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At UN, Egypt Crisis Sidelined

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:27

In mid-August, when hundreds were killed in Cairo after Egypt's interim authorities cleared out antigovernment protest camps, the country's political crisis moved front-and-center of the world stage.

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister: Ready to Discuss Limits to Uranium Enrichment

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:27

Iran is willing to discuss limits in the level to which it enriches uranium but will never suspend the process altogether, the deputy foreign minister said in comments reported Sunday.

Russian Court Detains Eight More Greenpeace Crew Members

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:26

A Russian court on Sunday ordered the detention for two months of eight more crew members of a Greenpeace ship who protested against Arctic oil drilling as part of a probe into alleged piracy.

Total Acquires Offshore Exploration Interests in South Africa

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:25

French oil major Total SA (TOT) said Monday it has acquired offshore exploration interests in South Africa.

South Korean Scientists Use E. Coli to Make Gasoline

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:25

Escherichia coli can cause serious food poisoning but Korean scientists have come up with a more helpful use for the sometimes-deadly bacteria: producing gasoline.

China Attracts Greek Ship Owners

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:24

Greek shipping magnates, still the kingmakers of the global shipbuilding trade, are increasingly moving their financing and ship orders to China, drawn by cheap credit and lower shipyard costs.

Romania’s Grup Servicii Petroliere SA to Support IENE’s Regional Upstream Workshop in Athens on October 31st -November 1st

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 15:42

Romania’s Grup Servicii Petroliere SA will be one of the supporters of the 2nd SE Europe Regional Upstream Workshop on “Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production in the Adriatic, the Black Sea and the East Mediterranean” that the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) is organizing in Athens, on October 31st -November 1st, 2013. This specialized IENE seminar will focus on the geology and ongoing exploration activity, as well as on the relevant legal and financial framework, in the countries of the area

Vestas, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Form Offshore Wind JV

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:04

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS.KO) said Friday it formed an offshore wind joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (7011.TO), sealing a deal that has been in the making for over a year, as the companies try to carve out a niche product line in the fast-growing offshore market.

Chinese Energy Companies Sell $2.58 Billion in Bonds

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:03

Two Chinese state-owned energy giants have sold a combined $2.58 billion in bonds, helping to push issuance in Asia this week to the highest level since mid-May.

Rosneft to Offer Buyout to TNK-BP Minority Shareholders -- CEO

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:03

OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) will offer a buyout to the minority shareholders of OAO TNK-BP Holding (TNBP.RS), in which it acquired a majority stake this year from BP PLC (BP) and a consortium of tycoons, Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin said Friday.

German Energy Lobby Wants End of Fixed Prices for Renewable Energies

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:02

Germany's largest energy lobby group Friday urged lawmakers to fix the country's power market after years of generous subsidies for renewable energies have resulted in spiraling electricity costs, while bringing conventional power plants to the verge of losses.

Brazil to Raise Gasoline, Diesel Prices By 5% in October

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:02

Brazil's government will allow state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, to raise gasoline and diesel prices by 5% in October, local business daily Valor Economico reported Friday.

Croatian Court Issues Detention Order for MOL CEO Hernadi

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:01

A court in Zagreb on Friday issued a detention order for the chief executive and chairman of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Nyrt. (MOL.BU), Zsolt Hernadi, after he didn't attend a hearing in a corruption investigation, the court's spokesman told The Wall Street Journal.