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Patrick and Declan Burke are the same person. And he is one of the directors of these new LTDA.
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He is involved in promoting private investment in nuclear energy. He is the director of the Sizewell project, the 3 nuclear reactors to be built in England. Therefore it is very likely that Falaknaz is one of the investors.
Green Centre Youtube´s Channel has just re upload the video ""EkoSkaner" by Ola Miter - The Shala River is threatened by the construction of hydropower plants"
26 ago 2022
Boost For Sizewell C As Nuclear Funding Plans Move Forward
Posted on June 15, 2022
BEIS nuclear projects and development director Declan Burke said it was difficult to say whether the outcome would have been different with the RAB model, but added that, in line with the government’s 10-point plan, nuclear is an “essential component” of the country’s net zero goals.
Electricity reaches record prices on the stock market, KESH cancels the tender.
The energy crisis seems to be near. Electricity has reached record levels in the stock market. During Friday, one megawatt is being sold for over 750 euros during peak hours. Meanwhile, the Albanian Electric Corporation has again canceled the tender to buy energy for the weekend. Currently, KESH is meeting the supply needs of Albanian consumers only from local production.
It is learned that the decision to cancel the tender for the period 27-28 August came as a result of the record prices that were recorded on the stock exchanges.
KESH informs that the figures of the increase in the price of energy are 7 times higher than a year ago and appeals to citizens to save.
Due to the high production of energy to meet the country's needs, the water level in Fierza has decreased significantly, reaching 273.7 meters. This turns out to be a level below the multi-year average for this period.
This situation shows that the energy crisis is deepening, while the government has warned that since October, the ban on citizens' billing will be restored. Households that will spend more than 800 kilowatts will be forced to buy electricity at the market price, which is up to 4 times more expensive.
The energy crisis has affected a number of countries in the region and Europe, while experts predict that during the fall and winter the situation will worsen even more.
Due to the difficulties, North Macedonia declared a state of crisis in the energy sector. This decision will enter into force on September 1 and will last for 30 days.
Meanwhile, Kosovo a short time ago started restrictions of several hours of electricity. /abcnews.al
https://abcnews.al/energjia-elektrike-arrin-cmime-rekord-ne-bursa-kesh-anulon-tenderin/
"The geopolitical awakening of the EU", Rama: I don't see Europe changing
Editorial
Published by the Editor
August 24, 2022 22:00
Although his criticisms of Europe are now more moderate after the opening of negotiations, Edi Rama continues to express them in every international format where he is invited to speak. He did the same in the Alpbach European forum, which is taking place in Austria and is organized by the well-known Politiko portal.
Asked about his point of view on the Geopolitical Awakening of the EU, especially after the Russian intervention in Ukraine, the Albanian Prime Minister does not have the highest ratings for the way the union is reacting and thinks differently about the USA.
"The way I understand things is that this war is challenging the very foundations of our societies on the western side and in the end, I think the real issue is not how much the war wakes you up because the bombs usually wake you up, you can't sleep , but how resistant can the West be?
I don't see Europe changing in any way. OK, more solidarity, more sense of community, more meetings, but Europe is good for more meetings, no problem there. The point is how Europe itself is changing, and it doesn't seem to be changing at all. It's more of a kind of inertia between a war where on one side are the Russians, on the other side is Ukraine and the Americans who are giving a lot of support, and Europe is joining this support as much as any country can, but it's not something such as Europe, here there are different countries with a common attitude".
Rama even thinks that the concrete help of what he qualifies as third factors in the Balkans has been even greater than the EU itself in times of crisis such as the pandemic.
"But when we discuss the strategy, we talk about third actors, who should not be allowed to enter the Western Balkans, but when it comes to a matter of life and death, it is China that saves many lives in the Western Balkans, it is Russia and it is Turkey . Without the president of Turkey, we would not have had the vaccines".
He sees Kosovo as a typical example where the EU, contrary to what it says, acts by holding hostage its citizens who are the only ones who cannot move freely in the Schengen area.
"While there has been liberalization of visas for tens of millions of people - for example, Ukraine, Georgia - less than 2 million people are being held hostage there in the heart of Europe, why? On the other hand, there are tensions in Mitrovica and not in Mitrovica. When it comes to supporting the success of dialogue, no one thinks "Give these people the freedom to move" and say "You are free to move already", but at the same time, let there be more constructive dialogue.
That's why Edi Rama continues to see as a very utilitarian solution to change the EU's approach to the Balkan region the French President's proposal for a European political community where non-EU countries sit at the table of political discussions in addition to the EU countries.
https://flaka.com.mk/zgjimi-gjeopolitik-i-be-rama-europen-nuk-e-shoh-te-ndryshoje/
Prince Charles says climate change cannot be solved without China
2022-08-24 11:05
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The Prince of Wales has highlighted China's importance in tackling climate change as he launched the China Council for Sustainable Markets Initiative. The Council, launched by Charles in 2020, brings together international figures from the private, public and philanthropic sectors to bring together leading global businesses in an effort to develop ways to decarbonise the global economy and facilitate the transition to sustainable markets, informs "CGTN".
In a video message, the prince said: "Climate change and biodiversity loss, as two of the world's most dire and urgent threats, simply cannot be solved without China." The UK prince acknowledged that progress had been made under China's presidency of COP15 and at last year's COP26 in Glasgow, but urged industry to play a central role in accelerating the planet's transition to green energy.
Mobilizing finance will be crucial, he insisted. "China is home to the world's largest banks and insurers. Chinese companies are also world leaders in green technologies, from electric vehicles to renewable energy. So your collective action through the China Council will play a vital role in the transition global towards a greener economy".
"The future of humanity, the entire natural world on which we completely rely for all economic activity and civilization itself, depends on an increasingly urgent solution," said Prince Charles. (Elona)
https://albanian.cri.cn/news/world/3128/20220824/777712.html
Green energy, Rama: We need the help of Saudi Arabia...
