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Bulgaria joins WB6 regional electricity market integration initiative, ECS, 18 May 2017

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Bulgaria joins WB6 regional electricity market integration initiative - all neighbouring EU countries are now on board! 18 May 2017 The Bulgarian national regulatory authority (Energy and Water Regulatory Commission), the Bulgarian transmission system operator (Electricity System Operator EAD) and the Bulgarian power exchange (Independent Bulgarian Energy Exchange EAD) have formally declared their willingness to actively participate in the WB6 regional electricity market integration initiative. The new signatories of the WB6 Memorandum of Understanding will join the Programme Steering Committee on day-ahead market integration, whose task is to address all measures and steps needed for going-live of functioning day-ahead markets in and between the signatory countries. Since its signature by representatives of the Western Balkans 6 Energy Community Contracting Parties in April 2016, the Memorandum of Understanding has played a…

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Multiconsult awarded further work on Devoll project, Albania, Water Power Magazine, 11 May 2017

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Multiconsult awarded further work on Devoll project, Albania, Water Power Magazine, 11 May 2017 Multiconsult has had its contract extended for work on the Moglicë Dam, a major part of the Devoll hydropower project in Albania. Devoll Hydropower Sh.A (DHP), a company owned by Norwegian firm Statkraft AS, has awarded Multiconsult an extension to the supervision services assignment as an integrated part of the Owner’s Engineer’s Team for the project, located in the country’s southern region. Devoll consists of the Banjë and Moglicë hydropower plants. The construction of Banja Plant started in June 2013, with the project beginning operation in 2016. Work on the Moglicë Plant started in July 2014 with completion estimated for the end of 2018. The Devoll hydropower project is a landmark project as it is the…

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Trieste Summit will result in a new Balkan connectivity treaty signed, SCAN, 15th May 2017

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Trieste Summit will result in a new Balkan connectivity treaty signed, SCAN, 15th May 2017 The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced that in the context of the agreement that Albania and Montenegro signed in February this year, July will mark another step in the process. In the Trieste summit in July 12, the prime ministers of six Balkan countries will sign a new treaty that focuses on connectivity between them. “It is important to note that on 10 February 2017, Albania and Montenegro were the first countries that signed the Transport Community Treaty. Another important document is expected to be signed during the summit in Trieste by the prime ministers of all Western Balkan countries. The treaty is an integral part of the legislation, which must be adopted by the Albanian…

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Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) Celebrates 1st year of Construction, Press Release, 16.05.2017

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Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) Celebrates 1st year of Construction, Press Release, 16 May 2017 One of Europe’s largest energy infrastructure projects, helping to secure Europe’s energy future Baar, Switerland. Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary since construction started on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), one of Europe’s largest and most strategic energy (natural gas) infrastructure projects. Activity in each of the three host countries is on time, on track and on budget. Much has been achieved over the past twelve months. As of early-May 2017: The project has a world class site safety record with lost time frequency levels well below international norms. TAP’s contractors cleared approx. 49% of the project route in Greece and Albania (371km out of 765km). Also, 22.6% of welded steel pipes are already in the ground (backfilled). In Italy,…

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Lebanon Oil & Gas 2017 Summit, organise by IRN, 25 May 2017, Hotel Quirinale, Rome, Italy

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Lebanon Oil & Gas 2017 Summit, organise by IRN, 25 May 2017, Hotel Quirinale, Rome, Italy IRN is proud to announce Lebanon Oil & Gas 2017 Summit, which will take place on 25 May 2017 in Hotel Quirinale, Rome, Italy This creates an extraordinary stage for gathering professionals and current investors from the petroleum industry in Lebanon and those who are interested in invest. Speakers Our agenda is divided up into a number of session types. Please find below a description of the different types of sessions that are available so you can select what format may be best suited to your expertise when emailing the Producer your proposal. Case Study You can present a case study focused on analysis of oil and gas security within a particular project or region. Presentation You can request…

