Operators and developers are studying, planning, and building just over 6,577 mi (10,582 km) of oil and gas pipelines to bring these supplies from offshore fields to onshore markets. The total reflects a decrease from last year’s offshore pipeline construction survey, which showed a total of 7,057 mi (11,355 km). This year’s total represents a […]
Albania’s Government Officials from the Ministry of Energy & Industry of Albania and AKBN will join IRN’s 4th Balkans Oil & Gas Summit to share more information on these rounds and other upcoming developments. London, UK (PRWEB UK) 19 August 2015 The Ministry of Energy & Industry of Albania, recently announced that the oil and […]
In less than eight months, humanity has used up nature’s budget for the entire year, with carbon sequestration making up more than half of the demand on nature, according to data from Global Footprint Network, an international sustainability think tank with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Global Footprint Network tracks humanity’s demand on the […]
The project has always been open to all companies which bring strategic value to it. Baku. Vusal Nabiyev – APA-Economics. No discussion was conducted on Iran’s joining to Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and no proposal was put forward in this regard. TAP’s Managing Director Ian Bradshaw told the aforesaid, APA reports quoting Anadolu agency. According to him, this […]
The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline project, which envisages the transportation of gas from the second stage of development of Azerbaijan’s giant Shah Deniz gas condensate field in the Caspian Sea to the European Union countries, has already ensured its strategic role in the EU’s energy security. Recently, the TAP project, which is the western part of the […]
Albania has picked a venture led by Royal Dutch Shell and a company owned by Israeli’s Delek Group to carry out onshore oil exploration projects, subject to final contract agreements, an official told Reuters on Monday. Shell Upstream Albania BV and Canada’s Petromanas will now negotiate with Albania’s National Resources Agency to get the final […]
During the late 1970s, when I was a graduate student just stepping into the petroleum arena and working toward my doctorate, the biggest fear in this field was the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). At that time, OPEC had an extraordinary influence over world oil industries. Baby boomers will remember the notorious “OPEC shock” of the ’70s, which caused […]
This report is part of the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) 2014. It covers the period from 31 January 2011 to 31 January 2013. The BTI assesses the transformation toward democracy and a market economy as well as the quality of political management in 129 countries. More on the BTI at http://www.bti-project.org. Please cite as […]
The Albanian government’s commitment to sustainability, the country’s favorable climate for renewable energy initiatives, and an overall enthusiasm for education among its citizens make Albania an ideal environment for a thriving “green schools” movement. With investments from both the international community and the Albanian government, the country is well positioned to transform education, generate employment opportunities, and boost GDP […]
The process of European integration aims to bring peace and economic prosperity to Europe through the integration of markets and the presence of a safety net for citizens. Within the EU and its member-states, energy and environment are two of the most pressing issues of today. The prospect of sharply rising energy prices and increasing […]