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Iraq May Exports Hit 2.225 Mln B/D Highest Since 2003-SOMO Chief

Iraq May Exports Hit 2.225 Mln B/D Highest Since 2003-SOMO Chief

Iraq's oil exports in May ran at an average of 2.225 million barrels a day, putting them on track for the biggest monthly volume since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, head of the country's State Oil Marketing Organization, or SOMO, said Wednesday

Iran Economy Minister May Attend OPEC Meeting June 8 - Source

Iran Economy Minister May Attend OPEC Meeting June 8 - Source

Iran's Economy Minister Shamseddin Hosseini may represent the Islamic Republic at the next meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, a person familiar with the matter said over the weekend.

French PM: France Isnt Quitting Nuclear Power Generation

French PM: France Isn't Quitting Nuclear Power Generation

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said Tuesday Germany's recent decision to quit nuclear power generation will have important repercussions, and restated France's bipartisan choice in favor of atomic power.

EVN Eyes Major Stake in Bulgaria Hydropower Plan

EVN Eyes Major Stake in Bulgaria Hydropower Plan

Austrian company EVN is expected to purchase a 70% stake in the Bulgarian hydro power plant project "Gorna Arda" from Turkish company Ceylan "within days", according to Bulgarian Economy Minister Traicho Traikov. Traikov spoke Saturday at a news conference in Sofia dedicated to the energy policy of Borisov Cabinet, Sofia News Agency wrote.

Gazprom: Substantial Decline In European Gas Consumption

Gazprom: Substantial Decline In European Gas Consumption

Russian state gas firm OAO Gazprom (GAZP. RS) is witnessing a substantial decline in European gas consumption this year, the Interfax news agency reports Monday citing the company's Deputy Chief Executive Valery Golubev.

Saudi Official: Still Keen On Likely Nuclear Program For Kingdom

Saudi Official: Still Keen On Likely Nuclear Program For Kingdom

A Saudi Arabian official Monday reiterated his country's interest in exploring the possibility of developing nuclear power following the Fukushima disaster, despite a decision by Germany Monday to exit nuclear energy by 2022.

Slovenia, Slovakia Rule Out Nuclear Plant Closures

Slovenia, Slovakia Rule Out Nuclear Plant Closures

Slovenia and Slovakia said Monday they had no plans to close their nuclear power plants following Germany's decision, insisting they were highly dependent on them for energy.

Jordan Nuke Plans Could Be Delayed By Arab Spring

Jordan Nuke Plans Could Be Delayed By Arab Spring

Jordan plans to issue a tender to invest in and operate a newly-built nuclear plant within two months, but the country's ambitious nuclear program could be slowed in the wake of increased political risk after the so-called "Arab Spring," a top Jordanian electricity executive said Monday.

India Oil Companies May Bid For Stake In Russia Gas Project

India Oil Companies May Bid For Stake In Russia Gas Project

A consortium of ONGC Videsh Ltd., GAIL (India) Ltd. (532155.BY) and Petronet LNG Ltd. (532522.BY) may bid for a stake in OAO Novatek's (NVTK.RS) liquefied natural gas project in Russia, Joeman Thomas, managing director of ONGC Videsh said Monday.