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BP CEO: In Talks with Rosneft on Russian Arctic Projects

Πεμ, 7 Μαρτίου 2013 - 17:31

BP PLC (BP), which is taking a near-20% stake in Russia's OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS), is in talks with the state-controlled firm on joint offshore projects in the Arctic, BP Chief Executive Bob Dudley said Thursday in an interview with Rossiya-24 television channel.

Rosneft, Exxon Mobil Sign Important Deal - Sechin

Πεμ, 7 Μαρτίου 2013 - 13:17

Neftegaz America Shelf LP, an indirect independent subsidiary of Russian state oil company Rosneft, is acquiring 30 percent interest in 20 deepwater exploration blocks in the Gulf of Mexico held by Exxon Mobil, under an agreement signed Wednesday, Rosneft's chief Igor Sechin told reporters.

After Chavez, a Question of His Country's Oil

Τετ, 6 Μαρτίου 2013 - 15:43

Some of the most significant ramifications of the death of Hugo Chavez for the U.S., both short-term and long-term, may have little to do with the late ruler's politics and more to do with his country's oil.

Saboteurs Blow Up Yemen's Main Oil Pipeline Again - Ministry

Τετ, 6 Μαρτίου 2013 - 15:40

Saboteurs again blew up Yemen's main Marib-Ras Isa oil pipeline Tuesday night, the country's defense ministry said Wednesday, without advising whether the flow of crude has been affected.

Eni To Stay In Venezuela Post Chavez –Bernstein

Τετ, 6 Μαρτίου 2013 - 15:39

BernsteinResearch expects Eni (E) to continue operating in Venezuela following the death of President Hugo Chavez as the Latin American country requires its investment and expertise to tap into the vast hydrocarbon reserves.

Ukraine May Receive Gas From Europe Via Slovakia By Winter

Τρι, 5 Μαρτίου 2013 - 17:48

Ukraine, which is trying to reduce its dependence on Russian gas supplies, may receive gas from Europe via Slovakia, the European Commissioner for Energy was quoted as saying.

EU Confirms Started Registering China Solar Panels, Components

Τρι, 5 Μαρτίου 2013 - 17:48

The European Commission confirmed it had asked national authorities Tuesday to start registering Chinese solar panels and their main components but said this had no bearing on the anti-dumping investigation.

Saudi Aramco Lowers April OSPs to Mediterranean, Europe

Τρι, 5 Μαρτίου 2013 - 17:47

State-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co., known as Aramco, cut the official selling price for its April crude oil term supply to northwest Europe and the Mediterranean, it said in an official notice Tuesday.

Iraq Feb Oil Exports Rose by 7.5% on Month to 2.536 Million B/D

Δευ, 4 Μαρτίου 2013 - 18:06

Iraq's crude oil exports in February rose by 7.5%, to 2.536 million barrels a day on month, compared with 2.359 million barrels a day in January, according to people familiar with the State Oil Marketing Organization, or SOMO.

BP CEO Dudley Named as Candidate for Rosneft Board by Russian Govt

Δευ, 4 Μαρτίου 2013 - 18:06

BP PLC (BP) Chief Executive Bob Dudley has been named as a candidate for the board of directors of oil giant Rosneft (ROSN.RS) by the Russian government, and will vote on major company issues according to government directives if the nomination is confirmed by shareholders later in the year, a government spokeswoman said Monday.

Nabucco Gas Pipeline Project Signs Deal with Tanap

Δευ, 4 Μαρτίου 2013 - 18:06

The consortium planning the Nabucco pipeline said Monday it has signed an agreement with Tanap, the other planned pipeline, that would feed it with Caspian natural gas, in an effort to increase technical and strategic cooperation.

Brent Pipeline Still Closed as North Sea Industry Hit By Outages

Δευ, 4 Μαρτίου 2013 - 18:04

The Brent crude-oil pipeline system remained closed Monday as work continued to contain a second hydrocarbon leak this year at a key North Sea platform.

Obama To Announce Picks for EPA, Energy Dept.

Δευ, 4 Μαρτίου 2013 - 18:04

President Barack Obama is expected to announce Monday his picks to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Department, selecting a veteran regulator and a noted academic to lead a pair of agencies responsible for driving U.S. energy policies.

Eni Says Libya Mellitah Plant Restarted after Weekend Clashes

Δευ, 4 Μαρτίου 2013 - 18:04

Eni SpA (E) said Monday that output at its Mellitah plant in Libya had restarted following a suspension in natural-gas exports because of clashes between militants over the weekend.

Bulgaria: Electricity Prices to be Cut by Less than 8.0%

Παρ, 1 Μαρτίου 2013 - 19:39

Electricity prices in Bulgaria will be reduced by less than 8.0%, the head of the energy regulator, Yuliana Ivanova, told reporters.The exact date from which the price cut will become effective has not been determined yet, daily Dnevnik reported

Kremlin Plays Down Chance of Imminent Gas Deal with Ukraine

Παρ, 1 Μαρτίου 2013 - 19:28

The Kremlin Friday played down the chances of an imminent new gas deal with Ukraine after saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych in Moscow next week. A spokesman for Mr. Putin said there would be no deals to sign following Monday's meeting, that was originally planned for December. Those talks were cancelled at the last minute, with both sides saying they needed to finalize documents