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BP Invited Back To Bid In Abu Dhabi Oil Concession-UAE Oil Official

Πεμ, 13 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:13

U.K.-based energy giant BP PLC (BP.LN) has been invited back to bid for a renewal of its stake in Abu Dhabi's oil concession and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., or ADNOC, aims to announce a shortlist of bidders soon, an oil official from the United Arab Emirates told Dow Jones Newswires Thursday.

Rosneft Board Approves TNK-BP, Venezuela Deals

Πεμ, 13 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:12

The total cost of Russian oil giant OAO Rosneft's (ROSN.RS) deal to buy 50% of TNK-BP Ltd. from the AAR consortium of tycoons will be $28 billion plus interest at 3.75% per annum from Oct. 16 to the closing date of the deal, Rosneft said in a statement Thursday, confirming its board had approved the deal.

Greek Workers Protest Against New Bill Concerning Renewables

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 18:12

The people who work for the renewable energy sector in Greece announced today that the new government bill will end all growth for RES and will lead to even further disruptions in the Greek economy.

Greece Thirsting for Investment, Set for Upswing, Minister Says

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:55

Greece is "thirsting" for foreign investment in sectors such as energy and tourism, and is well positioned for an economic upswing, the country's development minister Costis Hatzidakis says in an interview published Wednesday.

First Shipments Of Angola LNG Expected In 1Q 2013 - Oil Minister

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:55

Angola LNG is expected to start regular exports of liquefied natural gas in the first quarter on next year and will target non-U.S. buyers in Europe and Asia, oil minister Jose Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos said Wednesday.

OPEC Panel Recommended Iraqi, Saudi Candidates To Lead Group

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:55

A panel of OPEC representatives who interviewed candidates to replace the group's outgoing Secretary General in October recommended that either the Saudi or Iraqi candidates for the job be chosen, said two OPEC delegates Wednesday.

Slovakia Approves GDF, E.ON Sale Of Gas Utility Stake

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:54

The Slovak government said Wednesday it had approved the sale of a minority 49% stake in gas supplier SPP, held by GDF Suez (GSZ.FR) of France and Germany's E.ON Ruhrgas, to a Czech buyer.

Bulgaria’s Gas Output Seen at 490 Mln Cu M in 2012, 575 Mln Cu M in 2013

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 14:42

Bulgaria's domestic production of natural gas this year is expected to reach 490.1 million cubic metres (cu m), the country's economy ministry said.

Bulgaria Invites Bids for Energy Efficiency Projects in 167 Public Buildings – EBRD

Τετ, 12 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 14:41

Bulgaria is inviting bids for the implementation of energy efficiency measures in a total of 167 public buildings across the country, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said.

Eastern Mediterranean Region May Play a Decisive Role in the Supply of Energy to Europe

Τρι, 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 17:11

Current developments in the energy sector and the prospects from the exploitation of natural gas within Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as well as future cooperation with Israel were the focus of the 2nd Cyprus Energy Forum which took place, on Thursday, in Nicosia.

Gazprom Sees Breakthrough on Eastern Program

Τρι, 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 16:44

Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) sees a breakthrough on its eastern program, Alexei Miller, the company's chief executive, told reporters in Yakutsk Tuesday.

GDF Suez to Accept French Gas Tariff Increase Set by Govt

Τρι, 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 16:43

Gerard Mestrallet, the chief executive of GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR), Tuesday said his company will accept the 2.4% increase in natural gas tariff set by the French government from Jan. 1, as the hike reflects its supply cost increase.

OPEC Keeps Forecast for World Oil Demand Unchanged

Τρι, 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2012 - 16:43

OPEC Tuesday held steady forecasts of demand for its own crude, a move that could signal the group will maintain its combined oil production ceiling of 30 million barrels a day when it meets Wednesday in Vienna.