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The Nuclear Option for SE Europe: A Critical Appraisal - A One Day Workshop Convened by IENE Sofia, May 19th 2009

The Nuclear Option for SE Europe: A Critical Appraisal - A One Day Workshop Convened by IENE Sofia, May 19th 2009

The Workshop convened by the Institute of Energy for South-East Europe in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia, is expected to draw great interest from many companies and organizations in the region. Participants from Greece, Bulgaria and other countries are going to share their insights and expertise on the current developments in the nuclear energy sector of South-East Europe. Furthermore, they will discuss the potential for further expansion of nuclear power in the region.

Bulgaria, Russia Sign for South Stream Gas Transit Pipeline

Bulgaria, Russia Sign for South Stream Gas Transit Pipeline

The Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) and the Russian energy giant Gazprom signed Friday the contract for Bulgaria's participation in the South Stream gas transit pipeline. The CEO of BEH, Galina Tosheva, and the Chair of the Board of Gazprom, Alexey Miller, signed the agreement in the Russian Black Sea resort Sochi.

Areva: Work Proceeding Normally At Finnish Nuclear Site

Areva: Work Proceeding Normally At Finnish Nuclear Site

French nuclear group Areva SA (CEI.FR) late Wednesday reiterated that work is proceeding normally at a site in Finland to build a new reactor, following press reports of problems there.

Gazprom, Eni Plan To Double South Stream Capacity

Gazprom, Eni Plan To Double South Stream Capacity

Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) and Italy's Eni SpA (E) have agreed to double the capacity of their joint South Stream gas pipeline project, designed to pump Russian and Central Asian gas Europe, the Interfax news agency reported Friday, citing company executives.

Enel, Eni Sell 51% Stake In SeverEnergia To Gazprom For $1.5B

Enel, Eni Sell 51% Stake In SeverEnergia To Gazprom For $1.5B

Italy's two biggest energy companies, Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) and Eni SpA (E), said Friday they have agreed to sell a 51% stake in Russian company SeverEnegia to OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) for about $1.5 billion, in a move widely expected by the market.

Gazprom: South Stream Pipeline To Be Open By 2016

Gazprom: South Stream Pipeline To Be Open By 2016

The South Stream pipeline to pump natural gas from Russia to the Balkans and on to Europe will be in operation by 2016, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports on its Web site Friday, citing a source at energy company OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS).

Russia To Develop Mineral Deposits In Mongolia

Russia To Develop Mineral Deposits In Mongolia

The Russian rail monopoly and its Mongolian partners agreed to set up a joint venture during Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia this week, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports on its Web site Friday.

Eni Signs Gazprom Deal To Boost South Stream Proj To 47BCM/Yr

Eni Signs Gazprom Deal To Boost South Stream Proj To 47BCM/Yr

Eni SpA (E), Italy's biggest energy company by market capitalization, said Friday it signed a new understanding agreement with OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) that will boost the project's annual natural gas capacity to 47 billion cubic meters from the original 31 billion.

E.ON Ruhrgas: To Invest EUR400M In Gas Pipeline Expansion

E.ON Ruhrgas: To Invest EUR400M In Gas Pipeline Expansion

E.ON Ruhrgas AG, Germany's largest importer of natural gas, Thursday said it intends to invest EUR400 million for the creation of new gas pipelines and the expansion of existing capacities by 2012.

Gazprom Sells Stake In Moscow Power Generator

Gazprom Sells Stake In Moscow Power Generator

Russia's natural gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) has sold its 7.6% stake in Moscow Integrated Power Company, or MOEK (MOEK.RS), to MOEK's subsidiary MOEK-Finance LLC, the generator's deputy chief Oleg Gorelov said, Prime-Tass reports Thursday.

Gazprom, Eni To Sign South Stream Document Fri

Gazprom, Eni To Sign South Stream Document Fri

Russian gas firm OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) will sign a deal Friday with Italy's Eni SpA (E) on the South Stream pipeline, a Gazprom spokesman said Thursday without giving details.

Eni Is Mulling Takeover Bid For Maurel Et Prom

Eni Is Mulling Takeover Bid For Maurel Et Prom

Eni (E) SpA is considering making a takeover offer for French oil company Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA (5107.FR) in a deal worth at least EUR1.5 billion, Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore reports Thursday, without citing its source.