MOSCOW, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Gazprom said on
Thursday it had discovered a new gas deposit during exploration
at the Kirinskoye field in the Sea of Okhotsk near Russia's
Sakhalin island.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Li Ka-shing planning bid for stake in National Grid gas unit-FT
Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is
preparing to bid for a majority stake in British electricity
grid operator National Grid Plc's gas distribution unit,
the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people close to
the talks.
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preparing to bid for a majority stake in British electricity
grid operator National Grid Plc's gas distribution unit,
the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people close to
the talks.
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The grace of Beccaria's nymphs at Milan's second day of fashion
MILAN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Airy, ethereal and delicate
designs filled the catwalk in Luisa Beccaria's show on Thursday
as models took the role of water nymphs on the second day of
Milan's fashion week.
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designs filled the catwalk in Luisa Beccaria's show on Thursday
as models took the role of water nymphs on the second day of
Milan's fashion week.
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Fifty pct coal price jump no leap to competitive joy for Asia LNG
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Natural gas producers have
long yearned for a price spike in coal that would allow them to
compete in Asian power generation.
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long yearned for a price spike in coal that would allow them to
compete in Asian power generation.
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High costs slowing Sri Lanka push toward solar energy
COLOMBO, Sept 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An ambitious
plan by the Sri Lankan government to outfit 100,000 homes with
solar panels, to turn them into power producers for the national
grid, may be too expensive for many families to afford, experts
warn.
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plan by the Sri Lankan government to outfit 100,000 homes with
solar panels, to turn them into power producers for the national
grid, may be too expensive for many families to afford, experts
warn.
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UPDATE 1-Climate deal comes one step closer to effect at United Nations
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - An agreement to fight
global warming came one step closer to taking effect on
Wednesday when dozens of countries deposited their ratification
of the deal at the United Nations, taking the total to 60, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
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global warming came one step closer to taking effect on
Wednesday when dozens of countries deposited their ratification
of the deal at the United Nations, taking the total to 60, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Britain's first new gas plant in 3 years starts power production
LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Britain's first new large gas
plant in three years began electricity generation this week, the
owner of the Carrington plant near Manchester said.
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plant in three years began electricity generation this week, the
owner of the Carrington plant near Manchester said.
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Climate deal comes one step closer to effect at United Nations
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21 (Reuters) - An agreement to fight
global warming came one step closer to taking effect on
Wednesday when dozens of countries deposited their ratification
of the deal at the United Nations, taking the total to 60, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
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global warming came one step closer to taking effect on
Wednesday when dozens of countries deposited their ratification
of the deal at the United Nations, taking the total to 60, U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.
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Denmark determined to continue production at ageing North Sea gas field
COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Danish government is
determined to find an economically viable solution that will
allow A.P. Moller-Maersk's energy arm to continue
production at the Tyra gas field in the North Sea, energy and
climate minister Lars Christian Lilleholt said on Wednesday.
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determined to find an economically viable solution that will
allow A.P. Moller-Maersk's energy arm to continue
production at the Tyra gas field in the North Sea, energy and
climate minister Lars Christian Lilleholt said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-India to fund major gas pipeline to boost eastern states
NEW DELHI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - India's government will
partly fund a $2 billion gas pipeline project linking five
eastern states to help kick-start economic growth in a region
that has trailed the rest of the country, the oil minister said
on Wednesday.
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partly fund a $2 billion gas pipeline project linking five
eastern states to help kick-start economic growth in a region
that has trailed the rest of the country, the oil minister said
on Wednesday.
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Indian Oil, Gail to buy 49 pct stake in LNG terminal in Odisha
NEW DELHI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - India's biggest refiner
Indian Oil Corp Ltd and gas transporter Gail (India)
Ltd will buy a combined 49 percent stake in a
liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal being built in the eastern
state of Odisha.
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Indian Oil Corp Ltd and gas transporter Gail (India)
Ltd will buy a combined 49 percent stake in a
liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal being built in the eastern
state of Odisha.
