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UK Energy Minister Says Scottish Referendum Could Slow Investment

UK Energy Minister Says Scottish Referendum Could Slow Investment

This year's referendum on Scottish independence could damage investment, Michael Fallon, the U.K. Minister of State for Energy said Monday "My fear is that it will start to pause not simply investment in energy, but also investment more generally," Mr. Fallon said, while speaking at a conference at Chatham House

Romania, Turkey Sign MoU on Developing Power Interconnections

Romania, Turkey Sign MoU on Developing Power Interconnections

Romania and Turkey signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding on developing interconnections to facilitate electricity exchange between the two countries, Romania's economy ministry said. One of the projects envisages a subsea electricity cable linking the power grids of Romania and Turkey, a project of Pan-European interest, with an important contribution to the development of the regional power market, the economy ministry said in a statement on Thursday

China Gives Pass to Europe in Solar Trade Dispute

China Gives Pass to Europe in Solar Trade Dispute

China on Friday gave a pass to the European Union in a trade dispute over solar materials after it upheld tariffs earlier this week on similar products imported from the U.S. and South Korea.

Brent, WTI Crudes Converge as US Chill Buoys Demand

Brent, WTI Crudes Converge as US Chill Buoys Demand

European crude futures dipped Friday although the price gap with U.S. WTI narrowed, with few upward price signals for Brent and plenty of demand for U.S. products as the cold weather continues.

Gazprom May Buy Back Its Shares

Gazprom May Buy Back Its Shares

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom (GAZP.RS) mulls a buyback of its own shares on the market, Interfax news agency says, citing a source at the gas giant.

Chinas LNG Imports Hit Record in December -CIMB

China's LNG Imports Hit Record in December -CIMB

China's liquefied natural gas imports touched a record in December and are expected to keep growing as the country builds more regasification plants, CIMB analysts say in a note.

E.ON to Curb Power Output in U.K. Despite Warnings

E.ON to Curb Power Output in U.K. Despite Warnings

Utility E.ON (EONGY, EOAN.XE) will close one gas-fired power station and expects to reduce output at three others despite continued warnings from the U.K.'s National Grid and others that Britain faces a capacity crunch and potential blackouts, The Guardian reported Thursday.

Russia Shows Interest in Buying MOLs Stake in INA

Russia Shows Interest in Buying MOL's Stake in INA

Russian officials showed interest in buying Hungarian oil and gas firm MOL Nyrt's (MOL.BU) stake in its Croatian subsidiary INA d.d. (INA.ZG), Hungarian business weekly Figyelo reports Thursday.

Irans President Seeks Constructive Engagement With World

Iran's President Seeks Constructive Engagement With World

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told business leaders Thursday that his government seeks "constructive engagement" with the world to promote economic development as well as peaceful coexistence.

Bulgarian Power co NEK end-Oct Debts Total 1.2 Bln Euro

Bulgarian Power co NEK end-Oct Debts Total 1.2 Bln Euro

The debts of Bulgarian state-owned electricity company NEK added up to 2.35 billion levs ($1.63 billion/1.2 billion euro) at the end of October, the economy and energy ministry said.

Oil Tanker Suspected Hijacked Off West Africa

Oil Tanker Suspected Hijacked Off West Africa

An oil tanker that has disappeared off the coast ofWest Africamay have been hijacked by pirates, potentially marking the most southerly such attack to date in increasingly dangerous waters off African oil hubs Nigeria and Angola.

China Reforms Hydro-Electricity Prices

China Reforms Hydro-Electricity Prices

Chinaon Wednesday said it would reform the price that power-grid operators pay to hydropower plants for electricity to encourage investment in the industry.

Gazprom to Sign Gas Deal With China in May

Gazprom to Sign Gas Deal With China in May

Russian state-owned gas major OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) has proposed a gas supply deal with China National Petroleum Corp. be signed in May when the Russian president Vladimir Putin visits China.