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BP Boss Hayward in MidEast Talks as Relief Well Advances

BP Boss Hayward in MidEast Talks as Relief Well Advances

BP's boss met officials from an Abu Dhabi state fund on Wednesday as hopes for fresh investment and progress toward closing a leaking U.S. oil well lifted the company's battered shares.

Arctic Oil Drilling is Set to Keep Growing, Despite New Fears

Arctic Oil Drilling is Set to Keep Growing, Despite New Fears

The Macondo blowout in the Gulf of Mexico has reminded everyone of the risks of drilling in new and more challenging environments. And it has led to a suspension of plans to allow companies to begin drilling in both Alaskan and Canadian Arctic waters.

Russia, Bulgaria to Agree on South Stream on July 16 - Zubkov

Russia, Bulgaria to Agree on South Stream on July 16 - Zubkov

“The road map” to implement the South Stream project in Bulgaria’s territory will be signed by the governments of Russia and Bulgaria on July 16, Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov told journalists following his visit to Sofia.

Russian Deputy PM Surprised by High Gas Prices in Bulgaria

Russian Deputy PM Surprised by High Gas Prices in Bulgaria

Russian deputy prime minister Victor Zubkov, who is chairperson of the board at state-owned Gazprom, said on July 6 that he was 'surprised' by the 'high' price that end-consumers in Bulgaria were asked to pay for Russian gas, Bulgarian media reported.

6 Firms Team Up To Sell Nuclear Power Technology

6 Firms Team Up To Sell Nuclear Power Technology

Japan moved to secure its role in the global, civil nuclear sector Tuesday by setting up a government-backed organization to promote Japanese technology and fight off competition for multibillion-dollar contracts from rivals such as South Korea.

Enel Sees Italy Modifying Green Subsidy Cuts

Enel Sees Italy Modifying Green Subsidy Cuts

Italy's biggest utility Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) expects the government to soften plans to cut public incentives for renewables, Chief Executive Fulvio Conti said Tuesday, after lawmakers shocked the sector last month with proposed austerity measures that could halt investment across the sector.

Heritage To Pay 30% Of $404M Tax On Tullow Deal Now-Uganda Min

Heritage To Pay 30% Of $404M Tax On Tullow Deal Now-Uganda Min

Heritage Oil Ltd. (HOIL.LN) has agreed to pay upfront 30% of the disputed $404 million capital gains tax bill on the sale of its Uganda assets to Tullow Oil PLC (TLW.LN), Ugandan Energy and Minerals Minister Hilary Onek said Tuesday.

Kuwait Official Says Raising BP Stake A Bad Idea

Kuwait Official Says Raising BP Stake A Bad Idea

A member of Kuwait's top oil policy committee moved Tuesday to distance the Gulf country from increasing its stake in BP PLC (BP, BP.LN) as speculation continues that Middle East investors are preparing to rescue the struggling U.K. company.

Bulgaria Plans New Pipeline With Greece

Bulgaria Plans New Pipeline With Greece

Bulgaria plans to overcome its overwhelming dependence on Russian energy by building new gas pipeline links with neighboring Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia, a draft energy strategy showed yesterday. It is also seeking Western investors for a planned new nuclear power plant at Belene and aims to fight climate change more effectively as well as improving energy efficiency.

China to Host Climate Talks Before Mexico Meeting

China to Host Climate Talks Before Mexico Meeting

China will host an extra round of international negotiations in October aimed at fostering agreement over a new climate treaty, the United Nations' top environment official said in remarks published on Monday.

Killing BPs Macondo Oil Well Takes Mud, Precision Pressure

Killing BP's Macondo Oil Well Takes Mud, Precision Pressure

BP Plc is likely to intercept its Gulf of Mexico gusher this month, ahead of schedule, kicking off a “kill” process that may take as little as two days or drag out because of complications caused by the well’s depth.

Renewables Increasing Share of Energy Generation in EU

Renewables Increasing Share of Energy Generation in EU

Renewable energy sources accounted for 62 per cent (17GW) of the new electricity generation capacity installed across the 27 member states of the European Union in 2009, an increase from 57 per cent in 2008, according to a European Commission report.

Libyan Oil Chief:Countrys SWF Should Buy Stake In BP

Libyan Oil Chief:Country's SWF Should Buy Stake In BP

Libya should buy a strategic stake in BP PLC (BP.LN) to take advantage of its weak share price following the giant oil spill from one of its wells in the Gulf of Mexico, the country's top oil official told Zawya Dow Jones.