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Putin Threatens to Scrap Gas Pipeline

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:58

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin threatened to scrap a planned pipeline that would carry Russian gas under the Baltic Sea to Germany, a high-profile project that has faced stiff opposition in parts of Europe.

Ukraine Oct Industrial Production Down 19.8% On Year

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:56

Ukraine's industrial production fell 19.8% in October compared with the same period the year before, and dropped 7.6% on the month, the Unian news agency reported Wednesday, citing data from the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine.

EU Says More Than EUR1 Tln Needed To Boost Energy Mkt

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:54

The European Union will need EUR1 trillion to prop up its electricity networks and generation capacity by 2030 and another EUR150 billion for its gas networks, if it wants to increase energy security and improve competitiveness, the European Commission estimated Thursday.

Iran Backs Out Of Trilateral Gas Deal; Seeks New Deal

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:52

A senior Pakistan government official said Iran has backed out of a trilateral agreement to sell gas to Pakistan and India, the Pakistan News Service reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources.

Russia's Gazprom Interested In 20% Repsol Stake

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:51

Russian energy giant Gazprom OAO (GAZP.RS) is interested in buying a 20% stake of Spanish oil company Repsol-YPF (REP), Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov said Wednesday, the Efe newswire reports.

Completion of Sale of E&P Concessions in Libya

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 09:21

Following the announcement on 22 September 2008, Hellenic Petroleum S.A. announces that, after obtaining all regulatory approvals, it sold today its 20% participating interest in a Libyan oil and gas exploration license to the Franco-Belgian GDF Suez. This transaction is a further step in our strategy to reorganise E&P activities so as to create value and boost competitiveness of the Group.

IENE Conference focuses on «Green Transport»

Πεμ, 13 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 09:09

The transport sector's contribution to the exacerbation of the thorny problem for humankind, that of climate change, was the framework subject of the one-day conference organized by ΙΕΝΕ at the Evgenides Foundation. As stressed, the aim is that of elaborating and applying an integrated transport planning policy, with a clear vision, quantified goals, and strategies and measures, as transport counts for 39.6% of end energy consumption in Greece.

Russia's Gazprom To Reduce Gas Prices For Europe - Report

Τετ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:03

Russian state-run energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.RS) will reduce the price it charges European nations for gas from next year, company head Alexei Miller said on Wednesday, quoted by RIA-Novosti news agency.

Turkish PM Offers Mediation Between Iran,Obama Administration

Τετ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 15:00

Turkey is ready to mediate between the incoming U.S. administration of Barack Obama and Iran for a thaw in relations between the two countries, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview published Wednesday.

Gazprom To Discuss Iran S Pars Project At Doha Gas Talks

Τετ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 14:59

Representatives from Russia's energy giant Gazprom are set to discuss the company's participation in the development of Iran's South Pars natural gas field, the company said Wednesday.

Iran OPEC Governor: Oil Market Remains Oversupplied After Cut

Τετ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 14:58

Iran's Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries governor said Tuesday that the oil market remains "oversupplied" despite a cut in production by the organization's members.

Gazprom CEO, Egypt PM Discuss Gas Swaps, LNG Projects -Agency

Τετ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 14:56

Alexei Miller, chief executive of Russian natural gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS), and Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif Tuesday discussed gas swap operations and cooperation in liquefied natural gas projects, Gazprom said in a statement, news agency Prime-Tass reported.

Gazprom To Supply Ukraine At Least 55 BCM Of Gas In 2009

Τετ, 12 Νοεμβρίου 2008 - 14:53

Russian gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) agreed with Ukraine's state-owned natural gas company Naftogaz Ukraini Tuesday that the Russian firm will supply Ukraine with no less than 55 billion cubic meters of gas in 2009, the same volume as this year, the companies said is separate statements.