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Turkey OIB:Prequalified Cos In Elec Grid Sale Still Valid-IHA

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 07:39

The chairman of Turkey's Privatization Agency, or OIB, said Monday that the companies to have prequalified to bid in the country's delayed privatization tender for the right to operate a series of electricity distribution grids are still entitled to participate in the process, the Ihlas News Agency, or IHA, reported.

E.ON,Gazprom Have Breakthrough, Questions Remain

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 07:36

Dow Jones E.ON's (EOA.XE) announcement it has reached an agreement with Gazprom (GAZP.RS) over an asset swap, that will grant it a stake in giant gas field Yuzhno Russkoye, is a breakthrough, says Sal.

It's too late for later

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 04:03

The negotiators at the UN climate conference here in Bali came from almost 200 countries and spoke almost as many languages, but driving them all to find a better way to address climate change was one widely shared, if unspoken, sentiment: that "later" is over for our generation.

Russia lays out view of Benefits of Interdependence on Energy Networks

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 03:54

Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis arrives in Moscow today for talks with President Vladimir Putin focusing on energy issues, particularly progress in the construction of the long-delayed Burgas-Alexandroupolis oil pipeline, and Greece’s participation in the South Stream natural gas pipeline, which is a joint Russian-Italian initiative.

Bombings, Threats Shake Algeria Energy Outlook

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 03:18

IN AMENAS, Algeria -- Here in the Sahara, it isn't the sandstorms, swarms of locusts and 125-degree summers that bother Norwegian Sigbjorn Ohnstad. It is the kidnapping threats he can't stand.

Iran Says First Nuclear Fuel Arrives From Russia - AFP

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 03:10

TEHRAN (AFP)--The first consignment of nuclear fuel from Russia for Iran's first atomic power station has arrived in the country, the head of its atomic energy organization Gholam Reza Aghazadeh said Monday

Iran Needs 82 Tons Fuel For Nuclear Plant's 1st Year - AFP

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 03:07

TEHRAN (AFP)--Iran requires 82 metric tons of nuclear fuel for the first year of operations at its first nuclear power station in the southern city of Bushehr, the ISNA news agency quoted an official as saying Monday.

DJ Gazprom's Sakhalin Energy To Further Delay LNG Exports

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 02:58

LONDON (Dow Jones)--OAO Gazprom-run (GAZP.RS) Sakhalin Energy Investment Co. Ltd. is to further delay exports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, to clients in Asia and the U.S.

Japan's JBIC To Sign $3B Loan With Adnoc Within 2 Days

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 02:55

DUBAI (Zawya Dow Jones)--Japan will this week extend a $3 billion loan for energy projects in the United Arab Emirates to help secure long-term crude supplies, people familiar with the deal said Monday.

Greece's PPC Eyes EUR1.95B Investment In Renewables By 2014

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 02:49

ATHENS (Dow Jones)--Greece's dominant electricity company, Public Power Corp. SA (PPC.AT), or PPC, said it will invest EUR1.95 billion in renewables between 2008 and 2014 to gain a 22% market share.

Iraq Complains Over Turkish Bombing Of Rebel Targets In Iraq

Δευ, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 02:44

ANKARA (AP)--Iraq complained Monday that Turkey hadn't coordinated with Baghdad before sending dozens of warplanes to bomb Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq - the largest aerial attack in years against the outlawed separatist group.

OMV, NAFTA Launch Joint E&P Activities In Slovakia

Παρ, 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 07:24

FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--Austrian oil and gas company OMV AG (OMV.VI) and the Slovakian peer NAFTA a.s. signed agreements on a long-term partnership, with the goal to jointly explore the Slovakian part of the Vienna basin, covering an exploration license area of approximately 1,400 square kilometers, OMV said Friday.

Hellenic Petroleum says CEO has resigned, been replaced

Παρ, 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2007 - 03:40

Greece’s largest refiner, Hellenic Petroleum (HELPE), announced early this week its chief executive officer Panos Cavoulacos resigned and was replaced by former Petrola CEO Ioannis Costopoulos.