The railway electrification project in development by LDz is potentially lethal for Latvia’s national economy, says former head of Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau’s Operative Investigations Office Juris Jurass, adding that it may be one of the biggest crimes currently being planned in the country. Jurass asked Aivars Lembergs if talks similar to those that…
In 2016 gross consumption of renewable energy resources in Latvia constituted 68.7 petajoules (PJ). Compared to 2015, the consumption of renewables has risen by 5.7%, whereas over the past ten years – by 14.1%. As the gross consumption of renewable resources (mainly formed by domestic energy resources) increased, Latvian dependence upon imported energy resources reduced…
The industrial group Belorusneft is eager to become the national company in charge of operating the network of electric car charging stations in Belarus, the company’s representatives reported. At present Belorusneft operates eight charging stations as part of its refueling stations chain. Three charging stations were commissioned last month – two in Gomel region and…
Electric Stations OJSC decided on the supplier of Kara-Keche coal for the capital heating plant. As a result of a tender conducted between Electric Stations JSC and the Partnership of Coal-mining Enterprises, headed by Kyrgyzkomur SE, a contract was signed for the delivery of 450,000 tons of coal from the Kara-Keche field to Bishkek’s thermal…
Kyrgyzstanis will pay for 1 cubic meter of natural gas 14.39 soms in September, Gazprom Kyrgyzstan LLC reported. The cost of fuel remained the same as in August. Industrial enterprises, commercial structures and budget organizations will pay 17.64 soms, including VAT and sales tax, without taking into account sales tax – 17.49 soms. The tariff…
Three companies have submitted applications to store natural gas in Ukrainian underground gas storage (USG) facilities in the customs warehouse regime, a source in the Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine has reported. The source said that in coming days first pumping could start and first documents would be signed. Until recently, the customs clearance…
Ornex, a company operated by SCM Group, has bought a 25% stake in DTEK Dniproenergo and DTEK Dniprooblenergo from the State Property Fund of Ukraine. The deal has taken place at PFTS Stock Exchange. The company paid UAH 728.236 million for a 25% stake in DTEK Dniproenergo, and UAH 1,004.676 billion for a 25% stake…