May132017 by ESC Adriatic2 Comments

Albania’s second airport to be built in Vlora’s Novosele: Minister Gjiknuri, SCAN, 12/05/2017

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Albania’s second airport to be built in Vlora’s Novosele: Minister Gjiknuri, SCAN, 12/05/2017 Several days ago Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the government is finalizing the project involving the construction of a new airport in the Southern part of Albania. Energy Minister Damian Gjiknuri gave details of the area where the airport will be built. In a meeting with voters in the wake of the upcoming parliamentary elections, Gjiknuri said that the site of the new airport is in the area of Novosele village. “Vlora will have an airport – Novosela will be the second airport of Albania. Vlora has a great tourist potential,” Gjiknuri said. “The River Road is being built and it creates another very important communication link that connects it with the coast. The road will transform it…

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Integrated approach to uptake HPPs potential in WBs by Dr Lorenc Gordani on 13th May 2017

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The integrated approach to address the barriers that hinder an accelerate uptake of hydropower potential in WBs by Dr Lorenc Gordani on 13th May 2017 [huge_it_slider id="6"] The Regional Strategy for Sustainable Hydropower in the Western Balkans by ACERC is evaluated as an excellent instrument, structured in a wide range of backgrounds, that will enhance the chances to a sustainable development (going well above the itself hydropower’s) for all the area of the Western Balkans. However, focusing mostly to Albania legal order, the country have in long time provided its power generation almost entirely by hydropower, and is committed to the deployment of more than 800 MW from the renewable resources to reach the binding targets of 38% within 2020. At the begin of February 2017 the Parliament of Albania…

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2nd Mediterranean Oil & Gas 2017 Summit by IRN, 23 – 24 May 2017, Hotel Quirinale Rome, Italy

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2nd Mediterranean Oil & Gas 2017 Summit by IRN, 23 - 24 May 2017, Hotel Quirinale Rome, Italy IRN is delighted to host the 2nd Mediterranean Oil & Gas 2017 Summit on 23 and 24 May 2017 in Hotel Quirinale Rome, Italy. During the two days, the event will cover different themes such as the development of Natural Gas, business opportunities, trends and challenges in the region, the energy outlook, and the potential of all Mediterranean. To complete your understanding on the Med region join the Lebanon Oil & Gas Summit, on the 25th May, in the same hotel in Rome. A one-day event where you will hear directly from the Lebanese Petroleum Administration about the first offshore licensing round announcements. Business Matching Pre-schedule 15 minute meetings with other attendees to meet during the dedicated 1-hour breaks…

May112017 by ESC AdriaticNo Comments

5th Iran International Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Summit 2017 on 11-13 July, Hotel Quirinale, Rome

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ACERC at the 5th Iran International Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Summit 2017 on 11-13 July, Hotel Quirinale, Rome The 5th Iran International Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Summit 2017 will be the platform to assess the plans of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its energy, oil and gas reserves and its tremendous potential. Iran with immense exploration potential and many resources to be found both offshore and onshore is now one of the world’s prospects to lead in the oil and gas industry the following years. IRN builds in the experience of the four previous Iranian hydrocarbon forums and connects Iranian business leaders with the oil, gas and energy industries to share strategic insights, forge new business relationships, and create the foundation for future investment in Iran’s hydrocarbon and energy…

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Regional integration open new perspectives for investments in Albania by Dr Lorenc Gordani on 11th May 2017

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Regional integration open new perspectives for investments in Albania by Dr Lorenc Gordani on 11th May 2017 Albania is one of a few country, which due to its high hydro potential, based the electricity generation 100% in hydropower. However, 85% of all the existing hydropower plants were constructed by 1985 (under the central planning economy system), when the entire process of hydropower generation development - from initial idea, through detailed study, to construction - was coordinated by the vertically integrated power utility. After unbundling in 2004 and partial privatisation of electricity sector (distribution) in 2009, this planning, development and coordination role was not immediately taken over by other institutions, partly due to the lack of immediate demand for new generation facilities caused by a significant drop in electricity demand. Also,…