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German Cabinet Approves Broad New Energy Proposals

Τρι, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:11

Germany's cabinet approved Tuesday a broad slate of new energy proposals, including extending the lifespan of the country's nuclear plants and billions in levies the operating utilities will be obliged to pay in return.

BP To Issue $2B-3B Bonds;Price Talk Low- To Mid-200BPs Over Treasurys -Sources

Τρι, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:11

BP Capital Markets PLC, the funding arm of U.K. energy giant BP PLC (BP), is preparing to sell 5- and 10-year bonds Tuesday in a benchmark offering that people familiar with the sale say will likely reach $3 billion.

FYROM To Hold Talks Fri About Joining South Stream -Report

Τρι, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:10

FYROM will hold talks Friday with Russian gas company OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) on joining the South Stream gas pipeline project, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports Tuesday, citing FYROM's finance ministry.

Lukoil, CNPC Agree To Eye Asset Swaps, Hydrocarbon Shipments

Τρι, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:10

Russian oil producer Lukoil Holdings (LKOH.RS) said Tuesday it signed a cooperation pact Monday with China National Petroleum Corp., under which the companies will look at assets swaps and possibly delivering hydrocarbons to China.

China Lifts 2011 Non-State Crude, Fuel Oil Import Quota By 15%

Τρι, 28 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:09

China is raising non-state import quotas for both crude oil and fuel oil for 2011 by 15% from this year's levels, in line with the nation's commitments as a member of the World Trade Organization, the Ministry of Commerce said on its website.

Gazprom: China To Sign 30-Year Pact To Take 30 BCM Gas Annually

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:15

China National Petroleum Corp. will agree to a 30-year contract to take 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russian gas exporter OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), Gazprom said in a statement Monday.

Exxon To Boost Drilling At Iraq's W Qurna Field - Exec

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:15

Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) may drill over 1,000 wells at Iraq's supergiant West Qurna 1 oil field and has already awarded a well work contract, a senior company official said Monday.

Hellenic Petroleum: Greek Refinery Upgrade To Finish Feb

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:14

Greek refiner Hellenic Petroleum SA (ELPE.AT) expects to complete an upgrade of its 75,000 barrel-a-day Thessaloniki refinery at the end of February 2011, the company's Chief Executive John Costopoulos said Monday.

Kuwait Worried About OPEC Members' Output Quota Compliance

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:14

Kuwait's oil minister Monday said the country is worried about compliance with production quotas by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and will discuss the matter at the group's forthcoming meeting.

Endesa Sells Gas Assets To Goldman Funds

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:14

Enel SpA's (ENEL.MI) unit Endesa SA (ELE.MC) said Monday it has agreed to sell 80% of a bundle of natural gas distribution assets for EUR800 million to two infrastructure funds managed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS).

Shell's Pearl GTL Proj In Qatar To Start Ops By 1Q 2011

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 18:13

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) will start up the first phase of its $18 billion Pearl gas-to-liquids, or GTL, project in Qatar in the first quarter next year, with both production facilities fully operational in the first half of 2012, a company executive said Monday.

Russia, China Sign Several Documents on Energy Cooperation

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:11

Russia and China have signed several documents on cooperation in the energy sector.In the energy sector the parties signed several documents: a memorandum on understanding between the Russian Energy Ministry and China’ s National Development and Reform Commission in the field of energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources

Gazprom Extends Terms of Russian Gas Supply to China but still no deal on price

Δευ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2010 - 13:10

Gazprom signed a deal extending the terms of Russian gas supply to China on Monday but the two sides have still not struck a deal on price.