* First LNG tanker to sail through expanded Panama Canal
(Adds Gorgon gas leak)
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
Cuba plans cuts in fuel, electricity consumption -sources
HAVANA, June 30 (Reuters) - Cuba has ordered some state
firms and joint ventures to reduce fuel and electricity
consumption, a senior diplomat and the director of a foreign
joint venture said on Thursday, in the latest sign a crisis in
ally Venezuela is hurting the economy.
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firms and joint ventures to reduce fuel and electricity
consumption, a senior diplomat and the director of a foreign
joint venture said on Thursday, in the latest sign a crisis in
ally Venezuela is hurting the economy.
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GLOBAL LNG-Stronger North Asian demand, Brexit lift Asian spot LNG prices
SINGAPORE, July 1 (Reuters) - Asian prices for liquefied
natural gas (LNG) rose to their highest since February this
week, pushed up by a rise in Asian imports and higher prices in
Britain.
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natural gas (LNG) rose to their highest since February this
week, pushed up by a rise in Asian imports and higher prices in
Britain.
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UPDATE 1-California probes oil refiners for gas price manipulation
June 30 (Reuters) - California has issued subpoenas to
Valero Energy Corp and Chevron Corp as part of a
probe into whether oil refiners in the state have manipulated
gasoline prices since 2014, the companies said on Thursday.
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Valero Energy Corp and Chevron Corp as part of a
probe into whether oil refiners in the state have manipulated
gasoline prices since 2014, the companies said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 3-Canada court overturns federal approval of Enbridge oil pipeline
VANCOUVER, June 30 (Reuters) - A Canadian court has
overturned the approval of Enbridge Inc's Northern
Gateway oil pipeline, adding another steep obstacle to a project
fiercely opposed by environmentalists and many aboriginal
groups.
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overturned the approval of Enbridge Inc's Northern
Gateway oil pipeline, adding another steep obstacle to a project
fiercely opposed by environmentalists and many aboriginal
groups.
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RPT-Drought-hit Central America must help farmers to withstand climate change impact - U.N.
BOGOTA, June 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Aid groups
and governments in drought-hit countries in Central America need
to boost the resilience of communities struggling to feed
themselves and invest more in agriculture if the region is to
recover from recurrent drought, the United Nations said.
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and governments in drought-hit countries in Central America need
to boost the resilience of communities struggling to feed
themselves and invest more in agriculture if the region is to
recover from recurrent drought, the United Nations said.
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Drought-hit Central America must help farmers to withstand climate change impact - U.N.
BOGOTA, June 30 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Aid groups
and governments in drought-hit countries in Central America need
to boost the resilience of communities struggling to feed
themselves and invest more in agriculture if the region is to
recover from recurrent drought, the United Nations said.
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and governments in drought-hit countries in Central America need
to boost the resilience of communities struggling to feed
themselves and invest more in agriculture if the region is to
recover from recurrent drought, the United Nations said.
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EDF plans to sell stake in RTE, value seen above $5.8 bln - sources
PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) - French state-controlled utility
EDF's plans to sell almost 50 percent of its RTE unit
would value the operator of Europe's biggest high-voltage
electricity transmission grid at more than 5.2 billion euros,
sources said on Thursday.
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EDF's plans to sell almost 50 percent of its RTE unit
would value the operator of Europe's biggest high-voltage
electricity transmission grid at more than 5.2 billion euros,
sources said on Thursday.
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Angry workers force Greece's PPC to delay meeting on stake sale
ATHENS, June 30 (Reuters) - Angry workers from Greek utility
Public Power Corp. disrupted a shareholder meeting
intended to launch the sale of a minority stake in its
subsidiary power grid ADMIE, a Reuters witness said.
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Public Power Corp. disrupted a shareholder meeting
intended to launch the sale of a minority stake in its
subsidiary power grid ADMIE, a Reuters witness said.
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UPDATE 2-Norway oil wage talks begin as workers threaten strike
OSLO, June 30 (Reuters) - Energy companies and trade unions
in Norway began two-day wage talks on Thursday in a bid to avert
a strike that would cut output from Europe's largest oil
producer by 12 percent, the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association
(NOG) said.
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in Norway began two-day wage talks on Thursday in a bid to avert
a strike that would cut output from Europe's largest oil
producer by 12 percent, the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association
(NOG) said.
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India to get over $1 bln from World Bank for Modi's solar goals
NEW DELHI, June 30 (Reuters) - The World Bank said on
Thursday it would lend India more than $1 billion for its huge
solar energy programme, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi
sought climate change funds from its visiting head.
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Thursday it would lend India more than $1 billion for its huge
solar energy programme, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi
sought climate change funds from its visiting head.
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Oil giant CNPC seals plan to restructure oilfield services
BEIJING, June 29 (Reuters) - China's top energy group China
National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has approved plans to restructure
its oilfield services business, the company said on Wednesday.
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National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has approved plans to restructure
its oilfield services business, the company said on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Murders, violence on rise as parched central India battles for water
BHOPAL, India, June 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Imrat
Namdev and her younger sister Pushpa Namdev were neighbours in
Chhatarpur district, in the drought-hit Indian region of
Bundelkhand. Both relied on the same well for water and,
according to police, frequently quarrelled over how much the
other was using.
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Namdev and her younger sister Pushpa Namdev were neighbours in
Chhatarpur district, in the drought-hit Indian region of
Bundelkhand. Both relied on the same well for water and,
according to police, frequently quarrelled over how much the
other was using.
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CORRECTED-Proposed Amazon dam would fuel land speculation, deforestation, study says
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A
proposed dam in the heart of the Amazon will lead to a wave of
deforestation as remote areas of the world's largest rainforest
are opened to agriculture, said a study from Brazilian
researchers published on Tuesday.
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proposed dam in the heart of the Amazon will lead to a wave of
deforestation as remote areas of the world's largest rainforest
are opened to agriculture, said a study from Brazilian
researchers published on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
WRAPUP 1-Fire at Mississippi gas plant halts U.S. Gulf Coast platforms
NEW YORK/HOUSTON, June 28 (Reuters) - At least two offshore
oil platforms halted operations on Tuesday in the U.S. Gulf of
Mexico after a fire at a natural gas processing plant in
Mississippi shut a crucial pipeline that brings output onshore,
several companies said.
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oil platforms halted operations on Tuesday in the U.S. Gulf of
Mexico after a fire at a natural gas processing plant in
Mississippi shut a crucial pipeline that brings output onshore,
several companies said.
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UPDATE 1-France's Macron demands quick EDF decision on UK's Hinkley Point
PARIS/LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - French Economy Minister
Emmanuel Macron called for a swift decision by state-controlled
utility EDF on investing in its Hinkley Point nuclear
project in Britain, despite last weeks' British vote to leave
the European Union.
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Emmanuel Macron called for a swift decision by state-controlled
utility EDF on investing in its Hinkley Point nuclear
project in Britain, despite last weeks' British vote to leave
the European Union.
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Kenya says major power line to remote north will be ready by December
NAIROBI, June 28 (Reuters) - A major new power line that
will connect the remote northern region of Kenya to the national
grid, and will be used to transmit wind power, should be
completed by the end of this year, a senior government official
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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will connect the remote northern region of Kenya to the national
grid, and will be used to transmit wind power, should be
completed by the end of this year, a senior government official
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Turkey's Limak in talks to join consortium for Lyon airport - sources
PARIS/ISTANBUL, June 28 (Reuters) - Turkish conglomerate
Limak is in talks to join a consortium comprising the Cube fund
and Geneva airport which is bidding for a 60 percent stake in
Lyon Saint-Exupery airport, sources close to the matter said on
Tuesday.
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Limak is in talks to join a consortium comprising the Cube fund
and Geneva airport which is bidding for a 60 percent stake in
Lyon Saint-Exupery airport, sources close to the matter said on
Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Global nuclear power capacity grew fast last year-IEA
PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - Nuclear power capacity grew fast
last year, mainly in China, but challenges such as ageing plants
and low electricity prices could hobble the sector, the head of
the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
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last year, mainly in China, but challenges such as ageing plants
and low electricity prices could hobble the sector, the head of
the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
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France's Macron says timely EDF decision on Hinkley Point needed
PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - French state-controlled utility
EDF should make a timely final investment decision on
its Hinkley Point nuclear project in Britain despite the vote to
leave the European Union, French Economy Minister Emmanuel
Macron said on Tuesday.
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EDF should make a timely final investment decision on
its Hinkley Point nuclear project in Britain despite the vote to
leave the European Union, French Economy Minister Emmanuel
Macron said on Tuesday.
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Global addition to nuclear power capacity hit 10.2 GW in 2015 -IEA
PARIS, June 28 (Reuters) - Global addition to nuclear power
capacity in 2015 hit 10.2 gigawatts, the highest growth in 25
years driven by construction of new nuclear power plants mainly
in China, the head of the International Energy Agency said on
Tuesday.
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capacity in 2015 hit 10.2 gigawatts, the highest growth in 25
years driven by construction of new nuclear power plants mainly
in China, the head of the International Energy Agency said on
Tuesday.
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Indonesia approves 2016 state budget revision, cuts subsidies
JAKARTA, June 28 (Reuters) - Indonesia's parliament on
Tuesday approved revisions to the 2016 state budget, including a
wider fiscal deficit of 2.35 percent of gross domestic product
(GDP), compared with 2.15 percent in the original spending plan.
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Tuesday approved revisions to the 2016 state budget, including a
wider fiscal deficit of 2.35 percent of gross domestic product
(GDP), compared with 2.15 percent in the original spending plan.
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UPDATE 1-Adios, Three Amigos: Obama heads to last summit with Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON/OTTAWA, June 27 (Reuters) - President Barack
Obama will meet with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on
Wednesday for his final "Three Amigos" summit, a meeting that
may signal how keen the North American partners are to tout
trade at a time of rising protectionist sentiment.
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Obama will meet with the leaders of Canada and Mexico on
Wednesday for his final "Three Amigos" summit, a meeting that
may signal how keen the North American partners are to tout
trade at a time of rising protectionist sentiment.
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UPDATE 1-No injuries in Mississippi BP gas plant fire -police
HOUSTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Firefighters in Pascagoula,
Mississippi were battling a blaze after an explosion at a BP Plc
natural gas processing plant early on Tuesday, police
said.
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Mississippi were battling a blaze after an explosion at a BP Plc
natural gas processing plant early on Tuesday, police
said.
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Monday, June 27, 2016
'Three Amigos' to set clean energy goal of 50 pct by 2025 - White House
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama,
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President
Enrique Pena Nieto will this week agree that their three
countries will aim to produce 50 percent of their power from
clean energy sources by 2025, the White House said on Monday.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President
Enrique Pena Nieto will this week agree that their three
countries will aim to produce 50 percent of their power from
clean energy sources by 2025, the White House said on Monday.
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Odebrecht sells Peru toll road project to Brookfield
SAO PAULO, June 27 (Reuters) - Odebrecht SA has sold a 57
percent stake in a Peruvian toll road project to Brookfield
Asset Management Inc, as Latin America's largest
engineering firm sheds assets to cope with fallout from a
sweeping corruption probe on its home turf.
