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Lukoil Says Still Interested In 2nd Iraq Oilfield Round

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:19

DUBAI(Zawya Dow Jones)--Russia's OAO Lukoil Holding (LUKOY) is still interested in the second licensing round to award long-term development contracts for Iraq's untapped oil and gas fields and is prepared to change its conditions, a spokesman for the company said Thursday.

Khamenei Aide Blasts UK, France Over

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:17

TEHRAN (AFP)--A top aide to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that the U.K. and France were "worse" than the U.S. when it comes to interfering in Iran's internal issues.

Centrica: UK Needs Long-Term LNG Supply Contracts

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:16

The U.K. energy market must move away from its reliance on spot liquefied natural gas cargoes and negotiate long-term supply contracts to maintain future security of supply, a senior executive at Centrica PLC said Thursday.

EDF CEO: Co May Strengthen Mining Ties With Areva - Report

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:12

PARIS (Dow Jones)--Utility Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) may strengthen its partnership with nuclear group Areva SA (CEI.FR) in uranium mining, Chief Executive Pierre Gadonneix tells La Tribune newspaper in an interview published Thursday.

French CGT Union: GDF Suez's Gas Mkt Offer Is «Capitulation»

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:07

PARIS (Dow Jones)--France's CGT union Thursday expressed its concern over GDF Suez SA's (GSZ.FR) offer to loosen its grip on gas import infrastructure in response to European Union regulators' calls for more competition.

Iran Police Fire Tear Gas As Hundreds Mark 1999 Unrest

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:02

Iranian police fired tear gas Thursday as hundreds of demonstrators defied warnings staged a march to commemorate the anniversary of bloody student unrest in 1999, witnesses said.

Romanian Oltchim To Buy Petrom s Petrochem Ops For EUR62M -Mediafax

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 17:00

Romanian state-owned chemical plant Oltchim (OLT.RO) will take over the petrochemical arm of Arpechim refinery by the end of August, in a EUR62 million transaction, which doesn't include Oltchim's debts to the refinery's owner, oil company Petrom (SNP.RO), news agency Mediafax reported.

Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipe Jan-Jun Oil Throughput 17.7M Tons

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 16:56

The BP PLC (BP)-led Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline exported 17.7 million metric tons of Azeri and Kazakh oil in the first six months of 2009, up 1.1% from the same period last year, Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar said Thursday

Japan Hopes For Stakes In Iraq Nassiriya Oil Field -Official

Πεμ, 9 Ιουλίου 2009 - 16:54

Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Toshihiro Nikai, who met with Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani in Tokyo Thursday, requested special consideration of stakes sought by Japanese companies at Nassiriya and other oil and gas fields, said a senior METI official who also attended the meeting.

Clinton Calls For Stricter Sanctions Against Iran

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 18:31

Washington will call for "even stricter sanctions on Iran to try to change the behavior of the regime," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a TV interview broadcast in Venezuela.

Sibir Energy Office Searched By Police

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 12:56

Russian law enforcement agencies Wednesday conducted a search at a subsidiary of London-listed oil firm Sibir Energy PLC's (SBE.LN), the company said in a statement.

Italy Min Says No G8 Accord Yet On Iran Condemnation - Report

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 12:54

Italy's foreign minister said G8 ministers meeting here Wednesday had yet to reach an accord on condemning Tehran's crackdown on post-election protests, the ANSA news agency reported

Iran Invites China To Take Part In US$43B Oil Proj - Report

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 12:50

HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--Iran is inviting China to get involved in deals in several huge oil projects worth more than US$42.8 billion, as the Islamic nation seeks to boost its crude refining capacity, the South China Morning Post reported Wednesday, citing the Ministry of Petroleum of Iran.

Chechen Leader Says Rebel Chief Survived Battle In May -Paper

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 12:46

MOSCOW (AFP)--The head of Chechnya's Islamist rebels is still alive despite reports last month that he had been killed, the region's pro-Moscow leader said in an interview published Wednesday.

Obama Concludes Russia Visit; Heads To Italy

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 12:42

MOSCOW (AFP)--U.S. President Barack Obama concluded his trip to Moscow on Wednesday, having met Russian leaders and signed a handful of security deals in his mission to heal badly strained relations with Moscow.

EU: GDF Suez Offers Remedies To Up Mkt Competition

Τετ, 8 Ιουλίου 2009 - 12:40

BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--The European Commission is seeking comments from interested parties on remedies energy giant GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) has offered to increase competition in the French gas market, in which it has been accused of abusing its dominant position, it said Wednesday.