GALWAY, IRELAND--October 9, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Only one of the four carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the United Kingdom is likely to receive vital funding from the European Commission (EC). Reports leaked this week suggest that the proposed 900-megawatt (MW) coal-fired integrated gas combined-cycle plant in Hatfield, South Yorkshire, owned by Powerfuel Power Limited (Doncaster, England), will receive up to 180 million euros ($265 million) in funding from the EC to build a demonstration CCS plant at the site.

Other companies featured: E.ON AG (OTC:EONGY), Endesa SA (MCE:ELE), Enel SpA (BIT:ENEL), ConocoPhilips (NYSE:COP)

BANGALORE, INDIA--August 6, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Italian electricity company Enel SpA (BIT:ENEL) (Rome) and French electricity generator and distributor Electricite de France SA (EPA:EDF) (EDF) (Paris) recently announced the formation of Sviluppo Nucleare Italia Srl (Rome), a 50:50 joint venture company that will conduct feasibility studies for setting up at least four advanced third-generation European Pressurized Reactors (EPR) in Italy as agreed by the two companies during the Franco-Italian summit held in Rome in February 2009. Upon completion of the studies, investment decisions will be made, followed by the selection of appropriate companies to build, own and operate the plants. The formation of the joint venture marks the first significant step towards the development of nuclear power in Italy in the 20 years since being banned by a public referendum following the Chernobyl accident.

Other companies featured: Endesa SA (MCE:ELE), BP plc (NYSE:BP)

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA--July 28, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Endesa Chile (NYSE: EOC) (Santiago, Chile), the Chilean subsidiary of the Spanish major utility Endesa (MCE:ELE) (Madrid, Spain), expects to start commercial operations of its 240-megawatt (MW) natural-gas-fired power station in the city of Quintero, located on the coastal region of Valparaiso, in the beginning of August.

CORDOBA, ARGENTINA--July 10, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Unit 1 at the 2,055-megawatt (MW) Asco Nuclear Power Plant, operated by ANAV, a corporate group formed by Endesa (MCE:ELE) (85%) (Madrid, Spain) and Iberdrola (MCE:IBE) (15%) (Madrid) groups, came offline May 23 for a maintenance outage. During this outage, the nuclear fuel is being replaced, and necessary inspection and maintenance works are being performed. According to plant authorities, the outage will be completed by July 15. In October 2010, Asco's Unit 1 will come offline once again for annual maintenance.

GALWAY, IRELAND--June 10, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Spain's oldest nuclear power plant looks likely to win a 10-year extension to its operational status following positive recommendations from the country's Nuclear Safety Council (CSN).

Companies featured: Endesa SA (MCE:ELE), Iberdrola SA (MCE:IBE)