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Energy Journal: Whats Bad for Gazprom Could Be Bad for Many

Energy Journal: What's Bad for Gazprom Could Be Bad for Many

A big energy development from the snow-tinged talking shop Davos, where Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev hinted at an end to Gazprom's monopoly on exporting natural gas. Talking with Bloomberg TV, Mr. Medvedev said this may happen as long as it doesn't harm Russia's economic interests

Iran Diplomat Warns of Strait Closure if US Chooses War

Iran Diplomat Warns of Strait Closure if US Chooses 'War'

The United States has nothing left to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program except for war, and if it chooses conflict Iran could close a key energy chokepoint, its envoy to Baghdad told AFP Thursday. Ambassador Hassan Danaie-Far insisted in an interview that Tehran retained the right to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of the world's traded oil passes, in response to any aggression, military or otherwise

Conergy Completes Three 500KW PV Arrays in Greece

Conergy Completes Three 500KW PV Arrays in Greece

German PV group Conergy has brought three 500kW PV arrays on line in Greece, as integrators and module suppliers continue to view the sunny Mediterranean country as a key growth market – despite its ongoing economic woes and incentive claw-backs.

DAVOS: Russia May End Gazprom Monopoly On Gas Exports

DAVOS: Russia May End Gazprom Monopoly On Gas Exports

Russia may allow natural gas producers other than OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) to export gas, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview with Bloomberg TV at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

DAVOS: Lukoil CEO in Talks over Lebanese Shelf Project

DAVOS: Lukoil CEO in Talks over Lebanese Shelf Project

OAO Lukoil Holdings (LKOH.RS), Russia's No. 2 crude oil producer, is interested in developing oil on the continental shelf in the Middle East and is considering a project in Lebanon, Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov said.

Azerbaijan Shah Deniz Project To Choose Preferred Pipeline In June -BP Exec

Azerbaijan Shah Deniz Project To Choose Preferred Pipeline In June -BP Exec

The partners in Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz 2 gas field will make a final investment decision on the project in 2013 and choose between two pipelines vying to carry its gas to Europe in June, Al Cook, BP PLC (BP) vice president for the project said Wednesday.

Turkey at the Last Phase of Selecting a Firm for the Second NPP

Turkey at the Last Phase of Selecting a Firm for the Second NPP

Turkey has arrived at the last phase of selecting a firm for the second nuclear power plant that will be constructed in the Black Sea province of Sinop, with the competition split between frontrunners between China, Japan and South Korea.

Wind Energy Reaches 1746 MW in Greece in 2012

Wind Energy Reaches 1746 MW in Greece in 2012

Wind energy installations in Greece reached 1746 MW after the end of 2012, according to the statistics of the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN). Of those, 1461,4 MW are installed in the interconnected grid, while another 284,6 MW are installed in the Greek islands.

EIA: US Could Be Worlds Biggest Liquid Fuel Producer By 2014

EIA: US Could Be World's Biggest Liquid Fuel Producer By 2014

Total U.S. production of liquid fuels could equal or surpass Saudi Arabia as early as next year, but crude oil production will remain short of that in the Middle Eastern energy giant, said the chief of the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Spains Iberdrola: Three New Wind Parks In US Now Open

Spain's Iberdrola: Three New Wind Parks In US Now Open

Spanish energy group Iberdrola began operating three new wind parks in the U.S. Tuesday, the company said, a move that strengthens its position as the number two renewable energy operator in the country.

Algeria Hostage-takers Aided By Libyan Islamists

Algeria Hostage-takers Aided By Libyan Islamists

Militants who seized an Algerian gas plant before they were killed in a bloodbath received logistical aid from Islamists in Libya, a well-informed source told AFP Tuesday

EUs Oettinger: Will Take Close Look at German Renewable Energy Law

EU's Oettinger: Will Take Close Look at German Renewable Energy Law

European Union energy commissioner Guenther Oettinger Tuesday said the EU will take a closer look at Germany's renewable energy law to check whether certain exemptions of German power price levies are compatible with European state aid regulations.

Chevron Signs Agreement for Exploration Areas Offshore Morocco

Chevron Signs Agreement for Exploration Areas Offshore Morocco

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) announced that its subsidiary, Chevron Morocco Exploration Ltd, signed petroleum agreements with Morocco's Office National Des Hydrocarbures Et Des Mines for three offshore areas.