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Iran Hacks Energy Firms, U.S. Says

Παρ, 24 Μαΐου 2013 - 18:18

Iranian-backed hackers have escalated a campaign of cyberassaults against U.S. corporations by launching infiltration and surveillance missions against the computer networks running energy companies, according to current and former U.S. officials. In the latest operations, the Iranian hackers were able to gain access to control-system software that could allow them to manipulate oil or gas pipelines. They proceeded "far enough to worry people," one former official said

Gazprom to Announce LNG Project Soon

Πεμ, 23 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:40

Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) will soon announce another "fundamentally new" liquefied natural gas project," Alexei Miller, the company's chief executive, told Interfax Thursday.

Gazprom Tenders to Drill 6 Oil Wells at Iraq's Badra Field

Πεμ, 23 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:39

Russian state oil producer OAO Gazprom Neft (SIBN.RS) has issued a new tender to drill six oil wells at the Badra oil field in eastern Iraq, the company said on its website.

Enel To Launch Hybrid Bond for Up to EUR2B Before Summer

Πεμ, 23 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:39

Italian utility Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) will launch a hybrid bond for up to 2 billion euros ($2.57 billion) before the summer, Chief Executive Fulvio Conti said Thursday.

Bulgaria's EconMin: Legislation Can Stabilize Energy Sector

Πεμ, 23 Μαΐου 2013 - 13:43

The stabilization of theenergy sectorwill not happen without legislative changes, according tocaretakerEconomy and Energy Minister,Asen Vasilev.

National Electricity Company Posts 98 Mln Euro Cons Loss in 2012

Πεμ, 23 Μαΐου 2013 - 13:23

Bulgaria's national electricity company NEK posted a consolidated loss of 192 million levs ($126.9 million/98.2 million euro) in 2012, the company's executive director said.

European Utilities' CEOs Slam Lawmakers Over Energy Policy

Τετ, 22 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:50

In concrete terms, European energy companies are the subject of a perfect storm, which is endangering security of supply and the transformation towards a low-carbon economy, as well as undermining their capacity to attract capital

BP's Investment in Iraq to Reach $5 billion by 2016

Τετ, 22 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:50

U.K. oil major BP PLC (BP) plans to increase the production capacity at the Rumaila oilfield, the largest in Iraq, by 750,000 barrels per day by 2017, and aims to increase its spending in the country to $5 billion a year from the current $2.6 billion by 2016, a senior executive said Wednesday.

Iraq Earns $7.764B From Oil Sales in Apr Vs $7.772B in March

Τετ, 22 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:50

Iraq has earned some $7.764 billion from oil sales in April, compared with $7.772 billion earned the previous month, the Iraqi oil ministry said in a statement Wednesday.

Solarworld Aims for Restructuring Approval by August

Τετ, 22 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:49

Heavily indebted Solarworld AG (SWV.XE) said Wednesday it aims for approval of its debt restructuring from noteholders and shareholders by August.

China Confirms April Oil Data; Crude Imports up 3.7% on Year

Τρι, 21 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:43

China's General Administration of Customs confirmed Tuesday that April crude-oil imports totaled 23.08 million metric tons, equivalent to 5.6 million barrels a day, up 3.7% from a year earlier.

Shell CEO: No Adverse Findings against Shell from EU Oil Probe

Τρι, 21 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:42

The European Union probe into potential energy-price manipulation has made no adverse findings against Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN), the company's chief executive Peter Voser said Tuesday.

Saudi Arrests 10 Iran Spy Suspects - Ministry

Τρι, 21 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:42

Saudi authorities have arrested 10 more suspects in an alleged Iranian spy ring unveiled two months ago, an interior ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.

Gazprom Seeks Moscow Exchange Listing

Τρι, 21 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:42

Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said Tuesday it wants to list its shares on the Moscow Exchange (MOSX.RS) to increase its appeal to shareholders.

Shell CFO: Sees Production At Iraq Majnoon Greenfield Project Within 2-3 Months

Τρι, 21 Μαΐου 2013 - 17:41

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB.LN) aims to start production from a greenfield project in Iraq's Majnoon oil field within the next two to three months, Chief financial Officer Simon Henry said Tuesday.

Greek Refiner, HELPE, Issues Order to Buy 80.000 Barels of Urals Crude Oil

Τρι, 21 Μαΐου 2013 - 12:05

Hellenic Petroleum (ELPE), Greece’s largest refiner, has issued a tender to buy an 80,000-ton cargo of Russian Urals crude oil for early June delivery, a trading source said, the first in months as its finances improve.