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Trump, Tsipras see Greek role in EU energy security
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EU prepares for COP23 climate talks
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Finland-Estonia gas pipe to diversify EU supplies away from Russia
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EU, Finland focus on Energy Union, innovation, climate
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EU strives for highly energy efficient buildings, electro-mobility by 2050
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epa05875642 (FILE) - Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon reacts at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, 06 May 2016 (reissued 28 March 2017). The Scottish parliament on 28 March 2017 passed a motion that approves the plan of Scottish First Minister Sturgeon to negotiate on a second independence referendum. The approval by parliament paves the way to open formal talks with the British government. EPA/ROBERT PERRY
Sturgeon promises a public, not-for-profit, energy utility
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epa06093660 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scott Pruitt attends a showcase of products made in the United States, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 17 July 2017. US President Donald J. Trump participated at the White House in a showcase of products 'Made in America', which featured 50 products from the 50 states of the nation. Trump signed a presidential proclamation in the East Room making 17 July 'Made in America' Day and this week, 'Made in America' week. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Trump to repeal key Obama-era carbon emissions rule
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Cyprus, Greece eye East Med gas discoveries for EU export
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epa06241611 European delegates attend a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 03 October 2017. The parliamentarians had earlier discussed the Status Quo of the negotiations with the United Kingdom after triggering Article 50 to leave the European Union (EU), dubbed the 'Brexit'. EPA-EFE/PATRICK SEEGER
MEPs call for higher EU climate goals
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EU, France to boost energy transition
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epa06016480 European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic, speaks at EU booth showing the achievements of EU cooperation funded by Horizon 2020 at Clean Energy Technology Exhibition in Beijing, China, 08 June 2017. Four EU energy projects are presented at the EU booth including Esprit, Nobelgrid, Powerkite and Waveroller, also the model of the Solar Impulse plane on shown at booth. EPA/WU HONG
European battery industry chiefs to meet in Brussels
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epa05851395 Saudi Arabia's king Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not seen) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 16 March 2017. Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is in China on a state visit from 15 March to 18 March. EPA/LINTAO ZHANG / POOL
In Moscow, Saudi King, Putin to discuss energy projects, regional ties
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Stjepan Mesic: Europe should unify against terrorism
By Kostis Geropoulos
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The inspection tool (PIG) is inserted into the PIG trap at the start of the pipelines in Portovaya, Russia, and launched into the pipelines, where it travels with the flow of gas all the way to Lubmin, Germany. The internal inspection tool is designed to detect any sign of corrosion, the internal dimensions of the pipeline, its precise position, size and coordinates, and the exact run of the pipelines curves. The intelligent Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) was specifically developed for the Nord Stream Pipelines by Rosen Group, based in Lingen, Germany.
Merkel’s new coalition likely won’t sideline Nord Stream-2
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epa05706965 Drift ice or ice floes float in the water of River Danube at Szentendre, 22 kilometers north of the capital Budapest, Hungary, 09 January 2017. EPA/BALAZS MOHAI HUNGARY OUT
EU Member States to get environment, climate action investments
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epa05697253 The sun sets up behind a wind turbine farm in Villeveyrac, next to Montpellier, southern France, 04 January 2016. Reports state that France has the second largest wind potential in Europe. EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO
EU hails Romania’s renewable energy targets
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Brussels , 07/09/2017 Conference on European Energy Dialogue on the Energy Union: Progress, Governance, and Civil Society Participation Pix : Pierre Jean Coulon Credit : Frederic Sierakowski / Isopix
In Crete, EU strives for clean energy transition on islands
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EU Commission pushes Energy Union in Belgium
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epa06215184 A handout photo made available by the EU2017EE Estonian Presidency during family photo at Informal meeting of Energy and Transport Ministers in Tallinn, Estonia, 20 September 2017. EPA-EFE/ANNIKA HAAS / ESTONIA PRESIDENCY / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
In Tallinn, EU energy, transport ministers discuss climate goals
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epa01368809 Some trees surround buildings down town Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 03 June 2008. World Environment Day organized by United Nations will be held tomorrow 05 June all over the world and has as slogan ''Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy' and tries to make aware mankind on caring natural resources. The UN is asking countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them. The World Environment Day will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and life-styles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption. EPA/SEBASTIAO MOREIRA
EU facilitates investments in energy efficiency for public buildings
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epa06001510 European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc speaks during during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 31 May 2017. EPA/STEPHANIE LECOCQ
EU Commission promotes sustainable urban mobility
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epa06159287 A view of the Kronospan Lampertswalde plant in Quersa, Saxony, Germany 18 August 2017. Kronospan manufactures distributes wood-based panels manufacturer of wood-based panels around the world. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER
EU presents smart, innovative, sustainable industry strategy
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epa06110128 European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Miguel Arias Canete arrives at the start of the last weekly college meeting of the season at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, 26 July 2017. EPA/STEPHANIE LECOCQ
EU, Canada, China to jointly fight climate change
By New Europe Online/KG
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Brussels , 07/09/2017 Conference on European Energy Dialogue on the Energy Union: Progress, Governance, and Civil Society Participation Pix : Dominique Ristori Credit : Frederic Sierakowski / Isopix
With US climate change pullout, EU sees energy opening
By Kostis Geropoulos
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epa06027622 A general view showing members of the European Parliament voting during a plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 14 June 2017. EPA/PATRICK SEEGER
MEPs vote to strengthen EU security of gas supply
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epa05764684 An oil drilling platform in the gulf of Suez near Abou Zenima, 285 kilometers east of Cairo in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, 01 February 2017. EPA/KHALED ELFIQI
EU-Arab summit to boost economic, security, energy cooperation
By New Europe Online/KG