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Eni Says Milan Prosecutors Probe Possible Illicit Iraq Awards

Παρ, 6 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:32

Eni SpA (E), Italy's biggest energy company by market value, said Thursday that Milan prosecutors are conducting an investigation on whether behavior by company employees resulted in illicit activities related to the awarding of contracts in Iraq.

Iran Halts Greek Oil Sales, May Cut Shell As Sanctions Bite

Παρ, 6 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:32

Iran has stopped shipping oil to Greece and may halt supplies to Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN) over unpaid bills, Iran media said Friday, as the impact of sanctions widens.

French Govt Picks EDF, Dong, Alstom For Offshore Wind Farms

Παρ, 6 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:31

The French government has picked a venture between state-controlled utility Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) and Danish company Dong Energy Power to build and operate three wind farms off Atlantic and Channel coasts.

Total: Drilling Relief Well In Elgin May Take More Than 6 Mos

Παρ, 6 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:31

Drilling relief wells near the Elgin oil rig in the North Sea to stop a natural gas leak may take more than six months, French oil major Total SA (TOT), which owns the rig, said Friday.

Iraq Qualifies Sanctioned Syrian Firm For Energy Bid Round

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:41

The Iraqi government has prequalified Syria's national oil company, a target of increased international sanctions against the Syrian government, for Iraq's fourth energy licensing auction scheduled May 30-31, the oil ministry said in an announcement posted on its website.

Fukushima Leak Might Have Flowed Into Pacific Ocean - TEPCO

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:40

About 12 tons of radioactive water has leaked at Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, with the facility's operator saying Thursday that some might have flowed into the Pacific Ocean.

Total: Sent Crew By Helicopter For Reconnaissance Of Elgin

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:40

Total SA (TOT) Thursday sent a specialized crew by helicopter on a reconnaissance mission to the Elgin platform in the North Sea that it was forced to abandon and power down 11 days ago due to a major gas leak.

EU Lawmakers Divided On Approach To Take On Shale Gas

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:40

European lawmakers are deeply divided on how to deal with shale gas exploration in the European Union, two draft reports seen by Dow Jones Newswires showed Thursday.

Iraq Resumes Crude Oil Exports After Pipeline Sabotage

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:39

Iraq has resumed crude oil exports via its northern pipeline to Turkey's Ceyhan port after a brief suspension caused by at least one blast on the pipeline inside Turkey, an Iraqi oil ministry spokesman said Thursday.

EDF: Discussions With Edison Shareholders Ongoing

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:39

Discussions are ongoing between French power group Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) and other shareholders of Italian utility Edison SpA (EDN.MI), after Italy's market regulator struck a blow to a plan to reorganize Edison's shareholding increase EDF's stake in the company to more than 80%, a spokeswoman said Thursday.

Iran to Double Electricity Export to Turkey

Πεμ, 5 Απριλίου 2012 - 12:29

An Iranian Energy Ministry official says the country will increase electricity exports to neighboring Turkey by twofold in the next two months.

Saudi Sabic Says Sinopec Polycarbonate JV To Cost $1.7 Billion

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:35

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (2010.SA), or Sabic, the Middle East's largest listed company, said Tuesday its joint venture with China Petrochemical and Chemical Corp. (SNP), or Sinopec Group, to build a new polycarbonate plant at its petrochemical complex in Tianjin city will cost $1.7 billion.

EDF CEO: Windfarm Tender Offer Results Expected Thursday

Τετ, 4 Απριλίου 2012 - 17:34

The result of the French offshore wind farm tenders is expected as soon as Thursday, Electricite de France SA's (EDF.FR) Chairman and Chief Executive Henri Proglio said Wednesday.