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Aramco CEO:Committed To Gas Exploration To Meet Demand

Τρι, 22 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 17:32

Saudi Arabian Oil Co., the world's biggest oil company, will continue exploring for domestic natural gas resources as it seeks to meet rapidly rising demand in the Middle East's largest economy, its top executive said Tuesday.

Spare Capacity Weakens OPEC's Grip On Oil Prices

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:21

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' grip on the oil market has weakened significantly as the group now faces a glut of supply from non-OPEC producers, BP PLC's (BP) chief economist said Monday.

Gas Exporting Forum Ministers To Meet In Qatar Dec 9

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:19

The ministers of the 15-member Gas Exporting Countries Forum will meet in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 9, Iranian state-controlled Press TV reports on its Web site, citing Iran's representative to GECF Mohammad-Ali Khatibi.

Ukraine Fin Min:To Guarantee Naftogaz Debt,Sees 5Yr Extension

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:18

Ukraine's Ministry of Finance said Monday that the government has asked it to provide an absolute sovereign guarantee to the restructured foreign debt of state-run energy company Naftogaz.

Eni Sees Livorno Refinery Returning To Normal Ops By Wed

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:15

Eni SpA (E) said Monday its Livorno refinery has restarted operations after industrial action at the Tuscan facility ended and that it expects output returning to normal capacity by Wednesday.

Total, GDF SUEZ, and Photovoltech Join IMEC's Silicon Solar Cell Research Program

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:14

The two major energy companies Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) and GDF SUEZ and their common solar cells manufacturing subsidiary Photovoltech join the IMEC industrial affiliation program (IIAP) on next generations of crystalline silicon solar cells. The multi-partner R&D program concentrates on sharply reducing the silicon use, whilst at the same time increasing the efficiency of solar cells. This will substantially lower the cost for solar energy.

EdF Eyes Sale Of 20% Stake In British Energy

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:12

Electricite de France S.A. (EDF.FR) may sell a 20% stake in British Energy, the nuclear power station operator, after the sale last May of a 20% stake to Centrica PLC (CNA.LN), according to La Tribune on Monday, without citing specific sources.

The 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition Οpens Τoday its Doors in Hamburg

Δευ, 21 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 15:17

The 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition opens today, 21 September 2009, its Doors in Hamburg, Germany. 943 Exhibitors on 65,000 sqm. 1,300 Plenary, Oral and Poster Presentations. 40,000 Visitors from more than 100 Countries are expected.

Siemens Introduces New 3.6-Megawatt Wind Turbine

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:34

Siemens announced, on September 14th, the release of a new 3.6-megawatt (MW) wind turbine featuring a 120 meter rotor diameter. The SWT-3.6-120 turbine is based on the proven technology of the SWT-3.6-107 – the world’s most popular offshore wind turbine. The new machine will be equipped with 58.5 meter long rotor blades

E.ON And Siemens Put Pilot CCS Plant For Coal-Fired Power Plants Into Operation

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:29

E.ON and Siemens are putting a pilot CO2 capture plant into operation at the E.ON power plant Staudinger in Grosskrotzenburg near Hanau. The two companies are thus pushing further ahead with the development of a process geared toward climate-friendly coal-based power generation

Lukoil In Talks To Buy Upstream Assets In Russia,Abroad

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:53

Russia's biggest independent oil producer, OAO Lukoil Holdings (LKOH.RS), is in talks to acquire upstream assets in Russia and abroad, Interfax news agency reports Friday, citing the company's Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov.

Russia's Sibur: Gets $153M Loan From VEB For Tobolsk

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:51

Russian petrochemical company Sibur Holding, which is owned by the banking arm of gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), said Friday it has received a $153 million loan from Russian state-run bank VEB for Tobolsk-Polymer LLC, Sibur's subsidiary.

Russia's Putin Appeals For Foreign Invest,Says Barriers Lifted

Παρ, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 16:48

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin appealed to foreign investors Friday, saying Russia had lifted barriers to outside investment and calling for reciprocal measures from other states.