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Italy: SNAM ready to export gas to Eastern Europe
Italy-based SNAM, one of Europe’s major gas transport companies, is prepared to convey imported gas to Eastern Europe starting from 2015 due to a new gas stream infrastructure, taking into consideration that Russian gas supplies to Europe are being threatened by the increasing crisis over Ukraine.
read more... 20/03/2014
Daily: Crude oil prices soar across both continents on strong equities, Ukraine unrest
Brent crude oil prices climbed on Tuesday on violent rapports in Crimea, while the American benchmark skyrocketed to its highest level in a week on strong build in U.S. equities. Brent crude oil rose by 55 cents to settle at $106.79 per barrel, after touching a six-week low on Monday. Meanwhile, its equivalent WTI oil benchmark closed $1.62 higher at $99.70 per barrel.
read more... 19/03/2014
EDF UK: returns on nuclear agreement likely to be much higher than usual
The EDF’s first nuclear reactor in Britain might generate for the French utility and the investors two-decade profits, supported by government, expected to be much higher than returns from other projects, as stated in a report.
read more... 18/03/2014
Gazprom intends to make contract adjustments so as to keep European customers
Russia’s major natural gas producer Gazprom plans to make modifications to contracts so as to preserve its European clients in spite of western sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, as stated in the newspaper Vedomosti on Monday.
read more... 18/03/2014
Daily: Brent crude drops on weak economic data from China
Brent crude oil futures declined on Thursday since weak economic figures in China compensated fears over eventual supply interruptions that could be triggered by the conflict between Russia and Western powers over Ukraine. Meantime, U.S. crude futures posted a moderate gain, as bullish retail sales and labor market data increased the optimism about the economy and offset worries over China.
read more... 14/03/2014