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IAEA Asks 18 Experts To Assess Agency's Future

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 07:41

The International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, said Tuesday it had asked a group of 18 top experts to assess the future challenges facing the U.N. atomic watchdog as more countries pursue nuclear technology.

Slovak Enel-Owned Utility Wins Nuclear Plant Legal Wrangle

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 07:40

Bratislava--Slovenske Elektrarne AS, a Slovak power utility majority-owned by ENEL S.p.A. (ENEL.MI), has successfully ended a long-lasting international court dispute aimed at the shutting down of units 1 and 2 of the nuclear power plant in Mochovce.

Bulgaria may construct gas pipeline to Greece

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 04:35

Bulgaria may build an 80-kilometer (50-mile) natural gas pipeline between its southern city of Haskovo and Komotini in northern Greece. The link would be joined to an existing pipeline between Turkey and Greece and carry natural gas from Iran or Azerbaijan to Bulgaria’s southern regions along the Greek border, Bulgaria’s Economy and Energy Minister Petar Dimitrov said in Sofia yesterday.

Serbia Seals Gas Seal with Russia

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 04:29

Russia signed a gas pipeline deal with Serbia yesterday that underscores Moscow’s increasingly closer ties with Belgrade. The plan clears the way for the construction of the South Stream pipeline through Serbia en route to Western Europe.

Libya Oil Head: OPEC Output Seen Steady On Oil Price

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:28

Libya's top oil official Shokri Ghanem said Tuesday he believed the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will keep its formal production target unchanged when it meets next week as long as crude prices stay well above $90 a barrel.

Turkmenistan To Boost Gas Production Almost 13% In 2008

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:26

Turkmenistan will boost gas production by almost 13% this year to 81.5 billion cubic meters as Russia, China and Europe seek a larger share of its exports, the president said late on Monday.

Gas Natural CEO: No Plans To Take Part In Spanish M&A >GAS.MC

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:25

Gas Natural SDG SA (GAS.MC) is not planning to take part in any consolidation moves in the Spanish energy industry, Chief Executive Rafael Villaseca said Tuesday.

EU Clears Chemical Co Ineos To Buy BP's UK Assets

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:24

The European Commission Tuesday cleared U.K. chemicals company Ineos Group Ltd. to buy U.K. oil company BP PLC's (BP) vinyl acetate monomer and ethyl acetate businesses.

DJ OMV Seeks To Cancel Shr Lending Deals At MOL's April 24 AGM

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:22

Austrian oil and gas company OMV AG (OMV.VI), as the largest shareholder in Hungarian peer MOL Nyrt. (MOL.BU), will seek to cancel a series of treasury share lending deals and options agreements at MOL's annual meeting April 24, OMV said Tuesday.

US Sabotaging Cooperation With IAEA

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:20

Iran has accused the U.S. of sabotaging its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the Financial Times reports Tuesday.

Romania's Petrom '07 Net Pft Down 22%

Τρι, 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 03:19

Romania's largest vertically integrated oil company, Petrom SA (SNP.RO), said Tuesday its net profit fell around 22% in 2007 due to international crude oil price increases and lower oil output, news agency Mediafax reported.

Saudi Arabia, France Sign Terrorism, Money Laundering Pact

Δευ, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 08:29

RIYADH (AP)--Interior ministers of Saudi Arabia and France have signed a security agreement to combat terrorism, the official news agency reported Monday, amid the European country's efforts to take a higher profile in the Middle East.

Turkey's Gubre Wins Approval To Buy Iran's Razi - IHA

Δευ, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 08:27

ISTANBUL (Dow Jones)--Turkey's chemical fertilizer and phosphoric acid manufacturer Gubre Fabrikalari T.A.S (GUBRF.IS) said Monday that a consortium it leads has secured approval to buy Iran's Razi Petrochemical, Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reported.

Iran Reformists Still Weakened In Parliamentary Poll -AFP

Δευ, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 08:26

TEHRAN (AFP)--Iran's embattled reformist forces can only compete in around 50% of seats in parliamentary elections despite the reinstatement of candidates disqualified in vetting, officials said on Monday.

Constanta-Trieste Pipeline Deal To Sign March 27 - Mediafax

Δευ, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 08:10

Romania, Serbia, Croatia and Italy will sign an agreement March 27 to build the Pan-European Oil Pipeline linking Constanta in Romania to Trieste in Italy, news agency Mediafax reported Monday.

Bosnian Serbs, EFT Ink EUR660M Power Plant Deal - AFP

Δευ, 25 Φεβρουαρίου 2008 - 06:29

The Bosnian Serb government signed a deal Monday with the Energy Financing Team for the London-based group to build a EUR660 million thermal power plant.