EU On Track For Climate Targets Τετ, 9 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:49 The European Union is on track to meet its 2020 targets for reducing carbon emissions and switching to cleaner energy sources, its environmental watchdog said on Wednesday.
E.On Signs Liquefied Natural Gas Contract with Qatargas Τετ, 9 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:49 German utility E.ON SE (EOAN.XE) said Wednesday it has signed a contract with Qatargas for the supply of liquefied natural gas.
Eni May Stop Fuel Supplies to Alitalia Saturday Τρι, 8 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 17:33 Eni SpA (E) may stop supplying fuel to airline Alitalia SpA (AF.FR) by Saturday unless news emerges of a turnaround for the unprofitable carrier, writes daily Corriere della Sera Tuesday, citing the head of the Italian oil company.
RWE to Continue Garzweiler Coal Site, Denies Closure Report Τρι, 8 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 17:33 German utility company RWE AG (RWE AG) Tuesday said it will continue operating its Garzweiler brown coal mining site, denying a media report that said it is considering shutting the site by 2018.
Kuwait to Miss Its 4M B/D Crude Oil-Production Target Τρι, 8 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 17:32 Kuwait won't be able to meet its crude oil production target of 4 million barrels a day by 2020 because of political deadlock between parliament and government that has often hampered energy projects, people familiar with the matter have said.
Pakistan Seeking $2 Billion From Iran for Gas Pipeline Τρι, 8 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 17:32 Pakistan has asked Iran for $2 billion in financing to build its side of a controversial gas pipeline that has drawn threats of U.S. sanctions, Islamabad's petroleum minister said Tuesday.
U.N. Starts Destroying Syrian Chemical Weapons Δευ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:12 International weapons inspectors began destroying Syria's chemical weapons on Sunday, overseeing Syrian government workers using torches and grinders to launch a disarmament program that put potential U.S. military intervention in Syria on hold.
Canada Spied on Brazil Energy Ministry Δευ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:12 Canada spied on communications at Brazil's Mining and Energy Ministry, according to Canadian intelligence documents revealed Sunday by Globo television.
Romania January-August Power Output Down 7.2% on Year - Mediafax Δευ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:11 Romanian energy output fell 7.2% on the year to 14.09 million metric tons of oil equivalent in the first eight months, hurt by falling production in the thermal sector, official data showed Monday, news agency Mediafax reported.
Kuwait Minister: Shale to Challenge Conventional Oil Long Term -News Agency Δευ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:11 A boom in shale oil and gas production will challenge conventional oil in the long term, Kuwait oil minister Mustafa al-Shamali said in remarks published late Sunday.
Putin: Important for Global Economy That Obama Overcomes Crisis Soon Δευ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:11 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday it was important that U.S. President Barack Obama overcame a political crisis at home as soon as possible for the sake of the global economy.
Poland Wants Another Price Cut From Gazprom Δευ, 7 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:10 Poland wants another cut in the price of natural gas it buys from Russia, a Polish deputy prime minister said on Monday as gas firms from the two countries began talks.
S&P Affirms Greece Ratings at B-/B; Outlook Stable Παρ, 4 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:41 Standard & Poor's Corp. on Friday affirmed its long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings for Greece.
Hungary PM Wants All Gas Storage Units to Be State-Owned Παρ, 4 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:40 All of Hungary's natural gas storage units should be state owned, premier Viktor Orban said Friday.
Italy Government Says CDP to Buy Ansaldo Energia Παρ, 4 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:40 Italy's state development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, or CDP, has agreed to buy into Ansaldo Energia, the energy business of Finmeccanica SpA (FNC.MI), according to the country's defense undersecretary Friday.
Brazil's Petrobras Says Investment Plan Will Boost Output Παρ, 4 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:40 Brazilian state-run oil giant Petrobras (PBR, PETR4.BR) on Friday responded to a Moody's Investors Service credit rating downgrade by saying the company's ambitious investment plan will lead to increased output and cash flow.