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Gazprom CEO To Meet Naftogaz Fri; Certain Of June Payment

Gazprom CEO To Meet Naftogaz Fri; Certain Of June Payment

The chief executive of Russian gas producer OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) will Friday meet his counterpart at Naftogaz, Ukraine's state gas company which has recently struggled to make monthly payments to Gazprom.

Ericsson CEO To Be BP Chairman

Ericsson CEO To Be BP Chairman

BP PLC surprised the oil industry by appointing Carl-Henric Svanberg, chief executive of Telefon AB LM Ericsson, as its new chairman -- ending the protracted search for a successor to Peter Sutherland.

Gazprom: Energy Diversification Shouldnt Be Fetish

Gazprom: Energy Diversification Shouldn't Be "Fetish"

The head of Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) Friday warned European countries not to turn their ambition to diversify energy supply routes away from Russia into a "fetish."

Enels Rights Issue Fully Subscribed Friday

Enel's Rights Issue Fully Subscribed Friday

Italian utility Enel (ENEL.MI) sold on auction the remaining 0.42% of its EUR7.98 billion rights issue, or EUR33 million, which wasn't taken up by its shareholders, said a person familiar with the matter.

The Threats and Opportunities in the Energy Markets, under the current Financial Crisis, at the Centre of the “3rd SE Europe Energy Dialogue”

The Threats and Opportunities in the Energy Markets, under the current Financial Crisis, at the Centre of the “3rd SE Europe Energy Dialogue”

Last week (June 18-19), the “South East Europe Energy Dialogue” (SEEED) successfully convened in Thessaloniki for the third consecutive year. The International conference that was organized by the Institute of Energy for South East Europe (IENE) in cooperation with the World Energy Council (WEC), was held under the auspices and with the support of the Greek Ministries of Development and Foreign Affairs.

Turkey EU Min: Expects To Sign Nabucco Pact Mid-July

Turkey EU Min: Expects To Sign Nabucco Pact Mid-July

Turkey expects to sign an international agreement with the European Union about the Nabucco gas pipeline project in mid-July, the country's Minister for E.U. Affairs said Thursday.

Iran Turmoil Overshadows G8 Trieste Meeting

Iran Turmoil Overshadows G8 Trieste Meeting

G8 foreign ministers gathered in the Adriatic city of Trieste on Thursday for three days of talks overshadowed by the crackdown in Iran as they seek to shore up efforts to rebuild Afghanistan.

Russias Gazprom Unveils Plans To Build Africa Pipeline

Russia's Gazprom Unveils Plans To Build Africa Pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom (GZPFY) unveiled plans Wednesday to participate in a Trans-Saharan gas pipeline linking vast reserves in Nigeria to Europe, Gazprom chief Boris Ivanov said.

Gazprom Neft, Moscow Govt Agree To Joint Manage Sibir

Gazprom Neft, Moscow Govt Agree To Joint Manage Sibir

Russian oil major OAO Gazprom Neft (SIBN.RS) has reached an agreement with the Moscow city government to jointly manage troubled oil firm Sibir Energy PLC (SBE.LN), the Kommersant daily reports Thursday, citing an unnamed source close to the talks.

EDF To Buy GDF Out Of Joint Stake In Austrian Utility

EDF To Buy GDF Out Of Joint Stake In Austrian Utility

French power giant Electricite de France S.A. will buy GDF Suez S.A. (GSZ.FR) out of the two companies' joint blocking minority stake in regional Austrian utility Energie Steiermark AG, reports Austrian daily Der Standard Thursday.

EU To Meet Ukraine, Russia About Gas Supplies On Monday

EU To Meet Ukraine, Russia About Gas Supplies On Monday

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, will Monday hold talks with Ukraine and Russia at a high technical level to assure the reliability of its gas supplies, a spokesman for the commission said Wednesday.

Russias Medvedev To Seal Gas, Nuclear Pacts In Nigeria

Russia's Medvedev To Seal Gas, Nuclear Pacts In Nigeria

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrives in Nigeria Wednesday to sign gas and nuclear energy pacts, becoming the first Kremlin leader to visit Africa's most populous and energy-rich nation.

Total And Novatek Seek Russian Govt OK On Gas Deal

Total And Novatek Seek Russian Govt OK On Gas Deal

The Chief Executives of Total S.A. (TOT) and Novatek (NVATY) will meet Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to seek his approval for a landmark gas exploration deal in Russia, the Financial Times reported on its Web site, citing a spokesman for Putin.