LAST NEWS / AUGUST 24, 2022, 5:44 P.M
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, participated on Wednesday in the "European Alpbach" Forum that is taking place in Austria.
During his speech, the head of the Albanian government spoke about the importance of using green energy.
According to him, this is the moment for Europe to accelerate the use of green energy, referring to the war situation in Ukraine.
For the prime minister of Albania, Europe needs Saudi Arabia to finalize the green energy operation.
"The last point I have is that meanwhile this war has also come with an extremely, extremely interesting chance if I could use this word, to make a faster, green transition, no longer because of desire, but because of necessity. We can move much faster to change the entire nature of our energy production. But for that we need Saudi Arabia for example. We need to see from the Middle East.
I am mentioning Saudi Arabia because there is a huge potential to create cooperation based on the vision of 2030 which is also about exporting, so to make Saudi Arabia, imagine, they are sitting on oil and they want to become self-sufficient in green energy and net exporter of green energy.
So, many issues are made together. Thus, this path comes with many risks, but also with great potential. After all, the richer the countries, the bigger the problems to have resistance, that's the point. They have money, but the ability to sacrifice is much lower" - said Rama.
Part of the discussion was the geopolitical "awakening" of the EU, where Rama discussed the issue of visa liberalization with Kosovo. According to him, Kosovo has been taken "hostage" in terms of the freedom of movement of people.
"Kosovo was liberated by the great democratic powers from a barbaric regime. But under the barbarian regime they could move freely in Europe, with the liberators they are hostages, they could not move freely. So, the grandparents of children who were born in free Kosovo and who are already adults could go to Germany, come to Austria, even work. Children cannot move because there is no liberalization of visas for Kosovo", said Rama at the forum on the topic "Geopolitical Awakening of the EU".
https://lajmifundit.al/politike/energjia-e-gjelber-rama-na-duhet-ndihma-e-arabise-saudite-i1200836
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Falaknaz, Bukhatir and Abbas. They have energy business in their portfolios.
Exclusive: Cricket administrators Falaknaz, Abbas recall how Asia Cup was born in UAE
Few people know that the Asian Cricket Council's first office was also set up at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium
by Rituraj Borkakoty
Published: Wed 24 Aug 2022, 12:23 AM
Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, the Chairman of Dubai Cricket Council, says his heart swells with pride when he reflects on how the Asia Cup was born in this country.
Even before Sharjah became the most sought-after neutral cricket venue in the world, two Emiratis had played a big role in forming the Asian Cricket Council.
“I am very proud to say that when we formed the Asian Cricket Council in Delhi, the UAE was the only country that had two representatives. There was Mr Bukhatir from the Sharjah Cricket Council and I was from the Dubai Cricket Council. We were also helped by Mr Arif Abbasi, who was the chief of Pakistan Cricket Board. It was a fantastic day,” Falaknaz told Khaleej Times.
Few people know that the Asian Cricket Council’s first office was also set up at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
“We took the opportunity to host the first Asian Cricket Council meeting in Sharjah. In that meeting, I remember clearly that we decided to have the Asia Cup. So that’s how the Asia Cup started and it has been a fantastic tournament,” Falaknaz said.
Falaknaz, who first played cricket with his friends in the UAE in 1958, now can’t wait for the big clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday.
“It’s fantastic, it’s good for tourism in the country. We have people coming in from all over the world because they don’t see a lot of these India-Pakistan matches any more. These two teams only play in the World Cups and the Asia Cups. They don’t play bilateral matches any more, so everybody is eagerly waiting to see the match,” he said.
“They are likely to face in the Super Four as well and who knows both could meet in the final too. So there could be three India-Pakistan matches in the UAE this time. This is really exciting.
“And I feel very proud as an Emirati to be able to host such strong tournaments in the UAE.”
We received great support from India and Pakistan, says Abbas
The UAE, which is gearing up to host the Asia Cup for the fourth time, would not have seen so much success in cricket without the support from India and Pakistan.
Mohammad Redha Abbas, the vice-chairman of the Dubai Cricket Council, paid tribute to the BCCI and the PCB.
“The Indian and the Pakistan cricket boards supported us and we were able to hold the first meeting of the Asian Cricket Council. Without the support of those cricket boards, we would not have been able to host the first Asia Cup here,” Abbas told Khaleej Times.
The former UAE selector said the India-Pakistan clashes added an element of magic to the cricket tournaments in Sharjah.
“Seeing those matches in our country for the first time was an amazing experience. Before that we had only a Gavaskar XI vs Miandad XI exhibition match and a double wicket tournament,” he recalled.
“After the 1984 Asia Cup, ICC recognised us and Sharjah started hosting tournaments every year and became one of the most popular tournaments in the world.
"But again, we have to thank India and Pakistan for that. If they had not sent their teams, our tournaments would not have become so big.”
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/cricket/exclusive-cricket-administrators-falaknaz-abbas-recall-how-asia-cup-was-born-in-uae
The EU promises Albania help in the key areas of energy and infrastructure, Hohmann: Committed to supporting you for integration
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24 GUSHT 2022
The new ambassador of the EU, Christiane Hohmann, within the framework of the ceremony held in honor of the European champion Luiza Gega, met the country's prime minister Edi Rama yesterday. Their exchange was for the first time in person even though Hohmann wished Albania's opening of negotiations on the road to the European Union. The ambassador emphasized that the EU is committed to supporting Albania in the key areas of energy and key infrastructure for its citizens and Albania's integration into the EU. "Good first meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku on EU-Albania cooperation in the key areas of energy and infrastructure development. The EU is committed to supporting Albania in these key areas for its citizens and Albania's integration into the EU," said EU ambassador Christiane Hohmann, in a post on social networks. Through a post on the Twitter platform, the ambassador also shared her satisfaction with the meeting between the European champion Luiza Gega and the head of the government. "Delighted to meet Prime Minister Rama for our first exchange about the important new phase in Albania's EU membership process with the opening of membership talks. The EU will support Albania every step of the way. Honored to have the opportunity to meet the European champion Luiza Gega during her award ceremony. An excellent example of what Albanians can achieve in Europe with dedication and hard work", writes the ambassador. We remind you that Christiane Hohmann started her diplomatic mission in our country this year as the successor of Luigi Soreca.
https://sot.news/english/politike/be-i-premton-shqiperise-ndihme-ne-fushat-kyce-te-energjise-dhe-infrastr-i532332
We know almost nothing about the Falaknaz Business, I think we are in front of one of the biggest histories in the share market...
