momentum, but does the country need its own supply of LNG? As Europe’s largest gas market, Germany seems an obvious candidate to…
US crude oil production increased by 17% in 2018 thanks to tight oil
According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude oil production grew by 17% in 2018 to a yearly average of 10.96 mb/d, reaching a new record. Domestic production even…
GIIGNL Annual Report 2019: Strong demand in Asia drives LNG import growth for third consecutive year
GIIGNL, the international association of LNG Importers, is pleased to bring its 2019 Annual Report industry to the readers of Gastech Insights. This complimentary report is mainly based on data submitted by…
Jordan, Egypt Strengthen Ties with New Gas Line Compression Station Development Project
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Hala Zawati on Saturday met with her Egyptian counterpart Tariq Mulla to discuss joint projects between Jordan and Egypt in addition to strategies linked to energy…
Exxon Mobil leads oil and gas discoveries in 2019
A trio of offshore discoveries made by Exxon Mobil has set up 2019 to be the biggest year for new finds since the last oil price collapse in 2014. With discoveries made…
Turkish-Russian energy dependence vs. independence
Energy cooperation is the backbone of Turkey-Russia relations and a locomotive of their interactions in matters of regional security, military technologies, trade, construction and tourism. It ensures their stable progress but renders…