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EU Escalates GdF, E.ON Antitrust Case; Sends Charges

EU Escalates GdF, E.ON Antitrust Case; Sends Charges

The European Commission Thursday escalated its antitrust case against French state-controlled natural gas operator Gaz de France (1020848.FR) and German Energy company E.ON AG (EOA.XE), sending formal charges to the companies on suspicion they had agreed to stay out of each other's home markets for the supply of gas.

Irans NIOC To Require Oil Investments Worth $200 Bln

Iran's NIOC To Require Oil Investments Worth $200 Bln

National Iranian Oil Co. hopes to attract domestic and foreign investment to the tune of $200 billion for oil projects under the country's 20-year economic development plan, the oil ministry's official Shana Web site reported Wednesday.

OMV:Parttaking In South Stream Pipeline No Threat To Nabucco

OMV:Parttaking In South Stream Pipeline No Threat To Nabucco

Austrian oil and gas company OMV AG (OMV.VI) is interested in operating an Austrian section of the planned Russian South Stream natural gas pipeline, and says it wouldn't affect the company's participation in the European Union-backed Nabucco pipeline project.

Italy-Greece Set Up JV For 8Bln Cubic Mtr Pipeline

Italy-Greece Set Up JV For 8Bln Cubic Mtr Pipeline

Italy and Greece have set up a joint venture for the construction of a gas pipeline between the two countries, with a transport capacity of 8 billion cubic meters a year, Greece's monopoly natural gas provider DEPA said Wednesday.

Eni CEO Says Kashagan Talks With Kazakh Govt Continue

Eni CEO Says Kashagan Talks With Kazakh Govt Continue

Chief Executive Paolo Scaroni of Eni SpA (E), which leads the consortium developing Kashagan, said Tuesday that talks with the Kazakh government are continuing over the oil field, despite an accord reached five months ago to end a spat between the parties.

Eni CEO Says Kashagan Talks With Kazakh Govt Continue

Eni CEO Says Kashagan Talks With Kazakh Govt Continue

Chief Executive Paolo Scaroni of Eni SpA (E), which leads the consortium developing Kashagan, said Tuesday that talks with the Kazakh government are continuing over the oil field, despite an accord reached five months ago to end a spat between the parties.

Caspian Gas Rush Hasnt Cut Prices -Gazprom CEO

Caspian Gas Rush Hasn't Cut Prices -Gazprom CEO

The rush by the likes of China, the European Union and the U.S. toward the Caspian region as an alternative supplier of gas to Russia is neither increasing security of supply for these countries nor lowering prices, the chief executive of Russian gas monopoly OAO Gazprom (GAZP.RS) said Tuesday.

Enel CEO Sees 2008 Results Topping 2007

Enel CEO Sees 2008 Results Topping 2007

Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) expects to report 2008 results higher than the previous year, while second-quarter results are predicted to be better than expected, the Italian utility's chief executive Fulvio Conti said Wednesday.

UK Energy Min, Saudi Oil Min To Meet Saturday In Riyadh

UK Energy Min, Saudi Oil Min To Meet Saturday In Riyadh

U.K. Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks is to meet Saudi Oil Minister Ali Naimi Saturday in the Saudi capital Riyadh to discuss concerns over soaring oil prices, the Times of London reports Wednesday.

Enel, Acciona At Odds Over Endesa Renewables Assets

Enel, Acciona At Odds Over Endesa Renewables Assets

Italian power utility Enel SpA (ENEL.MI) is at odds with Spanish infrastructure and energy company Acciona SA (ANA.MC) over what stake each will get in a new renewables company to be formed from assets of Spanish utility Endesa SA (ELE.MC), the Cinco Dias business daily said Wednesday.

GdF, Suez Release Official Merger Documents

GdF, Suez Release Official Merger Documents

French state-controlled natural gas operator Gaz de France (1020848.FR) and French utility Suez (SZE.FR) Wednesday released official documents related to their merger, stating the merger would retroactively take effect from Jan.1.