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The construction of the HPP in Madhesh i Mat raises the feet of big and small: the Mayor must protect and not kill the residents
Written by: S Shtjefni | Published on: 22.08.2022, 12:09
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https://joq-albania.com/artikull/1055051.html
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Energy crisis, Elezi: At the end of the month, it is expected that there will be difficulties with the supply, the Cascade of Drin is below its historical levels
August 19, 2022
Faxnews today conducted an interview with energy expert Eduard Elezin to talk about the energy crisis in our country.
Today he said no more energy can be bought while warning of restrictions at the end of this month. He further added that there is abuse of the finances of the energy sector.
Elezi: Speaking of management, we are in crisis as KESH is buying today the energy the country needs. The management part is that of 60 tenders. They buy energy, daily and weekly. For the period of 6 months, more than 350 million euros were spent. Energy has been produced with the Drin cascade for a week, we are no longer buying.
The Drin Cascade has its share of regular mismanagement, we are below historical levels in the Drin Cascade today. The end of this month will see a supply disruption for all consumers. I call on the institutions to take measures to procure energy from abroad to guarantee supply.
The part of energy tendering in these 6 months has abuse of the finances of the energy sector. Today they cannot procure energy, they open tenders and they fail.
The Albanian government and the sector have a very weak financial part. The debts that KESH, OST have, They have a debt of 1.2 billion euros with the banks. They have difficulties in obtaining loans.
Kosovo has given energy to Albania in Kosovo, we are returning the debt.
https://eetimestv.com/2022/08/19/kriza-energjitike-elezi-ne-fund-te-muajit-pritet-te-kete-veshtiresi-me-furnizimin-kaskada-e-drinit-eshte-nen-nivelet-historike-te-saj/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kriza-energjitike-elezi-ne-fund-te-muajit-pritet-te-kete-veshtiresi-me-furnizimin-kaskada-e-drinit-eshte-nen-nivelet-historike-te-saj
Wind turbine farms. The companies call for speeding up the process of issuing permits
POWER
08/19/2022
The heads of two of the biggest renewable energy companies have called on governments to speed up the approval process for new wind farms or risk missing out on green energy targets.
The chief executives of Denmark's Vestas and Ørsted, the world's largest wind turbine maker and offshore wind farm developer respectively, said governments should back up their green rhetoric by making more ease through an often complicated planning process."We need a fundamental review of how to dramatically shorten the approval process," said Ørsted chief executive Mads Nipper. Asked if he thought governments were doing enough to solve the energy crisis, Vestas chief executive Henrik Andersen said: “I think not. We spend a lot of time listening to those who apologize for not doing what they should have done in the last five years. There is a task force that is required in every government now that has to speed up permitting.”
The issue has long troubled the wind industry, where projects can be delayed for years by bureaucratic processes and legal challenges, in some cases leading to turbine designs becoming obsolete by the time permits are issued. But the problem has gained new urgency in the energy crisis as European countries in particular try to wean themselves off Russian energy and look to renewables for the long term. The European Commission threw its weight behind efforts to speed up permitting in May, saying in principle that renewables are in the "overriding public interest" and should be enshrined in EU law, and that projects must receive approval within two years. But the industry is still frustrated with the speed in some places,Financial Times
https://businessmag.al/fermat-e-turbinave-me-ere-kompanite-bejne-thirrje-te-pershpejtohet-procesi-i-dhenies-se-lejeve/
I agree. All is done.
Its amazing how Falaknaz is hidding his business trough a lot of ltdas. His final.move will be to regroup all of them and complete the reverse merger... Billionaires are stealthy
7th Belt and Road Summit opens this month in hybrid format
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Benzinga
August 18, 2022
Government and business leaders gather to discuss future development and collaboration/investment opportunities
HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seventh Belt and Road Summit will take place on 31 August and 1 September (Wednesday and Thursday). Activities on the first day will be held both physically and online at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre while the second day will be entirely online. As part of celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, this year's Belt and Road Summit will run under the theme "Heralding a New Chapter: Collaborate and Innovate".
The latest summit will see government and business leaders from around the globe gather to explore how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can be leveraged through the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to forge multilateral collaboration, drive post-pandemic economic recovery and boost investment and business opportunities, while highlighting the unique advantages of Hong Kong and facilitating investment and business cooperation in different arenas.
Multilateral collaboration to drive synergies
This year's summit will be held in a hybrid format, providing a platform for businesses around the world to share their insights and explore collaboration opportunities. Business representatives from across the globe can participate virtually at the same time and continue to identify business opportunities even if they are not able to join the event in person, while those at the venue can enjoy a lively and interactive exchange with speakers. The summit will feature various sessions and events, including the Opening Session, the Policy Dialogue, Business Plenaries, Thematic Breakout Sessions and Project Pitching Sessions. For the first time, the event will feature the Global Business Connectivity Forum to highlight how the summit can contribute to multilateral collaboration, and achieve synergies by strengthening connections between projects and corporates.
The event will bring together some 80 government officials and business elites from Belt and Road countries and regions, as well as project owners and operators, investors and service providers from all over the world, to explore BRI opportunities. In addition to learning about investment opportunities in different Belt and Road regions and sectors through inspiring sharing by renowned speakers, participants will also be able to discover potential projects and connect with potential partners for investment and collaboration.
