May 12 2008

Argentina: Argentina's Diesel Fuel Output to Be Cut on Labor Strike, Cronista Reports

Repsol-YPF SA, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc will cut diesel fuel production in Argentina because of a labor dispute, El Cronista reported.

Argentina: Se agrava la provisión de combustibles

Finding fuel in Mendoza remains a headache and this weekend saw increased shortages in several service stations and in some there was not a single drop of gasoline. The restrictions per customer were also on the agenda, even for tourists, who quickly showed their anger.

Argentina: Repsol niega escasez de combustible y asegura que el país está "abastecido"

The spokesman for the company, Fabian Falco said on Radio 10 that the oil is at the peak of their production. However, he conceded that demand grew greatly in the past year and that there is a shortfall in the "logistics system"

Bangladesh: Water, power crises to persist

The present power production deficit in the country is 1,000 to 1,500 MW. There is no sign of any improvement in this sector either. Power Development Board (PDB) produces an average of 3,500 MW every day, which is insufficient to meet the present demand of the country.

Greece: Striking Greek truck drivers hold talks as fuel shortage hits country

Long lines were seen at gas stations across Greece. Many gas station owners have rationed supplies, allowing only up to €20 (US$30) worth of fuel per car.

Greece: Fuel shortage looms in Greece due to strike

The prospect of widespread fuel shortages due to an ongoing strike by the owners of private fuel tanker trucks in Greece is looking increasingly possible, as petrol stations around the country began to "run dry" on Sunday.

India: M’rashtra to take private help for integrated cane processing

Even though power-starved Maharashtra’s efforts to encourage bagasse-based co-generation projects is yet to gather momentum, the private sector has evolved a new concept—integrated cane processing project (ICPP)—which envisages simultaneous generation of electricity and ethanol, either from molasses or directly from cane juice.

Palestine (Gaza): Fuel shortage closes Gaza's only power plant

Gaza's only power plant has been shut down since Saturday afternoon due to a lack of fuel, and the Strip's bakeries announced yesterday that they would shut down as well because of a lack of fuel to run their ovens. As a result of the power plant's shutdown, almost a third of Gaza's residents are without electricity.