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Turkish Tasyapi To Increase Power Output by 4,000 MW - IHA

Turkish Tasyapi To Increase Power Output by 4,000 MW - IHA

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:31

Unlisted Turkish energy and construction firm Tasyapi will raise its power production by 4,000 megawatts after signing a EUR6 billion credit with Goldman Sachs (GS), Turkish daily newspaper Milliyet reported Friday, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reported.

UK Plans To Spend GBP3B On Nuclear Warheads

UK Plans To Spend GBP3B On Nuclear Warheads

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:29

The U.K. is to replace its stockpile of nuclear warheads at an estimated cost of more than GBP3 billion, The Guardian reports Friday, citing previously unpublished papers released under the Freedom of Information Act.

EDF Is Nearing Accord To Buy British Energy

EDF Is Nearing Accord To Buy British Energy

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:26

Electricite de France SA Thursday was nearing an agreement to acquire U.K. nuclear-power generator British Energy Group PLC, in a deal that could exceed GBP 12 billion ($23.99 billion) and end a months-long takeover saga, people familiar with the matter said.

TNK-BP CEO Leaves Russia; BP Warns Of Suit

TNK-BP CEO Leaves Russia; BP Warns Of Suit

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:25

BP PLC (BP.LN) said Thursday that TNK-BP Ltd. Chief Executive Robert Dudley has temporarily left Russia, saying he was subjected to "harassment" by Russian authorities, prompting the oil giant to threaten legal action against its Russian partners.

Frances Areva 1H Rev +15% On Reactor, Services Sales

France's Areva 1H Rev +15% On Reactor, Services Sales

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:23

Areva (CEI.FR), the world's largest maker of nuclear reactors, Thursday reported a 15% rise in first-half revenue, helped by a surge in sales in its reactors and services division.

TNK-BP Exec Says Most Expats Visas To Expire Late Jul

TNK-BP Exec Says Most Expats' Visas To Expire Late Jul

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:22

The Russian visas of most expatriate TNK-BP Holding (TNBP.RS) employees are scheduled to expire in late July, TNK-BP Chief Operating Officer Tim Summers said at a news briefing Thursday, Prime-Tass news agency reported.

Iran To Shut Isfahan Refinerys Unit In Oct For Maintenance

Iran To Shut Isfahan Refinery's Unit In Oct For Maintenance

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:20

Iran will shut down a 120,000 barrel- a-day distillation unit for maintenance at its refinery in Isfahan for 22 days beginning in early October, the managing director of the Isfahan Oil Refining Company said Thursday.

Swiss Aiming For Rapid End To Libyan Fuel Stand-Off

Swiss Aiming For Rapid End To Libyan Fuel Stand-Off

Παρ, 25 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:19

Switzerland is seeking a rapid resolution to a diplomatic crisis with Libya, a spokeswoman for its economy ministry said Thursday, stressing that there is no risk of fuel shortages.

Russian Deal To Buy 7% Stake In CPC Could Fall Apart

Russian Deal To Buy 7% Stake In CPC Could Fall Apart

Πεμ, 24 Ιουλίου 2008 - 11:42

A deal in which Russia would buy Oman's stake in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) could fall apart, the Kommersant daily reported Thursday citing unnamed sources close to the deal.

Ukraine Secures Framework Deal On Russian Gas Prices

Ukraine Secures Framework Deal On Russian Gas Prices

Πεμ, 24 Ιουλίου 2008 - 11:41

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said Wednesday she had reached a framework agreement with Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) on the politically sensitive issue of boosting the price of gas deliveries.

IAEA Head, Iran Nuclear Chief To Meet Thursday

IAEA Head, Iran Nuclear Chief To Meet Thursday

Πεμ, 24 Ιουλίου 2008 - 11:39

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the chief of Iran's nuclear program plan to meet Thursday in Vienna, the IAEA said Wednesday.

Venezuela, Belarus To Double Joint 20,000 B/D Ouput

Venezuela, Belarus To Double Joint 20,000 B/D Ouput

Πεμ, 24 Ιουλίου 2008 - 11:38

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said that Petroleos de Venezuela, or PdVSA, and Belarus' Belorusneft plan to double their joint production which now stands at 20,000 barrels of crude a day.