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EU Pipeline Gas Imports Fall In June, Azerbaijan Emerges As Only Supplier With Growth
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 17. EU pipeline natural gas (PNG) imports declined by 12% year-on-year in June 2025, totalling 11.5 billion cubic metres (bcm), Trend reports citing the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)....

Moeve and Zaffra to co-develop e-SAF facilities in Spain
The companies will assess the feasibility of deploying production facilities near Moeve’s Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley project.Spanish energy company Moeve and Amsterdam-based e-SAF producer Zaffra, a joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe,...

Enlight gets approval to add colocated 200 MWh battery storage plus solar to Spain’s largest wind farm
Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Ministry of Environment) has granted the company final permits for the construction of the Gecama hybrid plant in the province of Cuenca. The Gecama hybrid plant project...

UK tourists left gobsmacked as Spanish hotspot gets major revamp
A popular Spanish hotspot which draws in millions of tourists each year has had a major revamp with tourists left gobsmacked. Magaluf in Majorca is a fan favourite for many Brits looking to soak up some sun, with a flight time of less than three...

Cyprus assesses clean energy costs in new EU-backed study
The cost of transitioning to a net-zero emissions economy in Cyprus depends heavily on the chosen policy mix, particularly regarding how carbon tax revenues are used, according to research conducted by the Finance Ministry in collaboration with...

India and Spain are like 'twin brothers', carriers of 2 ancient civilisations: MP CM Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said India and Spain are the carriers of two ancient civilisations and both countries have taken their centuries-old culture forward on the basis of moral values. Yadav, who is on a visit to...

World News | Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Meets Indian Diaspora in Madrid
Madrid [Spain], July 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Spain during his official visit to Madrid. The interaction took place as part of the Chief Minister's international outreach...
“There is a huge potential in India”: Spanish Indian Council Foundation President after meeting CM Mohan Yadav
Madrid [Spain], July 17 (ANI): Noting the huge potential in India, Juan Ignacio Entrecanales Franco, President of the Spanish Indian Council Foundation, highlighted that they have been increasing their investment in the country for several years,...

Concentrated Solar Power Market Outlook 2034: A Decade of Transformative Growth Toward Clean Energy
As the world collectively advances toward net-zero carbon targets, the role of renewable energy technologies has expanded rapidly. While solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have long dominated the renewable energy space, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)...
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What Nato chief doesn't know about Russian oil and Europe's dependence on it
US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Russia is being praised by some. Trump, who has seemingly grown disgruntled with Vladimir Putin in recent weeks, has given Russia a 50-day deadline to end the war with Ukraine. Trump has also...

No slow down expected this year for new home price rises in Spain
PRICES for new homes in Spain will continue rising in the second half of 2025 according to a study by appraisal company, Sociedad de Tascion. Their report published on Wednesday showed that average new home prices reached €3,151 per m2 in June- a...

Is Europe ready to lead the fusion energy race?
Energy holds the key to our economic prosperity and social wellbeing. Europe, however, imports 60% of the energy it consumes at a cost of €1bn per day. Our continent is vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, facing attacks on its infrastructure,...

Eating Around Madrid’s Flourishing Food Scene
The vast Mercado de San Miguel is one of several markets for eating at counters in Madrid. John Mariani There are about 14,000 restaurants in Madrid, and while you can find any kind of ethnic eatery, from sushi bar to a biergarten, the vast...

What is green energy becoming? July shows a push toward scale and integration
Green technology companies are stepping up in July, with moves that reflect a shift from isolated clean energy projects to broader, more connected systems. From wind and solar to wave energy and hydrogen, there’s a common thread: building cleaner...

EU increases purchases of Russian pipeline gas and LNG by 15% in January-May
MOSCOW, July 16. /TASS/. The European Union (EU) purchased 408 mln euro worth of Russian pipeline gas and 703 mln euro worth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in May, according to Eurostat data and TASS calculations. Total EU imports of Russian gas...

Adnoc transfers stake in Austrian energy company OMV to XRG
Adnoc plans to transfer its 24.9 per cent stake in Austrian energy company OMV to its international investment entity XRG, as the Abu Dhabi company seeks to consolidate its global investments under the unit. “Adnoc remains committed to its...
Moeve and Zaffra sign MoU to develop e-SAF facilities in Spain
16-07-2025 Moeve (formerly Cepsa) and Zaffra, a joint venture between Sasol and Topsoe, announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the Spanish energy firm and the Amsterdam based e-SAF developer take a step forward...
Spanish airline Air Europa resumes flights to Israel
JERUSALEM, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Spanish airline Air Europa resumed its flights to Israel on Monday, with a flight departing from Madrid Barajas Airport and landing at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. The airline suspended its service after the...

Spain earthquake collapses ceiling at holiday airport as tremors felt in hundreds of towns following 5.4-mag shaker
A POWERFUL earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck southern Spain this morning. The quake rattled towns across seven provinces, startling sleeping residents and collapsing parts of ceilings in an airport and a car showroom. 8 Damage to the...
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrives in Madrid
Madrid [Spain], July 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Madrid on Wednesday, leading a high-level delegation as part of his official visit to Spain. Yadav and his delegation were received at the Madrid Barajas Airport...