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percent stake in a Peruvian toll road project to Brookfield
Asset Management Inc, as Latin America's largest
engineering firm sheds assets to cope with fallout from a
sweeping corruption probe on its home turf.
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UPDATE 1-U.S., Mexico aim for more clean energy electricity by 2025 - CBC
OTTAWA, June 27 (Reuters) - The leaders of the United States
and Mexico this week plan to announce that half of their
electricity will come from clean power sources by 2025, the
Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported on Monday.
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and Mexico this week plan to announce that half of their
electricity will come from clean power sources by 2025, the
Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported on Monday.
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Sunday, June 26, 2016
Rosatom's global nuclear ambition cramped by Kremlin politics
PARIS/MOSCOW, June 26 (Reuters) - The $100 billion overseas
order book of Russia's nuclear power plant builder Rosatom --
bigger than all its Western competitors combined -- makes it
look like the giant in its field.
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order book of Russia's nuclear power plant builder Rosatom --
bigger than all its Western competitors combined -- makes it
look like the giant in its field.
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China touts new bank's greater understanding of developing world
BEIJING, June 26 (Reuters) - The China-led Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be different from
institutions like the World Bank because it has a greater
understanding of the developing world's needs, officials said on
Sunday at its first annual meeting.
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Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will be different from
institutions like the World Bank because it has a greater
understanding of the developing world's needs, officials said on
Sunday at its first annual meeting.
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UPDATE 2-West Virginia's worst flooding in a century kills 24
June 25 (Reuters) - West Virginia's three most devastated
counties and possibly others will receive federal assistance
after the state's worst flooding in more than a century killed
at least 24 people, officials said on Saturday.
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counties and possibly others will receive federal assistance
after the state's worst flooding in more than a century killed
at least 24 people, officials said on Saturday.
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
Twenty confirmed dead in West Virginia floods -official
June 24 (Reuters) - The death toll from West Virginia's
worst flooding in a century rose to 20 on Friday, said a
spokeswoman for the U.S. state's emergency management agency.
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worst flooding in a century rose to 20 on Friday, said a
spokeswoman for the U.S. state's emergency management agency.
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Speculators boost U.S. natural gas net longs for 4th week -CFTC
June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas speculators boosted
their net longs for a fourth consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand remains high to
meet rising air conditioning use during an unusually hot start
to the summer.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 12,388 contracts to 94,209 in the week to
June 21, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Friday.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing
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their net longs for a fourth consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand remains high to
meet rising air conditioning use during an unusually hot start
to the summer.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 12,388 contracts to 94,209 in the week to
June 21, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Friday.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing
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UPDATE 2-Court says ETE can bolt $20 billion Williams takeover
NEW YORK/WILMINGTON, Del., June 24 (Reuters) - Energy
Transfer Equity won a court ruling on Friday that would
allow the pipeline operator to walk away from its more than $20
billion takeover of rival Williams Cos Inc, a deal
Energy Transfer agreed to in September but soured on in January.
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Transfer Equity won a court ruling on Friday that would
allow the pipeline operator to walk away from its more than $20
billion takeover of rival Williams Cos Inc, a deal
Energy Transfer agreed to in September but soured on in January.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. oil drillers cut rigs after 3 weeks of additions -Baker Hughes
(Adds basins and states)
June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. oil drillers cut rigs this week for
a 20th week this year after three weeks of additions, according
to a closely followed report on Friday, as crude prices pull
back after a recent rally to an 11-month high over $51 a barrel.
Despite a decline in U.S. crude to below $48 a barrel on
Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union, several
companies said recently they plan to boost spending on new
drilling with futures for the bal
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UPDATE 1-Fourteen dead in W. Virginia in state's worst floods in a century
June 24 (Reuters) - At least 14 people in West Virginia have
died and hundreds more have been rescued from swamped homes in
the state's worst flooding in more than a century, government
officials said on Friday.
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died and hundreds more have been rescued from swamped homes in
the state's worst flooding in more than a century, government
officials said on Friday.
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U.S. oil drillers cut rigs after 3 weeks of additions -Baker Hughes
June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. oil drillers cut rigs this week for
a 20th week this year after three weeks of additions, according
to a closely followed report on Friday, as crude prices pull
back after a recent rally to an 11-month high over $51 a barrel.
Despite a decline in U.S. crude to below $48 a barrel on
Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union, several
companies said recently they plan to boost spending on new
drilling with futures for the balance of the year and 2017
toppin
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a 20th week this year after three weeks of additions, according
to a closely followed report on Friday, as crude prices pull
back after a recent rally to an 11-month high over $51 a barrel.
Despite a decline in U.S. crude to below $48 a barrel on
Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union, several
companies said recently they plan to boost spending on new
drilling with futures for the balance of the year and 2017
toppin
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Netherlands to cut more Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, June 24 (Reuters) - The Dutch government has
decided to cut production at the giant Groningen gas field from
its current level of 27 billion cubic metres a year from October
1, 2016, Deputy Prime Minister Lodewijk Asscher said on Friday.
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decided to cut production at the giant Groningen gas field from
its current level of 27 billion cubic metres a year from October
1, 2016, Deputy Prime Minister Lodewijk Asscher said on Friday.
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Dutch lower Groningen gas production cap to 24 bcm
THE HAGUE, June 24 (Reuters) - The Dutch government said on
Friday that it would lower the cap on production at the
Groningen gas field to 24 billion cubic metres a year for the
next five years.
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Friday that it would lower the cap on production at the
Groningen gas field to 24 billion cubic metres a year for the
next five years.
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Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison confident about UK businesses, after Brexit vote
HONG KONG, June 24 (Reuters) - CK Hutchison Holding Ltd
, which is controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing and has
major investments in Europe and the United Kingdom, said on
Friday the group is confident its British operations will
continue to thrive, after Britain voted to leave the European
Union.
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, which is controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing and has
major investments in Europe and the United Kingdom, said on
Friday the group is confident its British operations will
continue to thrive, after Britain voted to leave the European
Union.
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UPDATE 1-EDF should delay Hinkley Point decision following Brexit-union
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - French EDF's main labour
union said on Friday that the utility should delay the final
investment decision on its 18 billion pound ($24 billion)
project to build a nuclear plant in Hinkley Point in southern
England after Britons voted to quit the European Union.
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union said on Friday that the utility should delay the final
investment decision on its 18 billion pound ($24 billion)
project to build a nuclear plant in Hinkley Point in southern
England after Britons voted to quit the European Union.
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Veolia says will continue to grow in UK despite Brexit vote
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - Veolia will continue to
be a major area for French water and waste group despite
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, its chief executive
said.
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be a major area for French water and waste group despite
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, its chief executive
said.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Canada dilutes plan to limit low-wage temporary foreign workers
OTTAWA, June 23 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government on
Thursday watered down measures to limit the number of low-wage
temporary foreign workers firms can hire after complaints the
restrictions would cause major labor shortages.
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Thursday watered down measures to limit the number of low-wage
temporary foreign workers firms can hire after complaints the
restrictions would cause major labor shortages.
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Third of hospitals in developing world lack clean running water - study
LONDON, June 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At least a
third of hospitals in developing nations do not have clean
running water, a study has found, leading to unsanitary
conditions and further spread of disease in drought-hit areas.
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third of hospitals in developing nations do not have clean
running water, a study has found, leading to unsanitary
conditions and further spread of disease in drought-hit areas.
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Glitch causes power usage data loss at Tepco unit - Nikkei
June 23 (Reuters) - A unit of Tokyo Electric Power Co
Holdings Inc (Tepco) lost track of electricity usage
for about 6,400 households in Tokyo due to an apparent technical
glitch, leaving new power companies unable to bill some
customers, the Nikkei reported.
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Holdings Inc (Tepco) lost track of electricity usage
for about 6,400 households in Tokyo due to an apparent technical
glitch, leaving new power companies unable to bill some
customers, the Nikkei reported.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. brewer Yuengling to pay $10 mln to settle pollution case
June 23 (Reuters) - D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc, the oldest
U.S. brewing company, will pay close to $10 million to settle
charges it violated the federal Clean Water Act through the
excessive discharge of pollutants by two large Pennsylvania
breweries it operates.
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U.S. brewing company, will pay close to $10 million to settle
charges it violated the federal Clean Water Act through the
excessive discharge of pollutants by two large Pennsylvania
breweries it operates.
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Sweden's deal leaves door to nuclear power open, but only just
STOCKHOLM, June 23 (Reuters) - Sweden has agreed to cut
taxes on nuclear power generators and allow for the construction
of new reactors but policymakers have yet to work out how that
fits with a commitment to using 100 percent renewable energy.
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taxes on nuclear power generators and allow for the construction
of new reactors but policymakers have yet to work out how that
fits with a commitment to using 100 percent renewable energy.
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French naval shipbuilder predicts turning point for tidal power
NANTES, France, June 23 (Reuters) - Tidal power is moving
beyond the prototype stage for state-backed French naval
shipbuilder DCNS, which is targeting a billion euros in sales
from the technology in the next decade.
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beyond the prototype stage for state-backed French naval
shipbuilder DCNS, which is targeting a billion euros in sales
from the technology in the next decade.
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Kremlin: detention of state firm's ex-boss is matter for investigators -Ifax
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin has not
discussed the detention of Yevgeny Dod, the former head of state
power generator Rushydro, with the company's current
general director, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
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discussed the detention of Yevgeny Dod, the former head of state
power generator Rushydro, with the company's current
general director, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
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Toshiba's new CEO sticks to nuclear target branded ambitious by analysts
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's newly
appointed chief executive said he would stick with the Japanese
industrial conglomerate's target for nuclear power plant orders,
dismissing scepticism among analysts who say the target is too
ambitious.
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appointed chief executive said he would stick with the Japanese
industrial conglomerate's target for nuclear power plant orders,
dismissing scepticism among analysts who say the target is too
ambitious.
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Russia's Quadra chairman Dod may face more charges - investigators
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - Chairman of Russian electricity
producer Quadra Yevgeny Dod may face more charges, the Russian
Investigative Committee said in a statement on Thursday.
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producer Quadra Yevgeny Dod may face more charges, the Russian
Investigative Committee said in a statement on Thursday.
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FTSE near 2-week high as voting starts in Britain's EU referendum
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index
climbed to trade near a two-week high on Thursday as Britons
started to cast their votes in a historic EU membership
referendum, with recent opinion polls showing the "Remain" camp
nudging ahead in the campaign.
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climbed to trade near a two-week high on Thursday as Britons
started to cast their votes in a historic EU membership
referendum, with recent opinion polls showing the "Remain" camp
nudging ahead in the campaign.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
UPDATE 1-Eletrobras names new CEO, gets 3.5 bln reais capital injection
SAO PAULO, June 22 (Reuters) - Brazil has tapped the leader
of one of the country's largest private electricity companies to
run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA and is
preparing a capital injection of 3.5 billion reais ($1.0
billion) in the state-run power company, the government said on
Wednesday.
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of one of the country's largest private electricity companies to
run Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA and is
preparing a capital injection of 3.5 billion reais ($1.0
billion) in the state-run power company, the government said on
Wednesday.
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Brazil's Eletrobras taps Wilson Ferreira Jr as new CEO -ministry
SAO PAULO, June 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run power
holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, or
Eletrobras, tapped Wilson Ferreira Jr to replace José da Costa
Neto as chief executive officer, deputy energy minister Paulo
Pedrosa said on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Leonardo Goy; Editing by Chris Reese)
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holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, or
Eletrobras, tapped Wilson Ferreira Jr to replace José da Costa
Neto as chief executive officer, deputy energy minister Paulo
Pedrosa said on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Leonardo Goy; Editing by Chris Reese)
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SoCalGas keeps gas flowing in California, passing 1st summer test
June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas utility Southern
California Gas (SoCalGas) kept fuel supplies flowing as
temperatures rose this week, passing its first test of the
summer since the closure of its Aliso Canyon storage facility.
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California Gas (SoCalGas) kept fuel supplies flowing as
temperatures rose this week, passing its first test of the
summer since the closure of its Aliso Canyon storage facility.
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UPDATE 2-Britain may face winter with record low gas stocks after outage
LONDON/MILAN, June 22 (Reuters) - The shutdown of Britain's
largest gas storage facility for 42-days sent wholesale gas
prices surging on Wednesday on the possibility the country could
head into winter with record low inventories.
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largest gas storage facility for 42-days sent wholesale gas
prices surging on Wednesday on the possibility the country could
head into winter with record low inventories.
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White House says to defend fracking rules in the courts
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The White House said on
Wednesday it would continue to defend in the courts its legal
authority to set rules governing hydraulic fracturing on public
lands.
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Wednesday it would continue to defend in the courts its legal
authority to set rules governing hydraulic fracturing on public
lands.
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Brazil probe likely to hamper Eletrobras asset sales
SAO PAULO, June 22 (Reuters) - Several graft and bribes
probes into Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA could delay asset
sale plans at Brazil's state-controlled power holding company,
analysts and lawyers said on Wednesday, underscoring mounting
caution among potential buyers.
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probes into Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA could delay asset
sale plans at Brazil's state-controlled power holding company,
analysts and lawyers said on Wednesday, underscoring mounting
caution among potential buyers.
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German power grid bottlenecks hamper imports from Nordics
FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) - German consumers are
losing out as delays in installing cross-country wind power
lines are curbing Germany's ability to import cheaper
electricity from Nordic countries, Danish producers say.
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losing out as delays in installing cross-country wind power
lines are curbing Germany's ability to import cheaper
electricity from Nordic countries, Danish producers say.
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Russia says opens criminal case against chairman of Quadra
MOSCOW, June 22 (Reuters) - Russia's Investigative
Committee, the state body that investigates crimes, said on
Wednesday it had opened a criminal case against the chairman of
power company Quadra, which is controlled by Russian
billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov.
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Committee, the state body that investigates crimes, said on
Wednesday it had opened a criminal case against the chairman of
power company Quadra, which is controlled by Russian
billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov.
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UPDATE 2-Michigan attorney general sues two companies in Flint water crisis
DETROIT, June 22 (Reuters) - The Michigan attorney general
said on Wednesday his office has sued two engineering services
companies for negligence for their involvement in the city of
Flint's water crisis that exposed residents to dangerously high
lead levels in drinking water.
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said on Wednesday his office has sued two engineering services
companies for negligence for their involvement in the city of
Flint's water crisis that exposed residents to dangerously high
lead levels in drinking water.
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Indian iron ore miner NMDC fears cash shortage on share buyback plan -sources
NEW DELHI, June 22 (Reuters) - Indian state-owned iron ore
miner NMDC Ltd may borrow funds for the first time in
more than two decades next fiscal year to cover a potential cash
shortage caused by a government-mandated share buyback, two
company sources said last week.
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miner NMDC Ltd may borrow funds for the first time in
more than two decades next fiscal year to cover a potential cash
shortage caused by a government-mandated share buyback, two
company sources said last week.
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Gazprom prepares cold reception for U.S. super-cooled gas
MILAN/LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Liquefied natural gas
(LNG) from the United States is set to do battle in Europe but
Russia's Gazprom is setting the stage, preparing a
cold reception for the super-cooled gas set to cross the
Atlantic.
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(LNG) from the United States is set to do battle in Europe but
Russia's Gazprom is setting the stage, preparing a
cold reception for the super-cooled gas set to cross the
Atlantic.
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Africa-focused funds fuse $3.3 billion electric power assets
LAGOS, June 22 (Reuters) - Two Africa-focused funds have
created a new energy joint venture capable of generating 1,575
megawatts (MW) of electricity in at least 10 countries by
merging assets totalling $3.3 billion.
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created a new energy joint venture capable of generating 1,575
megawatts (MW) of electricity in at least 10 countries by
merging assets totalling $3.3 billion.
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UPDATE 1-Dutch agency calls for further cut in Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, June 22 (Reuters) - A Dutch advisory body has
advised the government to make additional cuts to production at
the Groningen gas field to reduce the risk of earthquakes in the
northern province, local media reported on Wednesday.
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advised the government to make additional cuts to production at
the Groningen gas field to reduce the risk of earthquakes in the
northern province, local media reported on Wednesday.
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Dutch agency calls for further cut in Groningen gas after Oct. 1
AMSTERDAM, June 22 (Reuters) - The Netherlands' National
Mines Inspectorate has advised the government to cut production
at the country's large Groningen gas field this autumn, local
media reported on Wednesday.
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Mines Inspectorate has advised the government to cut production
at the country's large Groningen gas field this autumn, local
media reported on Wednesday.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q2 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by sector
BENGALURU, June 22 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at
Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
California's last operating nuclear power plant to close by 2025
June 21 (Reuters) - California's only functioning nuclear
power plant will close by 2025 and be replaced by renewables,
energy efficiency and storage under an agreement announced on
Tuesday by its owner, PG&E Corp, labor unions and
environmental groups.
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power plant will close by 2025 and be replaced by renewables,
energy efficiency and storage under an agreement announced on
Tuesday by its owner, PG&E Corp, labor unions and
environmental groups.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q2 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
BENGALURU, June 22 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at
Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Asia-Pacific's biggest companies rose in the second quarter of
2016 to its highest in a year, but firms were wary about risks
stemming from rising corporate debt in China and volatile oil
prices, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Indian state firms in $3 bln venture to revive mothballed fertilizer plants
NEW DELHI, June 21 (Reuters) - India's cash-rich state coal,
power and oil firms will jointly invest nearly $3 billion to
revive three mothballed fertilizer plants, a government official
said on Tuesday, as the country aims to increase local
production of crop nutrients and cut imports.
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power and oil firms will jointly invest nearly $3 billion to
revive three mothballed fertilizer plants, a government official
said on Tuesday, as the country aims to increase local
production of crop nutrients and cut imports.
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UPDATE 1-California power grid passes first heat wave test amid gas shortage
June 21 (Reuters) - California's power grid passed its first
test of the summer with no rolling blackouts on Monday, when
customers cranked up their air conditioners as temperatures
soared into the triple-digits for the second consecutive day in
some southern parts of the state.
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test of the summer with no rolling blackouts on Monday, when
customers cranked up their air conditioners as temperatures
soared into the triple-digits for the second consecutive day in
some southern parts of the state.
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Italy's 5-Star mayors set collision course with banks, utilities
ROME, June 21 (Reuters) - The new mayors from Italy's
anti-establishment 5-Star Movement who won control of Rome and
Turin on Sunday are squaring for a confrontation with the
management of financial firms and utilities they control.
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anti-establishment 5-Star Movement who won control of Rome and
Turin on Sunday are squaring for a confrontation with the
management of financial firms and utilities they control.
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UPDATE 1-Court says Romania's Hidroelectrica no longer insolvent, opens way for IPO
BUCHAREST, June 21 (Reuters) - Romania's largest power
producer Hidroelectrica is no longer insolvent, Bucharest's main
court ruled on Tuesday, paving the way for the first initial
public offering of a state firm in the country since 2014.
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producer Hidroelectrica is no longer insolvent, Bucharest's main
court ruled on Tuesday, paving the way for the first initial
public offering of a state firm in the country since 2014.
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Tokyo Gas buys Eagle Ford shale stake, despite loss from prior U.S. purchase
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Tokyo Gas Co said on
Tuesday it has bought a 25 percent stake in an Eagle Ford shale
gas formation, in what could be among the first shale
investments in the United States by a Japanese firm since the
tumble in energy prices.
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Tuesday it has bought a 25 percent stake in an Eagle Ford shale
gas formation, in what could be among the first shale
investments in the United States by a Japanese firm since the
tumble in energy prices.
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UK-dependent U.S. companies downplay 'Brexit' worries
June 21 (Reuters) - U.S. companies which depend on the
United Kingdom for sales are downplaying the risk that a vote by
Britain to leave the European Union could seriously harm their
businesses, even as economists and Wall Street have expressed
concerns about the trans-Atlantic economic impact.
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United Kingdom for sales are downplaying the risk that a vote by
Britain to leave the European Union could seriously harm their
businesses, even as economists and Wall Street have expressed
concerns about the trans-Atlantic economic impact.
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Traditional irrigation keeps water flowing in drought-hit India
BAKSA, India, June 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Ask
the farmers in remote Baksa district, in the northeast Indian
state of Assam, whether they are affected by climate change and
they usually respond with a look of surprise.
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the farmers in remote Baksa district, in the northeast Indian
state of Assam, whether they are affected by climate change and
they usually respond with a look of surprise.
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Monday, June 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-Tropical Storm Danielle dumps rain on Mexico's Gulf Coast
MEXICO CITY, June 20 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Danielle
struck Mexico's Gulf coast on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy
rainfall but was expected to weaken in the next few hours, the
National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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struck Mexico's Gulf coast on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy
rainfall but was expected to weaken in the next few hours, the
National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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Alpha Natural reorganization plan not viable -U.S. government
CHICAGO, June 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice
has opposed a plan by coal producer Alpha Natural Resources
to sell valuable assets to its creditors, which it
said puts significant mine cleanups at risk, according to a
court filing on Monday.
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has opposed a plan by coal producer Alpha Natural Resources
to sell valuable assets to its creditors, which it
said puts significant mine cleanups at risk, according to a
court filing on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Santo Antonio power plant partners looking to sell stakes
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - Brazil's Santo Antônio
Energia SA, one of the five largest hydroelectric projects in
the country, said on Monday it has been informed by some of its
shareholders of plans to sell their stakes in the dam, according
to a securities filing.
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Energia SA, one of the five largest hydroelectric projects in
the country, said on Monday it has been informed by some of its
shareholders of plans to sell their stakes in the dam, according
to a securities filing.
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UPDATE 1-California power grid braces for heat wave, blackout potential
LOS ANGELES, June 20 (Reuters) - California's power grid
operators warned homes and business on Monday to conserve
electricity as rising demand for air conditioning stoked by a
record-setting heat wave across the U.S. Southwest tested the
region's generating capacity.
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operators warned homes and business on Monday to conserve
electricity as rising demand for air conditioning stoked by a
record-setting heat wave across the U.S. Southwest tested the
region's generating capacity.
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UPDATE 1-Vancouver takes legal action to block Kinder Morgan pipeline plan
VANCOUVER, June 20 (Reuters) - The City of Vancouver said on
Monday it had taken legal action against the Canadian energy
regulator's approval of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain
pipeline expansion, which would increase the number of oil
tankers passing through city waters.
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Monday it had taken legal action against the Canadian energy
regulator's approval of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain
pipeline expansion, which would increase the number of oil
tankers passing through city waters.
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Pakistan on track to end power shortages within two years - ADB
ISLAMABAD, June 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan could end energy
rationing within two years, the Asia Development Bank (ADB)
country director for Pakistan said on Monday, adding weight to
government claims that they will end frequent outages in time
for the 2018 elections.
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rationing within two years, the Asia Development Bank (ADB)
country director for Pakistan said on Monday, adding weight to
government claims that they will end frequent outages in time
for the 2018 elections.
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Tropical Storm Danielle forms off Mexico
June 20 (Reuters) - Tropical depression 4 strengthened into
the fourth tropical storm of the season, Danielle, on Monday,
the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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the fourth tropical storm of the season, Danielle, on Monday,
the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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South China floods kill 22, with more rain forecast
BEIJING, June 20 (Reuters) - Severe floods in southern China
have killed at least 22 people and left 20 missing since
Saturday, the government said, with the rains expected to
continue for the next three days.
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have killed at least 22 people and left 20 missing since
Saturday, the government said, with the rains expected to
continue for the next three days.
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Monsoon rains cover half of India; to accelerate sowing
MUMBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Indian monsoon rains have
covered nearly half of the country, the weather department said
on Monday, accelerating planting of summer crops like paddy
rice, soybeans, cotton and pulses.
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covered nearly half of the country, the weather department said
on Monday, accelerating planting of summer crops like paddy
rice, soybeans, cotton and pulses.
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Sunday, June 19, 2016
South Africa's Eskom gets new hydro plant fully linked to grid
JOHANNESBURG, June 19 (Reuters) - Eskom hailed a milestone
in its efforts to overcome South Africa's chronic electricity
shortages on Sunday, saying it had linked up the last of four
units at its new Ingula hydro-electric power plant to the grid.
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in its efforts to overcome South Africa's chronic electricity
shortages on Sunday, saying it had linked up the last of four
units at its new Ingula hydro-electric power plant to the grid.
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Speculators boost U.S. natural gas net longs for 3rd week -CFTC
June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas speculators boosted
their net longs for a third consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand picks up to
absorb some of the record high amount of fuel left in
inventories after a warm winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 27,431 contracts to 81,821 in the week to
June 14, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Friday.
Gas futures on the NYMEX averaged $2
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their net longs for a third consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand picks up to
absorb some of the record high amount of fuel left in
inventories after a warm winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 27,431 contracts to 81,821 in the week to
June 14, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Friday.
Gas futures on the NYMEX averaged $2
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Friday, June 17, 2016
Clean energy for poorest starved of investment - researchers
BARCELONA, June 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Only a
tiny fraction of climate change funding is going into
small-scale solar, biogas and other off-grid systems that may be
the best way to get power to the world's poorest, researchers
say.
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tiny fraction of climate change funding is going into
small-scale solar, biogas and other off-grid systems that may be
the best way to get power to the world's poorest, researchers
say.
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UPDATE 1-Siemens and Gamesa to create largest wind farm business
* Would boost Siemens' position in onshore market
(Adds background on wind turbine market players)
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(Adds background on wind turbine market players)
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UPDATE 1-Sinopec serves $5.5 bln arbitration notice to Repsol
MADRID, June 17 (Reuters) - Chinese energy conglomerate
Sinopec has served an arbitration notice to Spain's
Repsol demanding around $5.5 billion in compensation
over a 2012 joint venture, Repsol said on Friday.
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Sinopec has served an arbitration notice to Spain's
Repsol demanding around $5.5 billion in compensation
over a 2012 joint venture, Repsol said on Friday.
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
UPDATE 1-Japan court upholds injunction to halt reactors in blow to nuclear power industry
TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) - A Japanese court on Friday upheld
an order to keep two reactors at the Takahama nuclear plant
closed, operator Kansai Electric Power said, leaving
efforts to get a struggling nuclear industry up and running in
limbo.
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an order to keep two reactors at the Takahama nuclear plant
closed, operator Kansai Electric Power said, leaving
efforts to get a struggling nuclear industry up and running in
limbo.
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China investment in French grid would be sensitive issue -RTE chief
NANTES, France, June 17 (Reuters) - A Chinese investment in
France's high-voltage network would be a sensitive issue and
utility EDF's grid unit, RTE, is not in talks with Chinese
counterpart China State Grid, as part of a plan to open its
capital, RTE's chief executive said on Thursday.
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France's high-voltage network would be a sensitive issue and
utility EDF's grid unit, RTE, is not in talks with Chinese
counterpart China State Grid, as part of a plan to open its
capital, RTE's chief executive said on Thursday.
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Japan court upholds injunction to halt reactors -media
TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) - A Japanese court on Friday upheld
its order for the shutdown of two reactors operated by Kansai
Electric Power, Kyodo news agency said, preventing the
utility from restarting them.
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its order for the shutdown of two reactors operated by Kansai
Electric Power, Kyodo news agency said, preventing the
utility from restarting them.
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Brazilian utility CPFL Energia buys AES Corp unit for $486 mln
SAO PAULO, June 16 (Reuters) - CPFL Energia SA,
the largest private Brazilian utility, has agreed to buy a power
distributor owned by AES Corp in southern Brazil for 1.7
billion reais ($486 million), the companies announced on
Thursday in securities filings.
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the largest private Brazilian utility, has agreed to buy a power
distributor owned by AES Corp in southern Brazil for 1.7
billion reais ($486 million), the companies announced on
Thursday in securities filings.
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EDF's Fessenheim 2 nuclear reactor halted for further investigation -ASN
PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) - French nuclear watchdog ASN said
on Thursday that utility EDF's 900-megawatt Fessenheim
2 nuclear reactor was halted on June 13 for further
investigation into suspected irregularities in a steam
generator.
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on Thursday that utility EDF's 900-megawatt Fessenheim
2 nuclear reactor was halted on June 13 for further
investigation into suspected irregularities in a steam
generator.
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Unplugging from EU could set back UK energy investment
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - A British vote to leave the
European Union next week would make UK energy infrastructure
investment costlier and delay new projects at a time when the
country needs to plug a looming electricity supply gap.
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European Union next week would make UK energy infrastructure
investment costlier and delay new projects at a time when the
country needs to plug a looming electricity supply gap.
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GE in talks to buy offshore wind joint-venture Adwen -Figaro
PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) - General Electric is in
talks with the French state and several companies about
acquiring Areva-Gamesa's offshore wind joint
venture Adwen, GE chief Jeff Immelt told French daily Le Figaro.
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talks with the French state and several companies about
acquiring Areva-Gamesa's offshore wind joint
venture Adwen, GE chief Jeff Immelt told French daily Le Figaro.
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Dutch fund DIF and EDF confirm acquisition of German gas grid Thyssengas
FRANKFURT, June 16 (Reuters) - Dutch infrastructure fund DIF
and French utility EDF confirmed that they have agreed
to buy German gas grid Thyssengas from Macquarie.
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and French utility EDF confirmed that they have agreed
to buy German gas grid Thyssengas from Macquarie.
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Canada's clean energy spending retreats, Alberta eyed for growth
TORONTO, June 16 (Reuters) - Spending on clean energy
projects in Canada fell 16 percent in 2015 compared with the
record investments of the prior year and a renewed push to cut
emissions may not lead to a rebound until 2018, an advocacy
group said on Thursday.
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projects in Canada fell 16 percent in 2015 compared with the
record investments of the prior year and a renewed push to cut
emissions may not lead to a rebound until 2018, an advocacy
group said on Thursday.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Poland starts work on legislation to boost power generation capacity
WARSAW, June 15 (Reuters) - Poland will produce draft
legislation by the autumn designed to help its coal-fired power
producers to invest in new generating capacity, the energy
ministry said on Wednesday.
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legislation by the autumn designed to help its coal-fired power
producers to invest in new generating capacity, the energy
ministry said on Wednesday.
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Snam working on 4 bln euro refinancing as part of Italgas spinoff -sources
MILAN/LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Italy's Snam, one
of Europe's biggest gas pipeline operators, is looking to lift
about 4 billion euros ($4.5 billion) off its balance sheet as
part of plans to spin off its domestic gas business, sources
familiar with the matter said.
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of Europe's biggest gas pipeline operators, is looking to lift
about 4 billion euros ($4.5 billion) off its balance sheet as
part of plans to spin off its domestic gas business, sources
familiar with the matter said.
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Zimbabwe expects power supplies from Kariba expansion to start in Dec 2017
KARIBA, Zimbabwe, June 15 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe, which
endured power cuts almost daily last year, is on track to start
generating additional power supplies at its Kariba hydro plant
in December 2017, a senior government official said on
Wednesday.
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endured power cuts almost daily last year, is on track to start
generating additional power supplies at its Kariba hydro plant
in December 2017, a senior government official said on
Wednesday.
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Dutch govt to issue draft decision on Groningen in two weeks
AMSTERDAM, June 15 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will
publish its preliminary view on whether output at Groningen,
Europe's largest gas field, needs to be reduced further in about
two weeks, a Ministry of Economic Affairs spokesman said on
Wednesday.
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publish its preliminary view on whether output at Groningen,
Europe's largest gas field, needs to be reduced further in about
two weeks, a Ministry of Economic Affairs spokesman said on
Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Gamesa says no deal yet with Siemens on wind energy merger
MADRID/FRANKFURT, June 15 (Reuters) - Spain's Gamesa
said it has not reached any deal with Germany's Siemens
on a planned merger of their wind energy businesses
and negotiations remained open.
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said it has not reached any deal with Germany's Siemens
on a planned merger of their wind energy businesses
and negotiations remained open.
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Dutch Safety Board to investigate nuclear facilities
AMSTERDAM, June 15 (Reuters) - The Dutch Safety Board said
on Wednesday it would examine the country's preparedness for a
cross-border accident involving radioactive material.
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on Wednesday it would examine the country's preparedness for a
cross-border accident involving radioactive material.
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French regulator doubts need for France-Spain Midcat gas pipeline
PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - A new gas pipeline between France
and Spain would not boost the security of French or European gas
supply and could raise gas prices for consumers, French
regulator CRE said on Wednesday.
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and Spain would not boost the security of French or European gas
supply and could raise gas prices for consumers, French
regulator CRE said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-S.Korea's Iran crude imports for May more than double on year
* Iran May crude imports 1.26 mln tonnes vs 541,510 year
earlier
* Jan-May oil imports from Iran more than double from year
before
* Total crude imports in May down 4 pct
(Add detail, background)
By Nataly Pak and Jee Heun Kahng
SEOUL, June 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's imports of Iranian
crude oil jumped around 130 percent in May from the same month a
year ago, extending gains after international sanctions were
lifted in January on Iran's disputed nuclear programme.
Seoul b
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earlier
* Jan-May oil imports from Iran more than double from year
before
* Total crude imports in May down 4 pct
(Add detail, background)
By Nataly Pak and Jee Heun Kahng
SEOUL, June 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's imports of Iranian
crude oil jumped around 130 percent in May from the same month a
year ago, extending gains after international sanctions were
lifted in January on Iran's disputed nuclear programme.
Seoul b
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
UPDATE 1-ConocoPhillips pipe spills oil condensate near Alberta caribou range
June 14 (Reuters) - A ConocoPhillips pipeline has
leaked nearly 2,400 barrels of condensate, an ultra-light form
of oil, within an endangered caribou and grizzly bear range in
west-central Alberta, the company said on Tuesday.
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leaked nearly 2,400 barrels of condensate, an ultra-light form
of oil, within an endangered caribou and grizzly bear range in
west-central Alberta, the company said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Russian, Italian energy firms to sign deals this week - Kremlin
MOSCOW, June 14 (Reuters) - Russian and Italian energy
companies will sign several deals on the sidelines of the St
Petersburg International Economic Forum later this week, Kremlin
aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters on Tuesday.
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companies will sign several deals on the sidelines of the St
Petersburg International Economic Forum later this week, Kremlin
aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 3-Police fire teargas, water cannon during Paris labour law protest
* Rail workers stop work, but SNCF says disruption limited
(Adds union turnout figures, injured, updates arrest numbers)
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(Adds union turnout figures, injured, updates arrest numbers)
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UPDATE 1-Putin, Juncker to talks sanctions and energy - Kremlin
MOSCOW/BRUSSELS, June 14 (Reuters) - Russian President
Vladimir Putin and European Commission President Jean-Claude
Juncker will talk about sanctions and energy projects when they
meet in St Petersburg this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told
reporters.
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Vladimir Putin and European Commission President Jean-Claude
Juncker will talk about sanctions and energy projects when they
meet in St Petersburg this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told
reporters.
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UPDATE 1-Odebrecht in talks to sell Peru pipeline, sources say
MADRID/SAO PAULO, June 14 (Reuters) - Odebrecht SA, Latin
America's largest engineering company, is in advanced talks to
sell a 55 percent stake in a Peruvian gas pipeline project, with
Ferrovial SA and another three companies emerging as
potential bidders, two sources familiar with the transaction
said on Tuesday.
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America's largest engineering company, is in advanced talks to
sell a 55 percent stake in a Peruvian gas pipeline project, with
Ferrovial SA and another three companies emerging as
potential bidders, two sources familiar with the transaction
said on Tuesday.
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REFILE-UPDATE 2-Violence erupts as thousands rally against labour law in Paris
PARIS, June 14 (Reuters) - Gangs of masked youths smashed
windows and hurled stones at riot police as thousands of people
marched through Paris on Tuesday in protest at a planned change
of labour laws that would make hiring and firing easier.
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windows and hurled stones at riot police as thousands of people
marched through Paris on Tuesday in protest at a planned change
of labour laws that would make hiring and firing easier.
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Putin, Juncker to talks sanctions and energy: Kremlin
MOSCOW, June 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will talk
about sanctions and energy projects when they meet in St
Petersburg this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
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and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will talk
about sanctions and energy projects when they meet in St
Petersburg this week, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
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Power cuts, violence fuel Yemen separatists' dreams
ADEN, June 14 (Reuters) - Deprived of sleep by temperatures
of over 40 degrees (104 F), Azal Mohammed was among dozens of
young men burning tyres last month to protest against persistent
power cuts in Aden, a port city that was the capital of South
Yemen.
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of over 40 degrees (104 F), Azal Mohammed was among dozens of
young men burning tyres last month to protest against persistent
power cuts in Aden, a port city that was the capital of South
Yemen.
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EnBW to step up cost cutting, axe hundreds of jobs
BERLIN, June 14 (Reuters) - German utility EnBW
said on Tuesday it would speed up cost-cutting measures to save
an extra 250 million euros ($280 million) by 2020, as it
grapples with falling electricity prices and the cost of exiting
nuclear power.
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said on Tuesday it would speed up cost-cutting measures to save
an extra 250 million euros ($280 million) by 2020, as it
grapples with falling electricity prices and the cost of exiting
nuclear power.
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UPDATE 1-Russia's Gazprom expects China's gas consumption to double
MOSCOW, June 14 (Reuters) - Russia's top gas producer
Gazprom expects China's gas consumption to more than
double, deputy CEO Alexander Medvedev said on Tuesday,
suggesting the company is still counting on robust growth in
demand in China even as the economy slows.
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Gazprom expects China's gas consumption to more than
double, deputy CEO Alexander Medvedev said on Tuesday,
suggesting the company is still counting on robust growth in
demand in China even as the economy slows.
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Thousands converge on Paris to protest against changes to labour law
PARIS, June 14 (Reuters) - Hundreds of buses carried
protesters from all over France into Paris on Tuesday for a
demonstration against planned changes to labour laws that would
make hiring and firing easier.
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protesters from all over France into Paris on Tuesday for a
demonstration against planned changes to labour laws that would
make hiring and firing easier.
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Monday, June 13, 2016
Venezuela eases power rationing, ends two-day working week
CARACAS, June 13 (Reuters) - Venezuela's socialist
government on Monday eased a nationwide energy-saving program,
bringing to an end a controversial two-day work week since April
for nearly 3 million public sector workers.
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government on Monday eased a nationwide energy-saving program,
bringing to an end a controversial two-day work week since April
for nearly 3 million public sector workers.
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King Power to spend $340 mln to buy remaining Asia Aviation stake
BANGKOK, June 14 (Reuters) - Thailand's King Power Group,
the nation's largest duty free retailer, said it plans to spend
12 billion baht ($340 million) on buying the remaining 60
percent of Asia Aviation Pcl.
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the nation's largest duty free retailer, said it plans to spend
12 billion baht ($340 million) on buying the remaining 60
percent of Asia Aviation Pcl.
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World Bank's Zambia solar auction sets African low price benchmark
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - A World Bank-led solar power
auction in Zambia has set a new low-cost benchmark for Africa,
with two development groups winning backing to build generating
plants in the next year, the international lender said on
Monday.
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auction in Zambia has set a new low-cost benchmark for Africa,
with two development groups winning backing to build generating
plants in the next year, the international lender said on
Monday.
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UPDATE 1-TransCanada to build $2.1 billion gas pipeline in Mexico
June 13 (Reuters) - Canadian pipeline operator TransCanada
Corp said on Monday it will build and operate a $2.1
billion natural gas pipeline in Mexico, as the company continues
to ramp up its presence in the Latin American country's large
gas market.
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Corp said on Monday it will build and operate a $2.1
billion natural gas pipeline in Mexico, as the company continues
to ramp up its presence in the Latin American country's large
gas market.
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TransCanada JV wins $2.1 bln gas pipeline contract in Mexico
June 13 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp said on Monday
that it won a contract with a joint venture partner to build and
operate a $2.1 billion natural gas pipeline in Mexico.
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that it won a contract with a joint venture partner to build and
operate a $2.1 billion natural gas pipeline in Mexico.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. top court rejects challenge to Obama mercury air pollution rule
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Monday let stand a lower-court ruling that left in place Obama
administration environmental regulations limiting power plant
emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants while the
Environmental Protection Agency revised them.
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Monday let stand a lower-court ruling that left in place Obama
administration environmental regulations limiting power plant
emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants while the
Environmental Protection Agency revised them.
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U.S. top court rejects challenge to Obama mercury air pollution rule
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Monday let stand a lower-court ruling that left in place Obama
administration environmental regulations limiting power plant
emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants while the
Environmental Protection Agency revised them.
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Monday let stand a lower-court ruling that left in place Obama
administration environmental regulations limiting power plant
emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants while the
Environmental Protection Agency revised them.
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UPDATE 1-Kuwait fund wants to sell French nuclear group Areva stake -media
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - Sovereign wealth fund Kuwait
Investment Authority (KIA) has told French authorities it wants
to sell its stake in nuclear group Areva, La Lettre
de l'Expansion reported on Monday.
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Investment Authority (KIA) has told French authorities it wants
to sell its stake in nuclear group Areva, La Lettre
de l'Expansion reported on Monday.
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China Three Gorges to buy German wind park Meerwind from Blackstone
LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - China Three Gorges,
which operates the world's largest hydropower plant on China's
Yangtze river, will buy German offshore wind park Meerwind from
U.S. buyout firm Blackstone, the companies said on
Monday.
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which operates the world's largest hydropower plant on China's
Yangtze river, will buy German offshore wind park Meerwind from
U.S. buyout firm Blackstone, the companies said on
Monday.
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Kuwait Investment Authority wants to sell Areva stake -media
PARIS, June 13 (Reuters) - Sovereign wealth fund Kuwait
Investment Authority (KIA) has told French authorities it wants
to sell its stake in nuclear group Areva, La Lettre
de l'Expansion reported on Monday.
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Investment Authority (KIA) has told French authorities it wants
to sell its stake in nuclear group Areva, La Lettre
de l'Expansion reported on Monday.
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Statkraft puts partly built Turkish power plant up for sale
OSLO, June 13 (Reuters) - Norway's Statkraft is
launching a process to sell its partly built Cetin hydropower
plant in Turkey, with the deal expected by the end of this year,
the state-owned power producer said on Monday.
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launching a process to sell its partly built Cetin hydropower
plant in Turkey, with the deal expected by the end of this year,
the state-owned power producer said on Monday.
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Australian PM pledges A$1 bln to help ailing Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY, June 13 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister
Malcolm Turnbull, facing a tight re-election battle, pledged on
Monday a A$1 billion ($738 million) fund for the Great Barrier
Reef, where scientists say mass coral bleaching has destroyed
vast tracts of the World Heritage site.
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Malcolm Turnbull, facing a tight re-election battle, pledged on
Monday a A$1 billion ($738 million) fund for the Great Barrier
Reef, where scientists say mass coral bleaching has destroyed
vast tracts of the World Heritage site.
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China May natural gas output up 4.3 pct y/y -stats bureau
BEIJING, June 13 (Reuters) - China's production of natural
gas rose 4.3 percent in May from a year earlier to 10.8 billion
cubic metres, the statistics agency said on Monday.
(Reporting by Jason Subler)
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gas rose 4.3 percent in May from a year earlier to 10.8 billion
cubic metres, the statistics agency said on Monday.
(Reporting by Jason Subler)
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Sunday, June 12, 2016
Milan residential building blast leaves at least 3 dead
MILAN, June 12 (Reuters) - At least three people were killed
and several others injured in Milan when a residential building
partially collapsed on Sunday following an explosion, a
spokesman for the national fire fighters said.
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and several others injured in Milan when a residential building
partially collapsed on Sunday following an explosion, a
spokesman for the national fire fighters said.
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One killed in Istanbul explosion, gas leak suspected - CNN Turk
ISTANBUL, June 12 (Reuters) - An explosion in central
Istanbul killed one person and injured another on Sunday after
what could have been a gas leak, CNN Turk reported.
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Istanbul killed one person and injured another on Sunday after
what could have been a gas leak, CNN Turk reported.
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Coming wave of gas puts focus on finding new shores
LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Energy giants such as Royal
Dutch Shell and Total are looking to build
terminals and power plants in new markets to soak up the
industry's rapidly burgeoning supply.
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Dutch Shell and Total are looking to build
terminals and power plants in new markets to soak up the
industry's rapidly burgeoning supply.
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Saturday, June 11, 2016
Greece says three parties interested in power grid operator stake - report
ATHENS, June 11 (Reuters) - Greece has been approached by
three parties interested in buying a minority stake in state-run
power grid operator ADMIE, Energy Minister Panos Skourletis said
in a newspaper interview released on Saturday.
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three parties interested in buying a minority stake in state-run
power grid operator ADMIE, Energy Minister Panos Skourletis said
in a newspaper interview released on Saturday.
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Belgium's Tihange 2 nuclear unit should restart on June 15 - Electrabel
BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - Belgium's Tihange 2 nuclear
reactor should restart on Wednesday following an outage caused
by a minor fault, a spokeswoman for operator Electrabel
said.
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reactor should restart on Wednesday following an outage caused
by a minor fault, a spokeswoman for operator Electrabel
said.
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Daimler to unveil long-distance electric car in October
FRANKFURT, June 11 (Reuters) - Germany's Daimler
will lift the curtain on its much-anticipated long-distance
electric car at the Paris Motor Show in October, as the
automaker gears up to compete with Tesla Motors Inc's
Model X sport-utility vehicle (SUV).
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will lift the curtain on its much-anticipated long-distance
electric car at the Paris Motor Show in October, as the
automaker gears up to compete with Tesla Motors Inc's
Model X sport-utility vehicle (SUV).
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Friday, June 10, 2016
UPDATE 1-Speculators boost U.S. natural gas net longs -CFTC
(Adds natural gas prices, background)
June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas speculators boosted
their net longs for a second consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand picks up to
absorb some of the record high amount of fuel left in
inventories after a warm winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 48,893 contracts to 54,390 in the week to
June 7, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Fri
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Speculators boost U.S. natural gas net longs -CFTC
June 10 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas speculators boosted
their net longs for a second consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand picks up to
absorb some of the record high amount of fuel left in
inventories after a warm winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 48,893 contracts to 54,390 in the week to
June 7, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Friday.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing
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their net longs for a second consecutive week, betting prices
will rise as production eases and power demand picks up to
absorb some of the record high amount of fuel left in
inventories after a warm winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added to
their bullish bets by 48,893 contracts to 54,390 in the week to
June 7, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on
Friday.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing
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Sample of world cities shows risky lack of planning, UN experts say
NEW YORK, June 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Dangerously
weak planning is leading to unchecked urban sprawl, leaving new
city dwellers far from transportation and services, United
Nations experts said.
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weak planning is leading to unchecked urban sprawl, leaving new
city dwellers far from transportation and services, United
Nations experts said.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil reviewing size, scope of 'unsustainable' Eletrobras
SAO PAULO, June 10 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government is
reviewing the size and business scope of Centrais Elétricas
Brasileiras SA, because the current financial and operational
situation of state-controlled power holding company looks
"unsustainable," Mines and Energy Minister Fernando Coelho said
on Friday.
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reviewing the size and business scope of Centrais Elétricas
Brasileiras SA, because the current financial and operational
situation of state-controlled power holding company looks
"unsustainable," Mines and Energy Minister Fernando Coelho said
on Friday.
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Power grid operator TenneT proposes North Sea island energy hub
LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - Dutch power grid operator TenneT
says building an island in the North Sea surrounded
by wind farms could deliver more low-carbon power to European
nations and help the EU meet targets for cuts in emissions.
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says building an island in the North Sea surrounded
by wind farms could deliver more low-carbon power to European
nations and help the EU meet targets for cuts in emissions.
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UPDATE 1-Power cut disrupts Brussels airport
BRUSSELS, June 10 (Reuters) - A 90-minute power cut
disrupted flights at Brussels Airport early on Friday, with
passengers unable to check in and board planes.
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disrupted flights at Brussels Airport early on Friday, with
passengers unable to check in and board planes.
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UPDATE 1-Blast hits NPDC pipeline in Nigeria's Delta region
YENAGOA, Nigeria June 10 (Reuters) - An explosion rocked a
pipeline operated by a subsidiary of Nigeria's state oil company
in the West African country's restive Delta region late on
Thursday, a security official and a community leader both said
on Friday.
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pipeline operated by a subsidiary of Nigeria's state oil company
in the West African country's restive Delta region late on
Thursday, a security official and a community leader both said
on Friday.
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Thursday, June 9, 2016
Power cut disrupts Brussels airport
BRUSSELS, June 10 (Reuters) - A power cut halted check-in at
Brussels Airport early on Friday, a spokeswoman said, although
flights continued to arrive and depart for the time being.
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Brussels Airport early on Friday, a spokeswoman said, although
flights continued to arrive and depart for the time being.
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Blast hits NPDC pipeline in Nigeria's Delta region -security source
YENAGOA, Nigeria June 10 (Reuters) - An explosion hit a
pipeline operated by a subsidiary of Nigeria's state oil company
in the West African country's restive Delta region late on
Thursday, a security official said on Friday.
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pipeline operated by a subsidiary of Nigeria's state oil company
in the West African country's restive Delta region late on
Thursday, a security official said on Friday.
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EXCLUSIVE-China Three Gorges in talks to buy German wind park -sources
* Sources have said Meerwind could be valued at 1.6 bln
euros
(Writes through, adds detail, context)
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euros
(Writes through, adds detail, context)
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UPDATE 2-Brazil mulls emergency loan to Rio de Janeiro ahead of Olympics
BRASILIA, June 9 (Reuters) - Brazil is considering an
emergency loan to the cash-strapped state of Rio de Janeiro as
it prepares to host the Olympic Games in less than two months,
two senior government officials familiar with the situation told
Reuters.
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emergency loan to the cash-strapped state of Rio de Janeiro as
it prepares to host the Olympic Games in less than two months,
two senior government officials familiar with the situation told
Reuters.
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Germany's Gabriel rejects calls to focus on exit from coal
BERLIN, June 9 (Reuters) - Germany's economy minister on
Thursday rejected calls for Europe's largest economy to focus on
ending coal use in the way it plans to quit nuclear energy.
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Thursday rejected calls for Europe's largest economy to focus on
ending coal use in the way it plans to quit nuclear energy.
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EU to rule on Russian access to Nord Stream gas pipeline's link to Germany
BRUSSELS/MOSCOW, June 9 (Reuters) - Brussels is expected to
rule next month on whether to allow Russia to pump more gas via
its Nord Stream pipeline's gas link to Germany, risking fresh
discord between member states over energy dependence on Russia,
EU and Gazprom sources said.
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rule next month on whether to allow Russia to pump more gas via
its Nord Stream pipeline's gas link to Germany, risking fresh
discord between member states over energy dependence on Russia,
EU and Gazprom sources said.
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RPT-COLUMN-No new Australian LNG projects doesn't mean no new LNG: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, June 9 (Reuters) - Conventional
wisdom in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is that no new
projects will be built for several years, given the vast cost
can't be reconciled with the current low prices.
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wisdom in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is that no new
projects will be built for several years, given the vast cost
can't be reconciled with the current low prices.
Read more
Danish pension fund ATP made $610 mln profit on DONG investment - CEO
COPENHAGEN, June 9 (Reuters) - Danish pension fund ATP made
a profit of 4 billion Danish crowns ($610 million) on its
investment in DONG Energy two years ago, its chief
executive said on Thursday.
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a profit of 4 billion Danish crowns ($610 million) on its
investment in DONG Energy two years ago, its chief
executive said on Thursday.
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RPT-Cheap Canadian gas imports may prolong U.S. energy industry's rout
June 9 (Reuters) - U.S. utilities and merchants are
embarking on their biggest buying spree for Canadian natural gas
since the start of the U.S. shale boom, taking advantage of
record low prices and raising concerns about the U.S. industry's
deepening crisis.
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embarking on their biggest buying spree for Canadian natural gas
since the start of the U.S. shale boom, taking advantage of
record low prices and raising concerns about the U.S. industry's
deepening crisis.
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Norway, Sweden to meet green energy target under joint scheme
OSLO, June 9 (Reuters) - Norway and Sweden's joint scheme to
boost renewable energy generation, set up in 2012, is on track
to deliver 28.4 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2020, Norway's energy
regulator said on Thursday.
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boost renewable energy generation, set up in 2012, is on track
to deliver 28.4 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2020, Norway's energy
regulator said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 2-DONG Energy shares jump after biggest European IPO this year
* 17 bln crowns raised for Danish state, Goldman consortium
(Adds Chairman, analyst comment, shares, background)
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(Adds Chairman, analyst comment, shares, background)
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
SE Asia Stocks-Philippines on track to snap four days of gains
June 9 (Reuters) - Philippine stocks fell 1 percent on
Thursday, heading for their first fall in five sessions, on weak
jobs data and as some investors chose to book profit, while most
other Southeast Asian markets edged up in thin trade with China
and Hong Kong closed for a holiday.
The Philippine stock index was dragged down by
utilities and telecom shares. Aboitiz Equity Ventures
fell 4 percent, while Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co
dropped nearly 2 percent.
"Despite residual
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Thursday, heading for their first fall in five sessions, on weak
jobs data and as some investors chose to book profit, while most
other Southeast Asian markets edged up in thin trade with China
and Hong Kong closed for a holiday.
The Philippine stock index was dragged down by
utilities and telecom shares. Aboitiz Equity Ventures
fell 4 percent, while Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co
dropped nearly 2 percent.
"Despite residual
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UPDATE 1-Japan May spot LNG prices fall to lowest in more than 2 years
(Adds details, table)
TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Prices for liquefied natural gas
(LNG) spot cargoes for Japan, the world's top buyer, fell in May
to the lowest since the trade ministry started publishing
figures more than two years ago, official data showed on
Thursday.
The average price of spot LNG contracted in May fell by 10
cents from the previous month to $4.10 per mmBtu, the monthly
data by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
showed, down from $14.80 two years ago
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COLUMN-No new Australian LNG projects doesn't mean no new LNG: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, June 9 (Reuters) - Conventional
wisdom in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is that no new
projects will be built for several years, given the vast cost
can't be reconciled with the current low prices.
Read more
wisdom in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector is that no new
projects will be built for several years, given the vast cost
can't be reconciled with the current low prices.
Read more
Floating school in Lagos lagoon collapses under heavy rains
LAGOS, June 8 (Reuters) - A floating school built to
withstand storms and floods at a lagoon in Nigeria's commercial
capital Lagos and educate children from a nearby slum has
collapsed only seven months after its official opening.
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withstand storms and floods at a lagoon in Nigeria's commercial
capital Lagos and educate children from a nearby slum has
collapsed only seven months after its official opening.
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Indonesian power plan delays fan industry frustrations
JAKARTA, June 9 (Reuters) - Six months after winning power,
President Joko Widodo pledged to boost Indonesia's electricity
capacity by two-thirds by 2019 as Southeast Asia's biggest
economy battled persistent power shortages and blackouts.
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President Joko Widodo pledged to boost Indonesia's electricity
capacity by two-thirds by 2019 as Southeast Asia's biggest
economy battled persistent power shortages and blackouts.
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Drought-parched Zambia turns to the sun to keep water flowing
KAZUNGULA, Zambia, June 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
Munji Malambo and his younger brother used to wake up at 5 a.m.
every day to fetch water for their family and livestock. With
the nearest working well over two kilometres away, the boys
often missed school as they carried enough water home.
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Munji Malambo and his younger brother used to wake up at 5 a.m.
every day to fetch water for their family and livestock. With
the nearest working well over two kilometres away, the boys
often missed school as they carried enough water home.
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UPDATE 1-Polish rejection of Tauron payout raises dividend fears
KATOWICE, Poland, June 8 (Reuters) - Poland unexpectedly
rejected a dividend payout by state-controlled Tauron
on Wednesday, knocking shares in the energy utility and raising
questions among analysts over dividend payments by other
state-run firms.
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rejected a dividend payout by state-controlled Tauron
on Wednesday, knocking shares in the energy utility and raising
questions among analysts over dividend payments by other
state-run firms.
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UPDATE 1-Merkel urges speedier grid expansion after cabinet OKs reforms
BERLIN, June 8 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
on Wednesday said building more power transport lines remained a
top priority to help bring down the cost of the country's energy
transition and ensure the future growth of renewables moved in
step with new infrastructure.
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on Wednesday said building more power transport lines remained a
top priority to help bring down the cost of the country's energy
transition and ensure the future growth of renewables moved in
step with new infrastructure.
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UPDATE 1-Greece to launch tender for power grid operator end June
ATHENS, June 8 (Reuters) - Greece's main power utility will
formally launch the sale of a stake in its power grid operator
ADMIE in June, a step towards opening up its electricity market
and complying with the terms of its international bailout.
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formally launch the sale of a stake in its power grid operator
ADMIE in June, a step towards opening up its electricity market
and complying with the terms of its international bailout.
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CORRECTED-UK's Ofgem says it is consulting on National Grid's cost recovery plea
June 8 (Reuters) - Britain's energy market regulator Ofgem
said that it was consulting on National Grid Plc's
request to recover the additional costs of two contracts for
grid services that it agreed with SSE Plc and Drax Group
Plc.
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said that it was consulting on National Grid Plc's
request to recover the additional costs of two contracts for
grid services that it agreed with SSE Plc and Drax Group
Plc.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-UK's Ofgem weighing up National Grid's cost recovery plea
June 8 (Reuters) - Britain's energy market regulator Ofgem
said that it was consulting on National Grid Plc's
request to recover the rising costs of two contracts for grid
services that it agreed with SSE Plc and Drax Group Plc
.
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said that it was consulting on National Grid Plc's
request to recover the rising costs of two contracts for grid
services that it agreed with SSE Plc and Drax Group Plc
.
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks up at 1-mth high on decent Chinese imports
LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) - Emerging equities rose to
one-month highs on Wednesday, their fifth straight day of gains,
after better-than-expected Chinese import data boosted commodity
prices and markets continued to price out a June U.S. interest
rate rise.
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one-month highs on Wednesday, their fifth straight day of gains,
after better-than-expected Chinese import data boosted commodity
prices and markets continued to price out a June U.S. interest
rate rise.
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Kenya nationwide blackout caused by monkey tripping transformer -KenGen
NAIROBI, June 8 (Reuters) - A nationwide blackout that hit
Kenya on Tuesday was caused by a monkey tripping a transformer
at a hydropower plant, leading to the loss of more than 180
megawatts from the grid, power producer Kenya Electricity
Generating Company (KenGen) said.
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Kenya on Tuesday was caused by a monkey tripping a transformer
at a hydropower plant, leading to the loss of more than 180
megawatts from the grid, power producer Kenya Electricity
Generating Company (KenGen) said.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016
China says important glacier is melting due to climate change
BEIJING, June 8 (Reuters) - A glacier that is one of the
largest at the source of China's Yangtze River is fast
retreating because of climate change, state media said.
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largest at the source of China's Yangtze River is fast
retreating because of climate change, state media said.
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UPDATE 1-Putin says Russia hasn't cancelled South Stream, Turkstream gas projects
MOSCOW, June 7 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
said on Tuesday that Russia had not "definitively" cancelled
either the South Stream or Turkstream European gas export
pipeline projects but needed a clear position on them from
Europe.
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said on Tuesday that Russia had not "definitively" cancelled
either the South Stream or Turkstream European gas export
pipeline projects but needed a clear position on them from
Europe.
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UPDATE 2-French oil refinery strikes to continue -CGT
PARIS, June 7 (Reuters) - Strikes at five French refineries
will continue until Friday and the start of the Euro 2016
football tournament hosted by France, to maintain pressure on
the government over a contested labour reform, a CGT union
official said.
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will continue until Friday and the start of the Euro 2016
football tournament hosted by France, to maintain pressure on
the government over a contested labour reform, a CGT union
official said.
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UPDATE 1-EIA sees 2016 U.S. natgas production, consumption at record highs
June 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Energy Information
Administration on Tuesday said dry natural gas production in
2016 would reach 74.64 billion cubic feet per day, down a shade
from the 74.80 bcfd it forecast last month.
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Administration on Tuesday said dry natural gas production in
2016 would reach 74.64 billion cubic feet per day, down a shade
from the 74.80 bcfd it forecast last month.
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Vestas gets 41.5 MW order in UK
* Says EDF Energy Renewables places order for five V164-8.0
MW turbines for the Blyth Offshore wind farm in the UK
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MW turbines for the Blyth Offshore wind farm in the UK
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UPDATE 2-Center of Tropical Storm Colin moving across northern Florida - NHC
June 7 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Colin made landfall early
on Tuesday and was moving across northern Florida, unleashing
thunderstorms and flooding while the state's governor activated
the National Guard ahead of its landfall.
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on Tuesday and was moving across northern Florida, unleashing
thunderstorms and flooding while the state's governor activated
the National Guard ahead of its landfall.
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Monday, June 6, 2016
Villagers spared eviction as Tanzania halts $500 million energy project to save wildlife
BAGAMOYO, Tanzania, June 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In
a rare victory for landless villagers in Africa, more than 1,500
people have been spared eviction to make way for an energy plant
after the Tanzanian government halted the project citing concern
for wildlife in a nearby sanctuary.
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a rare victory for landless villagers in Africa, more than 1,500
people have been spared eviction to make way for an energy plant
after the Tanzanian government halted the project citing concern
for wildlife in a nearby sanctuary.
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RPT-COLUMN-Australia's LNG sector knows its enemies, but not how to fight them: Russell
BRISBANE, June 6 (Reuters) - It should be a golden age for
Australia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers as they sit on
the cusp of becoming the world's largest supplier of the fuel
that holds the largest growth potential among its fossil rivals.
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Australia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers as they sit on
the cusp of becoming the world's largest supplier of the fuel
that holds the largest growth potential among its fossil rivals.
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UPDATE 1-Chile takes river dispute with Bolivia to UN court in Hague
AMSTERDAM, June 6 (Reuters) - Chile on Monday filed a
lawsuit against neighbour Bolivia at the U.N.'s highest court in
The Hague, seeking a ruling in their decades-old dispute over
use of a river that crosses their shared border.
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lawsuit against neighbour Bolivia at the U.N.'s highest court in
The Hague, seeking a ruling in their decades-old dispute over
use of a river that crosses their shared border.
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German battery maker sonnen GmbH wins backing from GE
FRANKFURT, June 6 (Reuters) - German battery maker sonnen
GmbH on Monday said it has secured financial backing from GE
Ventures, General Electric's venture capital subsidiary,
to develop its brand of residential power storage systems.
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GmbH on Monday said it has secured financial backing from GE
Ventures, General Electric's venture capital subsidiary,
to develop its brand of residential power storage systems.
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French strikes have no substantial impact on economy, Sapin says
PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - Weeks of strikes in France over
planned labour reforms have not had a substantial impact on the
economy but could hurt its tepid recovery if they continue and
grow, Finance Minister Michel Sapin said in an interview.
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planned labour reforms have not had a substantial impact on the
economy but could hurt its tepid recovery if they continue and
grow, Finance Minister Michel Sapin said in an interview.
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Japan reaches million mark on electricity switching
TOKYO, June 6 (Reuters) - More than a million Japanese
retail electricity customers have switched suppliers, nine weeks
into a major power industry shake-up aimed at boosting choice
and energy security, figures from the national grid monitor
showed.
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retail electricity customers have switched suppliers, nine weeks
into a major power industry shake-up aimed at boosting choice
and energy security, figures from the national grid monitor
showed.
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COLUMN-Australia's LNG sector knows its enemies, but not how to fight them: Russell
BRISBANE, June 6 (Reuters) - It should be a golden age for
Australia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers as they sit on
the cusp of becoming the world's largest supplier of the fuel
that holds the largest growth potential among its fossil rivals.
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Australia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers as they sit on
the cusp of becoming the world's largest supplier of the fuel
that holds the largest growth potential among its fossil rivals.
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Sunday, June 5, 2016
Leviathan partners shrug off uncertainty over gas field's size
JERUSALEM, June 5 (Reuters) - The partners in Israel's
Leviathan natural gas field on Sunday shrugged off a lower
estimate of its size from the country's Energy Ministry, which
said the field could be 20 percent smaller than the companies
have predicted.
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Leviathan natural gas field on Sunday shrugged off a lower
estimate of its size from the country's Energy Ministry, which
said the field could be 20 percent smaller than the companies
have predicted.
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Polish power grid operator confirms it is limiting power imports from Lithuania
WARSAW, June 4 (Reuters) - Polish electricity grid operator
PSE confirmed on Saturday that it had imposed nightly limits on
importing power supply from Lithuania, saying the decision was
for technical reasons and only temporary.
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PSE confirmed on Saturday that it had imposed nightly limits on
importing power supply from Lithuania, saying the decision was
for technical reasons and only temporary.
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Saturday, June 4, 2016
EDF plans to sell stake in RTE grid through a holding company - Le Figaro
PARIS, June 4 (Reuters) - French state-controlled utility
EDF plans to create a holding company through which it
could sell a 50 percent stake in RTE, operator of Europe's
biggest high-voltage electricity transmission grid, Le Figaro
said on Saturday.
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EDF plans to create a holding company through which it
could sell a 50 percent stake in RTE, operator of Europe's
biggest high-voltage electricity transmission grid, Le Figaro
said on Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-Turkey's Unit International says agrees $4.2 bln deal to build Iran power plants
ISTANBUL, June 4 (Reuters) - Turkish energy company Unit
International has reached a $4.2 billion deal with Iran's energy
ministry to build seven natural gas power plants there, in what
it said was the biggest investment in Iran since the lifting of
sanctions.
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International has reached a $4.2 billion deal with Iran's energy
ministry to build seven natural gas power plants there, in what
it said was the biggest investment in Iran since the lifting of
sanctions.
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Life of rock superstar Prince celebrated in new comic book
NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - Prince, the innovative,
Grammy-winning musician who died of an accidental,
self-inflicted overdose of a powerful painkiller in April, is
being honored with a comic book about his life.
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Grammy-winning musician who died of an accidental,
self-inflicted overdose of a powerful painkiller in April, is
being honored with a comic book about his life.
