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Iran Fuels Mideast Nuclear Interest; Risk Of Arms Race

Τρι, 20 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:50

Iran's disputed nuclear program has sent a wave of interest in atomic energy across the Middle East, a think tank said Tuesday, warning that it risked setting the scene for a regional nuclear arms race.

Suez In Talks Over UK Nuclear Energy Sector >SZEZY

Τρι, 20 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:48

Suez SA said Tuesday that it continues to participate in discussions with interested parties regarding the future development of the nuclear energy sector in the U.K., including discussions relating to British Energy

Eni Offers Rome Gas Grid In Exchange For Distrigas Purchase

Τρι, 20 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:45

Eni SpA (E) has offered the Italian capital's gas grid in its bid to buy the majority stake in Distrigas SA (DIST.BT) that Suez SA (SZE.FR) is selling, Eni Chief Executive Paolo Scaroni said Tuesday.

E.ON Looks At Kent Sites For UK Nuclear Power Stations

Τρι, 20 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:44

E.ON AG (EONGY), the German utility, is considering nominating its own brownfield sites at the Isle of Grain and Kingsnorth power plants in Kent, the U.K. as possible locations for new nuclear power stations before a deadline for applications this autumn set by the government, The Times of London reports Tuesday.

Kazakh Ban On Oil Pdt Exports To Last Until September

Τρι, 20 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:43

Kazakh Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Sauat Mynbayev said Tuesday the government's ban on the export of oil products will last until Sept. 1, Interfax news agency reports.

Energy Ιnvestments Νeed Αcceleration

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 05:48

Greece’s power consumption in 2006 represented 0.37 percent of the world’s total, but is expected to drop to 0.25 percent by 2030, according to a study by Alpha Bank.

Fuel Strike Raises Issues of Cartels, Competitiveness

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 04:41

The government’s handling of the recent fuel distributors’ strike provoked an angry response from the leadership of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) and the General Confederation of Greek Labor (GSEE), during yesterday’s meeting of the National Competitiveness Council.

EU Clears Solvay JV With Gazprom's Sibur To Build Vinyl Plant

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 02:53

The European Commission Monday cleared Belgian chemical company Solvay SA (SOLB.BT) to create a joint venture with Russian energy giant Gazprom's (GAZP.RS) Sibur petrochemicals unit, to build a vinyl plant in Russia.

E.ON Faces Warning Strike Wednesday Over Pay

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 02:51

German energy utility E.ON AG (EOA.XE) faces a strike Wednesday by unions seeking an 8.5% wage boost, according to Die Welt's Web site on Sunday.

Coal Bull Run Seen Driven By Fierce Asian Demand

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 02:50

Fierce demand growth for coal in emerging Asian economies will continue driving the fuel's price to new long-term record highs, says Gerard McCloskey, head of coal information provider McCloskey Group Ltd.

OMV Set To Take Legal Action Over MOL Bid Defense

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 02:48

Austrian oil and gas company OMV AG (OMV.VI) is expected to take legal action against its Hungarian rival MOL Nyrt. (MOL.BU) on Monday to dispute the validity of votes cast by shareholders who voted in favor of MOL's current management at an annual meeting last month, the Financial Times newspaper reported.

Iran Appoints New OPEC Governor

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 02:47

Iran, the number two exporter in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, said it has appointed a new OPEC governor.

Iberdrola Renovables To Pay EUR184M For Caledonia Energy

Δευ, 19 Μαΐου 2008 - 02:45

Spanish renewable energy company Iberdrola Renovables SA (IBR.MC) Monday said it has reached an agreement to buy Caledonia Energy Partners LLC of the U.S. for EUR184 million.