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Iran Gains $5 Bln By Taking Dollar Out Of FX Basket

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:45

The head of Iran's Central Bank says the country has gained $5 billion by excluding the U.S. dollar from its currency basket and replacing it with the euro, Iran's state-controlled news agency Press TV reports on its Web site Monday.

French Commission Hears From Areva T&D Bidders Monday

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:44

The three bidders for French state-controlled nuclear group Areva's (CEI.FR) transmission and distribution unit Areva T&D are Monday to present their respective offers to the privatization commission advising the French government on the deal, people familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires.

Siemens Turns Sights On Latin America For Wind Turbines

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:43

Siemens AG (SI) is moving into the Latin American market for wind-energy turbines - beginning in Mexico - as it seeks a place among the world's top suppliers for wind-driven renewable energy.

Climate Change Costs Lower After Economic Crisis -Swedish Min

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:42

The estimated costs of developed countries' fight against climate change are much lower after the impact of the economic crisis, Sweden's Environment Minister Andreas Carlgren said Monday.

DJ Nippon Oil Co May Finalize Iraq Oil Deal This Week

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:41

A Japanese consortium led by Japan's Nippon Oil Corp. (5001.TO) could finalize this week an $8 billion deal to develop Iraq's southern Nassiriya oil field, a senior Iraqi oil official said Monday.

UK Brown: UK To Build 16GW Of New Nuclear Capacity

Δευ, 23 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:40

U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday that the U.K. will construct 16 gigawatts of new nuclear energy capacity, as part of a drive to reduce carbon emissions.

Ukraine's Naftogaz:Gas Deal Reduces Risk Of New Year Conflict

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:46

The risk of a new gas dispute evolving this winter between Russia and Ukraine has been significantly reduced, after the two countries' prime ministers late Thursday reached a compromise deal, Ukraine's state gas company said Friday.

No Final Answer From Iran On Nuclear Offer

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:44

Iran hasn't provided a "final answer" to a "unique" international nuclear fuel offer, Mohamed ElBaradei, the outgoing head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, said Friday.

Polish PM: Gas Deal With Russia Beneficial For Poland

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:43

The Polish-Russian natural gas agreement that will soon be ratified by governments is beneficial for Poland as it guarantees the stability of supplies, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday.

Turkey's Tetas Cancels Nuclear Power Plant Tender

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:42

Turkish power provider TETAS said Friday it has canceled a tender to build and operate the country's first nuclear power station, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reports.

EU Leaders Pick Belgium's Prime Minister As EU President

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:37

European Union leaders picked the low-key prime minister of Belgium and a British trade representative who has never held elective office as the bloc's first president and foreign minister.

Iran's Ahmadinejad To Visit Bolivia To Reaffirm Cooperation

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 17:29

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will visit Bolivia Tuesday to reinforce cooperation between the energy-rich allies as Tehran seeks growing influence in the region, Bolivian officials said.

IENE’s 2009 Annual “Energy & Development 2009” Conference Attracts Record Participation

Παρ, 20 Νοεμβρίου 2009 - 12:42

With the participation of over 350 delegates, IENE’s 14th Annual National Conference on “Energy & Development” was successfully held in Athens on November 10th - 11th. Among the participants one could find representatives of the top Greek energy companies, senior executives and officials from international organizations in Europe and beyond.