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Dam completion signifies growing Indian influence in Afghanistan
KABUL, June 4 (Reuters) - India's Prime Minister Narendra
Modi visited Afghanistan on Saturday to mark the completion of a
nearly $300 million hydroelectric dam project, the latest symbol
of Indian investment in its South Asian neighbour.
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Modi visited Afghanistan on Saturday to mark the completion of a
nearly $300 million hydroelectric dam project, the latest symbol
of Indian investment in its South Asian neighbour.
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Friday, June 3, 2016
U.S. natgas speculators switch from net short to net long -CFTC
June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas speculators switched to
net long after last week switching to net short, betting prices
will rise as production eases and demand picks up to absorb the
record-high amount of fuel left in inventories after a mild
winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added 10,192
contracts, changing their bets from a bearish 4,695 net shorts
in the week to May 24 to a bullish 5,497 net longs in the week
to May 31, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commiss
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net long after last week switching to net short, betting prices
will rise as production eases and demand picks up to absorb the
record-high amount of fuel left in inventories after a mild
winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added 10,192
contracts, changing their bets from a bearish 4,695 net shorts
in the week to May 24 to a bullish 5,497 net longs in the week
to May 31, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commiss
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UPDATE 1-U.S. natgas speculators switch from net short to net long - CFTC
(New throughout, adds price background)
June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas speculators switched to
net long positions this week, betting prices will rise as
production eases and demand picks up to absorb the record-high
amount of fuel left in inventories after a mild winter.
Speculators in four major NYMEX and ICE markets added 10,192
contracts, changing their bets from a bearish 4,695 net shorts
in the week to May 24 to a bullish 5,497 net longs in the week
to May 31, the U.S. Commo
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Lithuanian, Polish regulators probe Polish power import limits
WARSAW/VILNIUS/TALLINN, June 3 (Reuters) - Energy market
regulators in Poland and Lithuania are investigating whether
Polish electricity grid operator PSE is breaking European Union
rules by limiting Lithuanian imports.
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regulators in Poland and Lithuania are investigating whether
Polish electricity grid operator PSE is breaking European Union
rules by limiting Lithuanian imports.
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Total says majority OF workers at Grandpuits refinery vote to end strike
PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - French oil and gas company Total
said on Friday that 62 percent of 340 workers who
participated in a ballot at its Grandpuits refinery in France
agreed to end a two-week strike.
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said on Friday that 62 percent of 340 workers who
participated in a ballot at its Grandpuits refinery in France
agreed to end a two-week strike.
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Dutch grid operator can import 20 pct more electricity from Germany - regulator
AMSTERDAM, June 3 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will be
allowed to import up to 20 percent more electricity from
neighbouring Germany starting on June 4, the country's market
regulator said on Friday.
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allowed to import up to 20 percent more electricity from
neighbouring Germany starting on June 4, the country's market
regulator said on Friday.
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Riverstone to take Talen Energy private for $1.8 bln
June 3 (Reuters) - Power producer Talen Energy Corp
said private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC will buy the
remaining stake it does not already own in the company for about
$1.8 billion.
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said private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC will buy the
remaining stake it does not already own in the company for about
$1.8 billion.
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California natgas prices spike higher due Aliso Canyon outage
June 2 (Reuters) - California natural gas prices spiked to a
five-month high after state regulators approved rules to help
gas utilities manage the amount of fuel flowing in pipelines due
to the ongoing outage of the Aliso Canyon underground storage
facility.
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five-month high after state regulators approved rules to help
gas utilities manage the amount of fuel flowing in pipelines due
to the ongoing outage of the Aliso Canyon underground storage
facility.
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Thursday, June 2, 2016
WRAPUP 1-Brazil Congress signals approval of spending ceiling - Meirelles
BRASILIA, June 2 (Reuters) - Finance Minister Henrique
Meirelles said on Thursday that Congress has signaled it is
willing to approve tough measures to control spending, as Brazil
fights to emerge from its worst recession since the 1930s.
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Meirelles said on Thursday that Congress has signaled it is
willing to approve tough measures to control spending, as Brazil
fights to emerge from its worst recession since the 1930s.
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REFILE-INTERVIEW-Brazil recovery on track despite political turmoil - top Temer aide
BRASILIA, June 2 (Reuters) - Interim Brazilian President
Michel Temer will press ahead with ambitious plans to balance
the budget, reform pensions and draw private money into the
energy sector despite the loss of two ministers to a corruption
scandal, his chief of staff said on Thursday.
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Michel Temer will press ahead with ambitious plans to balance
the budget, reform pensions and draw private money into the
energy sector despite the loss of two ministers to a corruption
scandal, his chief of staff said on Thursday.
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Exelon to shut two nuclear plants in Illinois
June 2 (Reuters) - Exelon Corp, the biggest U.S.
nuclear power plant operator, said on Thursday it will shut
reactors at the Clinton and Quad Cities nuclear stations in
Illinois, given a lack of progress on state energy legislation
that would have allowed the plants to operate economically.
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nuclear power plant operator, said on Thursday it will shut
reactors at the Clinton and Quad Cities nuclear stations in
Illinois, given a lack of progress on state energy legislation
that would have allowed the plants to operate economically.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil recovery on track despite political turmoil - top Temer aide
BRASILIA, June 2 (Reuters) - Interim President Michel
Temer's efforts to bring Brazil out of its worst economic
recession since the 1930s are going ahead as planned despite the
loss of two ministers to a corruption scandal, his chief of
staff said on Thursday.
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Temer's efforts to bring Brazil out of its worst economic
recession since the 1930s are going ahead as planned despite the
loss of two ministers to a corruption scandal, his chief of
staff said on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Thousands evacuated as France declares emergency over floods
PARIS/LONGJUMEAU, June 2 (Reuters) - Torrential rains across
France forced thousands of people from their homes and saw
stranded motorists rescued by soldiers as flood waters rose,
while in Paris a metro line was shut and staff at the Louvre
museum were told the venue was likely to close.
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France forced thousands of people from their homes and saw
stranded motorists rescued by soldiers as flood waters rose,
while in Paris a metro line was shut and staff at the Louvre
museum were told the venue was likely to close.
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E.ON's Uniper signals confidence with financing ahead of split
FRANKFURT, June 2 (Reuters) - German utility E.ON's
Uniper unit said on Thursday it has secured a 5
billion-euro ($5.6 billion) financing line from three big banks,
a move it says shows market confidence in its future after its
planned spin-off later this year.
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Uniper unit said on Thursday it has secured a 5
billion-euro ($5.6 billion) financing line from three big banks,
a move it says shows market confidence in its future after its
planned spin-off later this year.
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Strikes reduce French power output, outages in some areas - CGT
PARIS, June 2 (Reuters) - French nuclear power output fell
by over 2,400 megawatts (MW) on Thursday, causing a few local
blackouts, the CGT union said, after workers at utility EDF
joined a nationwide rolling strike against a government
plan to reform labour laws.
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by over 2,400 megawatts (MW) on Thursday, causing a few local
blackouts, the CGT union said, after workers at utility EDF
joined a nationwide rolling strike against a government
plan to reform labour laws.
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New Philippine govt plans review of coal power projects, push for renewables
MANILA, June 2 (Reuters) - The new Philippine administration
needs to review dozens of coal-fired power projects now underway
or still on the drawing board as it seeks increased use of
renewable energy, the country's incoming economic planning chief
said.
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needs to review dozens of coal-fired power projects now underway
or still on the drawing board as it seeks increased use of
renewable energy, the country's incoming economic planning chief
said.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Argentina backpedals on gas rationing measures for industry
BUENOS AIRES, June 1 (Reuters) - Argentina will loosen gas
consumption restrictions announced this week, the Energy
Ministry said on Wednesday, a day after ordering industrial
producers to reduce gas usage to zero to ensure supply for
households.
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consumption restrictions announced this week, the Energy
Ministry said on Wednesday, a day after ordering industrial
producers to reduce gas usage to zero to ensure supply for
households.
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Argentine rulings may endanger government's utility price hikes
BUENOS AIRES, June 1 (Reuters) - An Argentine judge said on
Wednesday he had ordered electricity companies not to cut
services to consumers who fail to pay sharply increased bills,
the latest of several judicial decisions that may endanger
President Mauricio Macri's plan to help battle the fiscal
deficit with utility charges.
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Wednesday he had ordered electricity companies not to cut
services to consumers who fail to pay sharply increased bills,
the latest of several judicial decisions that may endanger
President Mauricio Macri's plan to help battle the fiscal
deficit with utility charges.
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India, Westinghouse in 'advanced' talks to close nuclear deal -ambassador
WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's
Westinghouse Electric and India are in "advanced discussions"
for the company to build six nuclear reactors there, the
country's ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday,
ahead of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to
Washington next week.
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Westinghouse Electric and India are in "advanced discussions"
for the company to build six nuclear reactors there, the
country's ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday,
ahead of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned visit to
Washington next week.
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UPDATE 1-French power sector to go on strike from Thursday - union official
PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) - France's CGT union workers voted
on Wednesday to start rolling strikes in the power sector,
including at all 19 nuclear power plants, as part of nationwide
protests aimed at forcing the government to withdraw a disputed
planned labour reform.
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on Wednesday to start rolling strikes in the power sector,
including at all 19 nuclear power plants, as part of nationwide
protests aimed at forcing the government to withdraw a disputed
planned labour reform.
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French power sector to go on strike from Thursday - union official
PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) - France's CGT trade union workers
voted on Wednesday to start a rolling strike at all of France's
19 nuclear power plants as part of nationwide protests aimed at
forcing the government to withdraw a disputed planned labour
reform.
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voted on Wednesday to start a rolling strike at all of France's
19 nuclear power plants as part of nationwide protests aimed at
forcing the government to withdraw a disputed planned labour
reform.
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Over 17 mln women and girls collect water in Africa, at risk of rape and disease
LONDON, June 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - At least 17
million women and girls in Africa collect water every day, which
increases their risk of sexual abuse, disease and dropping out
of school, a study published on Wednesday has found.
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million women and girls in Africa collect water every day, which
increases their risk of sexual abuse, disease and dropping out
of school, a study published on Wednesday has found.
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Cheap gas fuels emerging markets' new-found appetite for LNG
MILAN/LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Cheap gas is tempting out
new importers in Africa and South America, helping stave off a
deeper price rout hurting producers' bottom lines.
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new importers in Africa and South America, helping stave off a
deeper price rout hurting producers' bottom lines.
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French FNME CGT union calls for rolling strike in energy sector
PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) - France's hardline CGT union has
asked its members to vote for a rolling nationwide strike in the
energy sector during general assembly meetings that will be held
later on Wednesday, CGT union at France's mines and energy
federation FNME said.
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asked its members to vote for a rolling nationwide strike in the
energy sector during general assembly meetings that will be held
later on Wednesday, CGT union at France's mines and energy
federation FNME said.
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Next stop America for Russia's nuclear sales drive
MOSCOW, June 1 (Reuters) - Russia's Rosatom, already
challenging French and other rivals for nuclear plant sales
around the world, is now targeting entry into the U.S. fuel rod
market, a top executive with the company has told Reuters.
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challenging French and other rivals for nuclear plant sales
around the world, is now targeting entry into the U.S. fuel rod
market, a top executive with the company has told Reuters.
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