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Putin, Ahmadinejad Discuss Nuclear Plant Progress

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:57

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday discussed progress on a nuclear power plant Russia is building in Iran, a statement from Putin's office said.

Spain Wouldn't Object To Acciona, Enel Split Over Endesa

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:55

Spain's government wouldn't object to Spanish utility Endesa SA's (ELE.MC) joint owners Acciona SA (ANA.MC) and Italy's Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) agreeing to split over disagreements about the company, Industry Minister Miguel Sebastian said Tuesday.

Iran Oil Min Calls For Change In IPI Pipeline Gas Price

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:53

The price of Iranian gas to be exported through the Iran-Pakistan-India, or IPI, pipeline should be based on global market prices and the original agreements revised accordingly, Iran's oil minister said, the Iranian oil ministry's official Shana news Web site reported late Monday.

Russia Fin Min: UBS Interested In Managing Russia's Oil Fund

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:52

The Swiss investment bank UBS AG(UBS) is interested in managing Russia's oil fund, the Russian Finance Ministry said Tuesday.

Eni Signs Deals To Sell 350M Cubic Meters Of Gas To Russia

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:50

Italian oil and gas company Eni SpA (E) Tuesday said it signed contracts for the sale of gas to Russia, becoming the first European company to enter the Russian downstream market.

G8 Agrees On 50% Emission Cuts By 2050

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:49

The Group of Eight leading nations agreed Tuesday to at least halve global carbon emissions by 2050, in what leaders hailed as a breakthrough but environmentalists called toothless.

Repsol YPF Confirms Talks To Buy Stake In Sakhalin Field

Τρι, 8 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:47

Spanish-Argentine oil company Repsol YPF SA (REP) Tuesday confirmed it is in talks to buy a stake in one of the Russian Sakhalin Islands oil and gas fields.

Gazprom CEO: Russia To Boost Gas Imports From Turkmenistan

Δευ, 7 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:19

Russia is boosting its gas imports from Turkmenistan, the chief executive of gas giant OAO Gazprom (OGZPY) said Friday, amid growing competition with the West and China for access to the ex-Soviet country's gas.

Kazakhstan Pres Seeks Devt Help, May Cut Energy Output

Δευ, 7 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:14

Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev said Sunday in an interview with Italian daily La Repubblica that the country is ready to cut its oil and gas output if other international countries don't help to further develop the country itself.

Russian Parliament OKs Tax Cut For Oil Producers

Δευ, 7 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:12

Russia's parliament Friday approved a tax cut which would save Russian oil majors billions of dollars as part of measures to boost production amid record prices, news agencies reported.

EU's Solana In Positive Iran Talks, Awaits Reply

Δευ, 7 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:10

European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana held "positive" talks Friday with Iran's nuclear negotiator and expects elements of Tehran's response to an international offer very soon, his spokeswoman said.

Iran Oil Min:Oil Consumers Should Invest In Producing Nations

Δευ, 7 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:08

Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari on Saturday reiterated his call for increased investment in oil producing countries by oil consumers during a press briefing in Tehran.

Iran Gas Pipeline To Turkey, Europe To Be Built Soon

Δευ, 7 Ιουλίου 2008 - 12:07

Construction of a 600-million euro pipeline supplying Iranian natural gas to Turkey and Europe will soon begin, Iran's English-language satellite channel Press TV reported Saturday, citing a senior oil official.