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EC Extends Restrictions on China’s Solar Panel Import
The European Commission (EC) has extended restrictions on Chinese solar panels import to Europe over a pending review of market protection measures as set by the 2013 EC arrangement, due to expire by end 2015.
Enel, Powerhive’s Solar Grid to Boost Rural Electrification in Kenya
Italy’s Enel Green Power SpA (EGP) and US firm Powerhive Inc will build and operate solar mini-grids totaling 1 MW in 100 villages in western Kenya's counties of Kisii and Nyamira in 2016, an investment worth $12m.
Nigeria, Angola to Search for a New Consensus on Oil Prices
Nigeria and Angola have agreed to cooperate in reaching out to other oil producing countries in an attempt to find a new consensus amid the dwindling oil prices in the global market.
Iran to Attract Petrochemical Investments
Iran will hold Iran Petrochemical Forum (IPF) on December 13th for some 300 Iranian and 100 foreign petrochemical enterprises seeking a boost to foreign investments in the sector.
Clean Water Desalination Alliance Emerges at COP21
The Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance, initiated by UAE's Masdar, has been launched at COP21, marking a start of a program seeking possible solutions to the water-energy nexus.
China Edging Back to Iran’s Crude
Iran is taking steps to ramp up oil exports by 500,000bd ahead of the end of international sanctions, and to extend its crude contracts with Chinese buyers in 2016.
OPEC: Tehran, Riyad to Continue Pumping Oil Despite Price
At the OPEC Summit, both Iran and Saudi Arabia said they would keep on pumping despite oil prices hovering near a six-year low as OPEC was not expected to curb the global supply glut.
Jordan Diversifying LNG Sources, Israel on Alert
Jordan's National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) expects to import 20 % of its gas needs from the spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) market in 2016 and 2017.
