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Qatar Oil Min: Econ Downturn To Affect Oil, Gas Exports

Τρι, 30 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:15

Qatari Oil Minister Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah on Tuesday warned the global economic downturn will continue to hit the Gulf state's vital energy exports.

Russia's Gazprom To Build Domestic Nigerian Gas Pipeline

Τρι, 30 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:14

Gazprom OAO, the Russian energy giant, has entered into a joint venture with Nigeria to build a domestic gas pipeline, the company's chief executive officer said Tuesday.

Kremlin Aide: Domestic Gas Price To Rise 10% In 2010

Τρι, 30 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:12

Russia may increase domestic gas tariffs by more than 10% next year and electricity tariffs by around 5%, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday, citing Kremlin aide Arkady Dvorkovich.

Russia Energy Min: Role Of Gas Export Forum To Increase

Τρι, 30 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:11

Russia is confident the role of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, or GECF, will increase in the future, the country's Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said Tuesday.

Edison-led Consortium Bids For Iraq's Akkas Gas Field

Τρι, 30 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:10

A consortium led by Italy's Edison SpA (EDN.MI) has bid for the Akkas gas field in the first round of auctions for eight oil and gas fields in Iraq, Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani said Tuesday.

GDF Suez Buys 20% Stake In E&P Pact In Azerbaijan

Τρι, 30 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:09

French utility GDF Suez (GSZ.FR)Tuesday said it has acquired a 20% stake in the Exploration, Development and Production Sharing Agreement for the Absheron offshore block in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.

Russia Clinches Gas Contract With Azerbaijan

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:20

Russian gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) clinched a deal Monday to buy natural gas from ex-Soviet Azerbaijan, as Moscow seeks to extend its grip on potential European energy supplies in the resource-rich Caspian Sea.

Iran Nominates Ghanimifard For Gas Group Secy Genl

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:18

Iran has nominated National Iranian Oil Co. executive Hojatollah Ghanimifard as candidate for the role to head the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, or GECF, officials said Monday.

Georgia Condemns Dangerous Russian War Games

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:17

Georgia Monday condemned large-scale Russian military exercises near its borders as "dangerous" and accused Moscow of stoking tensions.

SPP: Diversification Contracts With E.ON Ruhrgas And GDF SUEZ

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:15

Slovakian monopoly natural gas importer and pipeline operator Slovensky Plynarensky Priemysel AS, or SPP, said Monday that it has signed with E.ON Ruhrgas (EOAN.XE) a 10-year contract on natural gas supplies to Slovakia.

Areva Gears Up For Asset Sales; Focus On Nuclear Devt

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:14

The French government has endorsed Areva SA's (CEI.FR) model of providing utilities with a full cycle of nuclear services, but it has made clear that its ambitions for the overstretched nuclear champion mean Areva may have to sell other assets and raise extra funds by bringing in an industrial partner.

IEA Makes Big Cut To Medium Term World Oil Demand

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:12

The International Energy Agency Monday made a large, 3.7% downward revision to its medium-term forecast for total world oil demand compared with its previous estimate, suggesting the impact of recession and energy-efficiency efforts may help keep future crude price spikes in check.

Poland Signs LNG Supply Deal With Qatargas

Δευ, 29 Ιουνίου 2009 - 19:11

Polish gas monopoly PGNiG (PGN.WA) and QatarGas have signed a long-term liquefied natural gas, or LNG, supply deal, a key requirement for Poland to diversify its gas supply, the country's Treasury Ministry said Monday,