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Citi Group To Advise Bulgarian Energy Holding’s 250 Mln Euro Bond

Τετ, 24 Απριλίου 2013 - 16:35

The Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) said it picked Citi Group to advise it on the placement of a 250 million euro ($325.18 million) bond issue.

Total: Confirms to Drill 2 Exploration Wells in Libya

Τετ, 24 Απριλίου 2013 - 16:34

French oil and gas major Total SA (TOT, FP.FR) Wednesday confirmed that it is to drill next month two exploration wells in Libya, near the Al Jurf field.

Venezuela Declares Electrical Emergency, Denounces Sabotage

Τετ, 24 Απριλίου 2013 - 16:33

Venezuela's new government started out its term by decreeing the electric sector in emergency on Tuesday, placing it under partial military control to combat alleged sabotage and address the persistent black-outs that sapped President Nicolas Maduro's support in the recent election.

Woodside Seeks to Finalize $1.2 Bln Israeli Gas Deal by June

Τετ, 24 Απριλίου 2013 - 16:33

Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (WPL.AU) aims to finalize a US$1.2 billion a deal to buy a 30% stake in a big natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea by June, after talks with Israel were held up by a general election.

Eni Raises Mozambique Gas Find Estimates to 80 Tln Cubic Feet

Τετ, 24 Απριλίου 2013 - 16:33

Eni SpA (E), Italy's biggest energy company by market value, Wednesday increased by 6.7% its natural gas find estimates in offshore Mozambique after completing the appraisal phase.

Cyprus Bets on Solar Power Among Other Measures to Revive Economy

Τετ, 24 Απριλίου 2013 - 12:23

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Friday said that the country intended to speed up solar power installations and launch subsidies for the sector, while introducing a set of measures aimed at economic growth.

Rosneft CFO: TNK-BP Synergies Worth $2.4B in Next 3 Years

Τρι, 23 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:37

OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) sees $2.4 billion of synergies over the next three years from its integration with oil company TNK-BP, which it acquired last month, Chief Financial Officer Svyatoslav Slavinsky said Tuesday.

Iraq Security Forces Kill at Least 38 Mostly Sunni Protesters

Τρι, 23 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:36

Iraq's security forces killed at least 38 mostly Sunni protesters and gunmen in the northern city of Hawija on Tuesday, escalating months of brewing sectarian tensions and protests into outright armed conflict.

EDF Cuts Jobs As UK Nuclear Project Awaits Decision

Τρι, 23 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:36

Electricite de France SA (EDF.FR) is to cut the number of staff preparing the ground for the new Hinkley Point nuclear plant in the west of England as it awaits a decision from the U.K. government on the future of the project, the French state-controlled energy firm said Tuesday.

EU Plan To Buy Rebel Oil Act Of Aggression: Syria

Τρι, 23 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:36

A European Union plan to buy oil from rebel-held areas of Syria is illegal and an "act of aggression," the Syrian foreign ministry warned Tuesday in letters to the United Nations.

REC Unveils Platinum Partnership with Greece's Sungate

Τρι, 23 Απριλίου 2013 - 12:03

Norwegian solar panels supplier Renewable Energy Corp ASA (OSL:REC) said on Friday it had picked sector player Sungate SA to be its first platinum partner in Greece.

Martifer Solar Switches on 4.5 MW of Solar Plants in Greece

Τρι, 23 Απριλίου 2013 - 11:58

Martifer Solar, part of Portuguese industrial group Martifer SGPS SA (ELI:MAR), said on Thursday it had finished the construction of four solar systems with a combined capacity of 4.5 MW in Greece.

Greece Adds 780 MW of Photovoltaics in First Quarter of 2013

Δευ, 22 Απριλίου 2013 - 18:17

Mass new additions of photovoltaics continued in March, as investors rushed to secure the best possible FiTs for their solar farms. After 296 MW in January and 224 MW in February, photovoltaics added another 259 MW in March, for total of 780 MW in the first quarter of the year.