Government and business leaders gather to discuss future cooperation
HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam and HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee will host the Opening Session, which will feature an online keynote address by World Trade Organization Deputy Director-General Zhang Xiangchen.
Titled "Driving Growth through Partnership and Collaboration", the Policy Dialogue Session, chaired by HKSAR Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau, will analyse how economies under the BRI can strengthen cooperation and boost economic growth through infrastructure development and trade in the post-pandemic era. Panellists include government officials from Belt and Road countries and regions.
Two Business Plenaries will take place on the first day, namely "Collaborate for a Bright New Era" in the morning and "Capturing Synergies between Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area" in the afternoon. The morning session will open with special remarks by HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan. Chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited Ronnie Chan will host the session and other speakers include Rod Eddington, Chairman of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Chairman of JP Morgan's Asia Pacific Advisory Council, and Non-Executive Chairman of Lion; John Key, the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand; Liu Liange, Chairman of the Bank of China; Aswin Techajareonvikul, Chief Executive Officer and President of Berli Jucker Public Company Limited; and YK Pang, Deputy Managing Director & Chairman of Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited. The session will examine how the RCEP will inject new impetus into the region and how Belt and Road countries can strengthen connections in order to capitalise on new opportunities.
"Capturing Synergies between Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area", hosted by the Permanent Honorary President of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, David YK Wong, will be held in the afternoon of the first day. Among the guest speakers are Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of the Power Construction Corporation of China; Rex Auyeung, Chairman of the MTR Corporation Limited; KC Chan, Chairman of WeLab Bank; Huang Zhaohui, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Committee, Executive Director of the Board of China International Capital Corporation Limited; and Michael Kwok, Chairman of East Asia Region of Arup Group. They will discuss how the BRI can bring opportunities for the GBA and how enterprises should capitalise on their strengths to get a head start in the fast-changing business world.
Spanning different countries and regions, the BRI creates new room for the development of various professional sectors. Catering the needs of these sectors, the summit, in conjunction with a number of organisations including the Department of Justice, Hong Kong Monetary Authority Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office, Insurance Authority, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited , China International Contractors Association, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Standard Chartered Bank and Dun & Bradstreet, will hold several Thematic Breakout Sessions. They will cover a wide range of topics such as international dispute resolution, insurance service, infrastructure development in the GBA, digitalisation, green finance, fundraising and financing, digital technology, global connectivity, cross-border trade opportunities, as well as start-up and youth development.
Online project pitching and business matching
The 2021 summit brought together more than 260 investment projects from the Belt and Road, spanning 42 countries and regions. It also facilitated more than 770 one-to-one project-matching sessions for project owners, investors and professional service providers. In view of the previous success, the HKTDC will extend the hybrid project and business matching sessions this year from two to seven days (31 August to 6 September). New features will also be introduced, such as a video display at the summit to increase project exposure and provide investors and professional service companies with a better understanding of project details.
The matching sessions include one-to-one business matching meetings and project pitching sessions. Business matching meetings will connect participants based on their investment preferences and business expertise to facilitate one-to-one discussions on collaboration opportunities. More than 260 investment projects are expected this year. Project pitching sessions will provide a platform for project owners from different countries to present their projects, giving investors and service intermediaries a comprehensive understanding of the investment opportunities in different sectors. Pitching sessions will focus on four main areas: (1) energy, natural resources and public utilities, (2) innovation and technology, (3) urban development, and (4) transport and logistics infrastructure.
The summit will also feature online and offline exhibitions. Gathering more than 60 exhibitors, the exhibitions will be divided into the "Global Investment Zone", "Hong Kong Zone" and "GBA Tech Zone". The "Global Investment Zone" will showcase large-scale investment projects and opportunities from different countries to attract international investors and partners; the "Hong Kong Zone" will demonstrate the excellent services and business advantages offered by the city's enterprises; while the "GBA Tech Zone" will feature high-end innovative technologies, artificial intelligence, digital technologies and solutions offered by exhibitors from the region.
China International Capital Corporation Ltd serves as the Strategic Partner of the seventh Belt and Road Summit; Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd as the Regional Banking Partner; and China Mobile International Limited and China Unicom Global Limited as Platinum Sponsors.
The seventh Belt and Road Summit
- Date: 31 August 2022 (Wednesday) Hybrid; 1 September 2022 (Thursday) Online
- Venue: Hall 5FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Remarks: All video and audio recordings of the summit are for media purposes only
- Media registration: Please email ayiu@yuantung.com.hk or tleung@yuantung.com.hk for registration.
Websites:
- Belt and Road Summit: https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en
- Programme: https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/programme
- Speaker list: https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en/speaker
Members of the media wishing to interview speakers can email interview requests to ayiu@yuantung.com.hk or tleung@yuantung.com.hk on or before 26 August 2022.
Photo download: https://bit.ly/3dHdikJ
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/586652535/7th-belt-and-road-summit-opens-this-month-in-hybrid-format
Energy in Albania: Privates surpass the state corporation, produced more electricity
AUGUST 16, 2022, 19:37
Official data for the first half of this year show that the net domestic energy production in Albania was over 3.66 million MWh by the end of June, of which KESH produced only 1.7 million MWh. The rest belongs to independent producers such as Devoll Hydropower with its two HPPs, Kurumit, Ayen Enerji and the smallest of these HPPs, Qani.
Meanwhile, the rest of private production is occupied by HPPs, which, according to the contract, sell the energy to distribution. Net domestic production this year is 40 percent less than a year ago, thus reflecting the poor water year the country is in.
Consumption, on the other hand, recorded a level of 4.25 million MWh, which indicates that total production could only cover 80 percent of consumption. The latter has undergone a slight increase compared to a year ago, which is almost insensitive in terms of numbers.
In the liberalized market, KESH, which is charged with providing the necessary energy for the Free Market Supplier (part of OSHEE Group), has received about 18 percent of the energy needed for consumption.
