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Vattenfall Mulls Constitutional Complaint Over German Nuclear Exit

Παρ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:43

Vattenfall Group is seeking billions of euros in financial compensation from the German government over its accelerated exit from nuclear power generation, and is pursuing a double-tracked legal strategy, the company's head of energy production said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal Deutschland.

Shell To Spend Nearly C$1B On Oil Exploration Offshore Nova Scotia

Παρ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:43

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) said Friday it will spend nearly C$1 billion on deepwater oil exploration off the coast of Nova Scotia.

Cyprus, Israel may Ponder Linking Power Grids

Παρ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 16:09

Israel and Cyprus may consider linking their power grids, according to the head of the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority.

Greeks Remains to Be Convinced on Iran Sanctions Package

Παρ, 20 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 15:20

Resolution of Greek concerns remains the stumbling block to EU sanctions against the import of Iranian crude, commencing 1 July, being agreed by foreign ministers on 23 January.

Gas Use Breaks Record in Turkey

Πεμ, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 16:49

Due to the unseasonably chilly winter weather, Turkey broke a natural gas consumption record on Jan. 16, consuming 178 million cubic meters of natural gas.

Cyprus LNG and Possible Markets

Πεμ, 19 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 12:11

Cyprus has natural gas that can export and together with Israel they reach a critical quantity that allows them to consider building a common LNG liquefaction plant. Taking the assumption that they would not choose the pipeline option, we will look the LNG alternative as of its economic feasibility.

Iraq To Up Export Capacity By 900,000 B/D In Few Days-Oil Minister

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:43

Iraq will be able to raise its oil export capacity from southern terminals by 900,000 barrels a day when a new single point moorings, or SPM, is tested in a few days time, the country's oil minister said Wednesday.

GDF Suez CEO Says Interested In E.ON's Gas Grid Business

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:43

GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) said Wednesday it is considering an acquisition of the natural gas transmission grid that German competitor E.ON AG (EOAN.XE) has put on the block, the French energy giant's chief executive said Wednesday.

GDF Suez: Extension Of 3 Oldest Belgian Nuclear Plants Would Cost EUR1B

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:43

French utility GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) expects an extension of the operating lives of its three oldest nuclear reactors in Belgium to cost the company EUR1 billion, the company's chief executive said Wednesday.

Bulgarian Parliament Bans Shale Gas Exploration

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:42

Bulgarian lawmakers slapped a ban Wednesday on shale gas exploration and production, bowing to strong public pressure over environmental concerns.

Iberdrola To Price EUR400M Tap Of 2016 Bond At Swaps +2.98

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:42

Spanish utility Iberdrola (IBDRY) is to price a EUR400 million tap of its EUR600 million bond maturing January 2016, one of the banks running the deal said Wednesday.

Eni Says It Is Awarded New Barents Sea Exploration License

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 18:41

Eni SpA (E), Italy's biggest energy company by market value, said Wednesday it was awarded a new exploration license in the Barents Sea by Norway, as it seeks to expand in the hydrocarbon-rich region.

Abu Dhabi, China Seek Improved Upstream Ties

Τετ, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2012 - 13:43

Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with China to develop greater upstream co-operation during Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's visit to the Mideast Gulf producer.