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Japan signals end for $10 billion nuclear prototype
TOKYO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Japan signalled on Wednesday it
would scrap a costly prototype nuclear reactor that has operated
for less than a year in more than two decades at a cost of 1
trillion yen ($9.84 billion).
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would scrap a costly prototype nuclear reactor that has operated
for less than a year in more than two decades at a cost of 1
trillion yen ($9.84 billion).
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q3 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by economy
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Optimism among Asia-Pacific companies
rose for the third straight quarter in July-September 2016 on
signs China's growth is stabilising, although they remained wary
of risks from volatile oil prices and the outcome of the U.S.
presidential election, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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rose for the third straight quarter in July-September 2016 on
signs China's growth is stabilising, although they remained wary
of risks from volatile oil prices and the outcome of the U.S.
presidential election, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey showed.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-Northern Gateway pipeline project will not appeal Canadian court decision
TORONTO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Oil company Enbridge Inc's
Northern Gateway pipeline project will not appeal a
recent Canadian Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed
its approval pending consultations with aboriginal groups, it
said on Tuesday.
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Northern Gateway pipeline project will not appeal a
recent Canadian Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed
its approval pending consultations with aboriginal groups, it
said on Tuesday.
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HIGHLIGHTS-Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Q3 Asian Business Sentiment Survey -by sector
Sept 21 (Reuters) - Business sentiment at Asian companies
rose to its highest level in more than a year in the third
quarter, buoyed by signs that China's economy is stabilising and
as Brexit concerns receded.
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rose to its highest level in more than a year in the third
quarter, buoyed by signs that China's economy is stabilising and
as Brexit concerns receded.
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Northern Gateway pipeline project won't appeal Canadian court decision
TORONTO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Oil company Enbridge Inc's
Northern Gateway pipeline project will not appeal a
recent Canadian Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed
its approval pending consultations with aboriginal groups, it
said on Tuesday.
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Northern Gateway pipeline project will not appeal a
recent Canadian Federal Court of Appeal decision that reversed
its approval pending consultations with aboriginal groups, it
said on Tuesday.
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New fields to boost Algerian gas output in 2017
ALGIERS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Algeria is on track for more
than 9 billion cubic meters a year additional gas output next
year when three delayed projects in its south west come online,
a source at state energy company Sonatrach said.
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than 9 billion cubic meters a year additional gas output next
year when three delayed projects in its south west come online,
a source at state energy company Sonatrach said.
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Poland aims to have 1 mln electric cars on its roads by 2025
WARSAW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Poland aims to have 1 million
electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon
emissions from transport and will offer tax and other
incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
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electric cars on its roads by 2025 as it seeks to cut carbon
emissions from transport and will offer tax and other
incentives, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
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RPT-COLUMN-Coal's cost advantage over LNG slipping, but not yet enough: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Thermal coal has
been one of the commodity success stories this year, but there
is a risk that it becomes a victim of its own success by eating
into its advantage over liquefied natural gas (LNG) in
generating electricity.
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been one of the commodity success stories this year, but there
is a risk that it becomes a victim of its own success by eating
into its advantage over liquefied natural gas (LNG) in
generating electricity.
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Russian firm to sell Siemens turbines which were bound for Crimea
MOSCOW, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Four turbines which Reuters
revealed in August were earmarked for power plants in Crimea are
instead being put up for sale by the Russian company which
ordered them from a joint venture of Germany's Siemens
.
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revealed in August were earmarked for power plants in Crimea are
instead being put up for sale by the Russian company which
ordered them from a joint venture of Germany's Siemens
.
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Australia weighs reworking Ausgrid offer after rejections -trade minister
HONG KONG, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Australia aims to rework its
offer to sell a controlling stake of the country's biggest
energy grid to take into account the security concerns that led
the government to reject two bids from Asia, Trade Minister
Steven Ciobo said.
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offer to sell a controlling stake of the country's biggest
energy grid to take into account the security concerns that led
the government to reject two bids from Asia, Trade Minister
Steven Ciobo said.
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COLUMN-Coal's cost advantage over LNG slipping, but not yet enough: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Thermal coal has
been one of the commodity success stories this year, but there
is a risk that it becomes a victim of its own success by eating
into its advantage over liquefied natural gas (LNG) in
generating electricity.