During this year, energy prices on the stock exchanges have reached frightening levels, where at peak hours, one MWh of energy has been traded up to 700-750 euros, while the prices on the Hungarian Stock Exchange, which our country has as a reference during the months of July and August, have mainly fluctuated between 350 -500 euros/MWh.
The public company had to spend hundreds of millions of euros to ensure the necessary energy for consumption, while by the end of this year the bill is expected to increase even further, increasing the pressure on the company's finances and the government's need to continue support.
The latter stated a few months ago that it would see the option of increasing the price for those who consume above a certain band which was initially said to be 700 kwh and then 800 kwh. This initiative is related to an attempt to discourage consumption, but so far no concrete decision has been made. /Monitor.al
https://www.periskopi.com/energjia-ne-shqiperi-privatet-tejkalojne-korporaten-shteterore-prodhuan-me-shume-rryme/
Albania helps Kosovo with energy, the reductions are removed for a while
10 HOURS AGO
The Ministry of Economy has announced that thanks to the cooperation with Albania, it was possible to avoid reductions from 14:00 and to continue the regular supply of electricity.
According to the ME, cooperation with Albania will be followed by other measures to address the energy crisis and the state of emergency in which the country is located.
"The regular supply of electricity is back
Starting from the world situation with the energy crisis that has also affected the region, all responsible institutions are working intensively and in coordination for the security of electricity supply.
Thanks to this work and the cooperation between Kosovo and Albania, namely the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) and the Albanian Electricity Corporation (KESH), it was possible to avoid reductions from 14:00 and to continue the regular supply of electricity.
Institutions will continue to make maximum efforts to maintain regular electricity supply during the coming days.
However, considering the situation, all citizens and businesses are asked to take saving measures and be as careful as possible in the use of electricity.
The cooperation with Albania will be followed by other measures to address the energy crisis and the state of emergency we are in," the Ministry of Economy announced.
https://nacionale.com/politike/shqiperia-i-ndihmon-kosoves-me-energji-hiqen-reduktimet-per-pak
Thumane-Kashar-Lekaj/ Road with concession, will be taxed for 30 years
February 8, 2020
The procedures for this concession have not yet started, but taking into account the previous precedents, even in this case, the winning company may be known to public opinion. We remind you that in recent years, friends or clients of the Rama cabinet have won tenders and concessions, often with legal violations. The concession form that is expected to be followed for the construction of the Thumanë-Kashar-Lekaj road was practiced earlier for the construction of some HPPs.
At the peak of the tourist season, Thethi is left without electricity
AUGUST 13, 2022, 11:24 /MADE IN ALPHA
ALPHA PRESS
Thethi is undoubtedly one of the most frequented tourist attractions for locals and foreigners.
The tourist village is located in the heart of the Alps in the area of ??Dukagjin in Shkodër, an area with great potential, which unfortunately continues to experience a lack of adequate electricity supply.
The lack of connection of this tourist area with the national electricity supply network has caused 30 guesthouses and several hotels to be damaged at the peak of the tourist season.
And despite the notifications and one-by-one requests of the residents about the situation, no measures have been taken.
The biggest problem in this area due to the lack of electricity is the damage done to food, but also the increase in expenses, since the owners of guesthouses and hotels in the area are now forced to supply themselves with generators.
The owner of one of the hostels, Pëllumb Harusha, has brought a complaint to the editorial office of Alfapress.al where he shows the difficult situation in which the residents, but also the surrounding businesses, find themselves.
"We have no lights, we are with generators at night. I don't know if we will solve this problem, we are all with generators. There are 1000 people who are in Theth for holidays and still no solution for this problem" - says Harusha.
2 years ago, it was the residents of the area themselves who invested in the electricity distribution network from the Medlysa Hydropower Plant to Theth, an investment that reached the figure of about 30 million old leks, and today that area between the most attractive for foreign vacationers is not supplied with electricity at all.
https://alfapress.al/made-in-alfa/ne-pikun-e-sezonit-turistik-thethi-ngelet-pa-energji-elektrike-i29204
Im digging in google with:
site:financa.gov.al hec
site:www.akbn.gov.al hec
site:www.atrako.gov.al hec
There are too much to investigate this weekend...
2022 The construction of the road to Theth is completef.
https://albaniatourguide.com/is-the-road-to-theth-completed-2022-update/#open
"In the last 10 years, there has been no investment in electricity generation", says Bozdo
From OraNews
Last update August 9, 2022
The member of the presidency of the Democratic Party Eno Bozdo during his speech at the meeting organized by the leader of the Democratic Party Sali Berisha said that in these 10 years 2013-2022 there is not even one important serious investment in the source of electricity generation.
Bozdo also said that the support policy towards small and medium-sized enterprises stopped in 2013.
Eno Bozdo: In these 10 years 2013-2022, there is not even one important serious investment in the source of electricity generation. Albania is a blessed country with water, sunlight and wind. In this 10 years that the world stage has marked an extraordinary shift towards renewable energy, Albania has not even had a single investment. Today, Albanian HPPs contribute 40% of the total production of the brand. But you should know that the policy supporting small and medium-sized HPPs stopped in 2013 and started an extraordinary persecution of these investors who had decided to invest in other industries as well.
"Not only is there no measure of seriousness in the management of state-owned companies, corruption and political nepotism have seriously aged it, but on the other hand, there is no vision for Albania to become self-sufficient and in the future to become a net exporter of electricity" , said Bozdo.
The permit for the construction of roads for the construction of HEC Skavica is approved by KESH
3 May 2022, 10:44
In the last meeting, the National Council of the Territory has approved a series of permits related to the development of the electricity sector. The first is the permit for the substations that are part of the project of the 400 kilovolt line Albania-Macedonia, with the developer Transmission System Operator.
