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Petrobras Expects Production to Pick up in 2014

Petrobras Expects Production to Pick up in 2014

Investors in Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PBR, PETR4.BR), the Brazilian oil company, may have to wait until 2014 to see its production pick up pace even as the company works on adding facilities and improving its efficiency.

Ukraine Plans to Cut Imports of Russian Gas in 2013

Ukraine Plans to Cut Imports of Russian Gas in 2013

Ukraine plans to reduce its purchases of Russian gas to about 20 billion cubic meters a year and increase supply from Europe next year as it tries to wean itself off Russia for its fuel needs, the Interfax news agency reports a senior executive at Naftogaz, Ukraine's state-owned oil and gas company, as saying.

Turkey’s Botas Close to Buying More Spot Gas

Turkey’s Botas Close to Buying More Spot Gas

Turkey is set to give state-owned gas importer Botas the authority to buy gas and LNG on the spot market without government approval, increasing the company's freedom of action as winter approaches.

Izmir Airport Gets 450 KW PV Park

Izmir Airport Gets 450 KW PV Park

Izmir Airport in western Turkey has completed the country's first solar energy project under new legislation (YEK) freeing renewable energy plants under 500 kW from licencing requirements.

Chevron Says Gorgon LNG Cost Review to Take Few More Months

Chevron Says Gorgon LNG Cost Review to Take Few More Months

Chevron Corp. (CVX) said Wednesday it would continue to evaluate the cost of developing the Gorgon liquefied-natural-gas project over the next few months, without saying whether the current 43 billion Australian dollar (US$44.9 billion) price tag would change.

Saudi Aramco Opens Head Office in Beijing

Saudi Aramco Opens Head Office in Beijing

State owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co., or Aramco, has opened a new Chinese head office in Beijing, deepening its presences in one of the world's largest energy consumers, in a move the company says "underscores the strategic importance of Asia" in its operation.

Gazprom, BASF Agree on Asset Swap

Gazprom, BASF Agree on Asset Swap

OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) Wednesday agreed an asset swap with Germany's BASF SE (BAS.XE) that industry analysts said will likely help the Russian gas giant avoid a repeat of winter supply disruptions that have occurred in recent years.

Berisha: TAP is the Project of the Century

Berisha: TAP is the Project of the Century

Trans Adriatic Pipeline is one of the major economic projects that Albania has ever known. Prime Minister Sali Berisha assured that the government he heads will do its utmost to support the TAP project.

BP Agrees $325 Million Settlement with Russian Partners

BP Agrees $325 Million Settlement with Russian Partners

BP PLC (BP.LN) has agreed to pay its partners in the TNK-BP joint venture $325 million as part of a wide-ranging settlement deal announced earlier Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter said.

Gunvor Looks East, Appoints Head of Development for Asia

Gunvor Looks East, Appoints Head of Development for Asia

Cyprus-based trading house Gunvor Group is looking to enhance its growth in Asia with the appointment of Julien La Chon as head of development for the region, a source close to Gunvor told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday.