* Malware in only one laptop, says Homeland Security
(Adds comment from source)
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
WRAPUP 9-Trump praises Putin for holding back in U.S.-Russia spy dispute
PALM BEACH, Fla./ MOSCOW, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praised Russian President
Vladimir Putin for refraining from retaliation in a dispute over
spying and cyber attacks, in another sign that the Republican
plans to patch up badly frayed relations with Moscow.
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President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praised Russian President
Vladimir Putin for refraining from retaliation in a dispute over
spying and cyber attacks, in another sign that the Republican
plans to patch up badly frayed relations with Moscow.
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Vestas' strong 2016 finish offsets worry over Trump energy policy
COPENHAGEN, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A spate of last-minute orders
from the United States has put Danish wind turbine maker Vestas
on track for its highest contract intake in six years and eased
some investors' concerns over U.S. energy policy under the
incoming Trump administration.
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from the United States has put Danish wind turbine maker Vestas
on track for its highest contract intake in six years and eased
some investors' concerns over U.S. energy policy under the
incoming Trump administration.
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Russian hackers penetrated Vermont electric utility -Wash Post
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A code associated with the
Russian hacking operation dubbed Grizzly Steppe by the Obama
administration has been detected within the system of a Vermont
electric utility, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing
unnamed U.S. officials.
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Russian hacking operation dubbed Grizzly Steppe by the Obama
administration has been detected within the system of a Vermont
electric utility, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing
unnamed U.S. officials.
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China to fund 4,000 MW power transmission line in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (Reuters) - State Grid of China will help
build a 4,000 MW power transmission line in Pakistan in a
project valued at $1.5 billion, Pakistan said on Friday, the
latest in a series of Chinese investments in its South Asian
neighbour.
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build a 4,000 MW power transmission line in Pakistan in a
project valued at $1.5 billion, Pakistan said on Friday, the
latest in a series of Chinese investments in its South Asian
neighbour.
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Syrian forces and allies clash with rebels near Damascus - monitors, rebel official
BEIRUT, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Syrian government forces and
their allies clashed with rebels near Damascus on Friday, and
used helicopter gunships in raids in the area in the latest
violence to disrupt a nationwide ceasefire that otherwise
appeared to hold, monitors said.
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their allies clashed with rebels near Damascus on Friday, and
used helicopter gunships in raids in the area in the latest
violence to disrupt a nationwide ceasefire that otherwise
appeared to hold, monitors said.
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Four million in Damascus without mains water after springs targeted - U.N.
BEIRUT, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Four million people in Damascus
have been without safe drinking water supplies for more than a
week after springs outside the Syrian capital were deliberately
targeted, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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have been without safe drinking water supplies for more than a
week after springs outside the Syrian capital were deliberately
targeted, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
Peru natgas union calls off strike after deal with Pluspetrol
LIMA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Workers at Peru's Camisea natural
gas fields have called off a strike scheduled for Thursday after
reaching a deal on labor benefits with Argentina energy company
Pluspetrol, the union SUTRAPPEC said Wednesday.
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gas fields have called off a strike scheduled for Thursday after
reaching a deal on labor benefits with Argentina energy company
Pluspetrol, the union SUTRAPPEC said Wednesday.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Ivory Coast signs deal for construction of two 350 MW power plants
ABIDJAN, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast will build two 350
megawatt (MW) charcoal power stations in the western cocoa town
of San Pedro by 2021 to address growing national demand for
electricity, the government said on Wednesday.
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megawatt (MW) charcoal power stations in the western cocoa town
of San Pedro by 2021 to address growing national demand for
electricity, the government said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Strong earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of
6.3 hit eastern Japan on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological
Agency said, adding no tsunami warning was issued.
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6.3 hit eastern Japan on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological
Agency said, adding no tsunami warning was issued.
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UPDATE 1-Egypt signs $220 mln of oil and gas deals
CAIRO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Egyptian Oil Minister Tarek El
Molla has signed three offshore oil and gas exploration and
production deals worth a total of at least $220 million with
France's Total, Britain's BP, and Italian oil
major ENI's Egyptian subsidiary IEOC, the ministry said
on Wednesday.
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Molla has signed three offshore oil and gas exploration and
production deals worth a total of at least $220 million with
France's Total, Britain's BP, and Italian oil
major ENI's Egyptian subsidiary IEOC, the ministry said
on Wednesday.
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China gas pipeline catches fire, no casualties reported
BEIJING, Dec 28 (Reuters) - A natural gas pipeline in the
northern Chinese city of Tianjin ruptured and caught fire on
Wednesday, but the flames were brought under control and no
casualties were reported, Tianjin police said.
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northern Chinese city of Tianjin ruptured and caught fire on
Wednesday, but the flames were brought under control and no
casualties were reported, Tianjin police said.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
UPDATE 2-Russia's Gazprom files proposals to EU aimed at ending antitrust case
MOSCOW, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom said on Tuesday
it had filed proposals with the European Commission aimed at
resolving a five-year EU case over the Russian gas giant's
alleged monopoly practices.
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it had filed proposals with the European Commission aimed at
resolving a five-year EU case over the Russian gas giant's
alleged monopoly practices.
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UPDATE 1-Rosatom says could consider equity stake in Areva
PARIS, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Russian nuclear group Rosatom
would be interested in taking an equity stake in French peer
Areva if the French government allows it, a top Rosatom
executive said on Tuesday.
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would be interested in taking an equity stake in French peer
Areva if the French government allows it, a top Rosatom
executive said on Tuesday.
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Rosatom says would be interested in equity stake in Areva
PARIS, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Russian nuclear group Rosatom
would be interested in taking an equity stake in French peer
Areva if the French government allows it, a top Rosatom
executive said on Tuesday.
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would be interested in taking an equity stake in French peer
Areva if the French government allows it, a top Rosatom
executive said on Tuesday.
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Putin says new gas pipeline will boost annexed Crimea's economy
MOSCOW, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Russia on Tuesday activated a
pipeline carrying Russian gas to Crimea with President Vladimir
Putin hailing it as a step that would power economic growth on a
peninsula Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
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pipeline carrying Russian gas to Crimea with President Vladimir
Putin hailing it as a step that would power economic growth on a
peninsula Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
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Toshiba flags big impairment loss on U.S. nuclear business acquisition
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp said on
Tuesday that it expects to book an impairment loss on the
acquisition of a U.S. nuclear power business by its Westinghouse
unit, a figure that could reach several billions of dollars.
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Tuesday that it expects to book an impairment loss on the
acquisition of a U.S. nuclear power business by its Westinghouse
unit, a figure that could reach several billions of dollars.
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Monday, December 26, 2016
Syrian army escalates campaign to capture Damascus water supply
AMMAN, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The Syrian army escalated aerial
bombing of a rebel-held valley northwest of Damascus in an
offensive begun last week to recapture the strategic area where
a major spring provides most of the capital's water supplies,
rebels and residents said on Tuesday.
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bombing of a rebel-held valley northwest of Damascus in an
offensive begun last week to recapture the strategic area where
a major spring provides most of the capital's water supplies,
rebels and residents said on Tuesday.
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Toshiba sees loss of about 100 bln yen on U.S. nuclear power acquisition - Nikkei
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Electronics giant Toshiba Corp
expects to report a one-off loss of about 100 billion yen ($850
million) on a U.S. nuclear power acquisition made by its
Westinghouse operation last year, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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expects to report a one-off loss of about 100 billion yen ($850
million) on a U.S. nuclear power acquisition made by its
Westinghouse operation last year, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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UPDATE 1-Toshiba considers booking big loss on US nuclear power acquisition
* Follows $1.3 bln accounting scandal last year
(Recasts with updated figure of several hundreds of billion
yen)
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(Recasts with updated figure of several hundreds of billion
yen)
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi post-budget rally stalls, UAE bourses firm
DUBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The Saudi Arabian stock market's
post-budget rally ran out of steam on Monday as the index neared
technical resistance, while United Arab Emirates bourses
outperformed the region.
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post-budget rally ran out of steam on Monday as the index neared
technical resistance, while United Arab Emirates bourses
outperformed the region.
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Tepco says will enter city gas market next July
TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Company
Holdings (Tepco) will enter the city's metropolitan gas
retail market next July, it said on Monday, opening a new stage
of competition with Japan's biggest city gas operator Tokyo Gas.
.
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Holdings (Tepco) will enter the city's metropolitan gas
retail market next July, it said on Monday, opening a new stage
of competition with Japan's biggest city gas operator Tokyo Gas.
.
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INSIGHT-Behind Tata-Mistry clash, a distinct set of governance rules
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - When Ratan Tata retired
as chairman of Tata Sons Ltd in 2012, he proposed a change in
the laws governing the relationship between India's largest
conglomerate and its key shareholder, according to sources
familiar with the situation.
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as chairman of Tata Sons Ltd in 2012, he proposed a change in
the laws governing the relationship between India's largest
conglomerate and its key shareholder, according to sources
familiar with the situation.
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
China to levy new taxes in bid to strengthen pollution fight
BEIJING, Dec 25 (Reuters) - China's largely rubber-stamp
parliament passed a law on Sunday that will levy specific
environmental protection taxes on industry for the first time
from 2018, as part of a renewed focus on fighting the country's
pollution woes.
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parliament passed a law on Sunday that will levy specific
environmental protection taxes on industry for the first time
from 2018, as part of a renewed focus on fighting the country's
pollution woes.
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Argentine province to auction six Vaca Muerta oil, gas blocks -media
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gas y Petroleo del Neuquen
SA (GyP), the oil and gas company owned by Argentina's Neuquen
province, plans to auction exploration rights to six blocks in
the Vaca Muerta shale play, local media reported on Saturday.
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SA (GyP), the oil and gas company owned by Argentina's Neuquen
province, plans to auction exploration rights to six blocks in
the Vaca Muerta shale play, local media reported on Saturday.
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
Snow storm bears down on western U.S. as holiday travelers hit the roads
MILWAUKEE, Dec 24 (Reuters) - A winter storm was taking aim
on Saturday at the U.S. West and Midwest where it was expected
to dump heavy snow and freezing rain, causing headaches for
millions of holiday travelers who were hitting the road over the
weekend, forecasters said.
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on Saturday at the U.S. West and Midwest where it was expected
to dump heavy snow and freezing rain, causing headaches for
millions of holiday travelers who were hitting the road over the
weekend, forecasters said.
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UPDATE 3-Holiday weather forecast more naughty than nice for U.S.
Dec 23 (Reuters) - A winter storm system sweeping the
Pacific Northwest on Friday is expected to unleash heavy snow,
freezing rain and high winds as it moves across much of the
United States over the weekend, making holiday travel
treacherous, forecasters said.
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Pacific Northwest on Friday is expected to unleash heavy snow,
freezing rain and high winds as it moves across much of the
United States over the weekend, making holiday travel
treacherous, forecasters said.
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Friday, December 23, 2016
Uranium stocks find spotlight with Trump's nuclear comments
NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's call for an
expansion of the United States' nuclear capabilities has shone a
spotlight on a group of uranium stocks that has been battered
over the past six years but have seen some new life since his
presidential election victory.
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expansion of the United States' nuclear capabilities has shone a
spotlight on a group of uranium stocks that has been battered
over the past six years but have seen some new life since his
presidential election victory.
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WRAPUP 1-Trump's nuclear remarks test bid to improve Russia ties
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla./MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump upped the stakes on Friday in a
back-and-forth exchange with President Vladimir Putin over
nuclear weapons that tested the Republican's promises to improve
relations with Russia.
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President-elect Donald Trump upped the stakes on Friday in a
back-and-forth exchange with President Vladimir Putin over
nuclear weapons that tested the Republican's promises to improve
relations with Russia.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips as energy, financial losses offset miner gains
TORONTO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
slipped on Friday, ending a six-day rising streak as losses
among energy and financial stocks outweighed gains for gold
miners.
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slipped on Friday, ending a six-day rising streak as losses
among energy and financial stocks outweighed gains for gold
miners.
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UPDATE 1-Former director at India's Tata group sues Tata Sons, board members for defamation
MUMBAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nusli Wadia, a former independent
director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd, Tata Steel
Ltd and Tata Chemicals Ltd, has filed a
defamation case against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its
board members and executives.
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director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd, Tata Steel
Ltd and Tata Chemicals Ltd, has filed a
defamation case against holding company Tata Sons and 11 of its
board members and executives.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX notches small gain as materials stocks rise
TORONTO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged
higher in morning trade on Friday as materials stocks led a
broad but shallow rally and some heavyweight financial shares
slipped.
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higher in morning trade on Friday as materials stocks led a
broad but shallow rally and some heavyweight financial shares
slipped.
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Putin says Russian government has control of Rosneftegaz's money
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Russian government is in
control of cash on the books of state holding company
Rosneftegaz and spending from those reserves is "absolutely
transparent", President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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control of cash on the books of state holding company
Rosneftegaz and spending from those reserves is "absolutely
transparent", President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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REFILE-Former director at India's Tata group sues Tata Sons, board members for defamation
MUMBAI, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nusli Wadia, a former independent
director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd and Tata
Steel Ltd, has filed a defamation case against holding
company Tata Sons and 11 of its board members and executives.
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director on the boards of Tata Motors Ltd and Tata
Steel Ltd, has filed a defamation case against holding
company Tata Sons and 11 of its board members and executives.
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FACTBOX-China's war on smog sends shivers across commodities
BEIJING, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Four cities in China's
smoke-stack provinces published detailed lists of factories that
were ordered to either shut or curtail output, as severe smog
blanketed the north of the country.
The lists offer a snapshot into the disruption to China's
manufacturing heartland by the emergency measures that lasted
five days. In total 24 cities issued red alerts, forcing
schools, some airports and highways to close.
Here is the breakdown by sector in Beijing, Tianj
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smoke-stack provinces published detailed lists of factories that
were ordered to either shut or curtail output, as severe smog
blanketed the north of the country.
The lists offer a snapshot into the disruption to China's
manufacturing heartland by the emergency measures that lasted
five days. In total 24 cities issued red alerts, forcing
schools, some airports and highways to close.
Here is the breakdown by sector in Beijing, Tianj
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UPDATE 2-Trump on nuclear weapons tweet: 'Let it be an arms race' -MSNBC
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump, asked to clarify his comments about expanding U.S.
nuclear weapons capability, said, "Let it be an arms race," and
that the United States would win it, MSNBC reported on Friday.
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Trump, asked to clarify his comments about expanding U.S.
nuclear weapons capability, said, "Let it be an arms race," and
that the United States would win it, MSNBC reported on Friday.
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China's war on smog sends shivers across commodities sector
BEIJING, Dec 23 (Reuters) - China's crackdown on
exhaust-spewing factories that shut or slashed output this week
at sites including steel mills, textile and cement factories and
coal-fired power plants will ripple across major bulk commodity
markets into 2017.
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exhaust-spewing factories that shut or slashed output this week
at sites including steel mills, textile and cement factories and
coal-fired power plants will ripple across major bulk commodity
markets into 2017.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. warns of water crisis in Nigeria's megacity Lagos
GENEVA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Nigeria's commercial capital
Lagos faces a water crisis that is creating unacceptable
conditions for millions of people, a U.N. expert said on
Thursday, but an official in the megacity said spending was
being increased to alleviate the problem.
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Lagos faces a water crisis that is creating unacceptable
conditions for millions of people, a U.N. expert said on
Thursday, but an official in the megacity said spending was
being increased to alleviate the problem.
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
Some 200,000 Iraqis seen returning to their farms for first time in two years - UN
LONDON, Dec 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Some 200,000
Iraqis are due to return to their farms for the first time since
Islamic State militants captured large swathes of land in Iraq
in 2014, destroying irrigation canals and laying landmines in
fields, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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Iraqis are due to return to their farms for the first time since
Islamic State militants captured large swathes of land in Iraq
in 2014, destroying irrigation canals and laying landmines in
fields, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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Ireland's EirGrid says power link with Britain to restart on Dec 23
Dec 22 (Reuters) - The East West Inerconnector (EWIC), a
500-megawatt power link between Ireland and Britain, will return
to service on Friday, two months ahead of schedule, Ireland's
EirGrid said on Thursday.
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500-megawatt power link between Ireland and Britain, will return
to service on Friday, two months ahead of schedule, Ireland's
EirGrid said on Thursday.
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Engie CEO complains to French regulator about attempts to undermine company
PARIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The chief executive of French
energy group Engie has sent a complaint to the French
financial markets regulator warning of attempts to undermine the
company, an Engie spokesman said on Thursday.
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energy group Engie has sent a complaint to the French
financial markets regulator warning of attempts to undermine the
company, an Engie spokesman said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Latvian gas utility to set up new transmission and storage firm
* Latvia government to decide in Jan whether to buy stakes
(Adds officials, detail, background)
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(Adds officials, detail, background)
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Beijing districts to cap population in bid to tackle smog, congestion
BEIJING, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Five districts in Beijing have
announced plans to cap or lower their population in the next few
years, local media reported on Wednesday, as the Chinese capital
bids to tackle chronic pollution and congestion.
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announced plans to cap or lower their population in the next few
years, local media reported on Wednesday, as the Chinese capital
bids to tackle chronic pollution and congestion.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Cyprus picks Eni, Total and Exxon for offshore exploration blocks
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Cyprus said on Wednesday it had
picked Eni, Total and ExxonMobil for
three oil and gas exploration licences in the Mediterranean
close to where Eni made the biggest gas find in the past decade.
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picked Eni, Total and ExxonMobil for
three oil and gas exploration licences in the Mediterranean
close to where Eni made the biggest gas find in the past decade.
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UPDATE 1-DONG Energy lifts earnings forecast after wind farm stake sale
COPENHAGEN, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Danish utility and wind farm
developer DONG Energy, whose listing in June was one
of the biggest IPOs globally this year, raised its full-year
earnings forecast on Wednesday, helped by the sale of a stake in
its UK offshore wind farm.
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developer DONG Energy, whose listing in June was one
of the biggest IPOs globally this year, raised its full-year
earnings forecast on Wednesday, helped by the sale of a stake in
its UK offshore wind farm.
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EU Commission favours keeping limits on Chinese solar panels
BRUSSELS, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The European Commission has
recommended keeping import duties and a minimum price for solar
panels and cells from China for two more years, according to
documents seen by Reuters.
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recommended keeping import duties and a minimum price for solar
panels and cells from China for two more years, according to
documents seen by Reuters.
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DONG Energy raises earnings forecast after wind farm stake sale
COPENHAGEN, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Danish utility and wind farm
developer DONG Energy raised its full-year earnings
forecast on Wednesday and announced the sale of a stake in its
UK offshore wind farm.
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developer DONG Energy raised its full-year earnings
forecast on Wednesday and announced the sale of a stake in its
UK offshore wind farm.
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Traditional rainmaking ceremonies resurge in parched Zimbabwe
ZIMUNYA, Zimbabwe, Dec 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
Under worryingly clear skies, men gathered amid sparse,
drought-shrivelled trees at the edge of this remote village in
eastern Zimbabwe to sing, whistle and ululate. They were calling
the rain.
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Under worryingly clear skies, men gathered amid sparse,
drought-shrivelled trees at the edge of this remote village in
eastern Zimbabwe to sing, whistle and ululate. They were calling
the rain.
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Norway wealth fund excludes 15 coal related firms, more to follow
OSLO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Norway's central bank, which
manages the country's $869 billion wealth fund, has excluded an
additional 15 companies from its portfolio due to their use or
production of coal, and plans further exclusions next year, it
said on Wednesday.
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manages the country's $869 billion wealth fund, has excluded an
additional 15 companies from its portfolio due to their use or
production of coal, and plans further exclusions next year, it
said on Wednesday.
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CORRECTED-China's LNG buying spree to set import record in December
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Dec 21 (Reuters) - China's state oil and
gas majors are set to import record levels of liquified natural
gas (LNG) this month, betting on robust demand during the cold
winter months and helping lift Asian prices to their highest in
nearly two years.
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gas majors are set to import record levels of liquified natural
gas (LNG) this month, betting on robust demand during the cold
winter months and helping lift Asian prices to their highest in
nearly two years.
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RPT-Residents in China's north complain as smog alert enters fifth day
SHANGHAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Northern China was shrouded in
smog for a fifth straight day on Wednesday as citizens
complained that the state's emergency measures were still not
being implemented properly.
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smog for a fifth straight day on Wednesday as citizens
complained that the state's emergency measures were still not
being implemented properly.
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UPDATE 1-Chinese cities choked by dangerous smog for fifth day; factories, schools closed
* China says long-term pollution battle complex
(Adds transport disruption, environment minister comment)
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(Adds transport disruption, environment minister comment)
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Residents in China's north complain as smog alert enters fifth day
SHANGHAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Northern China was shrouded in
smog for a fifth straight day on Wednesday as citizens
complained that the state's emergency measures were still not
being implemented properly.
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smog for a fifth straight day on Wednesday as citizens
complained that the state's emergency measures were still not
being implemented properly.
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Energy Future, senior creditors reach $800 mln bankruptcy deal
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 20 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings
Corp and its senior creditors agreed to an $800 million deal
aimed at bringing the owner of Texas's largest network of power
lines works out of Chapter 11 next year, according to a
securities filing on Tuesday.
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Corp and its senior creditors agreed to an $800 million deal
aimed at bringing the owner of Texas's largest network of power
lines works out of Chapter 11 next year, according to a
securities filing on Tuesday.
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RPT-UPDATE 1-British shale gas gets boost from court ruling on permit
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Britain's High Court ruled on
Tuesday that a fracking permit awarded by a local council to
developer Third Energy was legal, after it was challenged by
environmental campaigners, opening the way to shale gas
extraction in the UK.
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Tuesday that a fracking permit awarded by a local council to
developer Third Energy was legal, after it was challenged by
environmental campaigners, opening the way to shale gas
extraction in the UK.
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UPDATE 1-Utility Suez's shares rise on report that Engie considering full bid
* Suez shares top performer on Paris' SBF-120 market
(Adds share price reactions, analyst comment, detail)
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(Adds share price reactions, analyst comment, detail)
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Japan urges bold reform for Tepco as Fukushima costs soar
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Japan's government on Tuesday
urged Fukushima operator Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
to integrate its transmission and nuclear operations with peers
to cut costs and generate higher income to pay the costs from
the 2011 nuclear disaster.
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urged Fukushima operator Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
to integrate its transmission and nuclear operations with peers
to cut costs and generate higher income to pay the costs from
the 2011 nuclear disaster.
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UK High Court upholds shale gas permit for Third Energy - claimants
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Britain's High Court ruled on
Tuesday that a local government's shale gas fracking permit
award to developer Third Energy was legal, claimants Friends of
the Earth said in a statement.
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Tuesday that a local government's shale gas fracking permit
award to developer Third Energy was legal, claimants Friends of
the Earth said in a statement.
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French utility Engie considers full bid for Suez -report
PARIS, Dec 20 (Reuters) - French utility Engie is
considering acquiring full control of Suez, in which
it already has a 33 percent stake, French business radio station
BFM reported, citing sources close to Engie.
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considering acquiring full control of Suez, in which
it already has a 33 percent stake, French business radio station
BFM reported, citing sources close to Engie.
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S.Korea's latest nuclear reactor starts operations
SEOUL, Dec 20 (Reuters) - South Korea's latest nuclear
reactor started commercial operations on Tuesday, bringing the
total number of reactors in Asia's fourth-largest economy to 25.
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reactor started commercial operations on Tuesday, bringing the
total number of reactors in Asia's fourth-largest economy to 25.
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UPDATE 1-Smog engulfs north China for fourth day; flights diverted
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) - A plane carrying the
head of the world's biggest oil exporter was prevented from
landing in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Tuesday because of
thick smog blanketing large parts of northern China.
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head of the world's biggest oil exporter was prevented from
landing in the Chinese capital of Beijing on Tuesday because of
thick smog blanketing large parts of northern China.
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Monday, December 19, 2016
Smog engulfs northern China for fourth consecutive day
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Heavy smog engulfed
large parts of northern China for a fourth straight day on
Tuesday, with the environment ministry warning that some firms
in the region were continuing to flout emergency restrictions
and dozens of flights out of Beijing cancelled.
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large parts of northern China for a fourth straight day on
Tuesday, with the environment ministry warning that some firms
in the region were continuing to flout emergency restrictions
and dozens of flights out of Beijing cancelled.
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Southern California Gas urges customers to cut natural gas use
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Southern California Gas Co (SoCalGas) has
urged customers to reduce natural gas use to help lower the risk
of possible gas and electricity shortages due to what it
described as severe cold weather throughout the U.S. Southwest.
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urged customers to reduce natural gas use to help lower the risk
of possible gas and electricity shortages due to what it
described as severe cold weather throughout the U.S. Southwest.
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Chile billionaire, congressman face off in slander trial
SANTIAGO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Chilean billionaire Andronico
Luksic testified on the first day of a colorful, at times
explicit slander trial on Monday, seeking damages from a
congressman who called him a "son of a bitch" and "the king of
criminals" earlier this year.
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Luksic testified on the first day of a colorful, at times
explicit slander trial on Monday, seeking damages from a
congressman who called him a "son of a bitch" and "the king of
criminals" earlier this year.
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Odebrecht executives' testimony could spur fall of Brazil's Temer
BRASILIA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Odebrecht executives have
testified the Brazilian engineering firm illegally funded the
2014 campaign of the country's impeached leftist president, a
top newspaper reported on Monday, a development that could lead
to the removal of her successor.
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testified the Brazilian engineering firm illegally funded the
2014 campaign of the country's impeached leftist president, a
top newspaper reported on Monday, a development that could lead
to the removal of her successor.
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UPDATE 1-Odebrecht executives' testimony could spur fall of Brazil's Temer
BRASILIA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Odebrecht executives have
testified the Brazilian engineering firm illegally funded the
2014 campaign of the country's impeached leftist president, a
top newspaper reported on Monday, a development that could lead
to the removal of her successor.
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testified the Brazilian engineering firm illegally funded the
2014 campaign of the country's impeached leftist president, a
top newspaper reported on Monday, a development that could lead
to the removal of her successor.
Read more
Nordic power firms set to apply for Norway-UK subsea link
OSLO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - NorthConnect, owned by three
Norwegian power firms and Sweden's Vattenfall, will
seek permission to build a power link from Norway to Britain
costing up to 2 billion euros ($2.09 billion), its chairman Odd
Oeygarden told Reuters.
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Norwegian power firms and Sweden's Vattenfall, will
seek permission to build a power link from Norway to Britain
costing up to 2 billion euros ($2.09 billion), its chairman Odd
Oeygarden told Reuters.
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UPDATE 1-Nordic power firms set to apply for Norway-UK subsea link
OSLO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - NorthConnect, owned by three
Norwegian power firms and Sweden's Vattenfall, will
seek permission to build a power link from Norway to Britain
costing up to 2 billion euros ($2.09 billion), its chairman Odd
Oeygarden told Reuters.
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Norwegian power firms and Sweden's Vattenfall, will
seek permission to build a power link from Norway to Britain
costing up to 2 billion euros ($2.09 billion), its chairman Odd
Oeygarden told Reuters.
Read more
Air pollution in northern Chinese city surpasses WHO guideline by 100 times
BEIJING, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Concentrations of airborne
pollutants in a major northern Chinese city exceeded a World
Health Organisation (WHO) guideline by 100 times on Monday as
north China battled with poor air quality for the third straight
day.
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pollutants in a major northern Chinese city exceeded a World
Health Organisation (WHO) guideline by 100 times on Monday as
north China battled with poor air quality for the third straight
day.
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Australia shares end firmer as rating agencies shrug off budget deficit forecast
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended higher on Monday,
pushed up by financials and energy stocks after the top three
rating agencies held their triple-A appraisals on Australia,
despite the government forecasting bigger budget deficits for
some time.
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pushed up by financials and energy stocks after the top three
rating agencies held their triple-A appraisals on Australia,
despite the government forecasting bigger budget deficits for
some time.
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
Saudi Aramco, GE to launch Saudi Arabia's first wind turbine next month
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco plans
to commission its wind turbine pilot project, the first in the
kingdom, next month, the state oil company said on Sunday, part
of nationwide plans to diversify energy supplies and to meet an
increase in demand.
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to commission its wind turbine pilot project, the first in the
kingdom, next month, the state oil company said on Sunday, part
of nationwide plans to diversify energy supplies and to meet an
increase in demand.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Highways shut, flights grounded as smog blankets China's Tianjin
BEIJING, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Authorities in Tianjin grounded
dozens of flights and closed most highways on Sunday after
severe smog blanketed the city, one of more than more than 40 in
China's northeast to issue pollution warnings in the past 48
hours.
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dozens of flights and closed most highways on Sunday after
severe smog blanketed the city, one of more than more than 40 in
China's northeast to issue pollution warnings in the past 48
hours.
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Highways shut, flights grounded as smog blankets China's Tianjin
BEIJING, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Authorities in Tianjin grounded
three dozen flights and closed most highways on Sunday after
severe smog blanketed the city, one of more than more than 40 in
China's northeast to issue pollution warnings in the past 48
hours.
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three dozen flights and closed most highways on Sunday after
severe smog blanketed the city, one of more than more than 40 in
China's northeast to issue pollution warnings in the past 48
hours.
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Engie Energia Chile secures financing for key power project
SANTIAGO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Engie Energia Chile
said in a note to regulators on Friday that it had secured
financing to build an energy transmission line between the
nation's two power grids, shaking up the way consumers receive
power in the South American nation.
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said in a note to regulators on Friday that it had secured
financing to build an energy transmission line between the
nation's two power grids, shaking up the way consumers receive
power in the South American nation.
Read more
Friday, December 16, 2016
Polish regulator approves PGNiG gas price hike for Q1 2017
WARSAW, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Poland's biggest gas firm PGNiG
will increase the price of high-methane gas it sells by 12.2
percent and the price of nitrogen-rich gas by 13.4 percent from
the start of next year, the company said, citing an approval
from energy regulator URE.
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will increase the price of high-methane gas it sells by 12.2
percent and the price of nitrogen-rich gas by 13.4 percent from
the start of next year, the company said, citing an approval
from energy regulator URE.
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Suez targets 10 percent revenue growth from Indian water supply
PARIS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - France's Suez sees
potential for 10 percent revenue growth in India, where it
already supplies water for 44 million people, a senior executive
said on Friday.
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potential for 10 percent revenue growth in India, where it
already supplies water for 44 million people, a senior executive
said on Friday.
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Ethiopia completes 1.5 billion euro power plant, seen doubling power output
ADDIS ABABA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Ethiopia inaugurated on
Friday a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.57 billion) hydropower plant along
the Omo River in the country's south that will nearly double
total electricity output to 4,238 megawatts (MW).
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Friday a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.57 billion) hydropower plant along
the Omo River in the country's south that will nearly double
total electricity output to 4,238 megawatts (MW).
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Poland may expand consortium bidding for EDF's Polish assets - minister
WARSAW, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Poland could expand a consortium
of Polish companies bidding for French utility EDF's
power assets in the country, Polish Energy Minister Krzysztof
Tchorzewski said on Friday.
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of Polish companies bidding for French utility EDF's
power assets in the country, Polish Energy Minister Krzysztof
Tchorzewski said on Friday.
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China's State Grid seals purchase of stake in Greek power grid
ATHENS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China's State Grid,
the world's biggest utility, signed on Friday the purchase of a
minority stake in Greece's power grid operator ADMIE, China's
second big investment in the debt-laden country in a matter of
months.
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the world's biggest utility, signed on Friday the purchase of a
minority stake in Greece's power grid operator ADMIE, China's
second big investment in the debt-laden country in a matter of
months.
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UPDATE 1-EDF Energy breaks ranks to cut UK winter household gas prices
Dec 16 (Reuters) - EDF Energy on Friday became
Britain's first big energy supplier to announce household winter
gas price cuts, breaking ranks with three rivals who have opted
to freeze prices instead.
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Britain's first big energy supplier to announce household winter
gas price cuts, breaking ranks with three rivals who have opted
to freeze prices instead.
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
InterOil says raises cap on additional cash payment in Exxon deal
Dec 15 (Reuters) - InterOil Corp said it has
increased the cap on an additional cash payment based on the
output from a natural gas field in Papua New Guinea that was
part of its sale agreement with ExxonMobil Corp.
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increased the cap on an additional cash payment based on the
output from a natural gas field in Papua New Guinea that was
part of its sale agreement with ExxonMobil Corp.
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UPDATE 1-World Bank units add $517 mln to Ghana oil, gas project financing
ACCRA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The World Bank Group said on
Thursday it two of its units would provide another $517 million
to Ghana in debt and guarantees to support the $7.7 billion
Sankofa oil and gas project developed by Italy's ENI SpA
and upstream trader Vitol Ghana.
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Thursday it two of its units would provide another $517 million
to Ghana in debt and guarantees to support the $7.7 billion
Sankofa oil and gas project developed by Italy's ENI SpA
and upstream trader Vitol Ghana.
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Rotation from U.S.-based bond funds to stocks accelerates -Lipper
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Investors poured $6.8 billion
into U.S.-based stock funds in the week through Dec. 14, Lipper
data showed on Thursday, accelerating a rotation from bonds to
stocks as U.S. policymakers raised interest rates for the first
time in a year.
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into U.S.-based stock funds in the week through Dec. 14, Lipper
data showed on Thursday, accelerating a rotation from bonds to
stocks as U.S. policymakers raised interest rates for the first
time in a year.
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World Bank Group to provide $517 mln for Ghana oil and gas project
ACCRA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The World Bank Group said on
Thursday it would provide $517 million to Ghana in debt and
guarantees to support the $7.7 billion Sankofa oil and gas
project being developed by Italy's ENI and upstream
trader Vitol Ghana.
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Thursday it would provide $517 million to Ghana in debt and
guarantees to support the $7.7 billion Sankofa oil and gas
project being developed by Italy's ENI and upstream
trader Vitol Ghana.
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UPDATE 2-Investors offer 500 mln euros for 10 pct stake in Areva's nuclear fuel spin-off
* Calls shareholder meeting for Feb 3, 2017
(Adds detail on liquidity, bridge loan, Areva TA sale)
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(Adds detail on liquidity, bridge loan, Areva TA sale)
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UPDATE 1-Corpus Christi halts tap water use due to chemical leak
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Texas city of Corpus
Christi has told its nearly 320,000 residents to stop using tap
water due to possible contamination from an industrial chemical
leak, city officials said on Thursday.
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Christi has told its nearly 320,000 residents to stop using tap
water due to possible contamination from an industrial chemical
leak, city officials said on Thursday.
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Corpus Christi, Texas tells residents to stop using tap water
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Texas city of Corpus
Christi has told its nearly 320,000 residents to stop using tap
water due to possible contamination from an industrial chemical
leak, city officials said on Thursday.
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Christi has told its nearly 320,000 residents to stop using tap
water due to possible contamination from an industrial chemical
leak, city officials said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-Trump names Montana Congressman Zinke to lead Interior Dept
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
on Thursday named U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana, a
former Navy SEAL commander and a proponent of coal development
on federal lands, as his choice for secretary of the interior.
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on Thursday named U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana, a
former Navy SEAL commander and a proponent of coal development
on federal lands, as his choice for secretary of the interior.
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U.S. revises safety rules for underground natgas storage facilities
Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an interim final rule (IFR)
revising pipeline safety regulations to address safety issues
related to underground natural gas storage facilities.
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Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an interim final rule (IFR)
revising pipeline safety regulations to address safety issues
related to underground natural gas storage facilities.
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Trump names Montana Congressman Zinke to lead Interior Dept
WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump on Thursday formally announced that Montana Congressman
Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL commander and a proponent of coal
development on federal lands, as his choice for secretary of the
interior.
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Trump on Thursday formally announced that Montana Congressman
Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL commander and a proponent of coal
development on federal lands, as his choice for secretary of the
interior.
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As rains fail, maneuvering for water grows in southern Sri Lanka
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, Dec 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
Tucked inside a large forest near the drying Andaraweva
irrigation reservoir, a well-tended plantation of young banana
trees is growing strongly despite dry weather.
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Tucked inside a large forest near the drying Andaraweva
irrigation reservoir, a well-tended plantation of young banana
trees is growing strongly despite dry weather.
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UPDATE 2-EDF shares slump after warning of lower earnings in 2017
* Overcapacity, low demand depress power prices
(Adds detail about earnings, stock price, analyst comment)
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(Adds detail about earnings, stock price, analyst comment)
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Volkswagen takes stake in e-mobility service group Hubject
FRANKFURT, Dec 15 (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen
has taken a stake in Hubject, which develops a
standard payment method for electric charging stations, joining
fellow carmakers, engineering groups and utilities that prepare
for an expected e-car boom.
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has taken a stake in Hubject, which develops a
standard payment method for electric charging stations, joining
fellow carmakers, engineering groups and utilities that prepare
for an expected e-car boom.
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REFILE-Japan, Hitachi to stump up $8.5 bln for Horizon nuclear project in Wales -source
TOKYO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The Japanese government and a
Hitachi Ltd unit will compile a package worth around 1
trillion yen ($8.5 billion) for a UK nuclear power plant
project, a government official involved in the project said on
Thursday.
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Hitachi Ltd unit will compile a package worth around 1
trillion yen ($8.5 billion) for a UK nuclear power plant
project, a government official involved in the project said on
Thursday.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
UPDATE 1-U.S. looks for potential issues linked to falsified French nuclear documents
Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear regulators are investigating
whether the suspected falsification of documents at French
nuclear power company Areva SA, which supplies
components for reactors globally, poses any problems at U.S.
nuclear plants.
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whether the suspected falsification of documents at French
nuclear power company Areva SA, which supplies
components for reactors globally, poses any problems at U.S.
nuclear plants.
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U.S. looks for potential issues linked to falsified French nuclear documents
Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. nuclear regulators are investigating
whether the suspected falsification of documents at French
nuclear power company Areva SA, which supplies
components for reactors globally, poses any problems at U.S.
nuclear plants.
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whether the suspected falsification of documents at French
nuclear power company Areva SA, which supplies
components for reactors globally, poses any problems at U.S.
nuclear plants.
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UPDATE 2-EDF's board approves partial sale of its grid unit RTE
PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - French utility EDF's
board has approved the partial sale of RTE, the company's
high-voltage power grid unit, to state bank Caisse des Depots,
the companies said in a statement.
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board has approved the partial sale of RTE, the company's
high-voltage power grid unit, to state bank Caisse des Depots,
the companies said in a statement.
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UPDATE 5-U.S. oil industry cheers Trump energy pick, seeks gas export boost
WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. oil and gas industry
on Wednesday welcomed President-elect Donald Trump's choice of
former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department of
Energy, and wasted no time making its first specific request of
him: to support increased exports of America's natural gas
overseas.
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on Wednesday welcomed President-elect Donald Trump's choice of
former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department of
Energy, and wasted no time making its first specific request of
him: to support increased exports of America's natural gas
overseas.
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Endeavor-led consortium to build Ghana power station
ABIDJAN, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A consortium led by
Africa-focused power producer Endeavor Energy began building a
$552 million, 200-megawatt power plant in Ghana on Wednesday, it
said in a statement.
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Africa-focused power producer Endeavor Energy began building a
$552 million, 200-megawatt power plant in Ghana on Wednesday, it
said in a statement.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil proposes 'fiscal recovery' bill for state governments
BRASILIA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Brazil's government proposed a
"fiscal recovery" bill on Wednesday that would allow state
governments to suspend debt payments to the federal government
in exchange for limiting spending and pursuing privatizations.
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"fiscal recovery" bill on Wednesday that would allow state
governments to suspend debt payments to the federal government
in exchange for limiting spending and pursuing privatizations.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Temer loses top aide due to graft allegations
BRASILIA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - One of Brazilian President
Michel Temer's closest aides resigned on Wednesday following
allegations he had received graft money from engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht in a widening corruption scandal that is
besieging the government.
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Michel Temer's closest aides resigned on Wednesday following
allegations he had received graft money from engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht in a widening corruption scandal that is
besieging the government.
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Poland blocks local power and heating asset sale by France's EDF
WARSAW, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Poland has blocked the sale of
local heating and electricity assets by France's utility EDF
, citing the country's energy security, the Polish
energy ministry said on Wednesday.
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local heating and electricity assets by France's utility EDF
, citing the country's energy security, the Polish
energy ministry said on Wednesday.
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RWE's Innogy sets up new electric vehicle business
FRANKFURT, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Leading German energy group
Innogy is combining its activities relating to electric
vehicles into a new unit, seeking to benefit from renewed
efforts by global carmakers to increase sales.
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Innogy is combining its activities relating to electric
vehicles into a new unit, seeking to benefit from renewed
efforts by global carmakers to increase sales.
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EDF's board approves partial sale of its grid unit RTE - source
PARIS, Dec 14 (Reuters) - EDF's board has approved
the partial sale of the French state-controlled utility's
high-voltage power grid to state bank Caisse des Depots, a
source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
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the partial sale of the French state-controlled utility's
high-voltage power grid to state bank Caisse des Depots, a
source familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
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Germany risks missing 2020 climate targets, ministry report shows
BERLIN, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Germany is at risk of missing its
2020 target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent
from 1990, an environment ministry report showed on Wednesday.
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2020 target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent
from 1990, an environment ministry report showed on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 3-Dixons Carphone plans for tougher times ahead
* Higher prices seen as risk, shares down 29 pct this year
(Adds finance chief's comments, updates shares)
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(Adds finance chief's comments, updates shares)
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Trump formally names ex-governor Perry of Texas to lead Energy Dept.
WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump on Wednesday formally announced Rick Perry, a former Texas
governor and Trump's one-time presidential rival, as his choice
to lead the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Trump on Wednesday formally announced Rick Perry, a former Texas
governor and Trump's one-time presidential rival, as his choice
to lead the U.S. Department of Energy.
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UPDATE 1-Trump formally names ex-governor Perry of Texas to lead Energy Dept.
WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump on Wednesday formally announced Rick Perry, a former Texas
governor and Trump's one-time presidential rival, as his choice
to lead the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Trump on Wednesday formally announced Rick Perry, a former Texas
governor and Trump's one-time presidential rival, as his choice
to lead the U.S. Department of Energy.
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S.Korea pairs state utility, private tech giants in $37 bln bid to seize global green energy lead
SEOUL, Dec 14 (Reuters) - South Korea aims to vault from
laggard to leader in the renewable energy industry, as Seoul
prepares to hook the country's tech giants up to nearly $40
billion in public funds in a bold plan to become a new global
leader in green power.
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laggard to leader in the renewable energy industry, as Seoul
prepares to hook the country's tech giants up to nearly $40
billion in public funds in a bold plan to become a new global
leader in green power.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Sweden won't block Nord Stream harbour deals, but raises defence concerns
STOCKHOLM, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Sweden's government said on
Tuesday it would not stop two municipalities from leasing two
harbours to Russia's Gazprom to facilitate the
construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, despite concerns
about security.
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Tuesday it would not stop two municipalities from leasing two
harbours to Russia's Gazprom to facilitate the
construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, despite concerns
about security.
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UPDATE 1-Japan's JNFL in talks on taking Areva minority stake-source
Dec 13 (Reuters) - French authorities are ready to launch a
capital increase for state-owned nuclear group Areva and are in
talks with Japan's JNFL about taking a minority stake, a source
familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday.
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capital increase for state-owned nuclear group Areva and are in
talks with Japan's JNFL about taking a minority stake, a source
familiar with the situation told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Fracking harms drinking water in 'some circumstances,' EPA concludes
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Fracking for oil and natural
gas can contaminate drinking water under "some circumstances,"
the Environmental Protection Agency said in a report released
Tuesday, which changes a previous finding that the drilling
process does not cause "widespread, systemic" effects.
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gas can contaminate drinking water under "some circumstances,"
the Environmental Protection Agency said in a report released
Tuesday, which changes a previous finding that the drilling
process does not cause "widespread, systemic" effects.
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Shell takes aim at British and German offshore wind deals
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell wants
to buy into the British and German offshore wind markets as it
attempts to shift its business away from fossil fuels.
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to buy into the British and German offshore wind markets as it
attempts to shift its business away from fossil fuels.
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UPDATE 2-Trump picks former Texas Governor Perry as energy secretary
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump has chosen
former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department of
Energy, a source close to the president-elect said, putting him
in charge of an agency he proposed eliminating during his bid
for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
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former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S. Department of
Energy, a source close to the president-elect said, putting him
in charge of an agency he proposed eliminating during his bid
for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
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Yemen's toxic trash mountain adds to war woes
DUBAI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Many disasters loom over one of
the poorest countries in the Middle East as it suffers through
nearly two years of war, among them a colossal pile of waste
outside Yemen's capital leeching toxic waste into its
diminishing water supply.
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the poorest countries in the Middle East as it suffers through
nearly two years of war, among them a colossal pile of waste
outside Yemen's capital leeching toxic waste into its
diminishing water supply.
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Trump to pick former Texas Governor Perry as Energy Secretary
WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump
has chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S.
Department of Energy, a transition official said, putting him in
charge of the agency he proposed eliminating during his bid for
the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
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has chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the U.S.
Department of Energy, a transition official said, putting him in
charge of the agency he proposed eliminating during his bid for
the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
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E.ON invests in UK start up that uses sails to harness wind power
FRANKFURT, Dec 13 (Reuters) - German energy group E.ON
has invested in a British start-up business that uses
sails instead of rotors to harness wind energy.
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has invested in a British start-up business that uses
sails instead of rotors to harness wind energy.
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UPDATE 1-Engie's provisions for Belgian nuclear to rise by 1.8 bln euros
PARIS, Dec 13 (Reuters) - French utility Engie
expects provisions for its nuclear activities in Belgium to
increase by up by 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to cover the
cost of decommissioning its reactors and storing their waste.
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expects provisions for its nuclear activities in Belgium to
increase by up by 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to cover the
cost of decommissioning its reactors and storing their waste.
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German day ahead power prices up on lower wind supply
FRANKFURT, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Day ahead power prices rose
early in Germany on Tuesday on forecasts for lower wind supply.
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early in Germany on Tuesday on forecasts for lower wind supply.
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Zimbabwe drought, hunger push farmers to seek greener pastures
NYANGA, Zimbabwe, Dec 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A
decade ago Ndaizivei Nyamatsatse was the proud owner of 20 cows
- a number that made him the envy of his neighbours in
Zimbabwe's eastern province of Manicaland, where cattle are
prized as a symbol of wealth.
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decade ago Ndaizivei Nyamatsatse was the proud owner of 20 cows
- a number that made him the envy of his neighbours in
Zimbabwe's eastern province of Manicaland, where cattle are
prized as a symbol of wealth.
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Monday, December 12, 2016
Brazil's Temer, in battle for survival, plans economic stimulus
BRASILIA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer,
fighting for survival over corruption allegations against him
and his government, is planning new measures to jump start a
stalled economy, improve his dismal approval ratings and stifle
calls for his resignation.
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fighting for survival over corruption allegations against him
and his government, is planning new measures to jump start a
stalled economy, improve his dismal approval ratings and stifle
calls for his resignation.
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Deepwater says commercial operations start at Block Island Wind Farm
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Privately held power developer Deepwater
Wind said on Monday that commercial operations had begun at its
Block Island Wind Farm, which will deliver electricity into New
England's grid.
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Wind said on Monday that commercial operations had begun at its
Block Island Wind Farm, which will deliver electricity into New
England's grid.
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AES Brazil chief slams power supply rules, seeks solution
SAO PAULO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A sharp recession in Brazil
has forced electricity distributors to buy power they cannot
sell, adding to their struggles during the downturn, the most
senior Brazilian executive for U.S. power company AES Corp
said on Monday.
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has forced electricity distributors to buy power they cannot
sell, adding to their struggles during the downturn, the most
senior Brazilian executive for U.S. power company AES Corp
said on Monday.
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Uganda starts up first solar power plant in bid to tap renewables
KAMPALA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Uganda on Monday started up its
first grid-connected, 10 megawatt solar power plant as the east
African country moves to tap its renewable energy resources and
expand its electricity generation capacity.
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first grid-connected, 10 megawatt solar power plant as the east
African country moves to tap its renewable energy resources and
expand its electricity generation capacity.
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UPDATE 1-Sinopec sells 50 pct gas pipeline stake to China Life and SDIC unit
BEIJING, Dec 12 (Reuters) - China's Sinopec
has sold a 50 percent stake in its Sichuan-East China
gas pipeline to China Life Insurance and SDIC's transportation
business in a deal that values the asset at 45.6 billion yuan
($6.6 billion).
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has sold a 50 percent stake in its Sichuan-East China
gas pipeline to China Life Insurance and SDIC's transportation
business in a deal that values the asset at 45.6 billion yuan
($6.6 billion).
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Sinopec sells 50 pct stake in gas pipeline to China Life Insurance, SDIC unit
BEIJING, Dec 12 (Reuters) - China's Sinopec
said on Monday it had sold a 50-percent stake in its
key Sichuan-East China gas pipeline to China Life Insurance and
SDIC's transportation unit for 22.8 billion yuan ($3.3 billion).
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said on Monday it had sold a 50-percent stake in its
key Sichuan-East China gas pipeline to China Life Insurance and
SDIC's transportation unit for 22.8 billion yuan ($3.3 billion).
Read more
UPDATE 1-Eni to sell 30 pct stake in Egyptian gas field to Rosneft
MILAN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Italian energy company Eni
has agreed to sell a 30 percent stake in a giant
Egyptian offshore gas field to Russia's Rosneft for
$1.575 billion, pressing ahead with asset sales to fund
investment amid weak oil prices.
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has agreed to sell a 30 percent stake in a giant
Egyptian offshore gas field to Russia's Rosneft for
$1.575 billion, pressing ahead with asset sales to fund
investment amid weak oil prices.
Read more
Bloody conflict between western Kenya farmers drives bid to improve water, fodder
ALALE, Kenya, Dec 12 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Most
days Kenyan teenager Andrew Taimoi leaves his village on the
Ugandan border before dawn and takes his family's livestock in
search of food and water, risking his life on the way.
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days Kenyan teenager Andrew Taimoi leaves his village on the
Ugandan border before dawn and takes his family's livestock in
search of food and water, risking his life on the way.
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EU clears energy schemes in France, Denmark
BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission on
Monday cleared four renewable energy support schemes in France,
as well as Danish support for energy intensive users, saying
they were in line with European Union rules on state aid.
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Monday cleared four renewable energy support schemes in France,
as well as Danish support for energy intensive users, saying
they were in line with European Union rules on state aid.
Read more
Sunday, December 11, 2016
UPDATE 1-Tata Sons renews appeal for removal of Mistry from group companies
MUMBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tata Sons on Sunday renewed its
appeal to shareholders of Tata group companies to remove Cyrus
Mistry from their boards, saying that his presence as chairman
"is likely to lead to fragmentation of the Tata Group".
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appeal to shareholders of Tata group companies to remove Cyrus
Mistry from their boards, saying that his presence as chairman
"is likely to lead to fragmentation of the Tata Group".
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Tata Sons renews appeal to shareholders to remove Mistry from group firms
MUMBAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tata Sons on Sunday renewed its
appeal to shareholders of Tata group companies to remove Cyrus
Mistry from the board of those companies, saying his presence as
chairman "is likely to lead to fragmentation of the Tata Group".
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appeal to shareholders of Tata group companies to remove Cyrus
Mistry from the board of those companies, saying his presence as
chairman "is likely to lead to fragmentation of the Tata Group".
Read more
Friday, December 9, 2016
UPDATE 1-German nuclear firms offer to forgo claims for deal on waste - letter
BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Nuclear power firms have written a
letter to Germany's parliamentarians saying they are prepared to
drop some of their numerous legal claims in exchange for handing
the bill for nuclear waste storage to the government.
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letter to Germany's parliamentarians saying they are prepared to
drop some of their numerous legal claims in exchange for handing
the bill for nuclear waste storage to the government.
Read more
UPDATE 3-Oil drilling advocate expected to be Trump pick for Interior Dept. - sources
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump is expected to pick U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers, a climate-change skeptic and an advocate for expanded
oil and gas development, to run the Interior Department, sources
briefed on the matter told Reuters on Friday.
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Trump is expected to pick U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers, a climate-change skeptic and an advocate for expanded
oil and gas development, to run the Interior Department, sources
briefed on the matter told Reuters on Friday.
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Trump expected to pick oil drilling advocate to run Interior Dept. -source
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump is expected to pick U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers, a strong advocate of increased oil and gas development
who is skeptical about climate change, to run the Department of
the Interior, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on
Friday.
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Trump is expected to pick U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris
Rodgers, a strong advocate of increased oil and gas development
who is skeptical about climate change, to run the Department of
the Interior, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on
Friday.
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FEATURE-Election brings no hope to Macedonia's Roma-run "ghetto", say voters
SUTO ORIZARI, Macedonia, Dec 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation)
- A s Sunday's election in Macedonia draws close, Amet Yashar
jokes that politicians' newfound concern for his home, one of
Europe's largest Roma communities, might not be wholly sincere.
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- A s Sunday's election in Macedonia draws close, Amet Yashar
jokes that politicians' newfound concern for his home, one of
Europe's largest Roma communities, might not be wholly sincere.
Read more
EU mediates Russia, Ukraine gas dispute talks
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - EU officials are mediating
between Ukraine and Russia over gas supplies on Friday, their
first talks since the former Soviet republic stopped buying gas
from Gazprom last November.
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between Ukraine and Russia over gas supplies on Friday, their
first talks since the former Soviet republic stopped buying gas
from Gazprom last November.
Read more
Australia shares up, financials at 16-mth high; NZ slips
Dec 9 (Reuters) - Australian shares extended gains to a
fourth straight session on Friday led by financials and energy
stocks which were propped up by steady oil prices.
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fourth straight session on Friday led by financials and energy
stocks which were propped up by steady oil prices.
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Japan doubles Fukushima disaster-related cost to $188 bln
TOKYO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade
and Industry (METI) said on Friday it has nearly doubled its
projections for costs related to the Fukushima nuclear disaster
including decommissioning and compensation to 21.5 trillion yen
($188.40 billion).
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and Industry (METI) said on Friday it has nearly doubled its
projections for costs related to the Fukushima nuclear disaster
including decommissioning and compensation to 21.5 trillion yen
($188.40 billion).
Read more
French court probes forged documents case at Areva nuclear foundry
PARIS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office has
opened an investigation into the suspected falsifying of
documents at Areva's Le Creusot foundry that
manufactures parts for nuclear reactors, a judicial source said
on Thursday.
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opened an investigation into the suspected falsifying of
documents at Areva's Le Creusot foundry that
manufactures parts for nuclear reactors, a judicial source said
on Thursday.
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Germany's highest court to rule on nuclear fuel tax in 2017
DUESSELDORF, Germany, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Germany's highest
court will decide next year on complaints brought by utilities
against a tax on nuclear fuel rods, a spokesman said on
Thursday, in a further challenge to the government's energy
policy.
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court will decide next year on complaints brought by utilities
against a tax on nuclear fuel rods, a spokesman said on
Thursday, in a further challenge to the government's energy
policy.
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E.ON sees limited scope for nuclear claims after ruling -Bernstein
FRANKFURT, Dec 8 (Reuters) - E.ON sees limited
scope for compensation claims following a court ruling related
to Germany's nuclear exit that paves the way for utilities to
try to reclaim money, its chief executive told brokerage
Bernstein in an interview.
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scope for compensation claims following a court ruling related
to Germany's nuclear exit that paves the way for utilities to
try to reclaim money, its chief executive told brokerage
Bernstein in an interview.
Read more
National Grid agrees UK distribution sale, to return cash to investors
LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid has
agreed to sell a 61 percent equity interest in its UK gas
distribution business to a group of infrastructure investors
that implies an enterprise value of around 13.8 billion pounds
($17.5 billion), it said on Thursday.
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agreed to sell a 61 percent equity interest in its UK gas
distribution business to a group of infrastructure investors
that implies an enterprise value of around 13.8 billion pounds
($17.5 billion), it said on Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Thai energy panel approves PTT's 15-yr LNG deal with Petronas
* Raises long-term LNG purchase to meet rising demand
(Adds details on long-term LNG purchase plan)
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(Adds details on long-term LNG purchase plan)
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Thailand nod for PTT's 15-year LNG purchase from Petronas
BANGKOK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Thailand's energy policy
committee has approved a proposal under which state-owned PTT
Pcl will buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from
Malaysia's Petronas over a 15-year period, the committee said in
a statement on Thursday.
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committee has approved a proposal under which state-owned PTT
Pcl will buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from
Malaysia's Petronas over a 15-year period, the committee said in
a statement on Thursday.
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Australia's Santos flags asset sales in turnaround strategy
SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Australian oil and gas producer
Santos Ltd will cut costs and put some assets up for
sale as it looks to cut debt over the next three years, in a
turnaround strategy announced on Thursday.
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Santos Ltd will cut costs and put some assets up for
sale as it looks to cut debt over the next three years, in a
turnaround strategy announced on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Japan to increase loan to Fukushima operator Tepco to $123 bln -source
TOKYO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Japan will increase an
interest-free loan to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima
nuclear plant, Tokyo Electric Power, by more than a
third to 14 trillion yen ($123 billion), a source familiar with
the matter said on Thursday.
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interest-free loan to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima
nuclear plant, Tokyo Electric Power, by more than a
third to 14 trillion yen ($123 billion), a source familiar with
the matter said on Thursday.
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EU nations agree to let European Commission vet gas, oil deals
BRUSSELS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - EU nations agreed on Wednesday
to allow the European Commission to vet their oil and gas deals
with third countries like Russia to guard against
anti-competitive practices and supply disruptions.
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to allow the European Commission to vet their oil and gas deals
with third countries like Russia to guard against
anti-competitive practices and supply disruptions.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Electrical fault temporarily halts rail links with Paris
PARIS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - An equipment failure temporarily
halted all rail traffic on Wednesday at the Gare du Nord station
in Paris, including the international Eurostar and Thalys train
links, the SNCF state rail company said.
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halted all rail traffic on Wednesday at the Gare du Nord station
in Paris, including the international Eurostar and Thalys train
links, the SNCF state rail company said.
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Engie in "contraction phase" of its transformation plan - CEO
PARIS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - French utility Engie is
in the contraction phase of its three-year transformation plan
when investments in new assets have not yet replaced earnings
from assets sold, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
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in the contraction phase of its three-year transformation plan
when investments in new assets have not yet replaced earnings
from assets sold, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Tata seeks shareholder support before vote to remove Mistry from group cos
NEW DELHI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Tata Sons' interim chairman
Ratan Tata reached out to shareholders of Tata group companies
on Wednesday, seeking their support to remove Cyrus Mistry from
the board of these companies.
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Ratan Tata reached out to shareholders of Tata group companies
on Wednesday, seeking their support to remove Cyrus Mistry from
the board of these companies.
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Eurostar, Thalys rail links with Paris halted by equipment failure
PARIS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - An equipment failure halted all
rail traffic on Wednesday at the Gare du Nord station in Paris,
including the international Eurostar and Thalys train links, a
spokesman at the SNCF state rail company said.
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rail traffic on Wednesday at the Gare du Nord station in Paris,
including the international Eurostar and Thalys train links, a
spokesman at the SNCF state rail company said.
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Engie sees 40 pct earnings growth in smart services for cities
PARIS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - French utility Engie
expects 40 percent earnings growth over three years in its smart
services to cities, which include heating networks, video
surveillance and street lighting.
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expects 40 percent earnings growth over three years in its smart
services to cities, which include heating networks, video
surveillance and street lighting.
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French regulator cites Brexit uncertainty for delay to second power link with UK
PARIS, Dec 7 (Reuters) - French energy markets regulator CRE
is withholding approval for a planned second power link between
France and Britain to assess the impact of Brexit on the
project, it said on Wednesday.
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is withholding approval for a planned second power link between
France and Britain to assess the impact of Brexit on the
project, it said on Wednesday.
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Dutch to stop subsidising renewables in long-term climate strategy
AMSTERDAM, Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will gradually
phase out subsidises for renewable energy and shift its climate
change strategy to areas such as energy saving and carbon
capture, the government said on Wednesday.
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phase out subsidises for renewable energy and shift its climate
change strategy to areas such as energy saving and carbon
capture, the government said on Wednesday.
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California Democrats propose series of infrastructure bills
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Democrats in California's
state Senate announced on Tuesday a series of infrastructure
funding bills that would invest billions in roads, bridges,
housing and water projects.
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state Senate announced on Tuesday a series of infrastructure
funding bills that would invest billions in roads, bridges,
housing and water projects.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016
UPDATE 1-Abengoa's U.S. unit, holdout creditor spar over bankruptcy plan
WILMINGTON, Del./CHICAGO, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A U.S.
subsidiary of Spanish renewable energy firm Abengoa SA pressed a
judge on Tuesday to approve its plan to exit bankruptcy over
objections from a holdout creditor, who said the plan violated
U.S. law by favoring the company's foreign parent.
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subsidiary of Spanish renewable energy firm Abengoa SA pressed a
judge on Tuesday to approve its plan to exit bankruptcy over
objections from a holdout creditor, who said the plan violated
U.S. law by favoring the company's foreign parent.
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UPDATE 1-Britain's mid-caps lag FTSE as spreadbetters tumble
* Commodity stocks drop, HSBC rises after upgrade
(Updates prices at close, adds detail and quote)
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(Updates prices at close, adds detail and quote)
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UPDATE 1-Mugabe praises resilient Zimbabweans, skirts bond notes
HARARE, Dec 6 (Reuters) - President Robert Mugabe praised
Zimbabweans on Tuesday for resilience in the face of economic
hardship, in a speech that avoided the recent introduction of
"bond notes", a new currency that has raised fears of
uncontrolled money-printing.
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Zimbabweans on Tuesday for resilience in the face of economic
hardship, in a speech that avoided the recent introduction of
"bond notes", a new currency that has raised fears of
uncontrolled money-printing.
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Zimbabwe imported more than 300,000 tonnes of maize in 2016 after drought - Mugabe
HARARE, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe imported more than
300,000 tonnes of maize in 2016 to plug a shortfall caused by a
devastating drought in one of the continent's poorest countries,
President Robert Mugabe said on Tuesday.
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300,000 tonnes of maize in 2016 to plug a shortfall caused by a
devastating drought in one of the continent's poorest countries,
President Robert Mugabe said on Tuesday.
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Indonesia cuts gas prices for some companies from 2017 - energy ministry
JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia on Tuesday told energy
companies to cut natural gas prices for fertilizer, steel and
petrochemical industries starting Jan. 1, 2017, in a renewed
effort to bring down domestic gas prices.
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companies to cut natural gas prices for fertilizer, steel and
petrochemical industries starting Jan. 1, 2017, in a renewed
effort to bring down domestic gas prices.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-GE Power sees little sales impact if U.S. quits climate deals
NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - General Electric Co's
sales of power plant upgrades would not suffer much if the
United States bailed out of climate change treaties under a
Trump administration as utilities still want the economic
benefits that come with modernizations, GE's power services
chief said on Monday.
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sales of power plant upgrades would not suffer much if the
United States bailed out of climate change treaties under a
Trump administration as utilities still want the economic
benefits that come with modernizations, GE's power services
chief said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-German court paves way for damages claims in nuclear exit row
KARLSRUHE, Germany, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Germany's highest
court ruled on Tuesday that accelerating the shutdown of nuclear
plants following Japan's Fukushima disaster violated some
property rights, paving the way for damage claims and sending
shares higher.
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court ruled on Tuesday that accelerating the shutdown of nuclear
plants following Japan's Fukushima disaster violated some
property rights, paving the way for damage claims and sending
shares higher.
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UPDATE 2-British power producer Drax plans to buy Opus Energy for 340 mln pounds
* Drax shares surge 11 pct on acquisition news
(Adds share price reaction, more detail on gas plants, analyst
comment)
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(Adds share price reaction, more detail on gas plants, analyst
comment)
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German court rules utilities have right to compensation for nuclear exit
FRANKFURT, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Germany's decision to
accelerate the shutdown of nuclear plants following Japan's
Fukushima disaster violated some property rights of utilities,
the country's highest court said on Tuesday.
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accelerate the shutdown of nuclear plants following Japan's
Fukushima disaster violated some property rights of utilities,
the country's highest court said on Tuesday.
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Role of Abengoa in spotlight at U.S. bankruptcy showdown
WILMINGTON, Del./CHICAGO, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A leading U.S.
subsidiary of Abengoa SA heads to court on Tuesday to
seek approval for a bankruptcy exit plan that opponents argue
violates the law by prioritizing the Spanish parent and its
international backers ahead of U.S. creditors.
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subsidiary of Abengoa SA heads to court on Tuesday to
seek approval for a bankruptcy exit plan that opponents argue
violates the law by prioritizing the Spanish parent and its
international backers ahead of U.S. creditors.
Read more
Monday, December 5, 2016
Japan's CO2 emissions drop 3 pct to 5-year low in FY2015
TOKYO, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Japan's greenhouse gas emissions
fell 3 percent to a five-year low in the financial year through
March due to lower power demand, growing renewable energy and
the restart of nuclear power plants, government figures showed
on Tuesday.
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fell 3 percent to a five-year low in the financial year through
March due to lower power demand, growing renewable energy and
the restart of nuclear power plants, government figures showed
on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Australia's Origin Energy to spin off some assets in IPO, cut debt
SYDNEY, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Australia's top power and gas
retailer Origin Energy said on Tuesday it will spin off
its interests in conventional oil and gas fields in an initial
public offering expected to be worth at least A$1 billion ($750
million), helping it cut debt.
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retailer Origin Energy said on Tuesday it will spin off
its interests in conventional oil and gas fields in an initial
public offering expected to be worth at least A$1 billion ($750
million), helping it cut debt.
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Australia's Origin Energy to spin off oil and gas assets in IPO
SYDNEY, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Australia's Origin Energy
will spin off its interests in conventional oil and gas fields,
launching a new listed company in an initial public offering,
the company said Tuesday.
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will spin off its interests in conventional oil and gas fields,
launching a new listed company in an initial public offering,
the company said Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. commodities regulator sidesteps finalizing new rules
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures
Trading Commission on Monday revised its proposed rules for
limiting positions that traders can hold in the commodity
markets, dashing expectations that it would finalize the rules
by year-end.
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Trading Commission on Monday revised its proposed rules for
limiting positions that traders can hold in the commodity
markets, dashing expectations that it would finalize the rules
by year-end.
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Qaeda militants blow up Yemen gas export pipeline - local officials
SANAA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda militants blew up Yemen's
only gas export pipeline on Monday, local officials said, in a
further blow to a moribund but vital piece of infrastructure for
an impoverished country battered by 20 months of war.
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only gas export pipeline on Monday, local officials said, in a
further blow to a moribund but vital piece of infrastructure for
an impoverished country battered by 20 months of war.
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UPDATE 1-Alberta petrochemical projects get C$500 mln royalty credits
CALGARY, Alberta, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The Canadian
oil-producing province of Alberta will offer C$500 million
($377.84 million) in royalty credits to Pembina Pipeline Corp
and Inter Pipeline Ltd for their petrochemical
projects, the government said on Monday as it seeks to diversify
its ailing economy.
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oil-producing province of Alberta will offer C$500 million
($377.84 million) in royalty credits to Pembina Pipeline Corp
and Inter Pipeline Ltd for their petrochemical
projects, the government said on Monday as it seeks to diversify
its ailing economy.
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EDF says will work fast to restart reactors after watchdog's conditional approval
PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - French utility EDF said on
Monday it will work quickly to carry out extra tests on some of
its nuclear reactors involved in a safety probe and provide the
additional information to regulator ASN.
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Monday it will work quickly to carry out extra tests on some of
its nuclear reactors involved in a safety probe and provide the
additional information to regulator ASN.
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Standing Rock Sioux chair: protesters can go home, hopes for Trump meeting
FORT YATES, N.D. Dec 5 (Reuters) - Standing Rock Sioux
Chairman Dave Archambault said Monday that non-Sioux protesters
can leave the North Dakota protest camp after the government
ruled in their favor in a controversial pipeline project
adjacent to their lands.
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Chairman Dave Archambault said Monday that non-Sioux protesters
can leave the North Dakota protest camp after the government
ruled in their favor in a controversial pipeline project
adjacent to their lands.
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UPDATE 1-Tata's ousted chairman defends himself in letter to shareholders
MUMBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Ousted Tata Sons chairman Cyrus
Mistry has reached out to shareholders of six Tata group
companies, defending his position and laying out reasons why he
should not be removed as director at their upcoming shareholder
meetings.
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Mistry has reached out to shareholders of six Tata group
companies, defending his position and laying out reasons why he
should not be removed as director at their upcoming shareholder
meetings.
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UPDATE 1-France's ASN could allow re-start of EDF reactors after extra tests
PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - French nuclear safety regulator ASN
said on Monday it agreed with EDF that some of its
nuclear reactors whose steam generators have high carbon
concentrations could be restarted, although the utility would
have to carry out some extra tests.
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said on Monday it agreed with EDF that some of its
nuclear reactors whose steam generators have high carbon
concentrations could be restarted, although the utility would
have to carry out some extra tests.
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RPT-With Dakota denial, outlook for U.S. pipelines turns murky
HOUSTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army's denial of an
easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline, after permitting and
legal obligations were followed, sets an uncertain precedent for
new projects despite President-elect Donald Trump's promise to
support energy infrastructure.
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easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline, after permitting and
legal obligations were followed, sets an uncertain precedent for
new projects despite President-elect Donald Trump's promise to
support energy infrastructure.
Read more
Paris rolls out public waste sorting stations to boost recycling
PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Paris plans to build hundreds of
public waste recycling stations to boost the low level of
recycling in the French capital, city authorities said on
Monday.
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public waste recycling stations to boost the low level of
recycling in the French capital, city authorities said on
Monday.
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Girls turn poo to clean power in Cameroon biogas push
BUEA, Cameroon, Dec 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An
initiative by youth organisations in Cameroon to turn human
waste into biogas is reducing pollution and providing cheap,
renewable energy to the growing populations of the university
towns of Buea and Bamenda.
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initiative by youth organisations in Cameroon to turn human
waste into biogas is reducing pollution and providing cheap,
renewable energy to the growing populations of the university
towns of Buea and Bamenda.
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Gas group PGNiG takes legal action over EU's Opal pipeline decision
WARSAW, Dec 5 (Reuters) - State-run gas company PGNiG
said on Monday that it had taken legal action against
the European Commission's decision to grant Russia's Gazprom
more transit capacity on the German-based Opal pipeline, the
Polish group said on Monday.
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said on Monday that it had taken legal action against
the European Commission's decision to grant Russia's Gazprom
more transit capacity on the German-based Opal pipeline, the
Polish group said on Monday.
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With Dakota denial, outlook for U.S. pipelines turns murky
HOUSTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army's denial of an
easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline, after permitting and
legal obligations were followed, sets an uncertain precedent for
new projects despite President-elect Donald Trump's promise to
support energy infrastructure.
Read more
easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline, after permitting and
legal obligations were followed, sets an uncertain precedent for
new projects despite President-elect Donald Trump's promise to
support energy infrastructure.
Read more
Sunday, December 4, 2016
India prioritising shift to become natural gas-based economy - Modi
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - India is giving priority to
moving towards a natural gas-based economy and efforts must be
made to raise local production of the fuel while also creating
infrastructure to import it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told
an energy conference on Monday.
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moving towards a natural gas-based economy and efforts must be
made to raise local production of the fuel while also creating
infrastructure to import it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told
an energy conference on Monday.
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Hong Kong CKI makes $5.4 bln bid for Australian energy Duet Group
SYDNEY, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Hong Kong-listed Cheung Kong
Infrastructure Holdings Ltd has made an A$7.3 billion
($5.44 billion) bid for Australian energy infrastructure owner
Duet Group, Duet said on Monday.
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Infrastructure Holdings Ltd has made an A$7.3 billion
($5.44 billion) bid for Australian energy infrastructure owner
Duet Group, Duet said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Hong Kong CKI makes $5.4 bln bid for Australian energy Duet Group
SYDNEY, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Hong Kong-listed Cheung Kong
Infrastructure Holdings Ltd has made an A$7.3 billion
($5.44 billion) bid for Australian energy infrastructure owner
Duet Group, Duet said on Monday.
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Infrastructure Holdings Ltd has made an A$7.3 billion
($5.44 billion) bid for Australian energy infrastructure owner
Duet Group, Duet said on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-Morton County sheriff defends tactics against pipeline protesters
CANNON BALL, N.D., Dec 4 (Reuters) - The sheriff of the
North Dakota county where thousands of people are protesting a
controversial pipeline project defended police tactics after
they used water hoses and rubber bullets in a late November
confrontation.
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North Dakota county where thousands of people are protesting a
controversial pipeline project defended police tactics after
they used water hoses and rubber bullets in a late November
confrontation.
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Morton County sheriff defends tactics against pipeline protesters
CANNON BALL, N.D., Dec 4 (Reuters) - The sheriff of the
North Dakota county where thousands of people are protesting a
controversial pipeline project defended police tactics after
they used water hoses and rubber bullets in a late November
confrontation.
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North Dakota county where thousands of people are protesting a
controversial pipeline project defended police tactics after
they used water hoses and rubber bullets in a late November
confrontation.
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Nigeria and Morocco sign gas pipeline deal to link Africa to Europe
ABUJA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Nigeria and Morocco have signed a
joint venture to construct a gas pipeline that will connect the
two nations as well as some other African countries to Europe,
Nigeria's minister of foreign affairs said on Saturday.
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joint venture to construct a gas pipeline that will connect the
two nations as well as some other African countries to Europe,
Nigeria's minister of foreign affairs said on Saturday.
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Saturday, December 3, 2016
U.S. veterans to meet with tribe elders in pipeline protest
CANNON BALL, N.D., Dec 3 (Reuters) - U.S. military veterans
will meet with tribal leaders on Saturday as they continue to
entrench themselves in a North Dakota camp where thousands of
activists are protesting a multibillion-dollar pipeline project
near a Native American reservation.
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will meet with tribal leaders on Saturday as they continue to
entrench themselves in a North Dakota camp where thousands of
activists are protesting a multibillion-dollar pipeline project
near a Native American reservation.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. veterans, tribe elders join forces in pipeline protest
CANNON BALL, N.D., Dec 3 (Reuters) - U.S. military veterans
spoke with tribal leaders on Saturday about their shared
interest in blocking a multibillion-dollar pipeline project near
a Native American reservation, with as many as 3,500 veterans
joining protests at the site.
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spoke with tribal leaders on Saturday about their shared
interest in blocking a multibillion-dollar pipeline project near
a Native American reservation, with as many as 3,500 veterans
joining protests at the site.
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China's Xi says government to increase environmental inspections
BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) - China will increase environmental
inspections and punish polluters, President Xi Jinping said,
vowing more effort to tackle the pollution that blights the
lives of millions of Chinese.
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inspections and punish polluters, President Xi Jinping said,
vowing more effort to tackle the pollution that blights the
lives of millions of Chinese.
Read more
Friday, December 2, 2016
UPDATE 1-Ferrovial in talks to acquire Isolux projects in Brazil -document
SAO PAULO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Spain's infrastructure company
Ferrovial SA is in talks to acquire from its Spanish
rival Grupo Isolux Corsan SA three power
transmission projects in Brazil, according to a Ferrovial letter
seen by Reuters on Friday.
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Ferrovial SA is in talks to acquire from its Spanish
rival Grupo Isolux Corsan SA three power
transmission projects in Brazil, according to a Ferrovial letter
seen by Reuters on Friday.
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Ferrovial in talks to acquire Isolux projects in Brazil -document
SAO PAULO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Spain's infrastructure company
Ferrovial SA is in talks to acquire from its Spanish
rival Grupo Isolux Corsan SA three power
transmission projects in Brazil, according to a Ferrovial letter
seen by Reuters on Friday.
(Reporting by Luciano Costa; Writing by Marcelo Teixeira;
Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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Ferrovial SA is in talks to acquire from its Spanish
rival Grupo Isolux Corsan SA three power
transmission projects in Brazil, according to a Ferrovial letter
seen by Reuters on Friday.
(Reporting by Luciano Costa; Writing by Marcelo Teixeira;
Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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UPDATE 2-U.S. military veterans flock to North Dakota pipeline protest camp
CANNON BALL, N.D., Dec 2 (Reuters) - Hundreds of U.S.
military veterans on Friday have been arriving at a protest camp
in North Dakota where thousands of activists, braving frigid
conditions, are demonstrating against a pipeline project near a
Native American reservation.
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military veterans on Friday have been arriving at a protest camp
in North Dakota where thousands of activists, braving frigid
conditions, are demonstrating against a pipeline project near a
Native American reservation.
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U.S. military veterans to join North Dakota pipeline protest camp
CANNON BALL/WEST FARGO, N.D., Dec 2 (Reuters) - More than
2,000 U.S. military veterans are expected to join a protest at a
camp in North Dakota on Friday where thousands of activists,
braving frigid conditions, are demonstrating against a pipeline
project near a Native American reservation.
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2,000 U.S. military veterans are expected to join a protest at a
camp in North Dakota on Friday where thousands of activists,
braving frigid conditions, are demonstrating against a pipeline
project near a Native American reservation.
Read more
Early drought warning helps Pakistan's farmers prepare for dry season
RAWAT, Pakistan, Dec 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Like
his farming neighbours, Bilal Khan plants wheat in late October
or early November each year, and harvests and sells his winter
crop a few months later.
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his farming neighbours, Bilal Khan plants wheat in late October
or early November each year, and harvests and sells his winter
crop a few months later.
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Australia boosts spending to keep Great Barrier Reef off "in danger" list
SYDNEY, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Australia will spend A$1.3 billion
($965.3 million) in the next five years to improve the water
quality and wellbeing of the Great Barrier Reef to prevent the
World Heritage Site being placed on the United Nation's "in
danger" list.
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($965.3 million) in the next five years to improve the water
quality and wellbeing of the Great Barrier Reef to prevent the
World Heritage Site being placed on the United Nation's "in
danger" list.
Read more
Thursday, December 1, 2016
UPDATE 1-California expects to complete Aliso Canyon natgas review in early 2017
Dec 1 (Reuters) - California agencies expect to complete
their safety review of Southern California Gas' (SoCalGas) Aliso
Canyon in early 2017, preventing the utility from injecting
natural gas into the Los Angeles storage facility for at least
the first half of winter.
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their safety review of Southern California Gas' (SoCalGas) Aliso
Canyon in early 2017, preventing the utility from injecting
natural gas into the Los Angeles storage facility for at least
the first half of winter.
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Calif. expects to complete Aliso Canyon natgas review in early 2017
Dec 1 (Reuters) - California agencies expect to complete
their safety review of Southern California Gas' (SoCalGas) Aliso
Canyon in early 2017, preventing the utility from injecting
natural gas into the Los Angeles storage facility for at least
the first half of winter.
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their safety review of Southern California Gas' (SoCalGas) Aliso
Canyon in early 2017, preventing the utility from injecting
natural gas into the Los Angeles storage facility for at least
the first half of winter.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Australia's New South Wales begins sale of third power grid
SYDNEY, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Australia's New South Wales state
will begin the sale process for a majority stake in electricity
network Endeavour Energy on Friday, its treasurer said, a
transaction expected to be worth about A$4 billion ($2.96
billion).
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will begin the sale process for a majority stake in electricity
network Endeavour Energy on Friday, its treasurer said, a
transaction expected to be worth about A$4 billion ($2.96
billion).
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SCENARIOS -Beyond banks, investors seek other Italian referendum plays
MILAN, Dec 1 (Reuters) - With only three days to go before
Italians vote in a referendum that could tip their country into
political chaos, investors are trying to work out how to play
the ballot on the stock market.
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Italians vote in a referendum that could tip their country into
political chaos, investors are trying to work out how to play
the ballot on the stock market.
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Australia's New South Wales begins sale of third power grid
SYDNEY, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Australia's New South Wales state
will begin the sale process for a majority stake in eletricity
network Endeavour Energy on Friday, the New South Wales
treasurer said, a transaction expected to be worth around A$4
billion ($2.96 billion).
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will begin the sale process for a majority stake in eletricity
network Endeavour Energy on Friday, the New South Wales
treasurer said, a transaction expected to be worth around A$4
billion ($2.96 billion).
Read more
French power cuts more likely after UK link outage - RTE
PARIS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Power cuts in France are more
likely this winter because of problems with electricity cables
linking the country to the United Kingdom and prolonged outages
at nuclear reactors, French power grid operator RTE said on
Thursday.
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likely this winter because of problems with electricity cables
linking the country to the United Kingdom and prolonged outages
at nuclear reactors, French power grid operator RTE said on
Thursday.
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France's Fillon favourable to privatisation selloffs, cites Renault
CHANTENAY-VILLEDIEU, France, Dec 1 (Reuters) - France's
conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon on Thursday
said he was favourable towards privatisations of state
shareholdings in order to raise cash for investments in major
infrastructure projects.
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conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon on Thursday
said he was favourable towards privatisations of state
shareholdings in order to raise cash for investments in major
infrastructure projects.
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BHP Australia copper mine hit by another power outage
SYDNEY, Dec 1 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton
said on Thursday that its Olympic Dam copper mine was without
power for four hours due to a blackout in the state of South
Australia.
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said on Thursday that its Olympic Dam copper mine was without
power for four hours due to a blackout in the state of South
Australia.
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Lanka IOC raises premium product retail prices after diesel tax increase
COLOMBO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Sri Lankan fuel retailer Lanka
IOC put up prices for its premium brands on Thursday, three
months after the government increased the duty on oil products,
and said it will have to raise other petrol prices if the
government fails to hike official prices.
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IOC put up prices for its premium brands on Thursday, three
months after the government increased the duty on oil products,
and said it will have to raise other petrol prices if the
government fails to hike official prices.
Read more
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
California seeks long-term water savings as drought lingers
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov 30 (Reuters) - California water
regulators on Wednesday recommended tighter oversight of
agricultural irrigation and a permanent ban on over-watering
urban lawns, a first step toward developing a long-term
conservation plan amid ongoing drought.
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regulators on Wednesday recommended tighter oversight of
agricultural irrigation and a permanent ban on over-watering
urban lawns, a first step toward developing a long-term
conservation plan amid ongoing drought.
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Paladin Energy, lenders in talks as uranium mine stake sale stalls
MELBOURNE, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Uranium miner Paladin Energy
said on Thursday it is talking to its bondholders and
others to shore up its finances as a planned sale of a stake in
its main mine to a Chinese state-owned firm has been delayed.
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said on Thursday it is talking to its bondholders and
others to shore up its finances as a planned sale of a stake in
its main mine to a Chinese state-owned firm has been delayed.
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Europe's power market reform a boon for struggling utilities
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - European utilities welcomed
long-awaited power market reform proposals on Wednesday, hoping
a framework to subsidise fossil fuel plants and plans to wind
down a key support for renewable energy could turn the page on
years of crisis.
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long-awaited power market reform proposals on Wednesday, hoping
a framework to subsidise fossil fuel plants and plans to wind
down a key support for renewable energy could turn the page on
years of crisis.
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Biofuel producers blast EU for slashing crop-based fuel use
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - European biofuel producers said a
proposal by Brussels to nearly halve the level of crop-based
biofuel used in the European Union by 2030 was a U-turn in
policy that would threaten jobs and boost animal feed and crude
oil imports.
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proposal by Brussels to nearly halve the level of crop-based
biofuel used in the European Union by 2030 was a U-turn in
policy that would threaten jobs and boost animal feed and crude
oil imports.
Read more
UPDATE 1-EU unveils power market reform to boost renewables
* Aims for greater EU grid cooperation, price convergence
(Updates with formal presentation of draft law, reaction)
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(Updates with formal presentation of draft law, reaction)
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Shell studies green energy deals to prepare for future after oil
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell, the
world's second-biggest publicly listed oil company, is studying
acquisitions in the green energy sector, its CEO told Reuters,
as it bows to shareholder demands for a strategy beyond fossil
fuels.
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world's second-biggest publicly listed oil company, is studying
acquisitions in the green energy sector, its CEO told Reuters,
as it bows to shareholder demands for a strategy beyond fossil
fuels.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Innogy CEO promises no M&A "surprises" for shareholders
* Trump's election doesn't change renewable business
(Adds additional comments on liquidity, U.S.)
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(Adds additional comments on liquidity, U.S.)
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EU unveils power market reform, energy efficiency target
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The European Commission
unveiled a reform of Europe's power grid after 2020 on
Wednesday, proposing to cut energy waste, better integrate
renewables and phase out subsidies for coal-fired electricity
generation.
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unveiled a reform of Europe's power grid after 2020 on
Wednesday, proposing to cut energy waste, better integrate
renewables and phase out subsidies for coal-fired electricity
generation.
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Indonesia's Tangguh LNG looks to sell 2017-2019 cargoes -sources
SINGAPORE, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Indonesia's Tangguh LNG
project has invited market participants to bid for 2017-2019
cargoes.
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project has invited market participants to bid for 2017-2019
cargoes.
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Dutch government proposes 33 pct increase in renewables spending for 2017
AMSTERDAM, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Dutch government on
Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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UPDATE 1-Dutch government proposes 33 pct increase in renewables spending for 2017
AMSTERDAM, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Dutch government on
Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Russia and Belarus close to solving gas price dispute - minister
MINSK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Russia and Belarus are close to
solving a dispute over gas prices, Belarussian Energy Minister
Vladimir Potupchik told reporters on Wednesday.
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solving a dispute over gas prices, Belarussian Energy Minister
Vladimir Potupchik told reporters on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
UPDATE 1-China vows to cap water consumption, crack down on polluters
SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - China will keep national annual
water consumption below 670 billion cubic metres (bcm) through
to 2020, the state planning agency said on Wednesday, part of
efforts to ease chronic regional shortages by cutting waste and
boosting efficiency.
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water consumption below 670 billion cubic metres (bcm) through
to 2020, the state planning agency said on Wednesday, part of
efforts to ease chronic regional shortages by cutting waste and
boosting efficiency.
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Bill for Japan's Fukushima cleanup to double to $201 bln - source
TOKYO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster
in 2011 is likely to cost 22.6 trillion yen ($201 billion),
slightly more than double a previous estimate, according to a
source involved in government discussions on the issue.
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in 2011 is likely to cost 22.6 trillion yen ($201 billion),
slightly more than double a previous estimate, according to a
source involved in government discussions on the issue.
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EU unveils power market reform to boost renewables
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - EU regulators will unveil
reforms on Wednesday to promote a greater share of renewables in
Europe's grid by 2030, with plans to cut energy use by 30
percent, phase out subsidies for coal-fired plants and enforce
greater cross-border trade.
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reforms on Wednesday to promote a greater share of renewables in
Europe's grid by 2030, with plans to cut energy use by 30
percent, phase out subsidies for coal-fired plants and enforce
greater cross-border trade.
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UPDATE 1-Canada PM to unveil pipeline decisions, Kinder Morgan may get OK
OTTAWA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Canada will announce decisions on
new pipelines on Tuesday that could clear Kinder Morgan Inc's
hotly contested plan to double the capacity of its Trans
Mountain project but reject Enbridge Inc's Northern
Gateway.
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new pipelines on Tuesday that could clear Kinder Morgan Inc's
hotly contested plan to double the capacity of its Trans
Mountain project but reject Enbridge Inc's Northern
Gateway.
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Canada PM set to unveil major pipeline decisions on Tuesday
OTTAWA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau is set to reveal his government's verdict on at least
two major pipeline projects when he makes an announcement at
4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Tuesday.
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Trudeau is set to reveal his government's verdict on at least
two major pipeline projects when he makes an announcement at
4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-N. Dakota law enforcement to block pipeline protesters' supplies
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 29 (Reuters) - North Dakota law
enforcement will begin to block supplies from reaching
protesters at a camp near the construction site of an oil
pipeline project in an effort to force demonstrators to vacate
the area, officials said on Tuesday.
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enforcement will begin to block supplies from reaching
protesters at a camp near the construction site of an oil
pipeline project in an effort to force demonstrators to vacate
the area, officials said on Tuesday.
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Georgia to sell 25 pct stake in state energy firm
TBILISI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Georgia plans to sell a 25
percent stake in the state Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC) on an
international stock exchange in 2017, the finance minister of
the former Soviet republic said on Tuesday.
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percent stake in the state Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC) on an
international stock exchange in 2017, the finance minister of
the former Soviet republic said on Tuesday.
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N. Dakota to block supplies from pipeline protesters' camp
Nov 29 (Reuters) - North Dakota law enforcement will begin
to block supplies from reaching protesters at a camp near the
construction site of an oil pipeline project in an effort to
force demonstrators to vacate the area, officials said on
Tuesday.
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to block supplies from reaching protesters at a camp near the
construction site of an oil pipeline project in an effort to
force demonstrators to vacate the area, officials said on
Tuesday.
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RPT-Demergers and destruction: activists press Europe conglomerates
AMSTERDAM, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The days of the European
conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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Clean energy gains ground - but old dirty habits die hard
LONDON, Nov 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Solar power
is becoming so cheap so fast that in Abu Dhabi it's now less
costly to produce a unit of energy from the sun than from oil,
leading energy experts said this week.
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is becoming so cheap so fast that in Abu Dhabi it's now less
costly to produce a unit of energy from the sun than from oil,
leading energy experts said this week.
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Demergers and destruction: activists press Europe conglomerates
AMSTERDAM, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The days of the European
conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Afghan Taliban offer security for copper, gas projects
* Taliban directs fighters to aid in security of projects
(Adds presidential spokesman's comment)
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(Adds presidential spokesman's comment)
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Engie chairman Mestrallet confirms support for CEO Kocher
PARIS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - French gas and power group Engie's
chairman Gerard Mestrallet on Tuesday confirmed his
support for new chief executive Isabelle Kocher, following media
reports about tensions between the two managers.
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chairman Gerard Mestrallet on Tuesday confirmed his
support for new chief executive Isabelle Kocher, following media
reports about tensions between the two managers.
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Afghan Taliban offer security for copper, gas projects
KABUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban on Tuesday
offered to protect major government projects, such as the mining
of a big copper deposit and an international natural gas
pipeline project, to allow them to get off the ground after
years of delay.
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offered to protect major government projects, such as the mining
of a big copper deposit and an international natural gas
pipeline project, to allow them to get off the ground after
years of delay.
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Europe can meet winter power demand despite French nuclear closures -grid lobby
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Europe will be able to meet
higher-than-normal electricity demand this winter even if
nuclear safety checks tighten France's power supply further, the
ENTSO-E European power grid lobby said on Tuesday.
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higher-than-normal electricity demand this winter even if
nuclear safety checks tighten France's power supply further, the
ENTSO-E European power grid lobby said on Tuesday.
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Czech energy group EPH may challenge Slovakia tax increase
BRATISLAVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Czech energy group EPH, a
major player in Slovakia's energy sector, said it may challenge
Slovakia's plans to double a special tax on profits in
state-regulated industries and to keep the levy in place for
longer.
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major player in Slovakia's energy sector, said it may challenge
Slovakia's plans to double a special tax on profits in
state-regulated industries and to keep the levy in place for
longer.
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China factory blast causes delays on high-speed rail line
BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - An explosion at a factory in
eastern China on Tuesday caused delays on the country's flagship
high-speed railway line, state media said, in China's latest
industrial accident.
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eastern China on Tuesday caused delays on the country's flagship
high-speed railway line, state media said, in China's latest
industrial accident.
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UPDATE 5-North Dakota governor orders pipeline protesters expelled
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 28 (Reuters) - North Dakota's
governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American
and environmental activists camped on federal property near an
oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards
posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area.
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governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American
and environmental activists camped on federal property near an
oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards
posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area.
Read more
Monday, November 28, 2016
UPDATE 1-Eni aiming to cut stake in Egypt's Zohr offshore gas find to 50 pct
MILAN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian oil and gas company Eni
is in talks with various parties to cut its stake in
the giant Zohr gas field offshore Egypt to 50 percent, Chief
Executive Claudio Descalzi said on Monday.
