January 31 2008

China: Power blackouts highlight need for pricing system reforms
China: Lantern show held amid power shortage causes stir
Nepal: Diesel Shortage: 70 pc Public Vehicles 'Not Plying'
New Zealand: Blackout threat over NI when station shuts down
Pakistan: APDM blames govt for price-hike, energy crisis
Pakistan: President Musharraf wants early completion of energy projects
Pakistan: Load shedding cripples life in Karak
South Africa: Where’s the outrage?
South Africa: ANC split over power cuts
South Africa: SAfrica mines suffer new power supply hitch
South Africa: More blackouts as Eskom reports 4 000 MW capacity shortfall
South Africa: Go to sleep early to save power - minister
South Africa: Power Failures Outrage South Africa
South Africa: Erwin: Cut usage, not my head
Uganda: Fuel shortage creeping back

January 29 2008

China: Problems In Black And White For China
China: China halts fuel export to meet domestic demand
China: Authorities put power supply top of agenda
India: Technical snag adds to power woes
Nepal: Diesel, kerosene crunch worsens Transport sector threatens strike
Pakistan: Payments to oil companies: HBL-led consortium refuses to help govt
Pakistan: Wheat price rises, power cuts breeding discontent
Pakistan: Protest against loadshedding held F.P. Report
South Africa: Power shortage stops First Uranium’s Ezulwini production
South Africa: Eskom Says It Lost 1,500 Megawatts of Power Capacity Overnight
South Africa: Power crisis ‘due to growing economy’
South Africa: More talks to ease electricity woes
South Africa: The 3 phases of the electricity crisis
Swaziland: Cabinet’s urgent meet over energy crisis
Zimbabwe: Nationwide blackouts sparked by unpaid debts

January 25 2008

China: China Halts Coal Exports Amid Shortage
Marshall Islands: MAJURO FACES POWER OUTAGE OVER LATE FUEL DELIVERY
Namibia: 'False' power alarm spreads panic
Nepal: Diesel crisis troubles Kathmanduites
Pakistan: PM asks Pepco to wait for next govt
Pakistan: City experiences prolonged load-shedding
Pakistan: ICCI President expressed concern over Gas load shedding
Pakistan: Bright lights & power shortage
Pakistan: Another problem crops up for residents
South Africa: SA fumbles on through power chaos
South Africa: 'Worst load shedding day so far'
South Africa: Cape Town plans for blackouts
South Africa: Power cuts a national emergency: Erwin
South Africa: Fears for water supplies for next six years
South Africa: Load-shedding may lead to water cuts in Free State
South Africa: South African Mines Halt Production on Eskom Power Shortage
South Africa: Gold Fields Halts S. Africa Output on Power Shortage
Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan Sees Rare Protests Over Gas Shortage
Vietnam: Blackouts to darken economy

January 15 2008

Argentina: El Gobierno autorizó las exportaciones de combustible
China: Southern provinces short of power
China: Southern China Shuts Power Capacity on Coal Shortage
Guyana: 600 Utility Workers Strike in Guyana
Israel: IE fights through winter cold
Nepal: Low on fuel again This time it’s diesel
Pakistan: Pasban stages protest against flour shortage
Pakistan: Islamabad hit by low gas pressure and load shedding
Pakistan: Power shortage hitting pharma industry: PPMA chairman
Pakistan: PAKISTAN: Beset By Multiple Crises
Pakistan: Loadshedding continues to haunt Lahorites
Pakistan: Motions in Senate against power, gas load-shedding
Russia (Dagestan): The 16th Assassination Attempt
South Africa: Power cuts spread
South Africa: Rolling blackouts continue
South Africa: Blackouts continue, stir panic
South Africa: Load shedding at its highest levels
Turkey: Back to the future, back to Qatar
Uganda: Fuel Shortage Jolts Energy
Vietnam: Soaring demand, problems at power plants cause massive shortage

January 3 2008

Cameroon: When Energy Shortage Blocks Development
China: 'Difficult situation' for NDRC
India: Load-shedding to hit plastic, rubber units
Pakistan: Energy famine to hit economy
Pakistan: Power outages cause heavy production losses
Pakistan: Near blackout in several cities
Pakistan: Protest against Gas, electricity load shedding held in Mardan

January 2 2008

Argentina: Las estaciones de servicio locales sufren la escasez de combustible
Argentina: Otra vez faltó nafta en el interior
Australia (WA): Western Power Warns of Blackouts in Australian State
Australia (WA): Perth power supply under threat
China: CNPC Imports Diesel to Alleviate Shortage, an Industrial Info News Alert
India: Kerala, Karnataka face power shortage
India: "North India facing serious power crunch"
Kenya: Post-election violence creates fuel shortage
Pakistan: Load-shedding leads to water shortage in Lahore
Pakistan: WAPDA tower blown up
Pakistan: Massive load shedding — a shock to the system
Pakistan: People protest loadshedding
Rwanda: Fuel Crisis Imminent Violence in Kenya Continues - Official
South Africa: Power capacity to be strained in 2008
Uganda: Fuel crisis could have been averted
Uganda: Kenya crisis causes regional fuel shortages

