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

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:32

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.

Germany's Merkel Warns On Energy Security, Urges Broad Mix

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:31

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday warned about energy security amid a gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia and called for a broad energy mix.

Russia's Medvedev Calls For Increased Trade Ties With Namibia

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:29

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Thursday called for boosting trade ties with Namibia, at the start of the first-ever visit by a Kremlin chief to the southern African nation.

Iran Turmoil Overshadows G8 Trieste Meeting

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:27

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.

Russia's Gazprom Unveils Plans To Build Africa Pipeline

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:26

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

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:19

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

Πεμ, 25 Ιουνίου 2009 - 16:17

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

Τετ, 24 Ιουνίου 2009 - 15:26

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.

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

Τετ, 24 Ιουνίου 2009 - 15:24

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

Τετ, 24 Ιουνίου 2009 - 15:22

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.