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Iran Threatens To Sue BP Over Alleged Caspian Pollution

Τρι, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:55

Iran is planning to sue BP PLC (BP) in international courts over alleged pollution in the Caspian Sea, a top official of the Islamic Republic was quoted as saying this week, amid continued tensions between Tehran and the West.

BP Names Bob Fryar as New Head of Safety, Operational Risk

Τρι, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:55

BP PLC (BP.LN) said Tuesday that Bob Fryar will become its new head of safety and operational risk, reporting directly to Chief Executive Bob Dudley.

Bulgaria's Bulgargaz Near Deal for Gas Imports from Shah Deniz 2

Τρι, 29 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 12:27

Bulgargaz is in talks for gas supplies from the Shah-Deniz 2 field in Azerbaijan, according to Dimitar Gogov, CEO of the state-owned company.

EU Expects Russia, Ukraine to Ensure Gas Flow to EU Aren't Disrupted

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:34

The European Union expects both Russia and Ukraine to ensure that natural gas supplies to the bloc aren't disrupted, as the two countries face a spat about prices, a spokeswoman said Monday, refusing to call the situation a "crisis."

OPEC Chief Sees No Oil-Price Collapse Amid Balance Markets

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:34

OPEC's chief Monday said he didn't fear any collapse of oil prices as he expects markets to remain balanced through 2013.

UAE Targets 5% of Energy from Renewables by 2020 -UAE Oil Minister

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:34

The United Arab Emirates is aiming to have 5% of its energy sourced from renewables by 2020, the country's oil minister, Mohamed Al-Hamli, said Monday.

Shell, Kinder Morgan Announce Plans To Export LNG From U.S.

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:33

A Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) unit struck a deal with a Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) company to export liquefied natural gas out of an existing import terminal near Savannah, Ga., the companies said Monday.

Algeria Gas Pipeline Attack Kills 2 Guards: Witnesses

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:33

Two security guards protecting a gas pipeline have been killed and seven others wounded in an attack by Islamists southeast of the Algerian capital, local residents said on Monday.

Total Says Korean JV Buying Iran Crude Complies With Law

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 17:33

French integrated oil and gas major Total SA (TOT, FP.FR) Monday confirmed that Samsung Total Petrochemicals, its joint venture with South Korea's Samsung Group, has resumed buying crude oil from Iran, but insisted it was complying with all international sanctions.

Total 61% Back Construction of Second NPP, Referendum Fails due to Low Turnout

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 15:08

As many as 61% of voters in Sunday's referendum voted in favour of the construction of a second nuclear power plant (NPP) in Bulgaria, preliminary data of the Central Election Commission (CEC) showed.

Turkey and Shell to Explore Hydrocarbons in Black Sea

Δευ, 28 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 12:30

Turkey’s state-run oil researcher TPAO prepares to search for oil in the Black Sea with the Anglo-Dutch Shell, after failed attempts by international energy companies, according to sources. The ministerial sources said TPAO and the Holland-United Kingdom-based Shell have been in contact for an oil exploration partnership in the Black Sea.

Pyongyang Plans Nuclear Detonation

Παρ, 25 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:17

North Korea made its most explicit statement yet that it plans to detonate another nuclear device -- its third -- in the near future, in what it said was "a new phase of the anti-U.S. struggle."

Libya Says No Word On Western Evacuations

Παρ, 25 Ιανουαρίου 2013 - 18:17

Libya said Friday it has yet to be informed by any Western country of their intention to evacuate citizens after several states issued security alerts for their citizens to leave the second city of Benghazi.