Read more
been one of the commodity success stories this year, but there
is a risk that it becomes a victim of its own success by eating
into its advantage over liquefied natural gas (LNG) in
generating electricity.
Read more
CGT union calls for strike at French power grid operator RTE
PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - France's CGT trade union on
Tuesday called its members to down tools at power grid operator
RTE on Sept. 21 to protest the planned sale of about half of the
stake in the company held by state-controlled utility EDF
.
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Tuesday called its members to down tools at power grid operator
RTE on Sept. 21 to protest the planned sale of about half of the
stake in the company held by state-controlled utility EDF
.
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Monday, September 19, 2016
GE plans to invest $10 bln in Argentina through 2026
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) - U.S. industrial conglomerate
General Electric Co will invest $10 billion in Argentina over
the next decade, Vice Chairman John Rice said on Monday, the
latest foreign company to announce new plans since President
Mauricio Macri took office.
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General Electric Co will invest $10 billion in Argentina over
the next decade, Vice Chairman John Rice said on Monday, the
latest foreign company to announce new plans since President
Mauricio Macri took office.
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SoCalGas completes more California Aliso Canyon natgas well tests
Sept 19 (Reuters) - More wells passed safety inspections at
the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility in Los Angeles,
Southern California Gas Co said on Monday, but the company has
more work to do before it can inject gas into the giant field
the utility shut last fall due to a massive methane leak that
was not plugged until February.
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the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility in Los Angeles,
Southern California Gas Co said on Monday, but the company has
more work to do before it can inject gas into the giant field
the utility shut last fall due to a massive methane leak that
was not plugged until February.
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UPDATE 1-Vattenfall CEO sees sale of Moorburg coal plant in next 5 years
STOCKHOLM, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Swedish utility Vattenfall
aims to sell its new coal-fired plant in Moorburg,
Germany, some time in the next five years, its chief executive
said on Monday.
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aims to sell its new coal-fired plant in Moorburg,
Germany, some time in the next five years, its chief executive
said on Monday.
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Solar scale-up in Pakistan hits roadblock after payments slashed
BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan, Sept 19 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
An effort to boost large-scale solar energy production in
Pakistan has hit a roadblock after the government cut the rate
it pays for solar electricity, frustrating investors.
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An effort to boost large-scale solar energy production in
Pakistan has hit a roadblock after the government cut the rate
it pays for solar electricity, frustrating investors.
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Swiss utility Axpo to post 2016 loss on pumped storage writedown
ZURICH, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Government-owned Axpo,
Switzerland's biggest utility, forecast another full-year net
loss after taking 1.4 billion Swiss francs ($1.43 billion) of
writedowns on its pumped storage dams and other facilities.
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Switzerland's biggest utility, forecast another full-year net
loss after taking 1.4 billion Swiss francs ($1.43 billion) of
writedowns on its pumped storage dams and other facilities.
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UPDATE 1-Engie considers future of its LNG unit - union
PARIS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - French gas and power group Engie
is considering the future of its liquefied natural
gas (LNG) business, which could lead to a reorganisation and
maybe a sale, the firm's CGT union said on Monday.
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is considering the future of its liquefied natural
gas (LNG) business, which could lead to a reorganisation and
maybe a sale, the firm's CGT union said on Monday.
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SunEdison's two yieldcos exploring strategic options, including sale
Sept 19 (Reuters) - TerraForm Global Inc and
TerraForm Power Inc, the "yieldcos" of bankrupt solar
company SunEdion Inc, said on Monday that they were exploring
strategic alternatives, including a sale of their entire
business.
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TerraForm Power Inc, the "yieldcos" of bankrupt solar
company SunEdion Inc, said on Monday that they were exploring
strategic alternatives, including a sale of their entire
business.
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RPT-SunEdison's two yieldcos exploring strategic options, including sale
Sept 19 (Reuters) - TerraForm Global Inc and
TerraForm Power Inc, the "yieldcos" of bankrupt solar
company SunEdison Inc, said on Monday that they were exploring
strategic alternatives, including a sale of their entire
business.
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TerraForm Power Inc, the "yieldcos" of bankrupt solar
company SunEdison Inc, said on Monday that they were exploring
strategic alternatives, including a sale of their entire
business.
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After long honeymoon, Canada's Trudeau faces tough choices
OTTAWA, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau has enjoyed remarkably strong opinion poll numbers since
winning power in last October's election but now faces tough
decisions that could dent his popularity.
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Trudeau has enjoyed remarkably strong opinion poll numbers since
winning power in last October's election but now faces tough
decisions that could dent his popularity.
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UPDATE 1-EU opens probe into tax deals between Luxembourg and Engie
BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust
regulators opened a probe on Monday into tax deals granted by
Luxembourg to French power utility Engie, stepping up
the EU's campaign against tax avoidance by multinationals.
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regulators opened a probe on Monday into tax deals granted by
Luxembourg to French power utility Engie, stepping up
the EU's campaign against tax avoidance by multinationals.
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U.N. aid chief says "pained, disappointed" that aid has not reached Aleppo
BEIRUT, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A U.N. aid chief said on Monday
he was "pained and disappointed" that aid which has been sitting
on the Turkey-Syria border for a week has not yet reached
besieged eastern Aleppo.
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he was "pained and disappointed" that aid which has been sitting
on the Turkey-Syria border for a week has not yet reached
besieged eastern Aleppo.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Australia to update trade policy in wake of Ausgrid row
SYDNEY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Australia said on Monday it
plans to update its foreign investment policy to ensure a level
playing field for all countries, after it was criticised for
rejecting bids from China and Hong Kong for a A$10 billion ($7.5
billion) energy grid.
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plans to update its foreign investment policy to ensure a level
playing field for all countries, after it was criticised for
rejecting bids from China and Hong Kong for a A$10 billion ($7.5
billion) energy grid.
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
Australia could tweak trade policy in wake of Ausgrid row-newspaper
SYDNEY, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Australia could change its
foreign investment policy to ensure a level playing field for
all countries, after it was criticised for rejecting bids from
China and Hong Kong for a A$10 billion ($7.5 billion) energy
grid, a newspaper reported on Monday.
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foreign investment policy to ensure a level playing field for
all countries, after it was criticised for rejecting bids from
China and Hong Kong for a A$10 billion ($7.5 billion) energy
grid, a newspaper reported on Monday.
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INSIGHT-Most states on track to meet emissions targets they call burden
LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, Sept 18(Reuters) - The 27 states
challenging Obama's Clean Power Plan in court say the lower
emissions levels it would impose are an undue burden. But most
are likely to hit them anyway.
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challenging Obama's Clean Power Plan in court say the lower
emissions levels it would impose are an undue burden. But most
are likely to hit them anyway.
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Haiti's Aristide says dehydration caused his collapse at rally
CAP HAITIEN, Haiti, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Former Haitian
president Jean-Bertrand Aristide said on Saturday that
dehydration caused him to faint at an election rally for his
party's presidential candidate on Friday night.
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president Jean-Bertrand Aristide said on Saturday that
dehydration caused him to faint at an election rally for his
party's presidential candidate on Friday night.
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
Bulgaria to pay Russia $446 mln for cancelled Belene nuclear project this year
SOFIA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Bulgaria will pay Russian state
nuclear company Rosatom 400 million euros ($446 million), the
bulk of the compensation for the cancelled Belene nuclear
project, by the end of the year, Economy Minister Temenuzhka
Petkova said on Saturday.
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nuclear company Rosatom 400 million euros ($446 million), the
bulk of the compensation for the cancelled Belene nuclear
project, by the end of the year, Economy Minister Temenuzhka
Petkova said on Saturday.
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UPDATE 1-China issues alert for second typhoon in a week
SHANGHAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) - China is bracing for its
second typhoon in a week after government raised their alert to
"orange" for Typhoon Malakas on Saturday, just as southeastern
provinces continue to clean up after an earlier, stronger storm,
state news agency Xinhua reported.
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second typhoon in a week after government raised their alert to
"orange" for Typhoon Malakas on Saturday, just as southeastern
provinces continue to clean up after an earlier, stronger storm,
state news agency Xinhua reported.
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Brazil's Cemig in talks with potential buyers of Light stake
SAO PAULO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Cia Energética de Minas
Gerais SA, Brazil's No. 3 power utility, is currently in
advanced talks with potential partners with which it would share
control of electricity distributor Light SA, Chief Executive
Officer Mauro Borges said on Friday.
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Gerais SA, Brazil's No. 3 power utility, is currently in
advanced talks with potential partners with which it would share
control of electricity distributor Light SA, Chief Executive
Officer Mauro Borges said on Friday.
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Friday, September 16, 2016
UPDATE 1-Florida sinkhole at Mosaic fertilizer site leaks radioactive water
Sept 16 (Reuters) - A sinkhole spanning 45 feet (13.7
meters) in diameter opened at a Mosaic Co phosphate
fertilizer facility in Florida, leaking 215 million gallons of
"slightly radioactive water," a company spokesman said on
Friday.
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meters) in diameter opened at a Mosaic Co phosphate
fertilizer facility in Florida, leaking 215 million gallons of
"slightly radioactive water," a company spokesman said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Hungary expects EU clearance for Paks reactors in weeks
PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Hungary expects European Union
clearance to build two Russian nuclear reactors at its Paks
nuclear site in the coming weeks, a senior Hungarian government
official said on Friday.
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clearance to build two Russian nuclear reactors at its Paks
nuclear site in the coming weeks, a senior Hungarian government
official said on Friday.
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China to build at least 60 nuclear plants in coming decade- industry official
LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China plans to build more than
60 nuclear plants in the coming decade, a top Chinese industry
official said on Friday.
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60 nuclear plants in the coming decade, a top Chinese industry
official said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-China to build at least 60 nuclear plants in coming decade -industry official
LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China plans to build more than
60 nuclear plants in the coming decade, a top Chinese industry
official said on Friday.
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60 nuclear plants in the coming decade, a top Chinese industry
official said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Naftogaz says charter change threatens gas purchases from Europe
KIEV, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine has changed the charter of
Naftogaz in violation of a deal with foreign creditors, in a
move that could hold up a $500 million loan for vital gas
purchases from Europe, the state-run energy firm said on Friday.
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Naftogaz in violation of a deal with foreign creditors, in a
move that could hold up a $500 million loan for vital gas
purchases from Europe, the state-run energy firm said on Friday.
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U.S. refined products calendar spreads rally on Colonial outage
NEW YORK, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S. refined product calendar
spreads, particularly the front month October contract's premium
to November contracts, rallied on Friday, continuing a streak of
gains after a leak was found on Colonial Pipeline's main
gasoline line.
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spreads, particularly the front month October contract's premium
to November contracts, rallied on Friday, continuing a streak of
gains after a leak was found on Colonial Pipeline's main
gasoline line.
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GLOBAL LNG-Price steady as new supply offset by outages, demand prospects
MILAN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot
prices in Asia were static this week as the region's producers
put up six new shipments for sale while price support came from
a U.S. outage and potential post-earthquake demand from South
Korea.
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prices in Asia were static this week as the region's producers
put up six new shipments for sale while price support came from
a U.S. outage and potential post-earthquake demand from South
Korea.
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UPDATE 1-Typhoon kills at least 11 in China and Taiwan; another on the way
SHANGHAI, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The world's strongest storm
this year killed at last 10 people in China when it hit the
southeast coast, the government said on Friday, as rescuers
scoured flooded streets and work crews struggled to restore
power to more than a million homes.
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this year killed at last 10 people in China when it hit the
southeast coast, the government said on Friday, as rescuers
scoured flooded streets and work crews struggled to restore
power to more than a million homes.
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Total's venture arm acquires stake in smart grids firm Autogrid
PARIS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Total Energy Ventures, the
venture capital arm of oil and gas company Total said
on Friday has acquired an interest in Autogrid, a company that
develops solutions to manage and energy supplied to and from
power grids.