December 24 2007

Ecuador: De nuevo hay faltante de alcohol
Kenya: Fuel Shortage Looms in Western Region
Pakistan: Oil shortage hits NWFP hard
Pakistan: Low pressure hits CNG stations
UAE (Ras Al Khaimah): Industries in RAK face power, water shortage

December 22 2007

Bhutan: Kerosene shortage disappoints people
Ecuador: Se busca minimizar escasez del gas
United Kingdom: Plea for calm after rush on petrol

December 19 2007

Canada (Ontario): Fuel Shortage At Some Ontario Gas Stations
China: China to develop unconventional energy sources
India: Energy shortage increases in November, generation dips
India: No respite from power cuts on Eid
India: Rickshawmen threaten stir over gas shortage
Malawi: Malawi experiencing shortage of paraffin
Namibia: Electricity Demand Soars
Nepal: Want petrol? Buy bonds first
Nepal: Lawmakers to NOC: Mix ethanol in gasoline to solve its shortage
Pakistan: People see no immediate relief from power, gas outages
Pakistan: Candidates appeal to WAPDA to stop load shedding in Warsak
Pakistan: Massive power shortage feared in January
Pakistan: Strategic diesel stocks mostly consumed : Crisis forces purchase at higher rates
Palestine (Gaza): State to reconsider cutting electricity and fuel to Gaza
Palestine (Gaza): Collective punishment begins
South Africa: Save power and save money
South Africa: Data and the power crunch
Venezuela: Otra vez los tachirenses sufren escasez de combustible
Venezuela: Suspenden suministro especial de gasolina para el estado Táchira

December 18 2007

Canada (Nova Scotia): Heating oil runs low in Cape Breton
China: Escasez de combustible azota suroeste de China
China: China's Southwest Hit by Fuel Crunch
France: "La France manque d’électricité de pointe"
Slovakia: Slovakia Negotiates Electricity Imports from Ukraine
Ecuador: Escasez de gas en parroquias y recintos
United Kingdom: Diesel shortage sparks panic at pumps
Nepal: Load shedding hours increased
Northern Marianas: Rolling blackouts hit Saipan-again
Northern Marianas: Saipan endures another round of rolling blackouts
Pakistan: APTA criticises load shedding
Pakistan: Energy problem
Panama: Paro provoca escasez de combustible

November 21 2007

Argentina: Escasez e incrementos en las naftas y el gasoil
Argentina: En 48 horas, ya habrá gas en garrafa
China: Chinese oil giant imports diesel to ease shortage
Guyana: GUYOIL fuel shortage putting pressure on other suppliers
Pakistan: CEO IESCO seeks customers cooperation in saving electricity
Slovakia: Jahnátek: Electricity shortage covered by Ukraine; No negative impact from Mochovce
USA (North Dakota): N.D.: Officials Discuss Fuel Supply
Vietnam: State prepares to bid petroleum subsidies goodbye

November 20 2007

Argentina: En el interior del país, cada vez menos y no para de aumentar
India: CERC to hear petition on over drawing power
India: Power cuts prompt protest
Malawi: Malawi diesel shortage hits airport
Malawi: L’électricité, un mirage pour les populations de la Cité du Banimonotié
Nepal: Consumers to face upto 4 hours of power cuts
USA (North Dakota): Farm Diesel in Short Supply Around Sioux Falls Area
USA (North Dakota): Diesel Shortage Sends Farmers Scrambling

November 18 2007

Argentina: La escasez de gas ya es total en algunas zonas de la región
Bolivia: Diésel. Santa Cruz alista cambio de ‘matriz’
India: Coal shortage may force closure of Ropar Thermal Plant in Punjab
India: End unannounced power cuts, says Jaya
Nepal: LPG Crisis May not End Anytime Soon
Venezuela: Persiste escasez de gasolina en la zona norte y oeste

November 14 2007

China: China bites the fuel price bullet
China: China paralizada por la escasez de gasoil
Dominican Republic: Escasez de combustibles se siente en todo el País
Guyana: Last weekend darkness engulfed New Amsterdam
India: Model citizens’ dark Diwali
Paraguay: Cerca de 20 mil paraguayos compran combustible en Posadas
Nepal: Fuel shortage hits again
South Africa: Prepare for more load shedding
South Africa: Suburbs plunged into darkness
USA (North Dakota): Diesel Fuel Shortage Continues
Zimbabwe: ZESA Holdings Reverts to Normal Load-Shedding