New Danish energy agreement: 50 % of electricity consumption from wind power in 2020
With an ambitious energy agreement Denmark takes a decisive step towards a society free of coal, oil and natural gas
Luna-1 exploration well did not encounter hydrocarbons
As operator of licence 1/11 and in cooperation with licence 2/05 Altinex Oil Denmark A/S (Noreco) has drilled the Luna-1 (5605/32-1) exploration well in western part of the Danish North Sea. No hydrocarbons were discovered in the well. Luna-1 was drilled as a vertical well and reached its total depth in volcanic conglomerates of presumed Rotliegendes age at 2073 metres below mean sea level. A...
Large drop in energy consumption and CO2 emissions in 2011
Warmer weather, imports of electricity as well as more wind power, led to a drop in energy consumption in 2011 of 5.8% and a drop in emissions of CO2 of 10.3%. Continued increase in consumption of renewables.
New Open Door application from Total
The Danish Energy Agency has received a licence application for exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Open Door Area from Total E&P Denmark B.V
New Open Door application from Nikoil
The Danish Energy Agency has received a licence application Nikoil Limited for exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Open Door Area.
Danish consumption of natural gas fell by 16.2% in 2011
Production of natural gas fell by 14.0%
Electricity consumption fell in 2011 by 2.6%
In 2011, electricity production from wind turbines corresponded to 28.2% of domestic electricity consumption.
China: Denmark and China intensify cooperation on renewable energy
Denmark launches cooperation with China that will contribute to convert the Chinese energy supply to a climate friendly and “low carbon” energy system. The cooperation may lead to increased demand for green products from Danish companies.
Energy consumption down by 2.4% in Q3 2011
Lower energy consumption for the first nine months of 2011
Felsted-1 exploration well encountred nitrogen gas and minor amounts of hydrocarbons
As operator of Licence 1/05 Polish Oil & Gas Company SA (PGNIG) has drilled the Felsted-1(5409/3-1) exploration well onshore Jutland southeast of Aabenraa.