Also, KKT has approved the construction permit for the object: "Reconstruction of the 110 kV Lushnje-Fier line" with developer subject "Transmission System Operator" sh.a. KKT has also approved 5 construction permits for hydropower plants in the area of ??Dibra and Peshkopia, while postponing the deadline for 3 more HPP permits.
Specifically, KKT has given permission for "Construction of Hec Kryezi, in the waters of the Kryezi and Qafë-Mali streams, a branch of the Fan i Madh river, Fushë-Arrëz Municipality"; "Construction of Hec Fushë-Arrëz, upstream of Fani i Madh River, Fushë-Arrëz Municipality"; "Construction of Hec Dohoshisht 1, 2 and 3, in the catchment basin of the Peshkopia stream, near the village of Dohoshisht, Dibër Municipality, Dibër district".
Also, KKT has also approved the postponement of the permit for: "Hec Veleshica 1 and Veleshica 2, in the Veleshica River, a branch of the Drini i Zi River, Dibër Municipality and Kukës Municipality", "Construction of Hydropower Plant 'Zall Xhuxhe No. 1' and 'Zall Dhuxha No. 2', in the cascade of the stream of Zall Xhuxha, a branch of the Fan i Vogël river", and "Construction of the hydropower plants 'Shutri 1' and 'Shutri 2', in the catchment basin of the river Shutria, as well as the water resources of Shutreja up to discharge in the Uraka River, Mat Municipality".
Another permit that stands out is the one given to the Albanian Electricity Corporation, for the construction of access roads that will be used for the construction of the Skavica HPP in the municipalities of Kukës and Dibër, with the Albanian Electricity Corporation (KESH) as the developer.
In Puka, the permit for wind turbines for the company "Ventus" sh.pk was approved. The National Council of the Territory only approved the permit for the construction of the Llogora tunnel, despite the fact that the works for this infrastructural work started in November of last year./ Taken from
https://dosja.al/aprovohet-leja-per-ndertimin-e-rrugeve-per-ndertimin-e-hec-it-te-skavices-nga-kesh
Yes. It called double moral standard.
Here they have their gem...
Alarm/Shala River, in danger from plastic waste.
2022-07-29 16:24:00 , DENUNCIATION
The General Secretary of the FRPD, Grigels Muçollari, raised the alarm today about the danger that threatens the Shala river.
Muçollari says that in addition to the natural beauty, the eye is also killed by the plastic waste floating on the river.
Through a status on social networks, he denounces that as the water level rises, plastics begin to float, disfiguring the landscape and jeopardizing the main source of income for the residents of the area.
The General Secretary of the FRPD calls on the authorities to act urgently to save this great national asset from plastic waste.
"Shala river in danger!
The Shala River is a natural gem of northern Albania, made widely known by the publication of photos on social networks.
Immediately transformed into a main destination for local and foreign visitors, the Shala river is being visited massively every day, significantly increasing boat traffic and at the same time pollution with plastic items.
Along the walk, in addition to the natural beauties, the eye is also killed by the plastics floating on the Drin.
Most of the plastic waste comes from the streams of Valbona and Fierza. As the water level rises, plastics begin to float, disfiguring the landscape and jeopardizing the main source of income for the residents of the area.
KESH, which administers the water and the water level in the cascade, also owns a fund for cleaning the water from waste; fund that is not known where it is used.
I call on the authorities to act urgently to save this great national treasure from plastic waste! Save this miracle of God! Don't make Albania ugly with your waste!", writes Muçollari./ BA - CNA.al
https://www.cna.al/english/denoncim/alarmi-lumi-i-shales-ne-rrezik-nga-mbetjet-plastike-i321785
Faisal Mohammed Abdul Rahman Falaknaz or "Faisal Falaknaz"
is our man. He has managment appoinments in EMAAR, ALDAR and another big enterprises involved in the energy sector. I will keep digging but now its too late here.
GLTY
Maybe not... you are right.
I assume that Jacobson could have been against the industrial revolution in the 18th century.
GLTY
Country (region) guide for foreign investment and cooperation
Albania (2021 edition)
Jan 1, 2022
Ministry of Commerce Institute of International Trade and Economic
Cooperation Economic and Commercial Office of Chinese Embassy in Albania
Department of Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce
3.5.4 Contracted project and labor service cooperation
China Everbright Holdings Co., Ltd., which operates, Jiangxi Copper Group Corporation, which is engaged in copper mine cooperation, is engaged in
According to the 2020 Statistical Bulletin of China's Foreign Direct Investment by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in the middle of 2020
A decrease of 9.5%; Albania's trade deficit with China was 49.035 billion lek (about 452 million US dollars).
China's direct investment flow in Albania is 100,000 US dollars; by the end of 2020, China's direct investment in Albania
Hilong Petroleum Technology Services Co., Ltd. and Shandong Kerui Holding Group Co., Ltd. of oil services, from
In 2020, China is Albania's fifth largest trading partner.
It accounts for 6.7% of Albania's total foreign trade. Among them, Afghanistan exported 5.003 billion lek (about 0.46
0 copies, the newly signed contract value is 00,000 US dollars, and the completed turnover is 18.851 million US dollars. Cumulative dispatch of various labor services
The main Chinese companies engaged in the business include Intercontinental Oil & Gas Co., Ltd.
billion US dollars), a year-on-year decrease of 19.4%; imports of 54.038 billion leks (about 498 million US dollars), a year-on-year decrease
296 personnel, 377 labor personnel in Albania at the end of the year In 2020, it will be carried out in Albania
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics of Albania, in 2020, the bilateral trade volume between Albania and China was 59.041 billion
Lek (approximately US$540 million, excluding data from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), down 10% year-on-year (in US dollars),
According to the Ministry of Commerce of China, Chinese companies will sign new construction contracts in Albania in 2020
The stock of direct investment in Asia is US$6 million. According to the Bank of Albania statistics, by the end of 2020, China
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., which is engaged in telecommunications cooperation, and China Radio and Television International, which is engaged in radio and television cooperation.
