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Iraq Oil Ministry Invites Bids To Develop Akkaz Gas Field

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 05:37

Iraq's Oil Ministry has invited international companies to bid for the development of the Akkaz natural gas field, which has estimated reserves of more than 2.15 trillion cubic feet, the ministry said on its Web site.

Turkey Sets Sept Deadline For Nuclear Plant Bids

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:57

The deadline for bids for a tender to build Turkey's first nuclear power station is Sept. 24, the Official Gazette said Monday, according to the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA.

Cheney:Saudi's 'Kept Their Word' To Boost Oil Production

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:56

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney suggested there's little more Saudi Arabia can do to increase oil production and relieve price pressures in global markets.

UK Top Environment Scientist Wants Biofuels Policy Delay

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:54

The U.K.'s chief environment scientist has called for a delay to a policy demanding inclusion of biofuels into fuel at pumps across the U.K., reports the BBC on its Web site Monday.

China Eyes Nuclear Energy After Snow: Report -AFP

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:52

China has become more ambitious about adopting nuclear energy after heavy snowstorms early this year showed the dangers of reliance on coal, state media said Monday.

Iraq Feb Oil Exports +0.5% On Month To 1.93M B/D-Oil Ministry

Δευ, 24 Μαρτίου 2008 - 03:51

Iraq crude oil exports from southern and northern oil fields in February rose 0.5% from the previous month, oil ministry figures seen by Dow Jones Newswires show.

Turkmenistan Appoints Envoy To Azerbaijan In Boost To Ties

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 08:58

Turkmenistan has named an ambassador to neighboring Azerbaijan seven years after recalling its envoy during a dispute over rival claims to Caspian Sea hydrocarbon resources, the state newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reported Friday.

Greece Commences Negotiations with Russia over South Stream

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 07:40

Following a series of exchange visits between Greek and Russian officials over the last few months it appears that negotiations have now started concerning Moscow’s plans to route the south branch of the planned South Stream gas pipeline through Greece. Last week (March 13) a high powered Russian delegation headed by the deputy minister for Energy Mr.Anatoli Yanofski visited Athens and held meetings with the minister for Development Mr.Christos Folias and executives from the Public Gas Corporation (DEPA).

Romania To Float 2%-5% Of Craiova Pwr Co In Spring

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 07:33

Romania will float 2%-5% of its thermal power plant Craiova on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in the spring and raise the stake up to 15% in the summer, news agency Mediafax reported Teodor Atanasiu, the head of Romania's privatization agency, as saying Friday.

France To Reduce Nuclear Arsenal - Sarkozy

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 07:32

President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a modest cut Friday in France's nuclear arsenal, to less than 300 warheads, and urged China and the United States to commit to no more weapons tests.

French Energy Regulator Sets Rates For 3rd-Party Access To Gas Network

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:58

Gaz de France (1020848.FR) Friday said the French ministry responsible for energy published the new rates recommended by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission de Regulation de l'Energie, or CRE) to be charged for third-party access to the natural gas distribution network (the ATRD 3 rates schedule), which should take place on Jul. 1.

MOL Says It Bought 21,000 Treasury Shrs On Bourse Thursday

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:57

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Magyar Olaj- es Gazipari Nyrt. (MOL.BU) said Friday that it purchased 21,000 shares of its registered equity on the Budapest Stock Exchange Thursday.

Japan, Rosneft Sign MOU On Energy Cooperation

Παρ, 21 Μαρτίου 2008 - 04:56

The Japanese government and Russian energy company Rosneft (ROSN.RS) have signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation, Japan's government said Friday.