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Iraq Kurds Defy Baghdad On Oil Deals - AFP

Δευ, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:21

The autonomous Kurdish regional government in northern Iraq Monday defied Baghdad by vowing to sign more contracts with international oil firms despite the national government's opposition.

Kazakh Govt Source Sees Progress On Kashagan Dispute-Interfax

Δευ, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:19

Kazakhstan's government and a consortium of Western oil companies have moved closer towards settling their dispute over the Kashagan oil project the Interfax news agency reported over the weekend, citing a Kazakh government source.

OIL FUTURES:Brent Hits High On Dlr,Tight Fundamentals

Δευ, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:17

Brent crude oil futures climbed to an all-time high Monday morning as continued weakness for the dollar and an underlying tight supply and demand balance offered support. Traders said a strong recovery for Nymex crude, which also climbed above $99 a barrel, just shy of its all-time high, has also bolstered Brent and upped the chances of further gains later in the day.

Gazprom Sees No Delays To Nord Stream Construction - Report

Δευ, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:15

Russian gas monopoly OAO Gazprom isn't expecting any changes to the construction of the Nord Stream gas pipeline project between Russia and Germany, Interfax news agency reported Monday, citing Chief Executive Alexei Miller.

Athens under Pressure from US and Russia over Energy

Δευ, 26 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:12

Greece is trying to reconcile its political and defense commitments to the USA with the cooperation it is pursuing with Russia in the energy sector. It is no easy task, as it is being brought up against the often conflicting interests between West and East which, at the dawn of the 21st century, are largely focused on energy.

EU Denies Double Counting Of CO2 Credits Reports

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 06:58

The European Commission Friday denied reports that some carbon credits had been used twice to cover carbon dioxide emissions under the E.U. emissions trading scheme.

CEZ Proposed Building Carbon Capture And Storage Plant

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 06:56

CEZ AS , the Czech electricity utility with operations across central and eastern Europe, said Friday it proposed that the Czech state use proceeds from the sale of surplus emissions credits to finance a carbon capture and storage, or CCS, facility.

IAEA Urges Iran To Suspend Enrichment, Allow Inspections -AFP

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 06:54

The U.N. atomic watchdog wrapped up a two-day debate on Iran's disputed atomic drive Friday, urging Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment and open up its nuclear program to U.N. inspections.

Experts, Greens Warn EU Against Bulgarian Nuclear Plant - AFP

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 06:52

A Bulgarian nuclear expert and environmental groups urged the European Commission Friday not to approve the construction of the Belene atomic plant in Bulgaria, warning the site was in a seismic zone

Turkmenistan Seeks To Up Supply Prices To Gazprom 30%-Agency

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 06:51

Turkmenistan has proposed raising by 30% the price that Russia's OAO Gazprom pays for the country's gas, news agency Interfax reported Thursday, citing Gazprom Chief Executive Alexei Miller.

Russia's Yamal Gas Development to Last Over 50 Years

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:44

The development of the oil and gas fields in Russia's Yamal Peninsula and the neighboring Kara Sea will last over 50 years and cost several hundreds billion dollars, a Dutch natural gas trading company said in a presentation.

Breezy Valuations For Wind Assets

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:39

It's not easy to second-guess politicians' moods. But that's what you have to do to value wind-energy assets which are being priced as if there was absolute certainty regarding future environmental policy.

Greek Energy Watchdog Seen Agreeing PPC Tariff Rise -Report

Παρ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2007 - 03:37

Greece's energy regulator is likely to approve a proposal by Public Power Corporation SA for a 21.7% increase in weighted average tariffs, financial daily Imerisia said Friday.