Economic and Technical Cooperation Corporation, etc. In addition, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, China Power Construction Corporation
International Engineering Co., Ltd., China Communications Construction Co., Ltd., China Gezhouba Group Overseas Investment
Co., Ltd., North International Cooperation Co., Ltd., China Electric Power Technology Equipment Co., Ltd. and other enterprises
have been tracking transportation, energy and other infrastructure projects in Albania for a long time.
How can the beautiful "Land of Eagles" and China deepen traditional friendship and promote pragmatic cooperation? ——Interview with Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Albania
2022-08-07 15:21
China Central Broadcasting Network Beijing, August 7 (Reporter Feng Yue Liu Le) According to the Voice of China's "60 Noon" report, there is such a country in Europe, where there are bunkers everywhere, known as the "Bunker Kingdom". ", this is Albania. Albania has a profound traditional friendship with China and has made important contributions to restoring the legitimate seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations.
On July 24, President Xi Jinping called Bayram Begaj to congratulate him on his inauguration as President of Albania. President Xi pointed out that in recent years, the two countries have used the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and China-CEEC cooperation as a platform to enhance political mutual trust, strengthen policy communication, and promote practical cooperation, and bilateral relations have made new progress. I attach great importance to the development of China-Afghanistan relations and am willing to work with President Bergay to deepen exchanges between the two countries in various fields, consolidate the results of mutually beneficial cooperation, and benefit the two countries and the two peoples.
The special program "Great Power Diplomacy" was launched on August 7: "How can the beautiful "Land of Eagles" and China deepen traditional friendship and promote pragmatic cooperation? ——Interview with Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Albania.
Zhou Ding, Chinese Ambassador to Albania (Photo courtesy: Chinese Embassy in Albania)
Voice of China reporter: Hello Ambassador Zhou, first of all thank you for accepting our interview.
On July 24, the 55-year-old Albanian new President Bergay was sworn in, and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message. He pointed out that China and Albania have a profound traditional friendship. Ambassador Zhou, we know that Albania is one of the first 10 countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. First of all, would you please introduce the traditional friendship between Albania and China?
Zhou Ding: Hello Liu Le. Albania is located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, with a land area of ??nearly 30,000 square kilometers and a population of nearly 3 million. Albania's terrain is dominated by mountains and hills, so it is also known as the "land of eagles"; at the same time, there are many rivers, lakes, and a long coastline of 472 kilometers, many of which are picturesque.
This land of Albania has historically been ruled by the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire. During the First World War and the Second World War, it was occupied by Italian and German fascists successively, which can be said to be ill-fated. Because of its unique and complex history, Albania is very culturally and religiously diverse. Today, Muslims account for about 60% of the total population, as well as a considerable proportion of Catholics and Orthodox believers.
"Land of National Independence" - the beautiful coastal city of Vlora (Photo courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in Albania)
Albania is both familiar and unfamiliar to many Chinese people, and it is full of mystery. This may stem from the special history of friendly exchanges between the two countries in the last century. China and Afghanistan established diplomatic relations in November 1949. In the 1960s and 1970s, China assisted Afghanistan with more than 140 projects, covering all areas of Afghanistan's economy and society. That year, more than 6,000 Chinese experts and technicians came to work in Afghanistan, making important contributions to promoting local economic and social development. Some of them left their precious lives in the "Land of Eagles" forever. Among them, the deeds of Zhang Baoyu, a martyr who aided Albania, are still often mentioned by many Albanian friends. My colleagues and I go to pay homage to him and several other Afghan aid workers who have been sleeping in a foreign land every year on Qingming Festival.
On the eve of the Qingming Festival in 2022, Ambassador Zhou Ding paid tribute to the Chinese who died in aid of Albania (Photo courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in Albania)
Chairman Mao Zedong once used the metaphor of "confidantes in the sea, and neighbors in the world" as a metaphor for China-Arab relations. Premier Zhou Enlai visited Albania three times in 1964, 1965 and 1966, and Albanian high-level officials also visited China many times. When it comes to China-Afghanistan relations, we cannot fail to mention the famous "two Arab proposals". In 1971, Albania and Algeria jointly put forward a proposal at the United Nations on restoring China's legitimate seat in the United Nations, which eventually led to the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and made outstanding contributions to restoring China's legitimate seat in the United Nations.
Not long ago, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the new Albanian President Bergay. President Xi said that China and Albania have a profound traditional friendship. It is expected that the two sides will deepen exchanges in various fields, consolidate the results of mutually beneficial cooperation, and benefit the two countries and the two peoples.
Voice of China reporter: Ambassador Zhou, we know that Albania is small in size but has hundreds of thousands of bunkers, known as the "Bunker Kingdom". The cement for these bunkers was aided by China in the 1960s and 1970s. We have also seen that in recent years, China and Albania have used the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and China-CEEC cooperation as a platform to strengthen policy communication and promote practical cooperation. Could you please introduce the situation in this regard.
Zhou Ding: Indeed, in Albania, large and small bunkers can be seen everywhere, no matter in cities or villages. This is the unique mark of that era. Since the drastic changes in the Soviet Union and the East in the early 1990s and the political transition in Afghanistan, China-Afghanistan relations have maintained a healthy and stable development momentum. The connotation of China-Arab cooperation has been continuously enriched and upgraded with the changes of the times. Albania became a member of China-CEEC cooperation and the "Belt and Road" initiative in 2012 and 2017, which provides a broader platform for the development of bilateral relations.
In recent years, the level of China-Albania pragmatic cooperation has been continuously improved, and China has maintained the status of Albania's top trading partner for many years. In 2021, the bilateral trade volume will increase by nearly 30% year-on-year under the epidemic conditions, reaching about 720 million US dollars, which is an encouraging figure. Some Chinese companies have invested and operated oil fields, minerals and other industries in Albania by virtue of their technological cost advantages and tenacity and fighting spirit, making positive contributions to local employment and taxation.
