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Kremlin Snubbed As Russia, Ukraine Plan Gas Crisis Talks

Παρ, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:58

Ukraine prepared Friday to host a summit of eastern European chiefs of state ahead of new talks on its gas war with Moscow, as Europe batted aside a Kremlin proposal for a summit in Moscow to resolve a feud that has left millions of Europeans freezing.

Russian Pres: Gas Crisis Not Just Russia-Ukraine Problem

Παρ, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:51

The Russia-Ukraine gas dispute has gone beyond being a bilateral issue and can be resolved only with participation of European countries, President Dmitry Medvedev said Friday.

Moldovan, Slovak Leaders In Ukraine For Gas Crisis Talks

Παρ, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:48

Slovak and Moldovan leaders will hold talks Friday with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on a spiraling energy crisis that is hampering gas supplies across central Europe, the presidency said

Medvedev: Give Ukraine Gas, Maintain Pipe Pressure-Prime-Tass

Παρ, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:31

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev proposed Thursday providing Ukraine with gas necessary to maintain pipeline pressure, news agency Prime-Tass reports, citing the president's press service.

Eni CEO Seeks EU Consortium To Bypass Russia-Ukraine Gas Spat

Παρ, 16 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 13:14

Italian oil and gas company Eni SpA (E) Thursday said that, following a request from Russian Premier Vladimir Putin, it will try to set up a European consortium to restart the transport of Russian natural gas to Europe.

OPEC Jan Report: Revises Down Slightly 2009 World Oil Demand

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 15:05

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Thursday made additional downward revisions to global oil demand in 2009 and hinted it may still have to cut even more production if economic activity and crude prices continue to stumble.

Russia Says Will Host Europe Gas Crisis Summit

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 15:02

Russia will host a summit on the European gas crisis Saturday and is inviting European leaders to take part, news agencies reported Thursday, citing a spokeswoman for President Dmitry Medvedev.

Kazakhstan Produces 8,521 Tons Uranium In 08, Up 28% On Yr

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 15:00

Kazakhstan produced 8,521 metric tons of uranium in 2008, up from 6,637 tons a year earlier, Kazakh state nuclear company Kazatomprom said Thursday.

EU To Convene New Meeting Of EU Gas Experts Jan 19

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 14:57

The European Union's executive commission said Thursday it would convene a new meeting of E.U. gas experts on Monday to reassess the energy situation in the bloc's eastern states that have been hit by a gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine.

German Merkel:Danger Russia To Lose Trust Amid Gas Row

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 14:54

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown Thursday called on Russia and the Ukraine to start negotiations again and resolve their gas dispute.

Ukraine Confirms No Gas Flowing To Europe Thursday

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 14:51

Ukraine is still not letting Russian natural gas into its pipeline system due to "technical reasons," a spokesman for Ukraine's state gas firm Naftogaz confirmed Thursday.

LNG Can't Replace Russia Gas Imports In Europe

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 14:47

Europe would need as much as four extra liquefied natural gas cargoes a day to offset the lost natural gas supply from Russia through Ukraine, LNG Intelligence reported Thursday, citing an executive from Total S.A. (TOT).

CNPC Signs Contract To Develop Iranian Oilfield - Xinhua

Πεμ, 15 Ιανουαρίου 2009 - 14:45

China National Petroleum Corp. signed Wednesday a $1.76-billion contract with the National Iranian Oil Co. allowing CNPC to exploit the North Azadegan oilfield in Iran, Xinhua reported Thursday.