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Russia Starts Pumping Technical Gas Through Nord Stream

Τρι, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:28

Russia has started pumping technical gas through the first line of the Nord Stream pipeline, Russia's natural gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said Tuesday.

Libya's NTC Will Honor Existing Oil Deals -EU Diplomat

Τρι, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:28

Libya's National Transitional Council has said it will respect existing oil contracts, a European Union diplomat said Tuesday. Speaking of meetings with new Libyan officials, the diplomat said: "In general terms, they underlined business continuity. There will not be any action taken on the decisions of the Gadhafi regime."

Solyndra Enters Bankruptcy, Seeks Buyer To Avoid Liquidation

Τρι, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:27

Solyndra LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection Tuesday, marking a big loss for venture capitalists who helped raise $1 billion to put the solar-panel manufacturing company into business.

OPEC Set To Recognize Libya's NTC After UN Vote

Τρι, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 18:27

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is set to admit the National Transitional Council as Libya's representative after the United Nations recognizes it as the legitimate government, people familiar with the matter said this week.

Glencore Signs Fuel Agreement with Libya

Τρι, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 16:02

Commodities trader Glencore has signed its first contract to deliver fuels to Libya’s interim council, industry sources said, in a further sign that rival Vitol is losing its position as top supplier to rebels that are now interim leaders.

Japan Nuclear Power Plants to Close

Τρι, 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 14:26

Japan's trade minister has said all of the country's nuclear reactors will be shut down, following the recent nuclear crisis at Fukushima.

RWE Mulling Sale Of Stake In Uranium Enrichment Co

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 15:36

German utility RWE AG (RWE.XE) is considering selling its stake in uranium enrichment company Urenco, which it owns jointly with E.ON AG (EOAN.XE) as well as the U.K. and Dutch governments, the Daily Telegraph reported at the weekend.

Russian Woes Are Credit Negative For BP -Moody's

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 15:35

BP PLC's (BP) new Russian woes, including the loss of a major Arctic oil deal and a raid by Russian authorities on its premises last week, are "credit negative" for the company, said ratings agency Moody's Monday.

Lebanon Warns Israel Sea Border Threatens Peace

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 15:35

Lebanon warned the United Nations on Monday that Israel's proposed sea border threatens peace and security, as tensions rise between the neighbors over offshore oil and gas reserves.

E.ON Considering Sale Of Gas Transmission Network

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 15:34

German utility company E.ON (EOAN.XE) Monday confirmed it is considering selling its gas transmission network.

Drilling Halted In Israel's Leviathan Well On Technical Issues

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 15:34

The Israeli partners in the offshore Leviathan natural gas field Monday said drilling in one of its wells has been halted due to technical problems.

Iran To Give IAEA Full Supervision If Sanctions Lifted

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 15:34

Iran is ready to give the International Atomic Energy Agency "full supervision" of its nuclear program for five years if U.N. sanctions are lifted, its nuclear chief said in remarks published Monday.

Halliburton Accuses BP of Cover-up After Macondo

Δευ, 5 Σεπτεμβρίου 2011 - 12:43

Oil field services company Halliburton has accused BP of concealing crucial information about the cause of last year's disastrous Macondo well blowout “in hopes of covering up its own culpability.”