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September 17, 2015

Completing Europe – From the North-South Corridor to Energy…Full Report

This significant document highlights a critical element in the process of addressing Europe’s weaknesses: infrastructure development across Central Europe in the energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors. The study is structured around these three dimensions, without forgetting, of course, the required financial investments. Download Full Report [embeddoc url=”https://info.aea-al.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Completing-Europe_Report.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google”]

September 17, 2015

by AEA in Publication

Paving the way for the Central European North-South Infrastructure Corridor

The Central European North-South Infrastructure Corridor is a key enabler for completing the European integration process by bolstering the connectivity, competitiveness and security of the EU- 11 and the European Union overall. Successful implementation of the Corridor would be a historical milestone in European integration, yielding enormous political, economic and social benefits. Full Report [embeddoc […]

September 16, 2015

by AEA in Publication

ENERGY SECTOR BENCHMARK DATA ALBANIA

ENERGY MIX ELECTRICITY FACT AND FIGURES IMAGE ELECTRICITY MARKET SCHEME ENERGY EFFICIENCY FACT AND FIGURES ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN [embeddoc url=”https://info.aea-al.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NEEAP_of_the_Republic_of_Albania_2010-2018.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” cache=”off”] SECURITY OF SUPPLY STATEMENT [embeddoc url=”https://info.aea-al.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SECURITY_OF_SUPPLY_STATEMENT__FINAL_ALBANIA_Updated_Final_21_May_2009.pdf” download=”all” viewer=”google” cache=”off”]

September 15, 2015

by AEA in News

Race to renewable: five developing countries ditching fossil fuels

Costa Rica Costa Rica is well on its way to becoming the first developing country to have 100% renewable electricity. Thanks to our hydro, wind and geothermal resources, 98% of our power is already renewable according to official data (Spanish website). This year, Costa Rica had 100% renewable power for 94 consecutive days. This achievement […]

September 15, 2015

by AEA in News

Bankers Petroleum, Albania to pick auditor to settle tax spat

Canada’s Bankers Petroleum has agreed with Albania’s national resources watchdog to pick a third-party auditor to resolve a tax dispute over its 2011 spending, the company and Albanian officials said on Monday. Bankers Petroleum has been extracting oil for 11 years in the Patos-Marinza oil field under an output-sharing contract which allows it to recover […]

September 14, 2015

by AEA in News

Albania gasification, interested expressed by SOCAR..

While TAP pipeline construction has started, Albania will become part of the international gas network, paving the need for gasification of the country with a network of special and brand new. This project requires huge investments that lie in years, while the master plan for the gasification is underway and expected to be ready next […]

September 9, 2015

by AEA in News

Approved the law for the natural gas sector that paves the way for TAP

Productive Activities Commission today approved the draft of the natural gas sector, which aims to improve the management of this strategic sector for the Albanian economy. This law also will ensure the development of strategic projects in the gas sector, such as the TAP project, IAP project, etc. During the design phase are taken into […]

September 2, 2015

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Tirex Signs Agreement with Albanian Geological Survey

Tirex Resources Ltd. (Tirex) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with the Albanian Geological Survey (“AGS”) to collaborate in the metallurgical studies of the zinc-rich copper deposit at Koshaj. – Tirex to collaborate with the Albanian Geological Survey at Koshaj – Work to include re-opening underground workings for sampling and metallurgical […]

September 2, 2015

by AEA in News

Petronas Said to Consider Buying Statoil’s Stake in TAP Project

Malaysia’s state-owned energy company is considering acquiring Statoil ASA’s stake in a gas pipeline into Europe from the Caspian basin, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Petroliam Nasional Bhd, also known as Petronas, may buy the Norwegian company’s 20 percent stake in the project, said the people, who asked not to be identified […]

September 1, 2015

by AEA in Publication

Climate Vulnerability Assessments Albania

An Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability, Risk, and Adaptation in Albania’s Energy Sector Understanding Energy Sector Vulnerability Many countries are increasingly vulnerable to destructive weather events — floods, droughts, windstorms, or other parameters. The vulnerability is driven in part by recent extremes in climate variability but also by countries’ sensitivity to events exacerbated by past […]