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Ukraine launches test imports on gas connection from Slovakia
Ukraine has started test imports of gas from Slovakia through an improved pipeline, as stated on Saturday by the chief of Ukrainian state-owned gas company Naftogaz, since the country is struggling to reduce energy dependence on Russia.
read more... 18/08/2014
Daily: British natural gas prices increase on nuclear plant outages, weak power output
Crude oil prices dropped more than $2 a barrel on both sides of the Atlantic on Thursday, dragged down by bearish economic data insinuating weakening oil demand and solid supplies. Brent crude for delivery in September closed down $2.27 at $102.01 after plunging to a low of $101.92, the lowest level since July 2013. Brent crude for October delivery fell $2.99 to settle at $102.07.
read more... 15/08/2014
Daily: European coal prices soar on nuclear and gas production outage
Brent crude slipped on Monday despite many geopolitical risks including U.S. air strike in Iraq, while U.S. crude increased on expectations of a draw in U.S. inventories. Brent crude dropped 34 cents to settle at $104.68 a barrel, while WTI crude rose 43 cents to close at $98.08 a barrel.
read more... 12/08/2014
Ukraine’s gas imports from Europe plummet 18.1% year on year
Ukraine’s gas imports in July 2014 from European Union dropped by 18.1% year on year, or by 49 million cubic meters (mcm) to 221 mcm from about 270 mcm in July 2013, according to the state gas shipper UkrTransGaz.
read more... 12/08/2014
Daily: UK natural gas prices climb amid Ukraine warning of "all types of transit" halting
Brent crude oil dropped toward $105 a barrel on Friday following the U.S. military air strikes in Iraq that may diminish the risk of oil supply disruptions from OPEC’s second largest producer, while U.S. crude gained support from reviving stock market. Brent crude rallied to a weekly high of $106.85 earlier in the session, but soon turned negative and settled 42 cents lower at $105.02 a barrel. U.S. crude boosted 31 cents to close at $97.65 a barrel, off an intraday high of $98.45.
read more... 11/08/2014