POP 2010
Current Affairs
Brussels, 07 September 2011 - In today's ever-changing global energy markets achieving EU energy security calls for adequate coordination at home and a strong and assertive position abroad. Today the Commission adopted a Communication on security of energy supply and international cooperation, setting out for the first time a comprehensive strategy for the EU's external relations in energy. Improved coordination among EU Member States in identifying and implementing clear priorities in external energy policy is central to the approach outlined by the Commission.... more
Main results of the Council:
The Council adopted conclusions on the Energy Efficiency Plan setting out lines of action in the following priority sectors: the public sector, buildings, industry and the energy sector, transport and ways to support favourable consumer choices.... more
The 3097th session of the Council of the European Union TRANSPORT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS and ENERGY (Energy items only) - will take place on Friday 10 (10.00) June 2011, in the Conference Centre - FIL, 5, rue Carlo Hemmer, Luxembourg, under the presidency of Mr Tamás Fellegi, Hungarian Minister for National Development.... more
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) rejected the European Commission’s plan to close coal mines in order to reach climate change targets. Turning to heavy industries, the EESC rejected the Commission’s proposal to close down coal mines to reduce CO2 emissions, warning that such a move would have more negative repercussions in the future than benefits.... more
The annual Forum is held each year in October in Berlin. The sixth plenary meeting of the Forum will take place on 18-19 October 2010. It is organised by the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission in co-operation with the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology... more
The European Commission has approved a proposal for a Council Regulation on State aid to facilitate the closure of loss-making hard coal mines in the EU by 1st October 2014. Any further operating aid to the sector will be conditional on the presentation of a closure plan for the loss-making mines. The Member States concerned will be able to assist with the counselling and training of the affected workers and ensuring that the mining sites are properly cleaned up and safe.... more
On energy, the Council reached a political agreement on the proposal for a Council regulation concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Union;adopted conclusions on the Strategic Energy Technology Plan(SET-Plan);heard a presentation from the Commission of its communication "EUROPE 2020" and held an exchange of views on energy issues on the basis of that communication, in order to prepare its contribution to the European Council of 25 and 26 March. Over lunch, Ministers discussed the Commission's work programme on energy with the new Energy Commissioner, Günther Oettinger.... more
Overview of the agenda of the Energy Council
The Council is expected to reach political agreement on a regulation concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Community (6502/10). The aim of the proposal is to bring more transparency to the process of investment in energy infrastructure, by generating more and better data and therefore improving coordination between Member States concerned and at Community level.... more
Informal meeting of Ministers of Energy and Environment will be held from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 January. Work sessions with industry ministers and visit to the PS20 thermo-solar power station in Abengoa will take place during the meeting. Ministers are also going to examinate the results of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference; governance and technological cooperation.... more
The coal reserves are estimated to last for at least 200 to 300 years, while in the case of oil it is mere 40 to 50 years, and in the case of uranium it is roughly a century. more »
The Company Magazine...here
Announcement of suspected fraud
OKD, a.s., has been currently exposed to fraudulent activity by unknown individuals in Germany.
Full version of the document in English and German is here.
BUSINESS INTEGRITY POLICY
This policy was adopted by the Board of Directors of New World Resources Plc on 15 November 2011 and shall have immediate effect.
Full version of the document is here.
NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 3/2011
The Company Magazine...here
NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 2/2011
The Company Magazine...here
NWR Open Mine Magazine No. 1/2011
The Company Magazine... more
Company code of ethics
The Board of Directors of OKD has adopted a Company code of ethics that is obligatory for all the employees of the firm. It defines basic values and attitudes to enterprise that OKD conforms to in the course of its business activities.
The code of ethics is not any binding rule of law or internal directive, it represents, however, a moral obligation for each employee of OKD.
