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Russia Govt OKs Electricity, Gas, Phone Tariff Rises-Interfax

Τρι, 6 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:43

Russia's government has approved increases in tariffs for electricity, gas, telecommunication and freight, Interfax News Agency reported Tuesday, citing Deputy Economy Minister Andrei Klepach.

EU Says Open To Toughening Biofuels CO2 Targets After 2015

Τρι, 6 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:42

The European Commission is considering tightening the greenhouse gas reduction standards for its proposed biofuels policy, the European Union's agriculture commissioner said Tuesday.

Iraq Postpones Akkas Gas Field Bid Deadline To May 18

Τρι, 6 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:41

Iraq's Oil Ministry said Tuesday it had postponed the deadline for bids to develop the Akkas gas field, a prized natural gas field in western Iraq, until May 18.

US, Russia To Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Deal

Τρι, 6 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:40

The U.S. and Russia were to sign a landmark agreement on international nuclear energy cooperation in Moscow on Tuesday, a U.S. embassy official said.

Gas Deal Terms Pending

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 05:15

Russia and Greece took the first step toward the realization of the transit of natural gas via the South Stream pipeline from this country with the signing of an agreement in Moscow last week.

Costly Energy Hits GDP, Consumption

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 04:20

In the space of just one year, oil prices have jumped 60 percent in dollar terms and 35 percent in euro terms. In the past three years, the price of oil has tripled in dollars and doubled in euros.

Enel To Buy EUR150M Worth Of CERs From 5 Wuhan Iron Projs

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:36

Enel SpA (ENEL.MI), Italy's biggest power company by revenue, said Monday it will buy Certified Emissions Reductions with a market value of around EUR150 million from five energy efficiency projects in China from Wuhan Iron & Steel Co. (600005.SH).

CEZ Completed Share Buyback Program, Now Holds 9.9% Own Stock

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:34

Czech power company CEZ AS (BAACEZ.PR) said late Friday it has completed its share buyback program in which it purchased 9.8% of its own stock from the open market, bringing its own stock holding to 9.998%.

ExxonMobil Offering Aid To Homeowners Near Refinery Area >XOM

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:33

Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) is offering financial assistance to the owners of 19 homes near its Torrance refinery because toxic chemicals have been found in the soil.

OGK-1 2007 Net Profit RUB1.97B Vs RUB5.97B In 2006 >OGKA.RS

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:32

Russian wholesale electricity generator OAO OGK-1 (OGKA.RS) Monday said its 2007 net profit dropped sharply on the year, adding that unspecified one-off items had inflated its 2006 results.

EdF Hasn't Ruled Out Lone Bid For British Energy

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:30

French state-controlled electricity group Electicite de France (1024251.FR), or EdF, hasn't ruled out launching a lone bid for British Energy Group PLC (BGY.LN), French daily Le Figaro reports Monday without specifying sources.

Abu Dhabi Dolphin Energy To Receive 5 Pipeline Bids May 7

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:29

Abu Dhabi-based Dolphin Energy Ltd., said Monday it expects five companies to bid by May 7 for the contract to build the Taweelah-Fujairah natural gas pipeline that will feed a new power and desalination plant.

Russian Govt Delays New Rules For Elec Capacity Mkt To 2010

Δευ, 5 Μαΐου 2008 - 03:28

The Russian government said Monday it has postponed the introduction of new rules regulating electricity capacity market to the first quarter of 2010.