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­­­IEA Overhauls its Energy Data Website

Τετ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 16:44

The International Energy Agency announced on Tuesday that as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the statistics pages of its website, more than 20 years of data for more than 140 countries and regions worldwide are now available online for the first time.

Libyan PM Calls on Foreign Technical Help to Restore Security

Τρι, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:19

Shut down oil production in Libya will soon resume, but Libya's internal security situation won't improve unless it receives technical support from the international community, the country's prime minister said Tuesday.

Shell Reopens Trunk Line of Trans-Niger Pipeline In Nigeria

Τρι, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:19

Nigeria-Royal Dutch Shell PLC's (RDSA) Nigerian unit has reopened a trunk line of its Trans-Niger Pipeline in Nigeria that was shut in July following a leak, the company said Tuesday.

Oil Futures Fall as Libyan Production Rebounds, Syria Concerns Fade

Τρι, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:19

Oil futures declined Tuesday after Libya said it resumed production at previously closed oil fields, while traders continued to retreat from bets on a potential military strike in Syria.

Romania's GSP to Drill Four Wells in Aegean Sea

Τρι, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 15:58

Romanian drilling contractor Grup Servicii Petroliere (GSP) has won a 120-day contract to drill four wells in Greece's sole oil and gas field Prinos for Energean Oil&Gas, GSP said on Monday.

Saboteurs Blow Up Yemen Export Oil Pipeline

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:06

Saboteurs on Sunday blew up a main oil pipeline in Yemen carrying crude to the Red Sea coast, halting its flow, an industry official and tribal sources said.

Kuwait to Start Offshore 2D Seismic Surveys in Sept

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:06

Kuwait will begin conducting the first survey of its offshore waters in decades this month, part of the Gulf state's plans to boost its hydrocarbon output, the exploration unit of state-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp. said Sunday.

Repsol Hunts For Oil Deal In North America

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:06

Spanish oil major Repsol SA is shopping for a North American oil company as it seeks to increase its investments in politically stable countries and the U.S. energy boom, according to people familiar with the talks.

China Plans to Boost Urban Infrastructure Construction

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:05

China on Monday outlined plans to boost infrastructure construction by 2015 through transport and energy projects, as part of efforts to speed up urbanization and support economic growth.

Asian Oil Product Margins Weaken on Sluggish Demand

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:05

Asian oil product margins narrowed through last week, dragging down refining margins in the region, as weak demand and healthy supply levels offset the impact of refinery outages.

Oil Futures Fall as Syria Agreement Reduces Chance of Military Strike

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 19:04

Oil futures tumbled Monday after the U.S. and Russia over the weekend agreed to the framework of a deal for Syria to turn over its chemical weapons to international authorities, easing concerns of a potential strike against the country and supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Cyprus has a Vision to Become an Energy Hub

Δευ, 16 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 12:56

Cyprus' Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Mr Yiorgos Lakkotrypis visited New York on Thursday, September 12 where he had a series of contacts and meetings with organizations and companies dealing with energy issues, think tanks based in New York, officials of the state of New York, expatriate journalists and American media dealing with energy issues.

EPA Plan Seen Curbing New Coal-Fired Power Plants

Πεμ, 12 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 14:18

The Obama administration plans to block the construction of new coal-fired power plants unless they are built with novel and expensive technology to capture greenhouse-gas emissions, according to people familiar with a draft proposal.