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Berlusconi to Visit Bulgaria in October at Borisov's Invitation

Τετ, 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 17:37

Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, is coming to Bulgaria for an official visit in October 2009. This became clear after he met with Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, in Gdansk, Poland, during the events dedicated to the remembering the 70th year since the start of World War II

Putin Wants from Borisov Quick Decisions on Russia-Bulgaria Energy Projects

Τετ, 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 14:09

Russia's Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, has called upon his Bulgarian counterpart, Boyko Borisov, to make a decision on the realization of the joint energy projects as soon as possible. Putin and Borisov met Tuesday night in Poland's city of Gdansk after the remembrance ceremonies for the 70th year since the start of World War II. The main topic of the first meeting of the two black-belt Prime Ministers was the future of the three joint energy projects - the Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, the South Stream gas transit pipeline, and the Belene Nuclear Power Plant

Clean Power From Africa

Τετ, 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 11:00

Along with other industrial companies, Siemens Energy is participating in the Desertec initiative to provide sustainable power to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding was signed today in Munich. Environmentally friendly power generated at solar thermal power plants in the Sahara and wind farms in North Africa is to be transported to the load centers where the power is needed. A technical and financial concept will be developed.

Lukoil Completes Buy Of Total's Dutch Refinery Stake

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:08

Lukoil Holdings (LKOH.RS) has completed the acquisition of a 45% stake in a Dutch oil refinery from France's Total SA (TOT) for $600 million, Lukoil, Russia's largest independent oil producer, said Tuesday, RIA Novosti news agency reports.

Iran Ready For New Round Of Nuclear Talks

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:07

Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Tuesday the Islamic republic is ready for fresh talks with world powers over its atomic programme, and that is has updated its package of proposals.

Polish PM Hopes For New Gas Deal With Russia "Soon"

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:05

Poland hopes it will be able to sign a new natural gas agreement with Russia soon, said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Iran, Pakistan Start Technical Talks On Gas Pipeline

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:01

Iran and Pakistan started talks Monday to finalize the technical terms of a deal to build a pipeline to supply Iranian gas to the energy-hungry south Asian nation, state-run Saudi Press Agency, or SPA, reported late Monday.

Iraq Aug Oil Exports -1.29% At 2.009M B/D Vs July 2.035M

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 18:00

Iraq’s crude oil exports in August slipped slightly by 1.29% to 2.009 million barrels a day from 2.035 million barrels a day in July, head of the State Oil Marketing Organization told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday.

Lukoil Asks Govt For Tax Exemptions For New Projects

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 17:54

Russian oil major OAO Lukoil Holdings (LKOH.RS) has asked the government to exempt new projects in northern Russia and the Caspian, Black and Azov seas from taxes and export duties, the Kommersant daily said Tuesday, citing the company's Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov.

Nuclear Industry To Welcome U.K. Energy Advisor

Τρι, 1 Σεπτεμβρίου 2009 - 17:53

U.K. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband is set to appoint Cambridge University Professor David MacKay as his chief scientific officer this week, the Independent on Sunday reports.

Iran To Put 14 New Oil, Gas Fields For Tender

Δευ, 31 Αυγούστου 2009 - 18:29

Iran is to put 14 new oil or gas fields for tender in the near future, an Iranian news agency said Saturday, amidst increased uncertainty for the country's oil industry.

Iran OK To Transit Gas From Turkmenistan To Iraq,UAE

Δευ, 31 Αυγούστου 2009 - 18:28

Iran is willing to allow gas to flow through its pipelines from Turkmenistan to both Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, an Iranian oil official said over the weekend, Mehr News Agency reports.

Putin To Discuss Gas With Ukraine During Poland Trip

Δευ, 31 Αυγούστου 2009 - 18:25

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will discuss bilateral ties between Russia and Ukraine with his Ukrainian counterpart, Yulia Tymoshenko, during a working visit to Poland, the RIA Novosti news agency reports Monday, citing a senior Russian government official.