At the same time, more and more Albanian companies are turning their attention to the Chinese market, and they are actively participating in the China International Import Expo and the China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo. At present, the export scale of Albania's red wine and olive oil to China is expanding. In February 2021, during the China-CEEC Summit, China and Albania signed the Protocol on Inspection and Quarantine of the Export of Albanian Honey and Dairy Products to China, providing strong support for more Albanian products to be exported to the Chinese market. It is believed that Albania's high-quality honey, dairy products and other special agricultural products will soon enter the Chinese market and enrich the dining table of Chinese people.
Also worth mentioning is the cooperation in the field of tourism. Albania has a typical Mediterranean climate, beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, many world cultural heritages, and rich tourism resources. Chinese tourists with nostalgic feelings can also visit the hydropower station built with Chinese aid, the former site of a steel factory, and the filming locations of Albanian films such as "Better to Die". Before the COVID-19 outbreak, thanks to the visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens implemented in Albania, the number of Chinese tourists to Albania has risen sharply. It is believed that as the global epidemic is better controlled, the potential of bilateral tourism cooperation will be further explored.
In a word, China-Arab pragmatic cooperation has broad prospects. It is expected that the two sides will continue to use the "Belt and Road" and the China-CEEC cooperation platform to transform the friendship between the two peoples into tangible and practical cooperation results, benefiting the two peoples.
Voice of China reporter: OK, Ambassador Zhou, thank you again for accepting our interview.
https://www.sohu.com/a/574909800_362042
I know that, just Im kidding... GLTU
I think he is reading us... LOL
If the world will invest to use only renewable energy, it will return the investment in just 6 years
7hj Aug 2012
With electricity and fuel prices reaching record highs during this period, the world is looking to find some lower-cost solutions to provide energy from renewable sources, such as solar or wind power.
A new study from Stanford University shows that the move to using only electricity will not be as difficult as it seems. After studying 145 different countries, the researchers concluded that if we use only renewable energy and the electrification of all energy sectors will not lead to a shortage of electricity or an increase in prices . In fact, according to the study, prices would drop immediately , and all costs invested in the transition to renewable energy would be recovered within 6 years .
The study was led by Professor Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor at Stanford University and a proponent of 100% renewable energy. According to him, " We don't need fancy technology to solve these problems" . Electrifying all energy sectors, producing clean energy from renewable sources, creating heat, cooling or hydrogen from electricity and storing it energy we can provide a cheap, clean and reliable energy.
https://geekroom.al/entertainment/item/3802-nese-bota-do-te-investoje-per-te-perdorur-vetem-energji-te-rinovueshme-do-ta-ktheje-investimin-per-vetem-6-vite
I really dont understand why are not our names there!!! LOL
The SHALA ENERGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY Shareholders
https://ie.globaldatabase.com/company/shala-energy-public-limited-company#div_shareholders
Study, Albania net exporter of energy in the 2030 scenario
August 5, 2022
A study conducted by two companies on behalf of the Secretariat of the Energy Community on the flexibility and decarbonization of economies concludes that Albania in the base scenario in 2030 will be a net exporter of energy.
"In the 2030 baseline scenario, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Albania are net exporters (due to a production surplus), while all other contracting parties are net importers. By 2040, most countries will increase their import needs compared to 2030.
"Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina become net importers due to an ambitious shift away from coal and disproportionate deployment of renewables to offset this shortfall (under scenario assumptions). Albania is the only Contracting Party as a net exporter in all scenarios. Looking only at the horizon of 2040, net imports are being reduced from the baseline scenario to the ambitious scenario," the study says.
Focusing only on Albania, this document underlines that the production of hydropower plants in Albania may represent 80% of the domestic production in 2040.
According to the ambitious scenario that the study cites, the country has a supply surplus that allows it to offer daily and weekly flexibility to its neighbors (Figure 82). Albania's hydropower "fleet" becomes one of the main providers of flexibility for the entire Western Balkan region (6 countries).
The study drawn up by companies on behalf of the Secretariat comes in terms of determining the need and the role of flexibility opportunities to support decarbonization in the Energy Community (EnC) towards 2040.
This report focuses on the use of current flexibility and solutions. Second, it focuses on analyzing future flexibility needs as well as optimal portfolios and costs in choosing the appropriate flexibility considering scenarios regarding variable renewable energy sources (vRES), coal distribution and capacity levels. of communication between countries./N.Maho
https://www.standard.al/2022/08/05/studimi-shqiperia-eksportues-neto-i-energjise-ne-skenarin-e-2030-s/
I've been digging in english, german, albanian and chinese languagges but is impossible to find something more relationed with our projects these days. LOL
I think the same as you. We are closer than ever.
Keep the faith guys!!!
What does the state do in China’s state-led infrastructure financialisation?
02 may 2022
5. Methodology
We situate the investment of Chinese state capital within the context of flows into Europe where (1) the US–China rivalry has reoriented equity flows towards the capital markets of Western Europe and (2) the Western Balkans, comprising Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The Western Balkans is the fastest growing regional market for Chinese construction projects, seeing a 125.5% year on year growth in newly contracted projects in the period 2019–2020 (MOFCOM, 2020a). Importantly, the variegated geographies of Europe highlight the multi-faceted and contingent transformations that constitute China’s state-led infrastructure financialisation. Infrastructure development in the Western Balkans is of direct geo-strategic consequence for the embedding of Chinese production and consumption into regional supply chains leading into Western European markets along the proposed China–Europe Land-Sea Express Route that runs from the Port of Piraeus through the Western Balkans and Central Eastern Europe into the EU (Pavlicevic, 2019; Rogelja, 2020). This infrastructural corridor is complementary to the activities of state-owned intermediaries that, through their centrality in the capital markets of Western Europe, can facilitate the market entry of Chinese firms whose goods can eventually be transported along the Express Route from the east.