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Israel Opportunity to Bid for Cyprus Gas Licenses

Δευ, 12 Μαρτίου 2012 - 13:37

Israel Opportunity Energy Resources LP(TASE:ISOP.L) controlling partners announced today that they are expanding their activity and founding a subsidiary in Cyprus that will bid in a tender for a natural gas and oil search licenses in Cyprus's economic waters.

Turkish Jets Strike North Iraq - Rebels

Παρ, 9 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:35

A Kurdish rebel group said on Friday that Turkey's air force carried out air strikes on border areas of north Iraq, but gave no details about casualties or damage.

Exxon CEO: Committed To Working In Kurdistan, Southern Iraq

Παρ, 9 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:35

Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) Chairman and Chief Executive Rex Tillerson said his company remains committed to working in both Kurdistan and Southern Iraq, despite pressure from the Iraqi central government to have the company cancel its Kurdistan work.

Anadarko Says It Has Reached Resolution With Algeria's Sonatrach

Παρ, 9 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:34

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (APC) said Friday that it reached an amicable resolution in its long-standing dispute with Algerian state-oil company Sonatrach.

Fitch Downgrades Greece to 'Restricted Default' from 'C'

Παρ, 9 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:33

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Greece's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'RD' ('Restricted Default') from 'C' following today's confirmation from the Greek government and eurozone officials that the exchange of Greek government bonds will proceed.

Climate Standoff Continues As Environment Ministers Meet

Παρ, 9 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:33

European Union environment ministers are Friday seeking agreement on how to push forward Europe's climate agenda, an effort that will require breaking stubborn opposition by Poland.

Bulgaria Amends Energy Act to Comply with EU Regulations

Παρ, 9 Μαρτίου 2012 - 15:21

Parliament approved on first reading amendments to its Energy Act in compliance with EU requirements. The amendments introduce the EU regulations in the area of internal markets of electricity and natural gas, known as the third energy liberalization package, Parliament said in a statement published on its website on Thursday.

EIB Support of EUR 130 Million for Energy Production in Cyprus

Πεμ, 8 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:33

The European Investment Bank provides EUR 130 million to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus for a new production unit to enhance electricity supply in Cyprus.

Mediterranean Oil & Gas Signs Gas Sales Contract With Repower Italia

Πεμ, 8 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:20

Mediterranean Oil & Gas PLC (MOG.LN), the central Mediterranean focused producer, developer and explorer of oil and gas assets, Thursday announced that its subsidiary Medoilgas Italia SpA has signed a gas sales contract with Repower Italia SpA covering the entirety of the Company's net gas production from the Guendalina gas field.

UK LNG Imports Could Fall To Zero By End-2012

Πεμ, 8 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:19

The liquefied natural gas imports on which the UK has become dependent could all but disappear next winter because of much higher demand for natural gas in Japan, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Suntech Power Swings To 4Q Loss On Higher Expenses, Soft Revenue

Πεμ, 8 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:19

Suntech Power Holdings Co. (STP, K3ND.SG) swung to a fourth-quarter loss as the solar-panel maker reported higher operating expenses, softer revenue and higher foreign exchange losses.

Shell Exec Confident Co Will Drill In Alaskan Arctic This Summer

Πεμ, 8 Μαρτίου 2012 - 18:18

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) remains confident it will be able to start exploring for oil in the Arctic Ocean off the coast of Alaska this summer, the company's Executive Vice President for Exploration David Lawrence said Wednesday.

Shell And Partners Sign Basra Power Plant Contract With ABB