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is in talks with various parties to cut its stake in
the giant Zohr gas field offshore Egypt to 50 percent, Chief
Executive Claudio Descalzi said on Monday.
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Canada to allow Saskatchewan to keep burning coal for power
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Ottawa has struck a deal with
Saskatchewan, a fierce critic of its environmental strategy,
allowing it to continue running coal-fired electricity plants
past 2030 if it makes equivalent cuts elsewhere to greenhouse
gas emissions, the governments said on Monday.
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Saskatchewan, a fierce critic of its environmental strategy,
allowing it to continue running coal-fired electricity plants
past 2030 if it makes equivalent cuts elsewhere to greenhouse
gas emissions, the governments said on Monday.
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Mining projects, big plantations mean Bolivia's drought hurts more - campaigners
BOGOTA, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Water
shortages caused by Bolivia's worst drought in 25 years have
been exacerbated by booming population growth in cities, poor
infrastructure and the impact of big agricultural plantations
and mining projects, campaigners say.
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shortages caused by Bolivia's worst drought in 25 years have
been exacerbated by booming population growth in cities, poor
infrastructure and the impact of big agricultural plantations
and mining projects, campaigners say.
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Britain's FTSE index slips as Trump rally falters
* Utilities gain as investors back safe stocks
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the Reuters Live Markets blog on Eikon, see cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets)
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UPDATE 1-EDF seeks to triple retail base in Italy, eyes ENI portfolio
PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian energy group Edison
, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple the number of its Italian retail customers and would be
ready to buy Italian group Eni's retail base, Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun said on Monday.
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, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple the number of its Italian retail customers and would be
ready to buy Italian group Eni's retail base, Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun said on Monday.
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EDF unit seeks to triple retail base in Italy, eyes ENI portfolio
PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian energy group Edison
, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple its Italian customer base and would be ready to buy
Italian energy group Eni's retail base, said Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun.
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, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple its Italian customer base and would be ready to buy
Italian energy group Eni's retail base, said Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun.
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Solar irrigation cuts drought risk, emissions for Kenya's farmers
HOUMA BAY, Kenya, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In
the scorching sun, Alphonce Abok keeps an eye on his fields of
watermelons growing near the banks of the Sound River, one of
the major channels feeding into Lake Victoria.
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the scorching sun, Alphonce Abok keeps an eye on his fields of
watermelons growing near the banks of the Sound River, one of
the major channels feeding into Lake Victoria.
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Fukushima nuclear decommission, compensation costs to almost double-media
TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Japan's trade ministry has almost
doubled the estimated cost of compensation for the 2011
Fukushima nuclear disaster and decommissioning of the damaged
Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant to more than 20 trillion yen
($177.51 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
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doubled the estimated cost of compensation for the 2011
Fukushima nuclear disaster and decommissioning of the damaged
Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant to more than 20 trillion yen
($177.51 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
U.S. authorities say no plans to forcibly remove North Dakota protesters
Nov 27 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities said on Sunday they had
no plans to forcibly remove activists protesting plans to run an
oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota, despite telling them to leave by
early December.
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no plans to forcibly remove activists protesting plans to run an
oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota, despite telling them to leave by
early December.
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Swiss seen rejecting speedy exit from atomic power
ZURICH, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Swiss voters were likely on
Sunday to reject a speedy exit from the nation's five nuclear
power plants, as concerns over losing energy independence
outweighed the safety worries raised by the measure's
proponents.
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Sunday to reject a speedy exit from the nation's five nuclear
power plants, as concerns over losing energy independence
outweighed the safety worries raised by the measure's
proponents.
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UPDATE 1-Swiss reject quick exit from atomic power
* Greens, others fear for safety of aging Swiss nuclear
fleet
(Updates with result, adds government minister comment)
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fleet
(Updates with result, adds government minister comment)
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China launches commodity trading centre in Shanghai, eyes Asia gas hub status
SHANGHAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - China on Saturday formally
launched a state-backed commodity trading centre in Shanghai, as
the world's top energy consumer looks to race ahead of other
countries such as Tokyo and Singapore to become Asia's main gas
pricing hub.
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launched a state-backed commodity trading centre in Shanghai, as
the world's top energy consumer looks to race ahead of other
countries such as Tokyo and Singapore to become Asia's main gas
pricing hub.
Read more
Saturday, November 26, 2016
UPDATE 1-Canada plans new fuel rules, aims 30-megatonne emissions cut by 2030
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Canada will require reduced
carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Canada says new fuel rules to cut emissions by 30 megatonnes by 2030
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Canada will require reduced
carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Peru says will find replacement for Odebrecht on pipeline in Jan
LIMA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Peru's President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski said on Friday that he expects to find a company in
early January to replace Brazilian engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht SA as the builder and operator of a
proposed $5 billion natural gas pipeline.
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Kuczynski said on Friday that he expects to find a company in
early January to replace Brazilian engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht SA as the builder and operator of a
proposed $5 billion natural gas pipeline.
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UPDATE 2-EDF sites searched by French competition authorities
PARIS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - French electricity utility EDF's
headquarters and other sites have been searched by the
competition authorities looking into a possible abuse of a
dominant position in the energy market, the state-controlled
utility said on Friday.
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headquarters and other sites have been searched by the
competition authorities looking into a possible abuse of a
dominant position in the energy market, the state-controlled
utility said on Friday.
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South Africa's proposed nuclear power plant unsafe - study
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 25 (Reuters) - South African power
provider Eskom has proposed building a nuclear power station on
a site that may be at risk of surge storms and tsunamis, a
geological report suggests, but the state-owned utility disputes
the findings.
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provider Eskom has proposed building a nuclear power station on
a site that may be at risk of surge storms and tsunamis, a
geological report suggests, but the state-owned utility disputes
the findings.
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French competition authorities search EDF sites, seize documents
PARIS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - French competition authorities
have searched the headquarters and other premises of
state-controlled utility EDF as part of an
investigation into a possible abuse of a dominant position in
the energy market, EDF said on Friday.
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have searched the headquarters and other premises of
state-controlled utility EDF as part of an
investigation into a possible abuse of a dominant position in
the energy market, EDF said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Consortium led by French group Total wins Ivory Coast LNG deal
* Total to have 34 pct of new Cote d'Ivoire-GNL company
(Adds update with Total's statement, details)
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(Adds update with Total's statement, details)
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UPDATE 1-EC says Russia and Ukraine to meet in Brussels for gas talks
MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine are about to
meet in Brussels with officials from the European Commission to
discuss the resumption of gas supplies to Ukraine, halted after
Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the EU Commission
Vice-President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.
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meet in Brussels with officials from the European Commission to
discuss the resumption of gas supplies to Ukraine, halted after
Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the EU Commission
Vice-President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.
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Russia's Novatek eyes over 1 bln euros in Yamal LNG financing - Nikkei
MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Russian gas producer Novatek
is negotiating borrowing more than 1 billion euros
($1.06 billion) for its Yamal project from European and Japanese
lenders, Novatek's chief executive said in an interview with The
Nikkei.
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is negotiating borrowing more than 1 billion euros
($1.06 billion) for its Yamal project from European and Japanese
lenders, Novatek's chief executive said in an interview with The
Nikkei.
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UPDATE 2-Death toll in China power plant accident climbs to 74
BEIJING, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Police took 13 people into
custody as the death toll in the collapse of a platform under
construction at a power plant in eastern China rose to 74, with
two others injured, state media said on Friday.
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custody as the death toll in the collapse of a platform under
construction at a power plant in eastern China rose to 74, with
two others injured, state media said on Friday.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
UPDATE 1-India's Adani to spend $300 mln on two solar plants in Australia
* Adani still pursuing long-delayed Australian coal plan
(Recasts with second solar plant in Whyalla)
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(Recasts with second solar plant in Whyalla)
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Death toll in China power plant accident climbs to 74
BEIJING, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The death toll in the collapse
of a platform under construction at a power plant in eastern
China has rise to 74, with two others injured, as China's chief
safety inspector arrived to oversee an investigation, state
media said on Friday.
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of a platform under construction at a power plant in eastern
China has rise to 74, with two others injured, as China's chief
safety inspector arrived to oversee an investigation, state
media said on Friday.
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UPDATE 2-Canada to announce Enbridge pipeline decision next week -sources
OTTAWA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The Canadian government will
announce its decision on two major Enbridge Inc
pipeline projects on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the
matter said on Thursday.
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announce its decision on two major Enbridge Inc
pipeline projects on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the
matter said on Thursday.
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Total-led consortium finalises deal to develop Ivory Coast LNG sector
ABIDJAN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French oil major Total
, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners formally
established a consortium on Thursday to build a liquid natural
gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing
electricity consumption.
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, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners formally
established a consortium on Thursday to build a liquid natural
gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing
electricity consumption.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX Makes small gains as materials rebound
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index made
small but broad gains on Thursday, with materials stocks
partially recovering from sharp losses in the previous session.
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small but broad gains on Thursday, with materials stocks
partially recovering from sharp losses in the previous session.
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UPDATE 1-Polish deputy PM says Pekao negotiations with UniCredit in final stage
WARSAW, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Polish state-run insurer PZU
and state development fund PFR are in the final stage
of talks with Italy's UniCredit over buying its Polish arm Bank
Pekao, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
was quoted as saying on Thursday.
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and state development fund PFR are in the final stage
of talks with Italy's UniCredit over buying its Polish arm Bank
Pekao, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
was quoted as saying on Thursday.
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UPDATE 4-At least 67 killed in China power plant mishap
* Two injured workers taken to hospital after accident
(Adds worker rescued; company comment)
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(Adds worker rescued; company comment)
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Veolia launches internal audit, suspends two managers over payments scheme
PARIS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French water and waste group
Veolia said it has suspended two managers in its French
water unit and launched an internal audit following a media
report about a possible conflict of interest in a customer
payments scheme.
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Veolia said it has suspended two managers in its French
water unit and launched an internal audit following a media
report about a possible conflict of interest in a customer
payments scheme.
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Saudi fund hires HSBC for potential purchase of ACWA Power stake
DUBAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth
fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has hired HSBC
to advise it on a potential purchase of a stake in ACWA Power, a
developer and operator of power and water plants, sources close
to the matter said.
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fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has hired HSBC
to advise it on a potential purchase of a stake in ACWA Power, a
developer and operator of power and water plants, sources close
to the matter said.
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UPDATE 2-Greek public sector workers strike against EU/IMF reforms
ATHENS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Greek public-sector workers went
on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the leftist-led government agreed with
the country's official creditors in exchange for bailout loans.
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on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the leftist-led government agreed with
the country's official creditors in exchange for bailout loans.
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INTERVIEW-Woodside moving forward with Browse, Scarborough projects at similar pace
TOKYO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Woodside Petroleum is
moving forward with its Scarborough area gas fields and its
delayed Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at a similar
rate, and can't say at this stage which will be developed first,
its CEO told Reuters.
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moving forward with its Scarborough area gas fields and its
delayed Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at a similar
rate, and can't say at this stage which will be developed first,
its CEO told Reuters.
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Greek public sector workers strike against EU/IMF reforms
ATHENS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Greek public-sector workers went
on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the government agreed with the country's
official creditors in exchange for loans.
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on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the government agreed with the country's
official creditors in exchange for loans.
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Urban sprawl threatens Thailand's Ayutthaya world heritage site
BANGKOK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Sprawling urban growth and water
management problems are threatening conservation efforts at
Thailand's ancient city of Ayutthaya, experts say.
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management problems are threatening conservation efforts at
Thailand's ancient city of Ayutthaya, experts say.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
UPDATE 1-S. Korea proposes 3 plans to revamp residential power prices
* Comes after public backlash over bills for peak summer use
(Recasts, adds energy minister comments)
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(Recasts, adds energy minister comments)
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S. Korea to propose three plans to revamp residential electricity prices
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Korea will propose three
plans to parliament on Thursday to revamp its electricity
tariffs to alleviate the burden on households during peak power
usage periods, its energy ministry said.
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plans to parliament on Thursday to revamp its electricity
tariffs to alleviate the burden on households during peak power
usage periods, its energy ministry said.
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UPDATE 2-Sempra drops offer on Odebrecht Peru pipeline, Techint in talks
LIMA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Sempra Energy announced on
Wednesday that it has ended talks aimed at buying a stake in
Odebrecht's natural gas pipeline project in Peru with no deal,
as Techint Group said it was still interested in acquiring
minority control.
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Wednesday that it has ended talks aimed at buying a stake in
Odebrecht's natural gas pipeline project in Peru with no deal,
as Techint Group said it was still interested in acquiring
minority control.
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RPT-Global LNG buyers, sellers meet as Japan probes contract clauses
TOKYO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A new Japanese regulatory probe
into sales restrictions for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
contracts will be at the forefront of discussion as the
industry's biggest buyers and sellers gather in Tokyo this week.
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into sales restrictions for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
contracts will be at the forefront of discussion as the
industry's biggest buyers and sellers gather in Tokyo this week.
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Canadian province Alberta switching to new power market structure
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The Canadian province
of Alberta is switching to a new power market structure to
encourage investment in electricity generation and help meet its
renewable energy targets, the government said on Wednesday.
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of Alberta is switching to a new power market structure to
encourage investment in electricity generation and help meet its
renewable energy targets, the government said on Wednesday.
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