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Chevron Unveils New Discovery Off Coast of Australia

Τετ, 19 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 17:57

Chevron Corp. (CVX) unveiled another natural-gas discovery in the Gorgon area off the coast of Australia, adding to signs that the oil major may be able to expand its liquefied-natural gas project in the region.

Russia Eyes Bulgaria’s National Electricity Company Assets

Τετ, 19 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 13:31

Russia's Rosatom is considering acquiring assets of Bulgaria's National Electricity Company, NEK, as compensation for Sofia's scrapping the Belene nuclear power project.

Tokyo Electric in Advanced Talks to Buy North American LNG Supplies-Reuters

Τρι, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 19:19

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (9501.TO) is in advanced talks to purchase liquefied natural gas supplies from North America to help defray high import prices as the country moves to phase out its reliance on nuclear power, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing company officials.

EU Lawmakers Agree Push for Greater Transparency from Resource Firms

Τρι, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 19:18

European Union lawmakers have agreed to push for stringent new rules requiring oil and mining companies to report in greater detail the payments they make to foreign governments, setting the bloc on track to match similar rules adopted recently in the U.S.

Azerbaijan Interested in Trans-Caspian Project – Minister

Τρι, 18 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 16:57

Azerbaijan is interested in implementation of the Trans-Caspian project. The statement came from Industry and Energy Minister Natig Aliyev, Gun.Az reports.

Libyans See al Qaeda Hand in Embassy Attack

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 18:19

The head of Libya's new national congress has blamed al Qaeda-linked militants for planning Tuesday's deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, raising further questions about the motive behind the mayhem that killed four Americans.

Israeli Prime Minister Says Red Lines on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Could Reduce Conflict

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 18:18

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday establishing firm "red lines" on Iran's nuclear ambitions could lessen the chances of conflict with the country, rather than escalate them, drawing comparisons to U.S. President John F. Kennedy's actions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

South Korea's August LNG Imports Rise 16.2% on Year -Customs

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 18:17

South Korea's imports of liquefied natural gas in August rose 16.2% from a year earlier to around 2.35 million metric tons, according to data released Monday by the Korea Customs Service.

Iran, Turkey Discuss Resumption of Nuclear Talks

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 18:16

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili met Monday with Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to discuss the resumption of international talks over Tehran's atomic program, a diplomatic source said. "Jalili wanted to come to Turkey to discuss the latest developments on the Iranian nuclear issue," the person told AFP on condition of anonymity.

Poland Working On Oil, Gas Taxes As Uncertainty over Duties Hits Exploration

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 18:15

The Polish government is still working on changes to hydrocarbon taxes, Treasury Minister Mikolaj Budzanowski said Monday as the prospect of increases in the duties on production from new oil and gas discoveries hits exploration efforts.

EU Plans To Limit Use Of Food-Based Biofuels in Transport Sector

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 18:14

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, said Monday it plans to limit the use of biofuels derived from food crops to 5% of transport fuel, in a radical change to its biofuel policy.

Greece Transfers 17% Stake in PPC to Privatisation Agency

Δευ, 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 15:09

The Greek government has transferred 17% of state-controlled utility Public Power Corp (PPC) to the country's privatisation agency, thus paving the way for its sale, Reuters reported.

Japan Sets Long-Term Energy Plan, Targets End To Nuclear Power

Παρ, 14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2012 - 17:18

The Japanese government on Friday unveiled a long-term energy plan that seeks an end to nuclear power by 2040, responding to strong anti-nuclear sentiment but stopping short of a clear commitment to make the country nuclear free.