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Russian Delegation Comes to Sofia Over Energy Projects, at Sept 17

Δευ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 15:04

A high-ranking Russian delegation is going to arrive in Sofia for discussions of the three large-scale joint Bulgarian-Russian energy projects. The delegation will include Energy Minister, Sergey Shmatko, and the head of the state-owned nuclear energy corporation Rossatom, Sergei Kiriyenko, the Bulgarian National Television reported

Banks' NordStream Loan Pitches Due Early Oct

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:06

Banks have been given until early October to submit their proposals to participate in the EUR3.9 billion financing for the Nord Stream gas pipeline project out of Russia, said people familiar with the situation Friday.

Russia's Medvedev Heads To Energy-rich Caspian Region

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:04

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met his counterpart from Kazakhstan on Friday ahead of a tour of the Caspian Sea region, with the fate of its rich gas reserves high on Moscow's agenda.

Russia, Kazakhstan Agree Nuclear Power Venture

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:03

Russian and Kazakhstan confirmed Friday plans for a joint nuclear power venture, RIA Novosti reports on its Web site.

Russian, Turkmenistan Leaders Plan Gas Talks Sun;Pact Unlikely

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:01

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will visit Turkmenistan Sunday to mend fences after a blast virtually halted gas supplies from the reclusive Central Asian state but the talks are unlikely to bring a breakthrough, analysts said.

Russian PM Putin Rules Out 2012 Vote Competition With Medvedev

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:59

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday ruled out competing against his hand-picked Kremlin successor, President Dmitry Medvedev, in Russia's 2012 presidential elections.

French Government: Iran Has Not Answered Nuclear Questions

Παρ, 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:57

Iran has not responded to requests for talks on its nuclear program, France said Friday in a statement calling for Tehran to attend a multilateral meeting before the U.N. General Assembly.

OPEC Steps Back,Waits For Econ Recovery To Rebalance Oil Mkt

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:27

OPEC is making the same risky bet as many investors that oil prices can avoid being dragged down by weak demand and excess supplies for a few more months.

Iraq Asked Nippon For Revised Nassiriyah Oil Bid

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:24

Iraq has asked Japan’s Nippon Oil Corp. (5001.TO) to submit a revised offer to develop the Nassiriyah oil field in southern Iraq, a step seen as the last before signing an $8 billion to $10 billion contract.

IEA Oil Demand Forecast Rises On Stronger Recovery

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:22

The International Energy Agency Thursday revised up its forecast for world oil demand for the third consecutive month, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth in developing Asian economies and North America.

Iran Insists No Suspension Of Uranium Enrichment

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:20

Iran's proposal to world powers aimed at resolving the standoff over its atomic program talks of global nuclear disarmament, a top Iranian official was quoted Thursday as saying, while insisting there will be no suspension of uranium enrichment.

OPEC Secy Genl: Russia's Turn To Come To OPEC

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:19

OPEC's secretary general said Thursday it's Russia's turn to come visit him in Vienna, and that he wasn't encouraged by Russia's lack of a cut in oil production.

Russia, Venezuela Sign Deal To Develop Orinoco Belt

Πεμ, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 19:18

Russia and Venezuela Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing a joint venture to develop oil in the South American country's Orinoco oil belt, the Ria Novosti news agency reported.