Cleveland Potash, at Boulby, is about to axe about 220 in-house jobs as well as 140 contractor roles. The company has already started consultations with
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Yara Positive on Fertilizer Demand
The major Norwegian-based nitrogen company Yara said that low crops prices were “still supportive for fertilizer use and global fertilizer demand is growing”. Svein Tore
Campaigners Still Fight as York Potash Project Formally Approved
Despite the recent final approval of the York Potash Project by the authorities, campaigners are still fighting against building a big mine in a UK
Hungary Increases Kurdish Oil Imports at the Expense of Russia
In a struggle to diversify its energy portfolio, Hungary has increased its oil imports from the Kurdistan region in Iraq at the expense of Russian
UK Readies for the First China-Designed Nuclear Plant in the West
The United Kingdom has announced that it would guarantee a £2bn deal that will lead to a final investment decision on the Hinkley Point nuclear
Russia Seeks a Change in Taxation to Raise More Oil Revenue
Russia’s finance ministry has suggested that the calculation method for the mineral extraction tax for oil companies should be changed. The change should include also
What Potential for Cooperation between the EU and Turkey on Diversification of Gas Supply?
Sami Andoura (IstitutoAffariInternazionali) Given the constantly rising energy consumption, the European Union must look for other sources to ensure its energy security. In this regard,
French Hesitation’s Over: Paris Ends Coal Subsidies for Developing Markets
Following nine months of indecisiveness and hesitation, France has finally made up its mind and ended subsidies for overseas coal-fired power stations without a carbon
Gazprom Signs Major Deals with Europe despite the Ukrainian Crisis
Russia’s energy giant Gazprom boosted its presence in Europe on Friday (4 September) by signing two major deals despite the ongoing tensions between Russia and
Grexit and Iran’s Nuclear Deal Contributing to Oil Price Fall
The price of crude oil went down again weighed by weaker U.S. refined fuels markets and eventual negative impact of the Greek debt crisis on