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venture capital arm of oil and gas company Total said
on Friday has acquired an interest in Autogrid, a company that
develops solutions to manage and energy supplied to and from
power grids.
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Water innovation helps Bangladeshi women dodge snakes, shortages
BANDARBAN, Bangladesh, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation)
- C ollecting drinking water from springs in this part of the
Chittagong Hill Tracts, a forested area in southeast Bangladesh,
is not for the faint-hearted.
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- C ollecting drinking water from springs in this part of the
Chittagong Hill Tracts, a forested area in southeast Bangladesh,
is not for the faint-hearted.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Tesla wins energy storage contract with California utility
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc said on
Thursday it won a contract to provide a 20-megawatt energy
storage system at a substation owned by California utility
Southern California Edison Co.
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Thursday it won a contract to provide a 20-megawatt energy
storage system at a substation owned by California utility
Southern California Edison Co.
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UPDATE 1-Dutch parliament orders annual check on Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Dutch parliament adopted
a motion on Thursday ordering the government to evaluate every
year whether gas production at the country's Groningen field can
be reduced further.
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a motion on Thursday ordering the government to evaluate every
year whether gas production at the country's Groningen field can
be reduced further.
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Spanish wetlands and wildlife sanctuary under threat - WWF
MADRID, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Donana National Park, part of
southern Spanish wetland used by 6 million migratory birds,
could dry out completely unless the Spanish government tackles
the threat of dredging, mining and intensive farming, a report
said on Thursday.
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southern Spanish wetland used by 6 million migratory birds,
could dry out completely unless the Spanish government tackles
the threat of dredging, mining and intensive farming, a report
said on Thursday.
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Dutch parliament orders annual check on Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The Dutch parliament adopted
a motion on Thursday ordering the government to conduct an
evaluation every year of whether gas production at the country's
Groningen field can be reduced.
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a motion on Thursday ordering the government to conduct an
evaluation every year of whether gas production at the country's
Groningen field can be reduced.
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RPT-COLUMN-Australia's natural gas bans risk replicating Springsteen's rust belt: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Sept 15 (Reuters) - When government
policies are driven by populist politics, it is almost certain
to lead to poor outcomes and a low standard of debate, as shown
by the current conundrum in Australia's natural gas sector.
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policies are driven by populist politics, it is almost certain
to lead to poor outcomes and a low standard of debate, as shown
by the current conundrum in Australia's natural gas sector.
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Foreign nuclear investment is a vote of confidence in Britain - minister
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Foreign investment in Britain's
Hinkley Point nuclear project, which was approved by the
government on Thursday, is a vote of confidence in the country,
business minister Greg Clark told parliament.
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Hinkley Point nuclear project, which was approved by the
government on Thursday, is a vote of confidence in the country,
business minister Greg Clark told parliament.
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New foreign investment rules better match UK national interest - minister
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - British business minister Greg
Clark said the government's new approach to foreign investment,
announced alongside approval for a new French-built,
Chinese-backed nuclear power plant, better met the national
interest than previous rules.
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Clark said the government's new approach to foreign investment,
announced alongside approval for a new French-built,
Chinese-backed nuclear power plant, better met the national
interest than previous rules.
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CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-UPDATE 1-Siemens to invest in Argentine energy, transport
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 14 (Reuters) - German engineering group
Siemens plans to help create projects worth up to 5
billion euros ($5.6 billion) in Argentina after agreeing to
intensify cooperation with Buenos Aires, it said on Thursday.
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Siemens plans to help create projects worth up to 5
billion euros ($5.6 billion) in Argentina after agreeing to
intensify cooperation with Buenos Aires, it said on Thursday.
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Water fund to slake Cape Town's thirst by restoring native bush
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept 15 (Thomson Reuters
Foundation) - Cape Town is planning to launch a new fund by the
end of 2017 that will improve its water supply by restoring the
native shrubland plants covering the region's watersheds and
aquifers.
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Foundation) - Cape Town is planning to launch a new fund by the
end of 2017 that will improve its water supply by restoring the
native shrubland plants covering the region's watersheds and
aquifers.
