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Iraq Hopes To Sign Rumaila Deal In September

Τετ, 19 Αυγούστου 2009 - 16:34

Iraq aims to sign a contract for the giant Rumaila oil field with BP PLC (PB.LN) and China National Petroleum Corp., or CNPC, in September a top Iraqi oil official told Dow Jones Wednesday.

Israel Says UN Covering Up Iran Nuclear Drive

Τετ, 19 Αυγούστου 2009 - 16:33

Israel is accusing the U.N. nuclear weapons watchdog of holding back incriminating evidence of Iran's drive to obtain nuclear weapons, the Haaretz newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Pakistan To Set Up Joint Task Force For Energy Crisis

Τρι, 18 Αυγούστου 2009 - 15:31

Pakistan has said it will set up a joint task with the U.S. to help the South Asian nation address its energy crisis.

Scientists Warn Water Crisis To Hit Asian Food - BBC

Τρι, 18 Αυγούστου 2009 - 15:30

International scientists have warned Asian countries that they face chronic food shortages and likely social unrest if they don't improve water management, the BBC reports on its Web site Tuesday.

DJ Iranian Official Denies Comments On Nuclear Talks

Τρι, 18 Αυγούστου 2009 - 15:25

A top Iranian nuclear official has denied saying Iran was ready to hold talks with the West on its atomic drive "without preconditions," state television reported Tuesday.

US Warns Of Possible Terrorist Attacks In Kuwait

Τρι, 18 Αυγούστου 2009 - 15:25

Americans in Kuwait were warned Tuesday of possible attacks after the authorities last week busted an Al-Qaeda-linked cell allegedly plotting to attack U.S. targets.

Taiwan,China To Cooperate In Wind Power Indus, Open New Mkts

Τρι, 18 Αυγούστου 2009 - 15:24

Taiwan and China's wind energy associations signed Tuesday a letter of intent to cooperate in the industry, a step that will allow Taiwanese firms to enter China, the fastest-growing wind power market, and other international markets.

PetroChina Inks A$50B LNG Deal With Exxon-Australia Min

Τρι, 18 Αυγούστου 2009 - 15:23

PetroChina Co. (PTR), the listed unit of China National Petroleum Corp., Tuesday signed a liquefied natural gas import deal with ExxonMobil Corp. (XOM) worth an estimated A$50 billion over the next 20 years, Australian Energy and Resources Minister Martin Ferguson said.

US Sees Italy Too Dependent On Russia For Energy-Report

Δευ, 17 Αυγούστου 2009 - 16:41

The U.S. administration is worried that Italy's energy policy is too dependent on Russia, the La Stampa newspaper reported Monday citing diplomatic sources.

Iran, UAE Co Seal Deal For Natural Gas Supply

Δευ, 17 Αυγούστου 2009 - 16:40

Iran and an unnamed Emirati company have signed a memorandum of understanding to export natural Iranian gas to the United Arab Emirates, Iranian state-run Press TV reports on its Web site Monday.

Rusal Meets With Russia Energy Min Over Siberia Supply

Δευ, 17 Αυγούστου 2009 - 16:38

The chief executive of UC Rusal has met with Russian energy minister to discuss energy supply after an accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydropower plant in Siberia, including the possible reduction of aluminum smelter output to relieve the regional grid, it said Monday.

Kuwait May Cut Spot Naphtha Exports; TKSC Online

Δευ, 17 Αυγούστου 2009 - 16:37

Kuwait may gradually export less spot naphtha, with downstream petrochemical plant coming online; new domestic aromatics plant - also known as KARO - may feed on more Kuwaiti full-range naphtha and raise output as downstream unit Kuwait Styrene Co., or TKSC, recently started operating its new ethylbenzene styrene monomer plant after delay due to technical issue;