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Rosneft Lifts 1Q Net Profit On Higher Output, Prices

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:42

Russia's largest oil producer OAO Rosneft (ROSN.RS) Monday said it is on track to increase full-year output by 4.5% as it ramps up production at the key Vankor field in East Siberia.

Venezuela Wants To Assign Oil Block This Year

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:41

Venezuela's Oil Ministry has three offers from private interests for help developing an oil block in the eastern Orinoco region and may choose one of them by the end of this year, an official said.

Yingli Green Energy to Power Largest PV Solar Power Plant in France

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:41

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which holds the brand "Yingli Solar," today announced it has signed a sales contract with MAESSA TELECOMUNICACIONES, INGENIERIA, INSTALACIONES Y SERVICIOS, S.A.

Areva To Pitch For Tanzania's 1st Nuclear Power Plant - Report

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:39

Areva South Africa, part of France's Areva SA (CEI.FR), will bid to construct a nuclear power plant in Tanzania, The EastAfrican newspaper reports Monday.

Venezuela's Chavez To Nationalize More Metals Companies

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:39

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced plans to seize aluminum, iron and other firms in the raw materials-rich region of Guayana, part of a years-long effort to convert the area into one of his cradles of socialism.

Turkey’s Gas Deal with Azerbaijan Fuels Hopes in EU

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:50

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, on a visit to Azerbaijan today (17 May), is due to sign a EU-backed gas deal that is expected to unlock Azeri gas reserves for the West and eventually trim Europe's energy dependence on Russia, the press in the region reports.

Iran, Brazil, Turkey Sign Nuclear Swap Deal

Δευ, 17 Μαΐου 2010 - 13:47

Iran, Brazil and Turkey signed a nuclear fuel swap agreement on Monday designed to allay international concern over the Islamic Republic's atomic ambitions and avert fresh U.N. sanctions against Tehran.

Nigeria, China Pen $23 Billion Refining Deal

Παρ, 14 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:01

Nigeria and China have signed a tentative deal to build three oil refineries in the West African state at a cost of $23 billion to boost badly needed gasoline supply in Nigeria and position China for more access to the country's coveted high-quality oil reserves.

Belgium Denies It Wants GDF Suez To Pay More For Nuclear Power

Παρ, 14 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:00

The Belgian government Friday denied press reports it wanted to slap an additional charge on French group GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR) for extending the life of GDF's nuclear plants in Belgium.

UK Energy Secretary:Low-CO2 Economy Priority For New Government

Παρ, 14 Μαΐου 2010 - 18:00

Climate change, the speedy shift to a low-carbon economy and energy efficiency will be key priorities for the new coalition government, the U.K.'s new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne said Friday.

Brent and WTI Slide on Euro Concerns

Παρ, 14 Μαΐου 2010 - 17:59

Oil futures are falling sharply Friday after the euro tumbled to a 17-month low against the dollar of $1.2432. At 1114 GMT, the front-month June Brent contract on London's ICE futures exchange was $1.85 lower at $78.26 a barrel. Earlier Friday, the contract fell to a low of $77.77 a barrel.

Royal Dutch Shell Likely To Bid In Colombia Oil Round In July

Παρ, 14 Μαΐου 2010 - 17:58

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA) will likely bid for the oil and gas exploration rights to be awarded in July, the oil company's top official in Colombia said Thursday.

Clean Energy Seeks Congressional Support

Παρ, 14 Μαΐου 2010 - 17:58

U.S. renewable-energy and clean-technology industries are pressing for proposals not included in the energy and climate bill released this week, changes they say are vital to keeping their markets afloat and creating jobs.