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Russia Approves Gazprom Neft Kyoto Emission Cuts Project

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:04

Russian oil major OAO Gazprom Neft (SIBN.RS) said Wednesday it has received approval for a project to cut carbon emissions in cooperation with Japanese companies Mitsubishi Corp. (8058.TO) and Nippon Oil.

Obama: BP Gulf Oil Spill Coming Close To An En

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:04

U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday it was "welcome news" that BP PLC's (BP, BP.LN) efforts to plug the well with heavy mud was a success.

Turkish Steelmaker Icdas To Invest $2.5 Bln In Energy - Report

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:04

Turkish iron and steel producer Icdas plans to invest $2.5 billion in energy in a move to increase its capacity, Turkish daily Hurriyet reports Wednesday, while the company expects global steel demand to pick up starting in September.

Anadarko: Ghana's Jubilee Project On Time To Start Output By Year End

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:03

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC) said Wednesday its three mega projects continue to progress on schedule, with its giant Jubilee oilfield in Ghana expected to start production by year end.

Iran's Ahmadinejad Urges US To Join Nuclear Fuel Swap Talks

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:03

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged the U.S. Wednesday to join talks on a nuclear fuel swap deal, reiterating that Tehran was ready to start talks near the end of the month.

Nabucco Pipeline Decision Could Be Postponed To Next Year -OMV

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 19:02

OMV AG (OMV.VI) Wednesday said a final decision on whether to build the 3,000 kilometer long, European Union-backed Nabucco gas pipeline from the project's partners could be postponed to the beginning of 2011.

BP Controls Gulf Well That Caused Record Oil Spill

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:42

BP Plc said it controlled the pressure in the damaged Gulf of Mexico oil well with drilling mud, moving a step closer to permanently sealing the source of the world’s worst accidental oil spill.

BP: The Return of the Prodigal Oilman

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:38

The new and outgoing CEOs of BP are scheduled to meet with Deputy PM Sechin today to discuss the future of BP’s operations in the country. It will be the first time that Robert Dudley has been in Russia since his hasty departure during the BP-AAR dispute in 2008.

Naftogaz Ukrainy Owes Gazprom $780 mln for July Gas Supply

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:36

The Naftogaz Ukrainy (Oil and Gas of Ukraine) company in August should pay to Russia’s natural gas monopoly Gazprom 780 million US dollars for gas received in July, Naftogaz CEO Yevgeny Bakulin told journalists on Wednesday.

Iran's Ahmadinejad Unhurt After Blast Near Motorcade

Τετ, 4 Αυγούστου 2010 - 14:36

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was unharmed by an attack with a homemade explosive device on his motorcade during a visit to the western city of Hamadan on Wednesday, a source in his office said.

BP Sells $1.9B Colombian Assets To Ecopetrol,Talisman

Τρι, 3 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:10

BP PLC (BP) said Tuesday it has agreed to sell its Colombian oil and gas exploration and production business to Ecopetrol SA (ECOPETROL.BO) and Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM.T) for $1.9 billion.

Thieves Target E.ON's UK Power Network For Copper Cabling-E.ON

Τρι, 3 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:09

Thieves are attacking the U.K. power network of German utility E.ON AG (EAON.XE) chopping down wooden electricity poles to get to the wires that contain valuable metals such as copper, the company said Tuesday, in the latest in a rash of commodities heists spurred by high prices.

Kuwait Oil Minister Urges Russia To Cooperate With OPEC -Report

Τρι, 3 Αυγούστου 2010 - 18:09

Kuwait is calling on Russia to cooperate more closely with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, reports RIA Novosti on its website Tuesday, citing the country's information and oil minister.