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Gazprom, Naftogaz Sign Deal To Lower 2010 Gas Volumes

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:44

Russian gas firm OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said late Tuesday it has agreed to sell less gas than contracted to Ukraine's state firm Naftogaz next year, in a move to curb the risk of another halt in natural gas supplies to Europe this winter.

Nuclear Fuel Swap Inside Iran Not An Option

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:42

A nuclear fuel swap inside Iran, as proposed by the Islamic Republic, is "not an option," the head of the United Nations atomic watchdog Mohamed ElBaradei said Wednesday.

Iran Oil Min Says OPEC Won't Hesitate To Change Output

Τετ, 25 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 20:41

Iran's oil minister was quoted as saying Wednesday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will not hesitate to change its output when it meets Dec. 22.

China Calls For Stepped Up Climate Cooperation With EU

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:30

China on Tuesday urged the EU to step up cooperation on climate change, saying global warming would be at the top of the agenda at next week's China-EU summit.

Chinese Energy Plans A Big Step In Carbon Reduction – IEA

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:29

Energy consumption targets already planned by China would contribute 25% of what needs to be done globally to limit carbon emissions and slow global warming, the chief economist of the International Energy Agency said Monday.

Kuwait Could Switch To Argus Pricing For Oil From WTI

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:27

Kuwait could switch the pricing of its crude sold to U.S. customers to the Argus Sour Crude Index, or ASCI, from Platt's West Texas Intermediate, or WTI, following in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia, Kuwaiti oil officials said.

France, Belgium, GDF-Suez Sign Convention On Power Supply

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:26

France, Belgium and French utility GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) said Tuesday they signed a three-party convention to ensure the continuity and security of power supply in France and Belgium.

Scientists Warn Global Warming Is Worse Than 2007 Forecast

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:25

The planet could warm by seven degrees Celsius this century, a figure that lies at the farthest range of expert predictions made only two years ago, scientists said Tuesday.

Russia Expects Iran To Agree To IAEA Nuclear Deal

Τρι, 24 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 18:25

Russia expects Iran to agree to enrich uranium abroad under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, a Russian diplomatic spokesman said Tuesday.

Iran Gains $5 Bln By Taking Dollar Out Of FX Basket

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:45

The head of Iran's Central Bank says the country has gained $5 billion by excluding the U.S. dollar from its currency basket and replacing it with the euro, Iran's state-controlled news agency Press TV reports on its Web site Monday.

French Commission Hears From Areva T&D Bidders Monday

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:44

The three bidders for French state-controlled nuclear group Areva's (CEI.FR) transmission and distribution unit Areva T&D are Monday to present their respective offers to the privatization commission advising the French government on the deal, people familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires.

Siemens Turns Sights On Latin America For Wind Turbines

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:43

Siemens AG (SI) is moving into the Latin American market for wind-energy turbines - beginning in Mexico - as it seeks a place among the world's top suppliers for wind-driven renewable energy.

Climate Change Costs Lower After Economic Crisis -Swedish Min

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:42

The estimated costs of developed countries' fight against climate change are much lower after the impact of the economic crisis, Sweden's Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren said Monday.