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Ukraine Team To Visit EU Capitals Over Gas Dispute -Report

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:05

KIEV (AFP)--A Ukrainian delegation will begin touring European capitals Friday to discuss gas delivery problems after Russia cut off supplies to neighboring Kiev, the foreign ministry was quoted as saying.

Gazprom Warns Ukraine Of Massive Gas Price Hike

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:03

MOSCOW (AFP)--Ukraine will have to pay US$418 per 1,000 cubic meters of Russian gas in 2009 after turning down a far lower offer of $250, the chief executive of Russian energy giant Gazprom (OGZPY) warned Thursday

Ukraine Expects Gas Deal With Russia Next Week

Πεμ, 1 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 00:01

Russia and Ukraine could clinch a deal in their gas stand-off by next week, a top Ukrainian official said Thursday, but Moscow accused Kiev of having "no desire" to negotiate.

Czechs To Take Over EU Helm From France

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:29

The CzechRepublic takes over the rotating European Union presidency from France on Thursday with several big issues to deal with, including a looming dispute over gas supplies with Russia.

Too Early To Say Russia-Ukraine Gas Row Over

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:27

Russian state-run gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said Tuesday it was still awaiting payment from Ukraine and it was "too early" to say their current gas dispute was resolved.

Ukraine Has Made Gas Debt Payment To Russia

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:25

Ukraine has paid its $1.5 billion debt for Russian gas delivered in November and December, state gas company Naftogaz told AFP Tuesday, trying to defuse a New Year showdown with gas giant OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS).

Israel Continues Gaza Strikes; Ceasefire Pressure Grows

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:23

Israel continued its aerial bombardment of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip Tuesday, as international pressure for a ceasefire mounted and Israeli officials warned operations against the militant group were only just beginning.

OPEC Seen Pumping 400,000 B/D Less In Dec Vs Nov

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:21

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' 11 members subject to output quotas lowered oil production by about 400,000 barrels a day in December signaling greater compliance to boost crude prices, tanker tracker Petrologistics said Tuesday.

12 Cos Interested In Enel's Majority Stake In Gas Grid-Source

Τρι, 30 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 23:19

Enel SpA (ENEL.MI), Italy's biggest utility by market value, received 12 expressions of interest for a majority stake in its local natural gas distribution network in a deal worth more than EUR1 billion, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Gazprom Says It Has Reached Pipeline Deal With Turkmenistan

Δευ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 13:28

Russian gas giant Gazprom (OGZPY) and Turkmenistan on Thursday reached an agreement on a planned gas pipeline linking the energy-rich central Asian country to Russia, the company said.

'50-50' Chance Russia To Cut Nat Gas To Ukraine On Jan 1

Δευ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 13:27

There is a "50-50" chance that Russia will cut off gas supplies to Ukraine on Jan. 1 over Kiev's failure to pay its debts, Russian energy giant Gazprom said Saturday.

Turkey In Talks With Iraq On Gas Transportation To Europe

Δευ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 13:25

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday his government is in talks with Iraq on transportation of natural gas extracted in northern Iraq to Europe.

Turkey To Consider Pwr Price Offer For Nuclear Plant

Δευ, 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2008 - 13:24

Turkish power provider TETAS on Jan. 19 will start considering an electricity price offer from a Russian-led consortium, the sole bidder in a tender to build and operate Turkey's first nuclear power station, a TETAS official told Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, on Thursday.