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German Govt: Merkel, Putin To Discuss Sale Of E.ON's Gazprom Stake

Τετ, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 16:04

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will discuss the possibility of E.ON Ruhrgas selling its 3.5% stake in Gazprom, worth $4.5 billion, when they meet this week in Berlin, Merkel's spokesman said Wednesday.

Energy Infrastructure in EU: Questions & Answers

Τετ, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 14:53

The European Commission provides answers about the need for an upgraded power grid and new pipelines.

Bulgaria Opens Way to Start LNG talks with Qatar

Τετ, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 14:50

Bulgaria and Qatar have signed a confidentiality deal paving the way for talks on LNG deliveries from the Arab country, state gas company Bulgargaz said on Friday, as Sofia seeks to cut dependence on Russian gas.

Turkmenistan Says Can Supply up to 40 bcm a Year to Europe

Τετ, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 14:50

Turkmenistan has won support from its Caspian neighbours to lay a pipeline under the sea and become a major gas supplier to Europe, a senior official said on Friday, boosting plans for the EU-backed Nabucco project.

Chinese Financed Solar Energy Park Near Ihtiman, Bulgaria Launched

Τετ, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 14:49

The first photo-voltaic power plant in Bulgaria, which was built exclusively with Chinese investment near Ihtiman, will be launched on November 23 2010, Bulgarian media reported.

China Hits Efficiency and Pollution Targets

Τετ, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 14:46

China will have achieved its goal of a 20 per cent reduction of energy intensity and a 10 per cent cut in major pollutant emission against 2005 levels by the end of 2010, according to official figures reported yesterday.

Existing CO2 Pledges Won't Stop Dangerous Warming-UNEP

Τρι, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:31

If the most ambitious policies to cut carbon dioxide of every country associated with last year's Copenhagen Accord on climate change are implemented by 2020, it would still be insufficient to keep the rise in global temperatures below two degrees Celsius, said a report from the United Nations Environment Program Tuesday.

CEZ Launching Buyback Of Its Eurobonds

Τρι, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:31

Czech state-owned power company CEZ AS (BAACEZ.PR) said Tuesday it is launching a buyback of its euro-denominated bonds.

UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Condemns North Korea Attack On South

Τρι, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:30

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Tuesday blasted North Korea for firing artillery shells on a South Korean island near the western sea border earlier in the day.

Iran's Nuclear Program Suffered 1-day Outage - IAEA Report

Τρι, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:29

Iran's uranium enrichment activities came to a complete halt for at least one day earlier this month, a new restricted United Nations report revealed Tuesday, amid speculation the activities were the target of a cyber attack.

Eni CEO: Eni To Up Iraq Zubair Field Output 10% By End-'10

Τρι, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:29

Italy's Eni SpA (E) and its partners will raise oil production from Iraq's Zubair oil field 10% above its previous level of around 180,000 barrels a day by the end of this year, Chief Executive Paolo Scaroni said Tuesday.

Italy Must Offer Lasting Support For Nuclear Renaissance

Τρι, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:29

Italy must offer long-term support measures for nuclear power to make a comeback in the country in order to protect investments and offer a satisfactory regulatory framework, a top government official said Tuesday.

GDF-Suez CEO Confirms Full Year Outlook

Παρ, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2010 - 19:08

GDF Suez (GSZ.FR) Chief Executive Gerard Mestrallet Friday said the company confirms its outlook for this year and next year.