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Security Situation in Libya Preventing OMV from Producing Oil

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 19:43

The perilous security situation in Libya is preventing OMV AG (OMV.VI) from producing oil in the north African country, the chief financial officer of the Austrian energy firm said Tuesday.

German Court Doubts Legality of Nuclear Fuel Tax

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 19:42

Germany's biggest utilities, still reeling from the country's early exit from nuclear power, scored a major victory Tuesday when a Hamburg court said the national tax on nuclear fuel rods may violate European law.

UN Chief Deeply Concerned Over Lack of Action on Climate

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 19:42

The head of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, said Tuesday he was "deeply concerned" that countries weren't doing enough to limit global warming.

Total Says Two Dead In Belgian Refinery Explosion

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 19:42

Total S.A. (TOT) said Tuesday that two people died and one was missing after an explosion at its refinery in Antwerp, Belgium.

Iranian Foreign Minister Sees Every Possibility for Nuclear Deal

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 19:41

Iran said there was "every possibility" of a deal at international talks on its nuclear programme in Geneva starting on Wednesday but warned Israel was "trying to torpedo the process".

Regulators Approve the Tariff Code of the TAP Pipeline

Τρι, 19 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 13:53

The three national regulatory authorities of Albania (ERE), Greece (RAE) and Italy (AEEG) have approved the Tariff Code proposed by the company TAP AG for TAP, the pipeline that will bring Azeri gas to Italy, through Greece and Albania.

Ukraine Ready To Settle Russia Gas Debt by Year-End

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:57

Ukraine will settle a debt of around $1 billion to Russian state-owned gas company OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) by the end of the year, Energy Minister Eduard Stavitskiy said Monday, Interfax news agency reported.

Coal Sector Must Change Dramatically, Says UN Climate Chief

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:56

The United Nations' climate chief urged the coal industry on Monday to "change rapidly and dramatically" at a coal summit on the sidelines of global climate talks.

Malaysia's Petronas Aims to Find Partners for Canada LNG Project

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:56

Malaysia's Petronas Gas Bhd (PNAGF, 6033.KU) is lining up Asian energy players to help build a Canadian liquefied-natural-gas megaproject, but there is a catch. Before anyone joins the ownership team, the prospective partners must sign long-term contracts to buy LNG.

Brazil Electricity Auction Hires New Wind Capacity, But No Solar Power

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 17:56

Brazil sold rights on Monday to build 39 new wind farms in the country, which will require an estimated 3.4 billion Brazilian reais ($1.5 billion) in investment, but failed to sell solar-powered projects as prices remain too high to find buyers.

Serbia's Energy Agency Approved a Cut in Gas Prices by 2.7 Percent

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 13:10

Serbia's Energy Agency approved a cut in the price of gas for public supply by 2.7 to 3.5 percent on the average which will enter into force of December 1.

Greece-Italy Interconnection Could be Off for Several Months in 2014 Due to Repairs

Δευ, 18 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 12:41

With reference to the notice published on 31st July 2013 concerning the investigation according to which it is necessary to limit the maximum power on the Italy-Greece interconnection, TERNA and ADMIE inform market participants of the following.

Gazprom Says Ukraine Resumes Gas Deliveries

Παρ, 15 Νοεμβρίου 2013 - 19:35

Ukraine has resumed purchases of Russian gas, Russian state gas firm OAO Gazprom said Friday, easing weeks of tension between the two countries after Gazprom had raised concerns that flows to Europe could be affected.