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Chevron and Tohoku Electric Sign 20-Year Wheatstone LNG Agreement

Τρι, 1 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:23

Japanese utility Tohoku Electric Power Co. (9506.TO) has committed to a 20-year deal to buy more liquefied natural gas from Australia, reinforcing the country's position as the biggest supplier to the largest user of LNG at a time Japan is debating whether to resume nuclear power production.

Saudi Arabia to Name Mohammed al-Madi New OPEC Governor

Τρι, 1 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:22

Saudi Arabia will name Mohammed al-Madi as its next governor for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Total Looking At UK Shale Gas Opportunities - CEO

Τρι, 1 Οκτωβρίου 2013 - 18:22

France's Total SA (TOT) is looking at shale gas opportunities in Britain, Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said Tuesday in the first strong sign of interest from an oil major in the U.K.'s nascent industry.

At UN, Egypt Crisis Sidelined

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:27

In mid-August, when hundreds were killed in Cairo after Egypt's interim authorities cleared out antigovernment protest camps, the country's political crisis moved front-and-center of the world stage.

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister: Ready to Discuss Limits to Uranium Enrichment

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:27

Iran is willing to discuss limits in the level to which it enriches uranium but will never suspend the process altogether, the deputy foreign minister said in comments reported Sunday.

Russian Court Detains Eight More Greenpeace Crew Members

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:26

A Russian court on Sunday ordered the detention for two months of eight more crew members of a Greenpeace ship who protested against Arctic oil drilling as part of a probe into alleged piracy.

Total Acquires Offshore Exploration Interests in South Africa

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:25

French oil major Total SA (TOT) said Monday it has acquired offshore exploration interests in South Africa.

South Korean Scientists Use E. Coli to Make Gasoline

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:25

Escherichia coli can cause serious food poisoning but Korean scientists have come up with a more helpful use for the sometimes-deadly bacteria: producing gasoline.

China Attracts Greek Ship Owners

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 17:24

Greek shipping magnates, still the kingmakers of the global shipbuilding trade, are increasingly moving their financing and ship orders to China, drawn by cheap credit and lower shipyard costs.

Romania’s Grup Servicii Petroliere SA to Support IENE’s Regional Upstream Workshop in Athens on October 31st -November 1st

Δευ, 30 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 15:42

Romania’s Grup Servicii Petroliere SA will be one of the supporters of the 2nd SE Europe Regional Upstream Workshop on “Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production in the Adriatic, the Black Sea and the East Mediterranean” that the Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE) is organizing in Athens, on October 31st -November 1st, 2013. This specialized IENE seminar will focus on the geology and ongoing exploration activity, as well as on the relevant legal and financial framework, in the countries of the area

Vestas, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Form Offshore Wind JV

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:04

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS.KO) said Friday it formed an offshore wind joint venture with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (7011.TO), sealing a deal that has been in the making for over a year, as the companies try to carve out a niche product line in the fast-growing offshore market.

Chinese Energy Companies Sell $2.58 Billion in Bonds

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:03

Two Chinese state-owned energy giants have sold a combined $2.58 billion in bonds, helping to push issuance in Asia this week to the highest level since mid-May.

Rosneft to Offer Buyout to TNK-BP Minority Shareholders -- CEO

Παρ, 27 Σεπτεμβρίου 2013 - 18:03

OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) will offer a buyout to the minority shareholders of OAO TNK-BP Holding (TNBP.RS), in which it acquired a majority stake this year from BP PLC (BP) and a consortium of tycoons, Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin said Friday.