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UPDATE 1-Oil producer Ophir cuts capex again amid crude slump
Sept 15 (Reuters) - Oil and natural gas producer Ophir
Energy Plc cut its 2016 capital budget for the second
time this year to weather a crude price slump and said it had
short-listed four potential partners for the Fortuna project in
Equatorial Guinea.
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Energy Plc cut its 2016 capital budget for the second
time this year to weather a crude price slump and said it had
short-listed four potential partners for the Fortuna project in
Equatorial Guinea.
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Russian power firm InterRAO seeks bigger Turkey role
MOSCOW, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Russian state power company
InterRAO may enhance its presence in Turkey once
relations between Moscow and Ankara are fully restored, a board
member told Reuters Russia Investment Summit.
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InterRAO may enhance its presence in Turkey once
relations between Moscow and Ankara are fully restored, a board
member told Reuters Russia Investment Summit.
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UPDATE 2-Britain approves nuclear plant, easing Chinese, French ties
LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Britain gave the go ahead on
Thursday for a $24 billion nuclear power plant, ending weeks of
uncertainty that strained ties with China and France and put a
question mark over Prime Minister Theresa May's investment
policy.
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Thursday for a $24 billion nuclear power plant, ending weeks of
uncertainty that strained ties with China and France and put a
question mark over Prime Minister Theresa May's investment
policy.
Read more
PRESS RELEASE-UK govt statement on EDF Hinkley Point deal
PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Below is the text of a UK
government statement announcing a new deal with French utility
EDF for the construction and operation of the Hinkley Point C
nuclear project in southwest England. Pricing details are at the
bottom of the statement:
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government statement announcing a new deal with French utility
EDF for the construction and operation of the Hinkley Point C
nuclear project in southwest England. Pricing details are at the
bottom of the statement:
Read more
RPT-Nigerian oil ceasefire threatened by local anger at military
WARRI, Nigeria, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A truce in the conflict
in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta is in danger of being
derailed by anger at the military over the death of an elderly
local leader.
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in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta is in danger of being
derailed by anger at the military over the death of an elderly
local leader.
Read more
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
UPDATE 3-Typhoon cuts power, lashes China with wind and rain before weakening
BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Typhoon Meranti slammed into
southeastern China on Thursday with strong winds and lashing
rain that cut power to 1.65 million homes, but there were no
reports of more casualties in what has been described as the
strongest storm of the year globally.
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southeastern China on Thursday with strong winds and lashing
rain that cut power to 1.65 million homes, but there were no
reports of more casualties in what has been described as the
strongest storm of the year globally.
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Hong Kong stocks rise, led by financials, utilities
HONG KONG, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks posted
modest gains on Thursday, outperforming broader regional
markets, as investors hunted for bargains after selling earlier
in the week, but turnover was light as Chinese markets were
closed for a long holiday.
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modest gains on Thursday, outperforming broader regional
markets, as investors hunted for bargains after selling earlier
in the week, but turnover was light as Chinese markets were
closed for a long holiday.
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Pastor cuts Trump short during anti-Clinton speech in Flint
FLINT, Mich., Sept 14 (Reuters) - The pastor of a black
church in Flint, Michigan, stopped Donald Trump on Wednesday in
the midst of his remarks criticizing Democratic rival Hillary
Clinton, and said the Republican presidential nominee was not
invited to talk about politics.
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church in Flint, Michigan, stopped Donald Trump on Wednesday in
the midst of his remarks criticizing Democratic rival Hillary
Clinton, and said the Republican presidential nominee was not
invited to talk about politics.
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Typhoon cuts power as it slams into China, but losing strength
BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Typhoon Meranti slammed into
southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and
lashing rain and cutting power, but there were no immediate
reports of casualties.
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southeastern China on Thursday, bringing strong winds and
lashing rain and cutting power, but there were no immediate
reports of casualties.
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UPDATE 1-Siemens to invest 5 bln euros in Argentine energy, transport
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 14 (Reuters) - German engineering group
Siemens will invest 5 billion euros in
infrastructure, mobility and energy management in Argentina in
coming years, creating some 3,000 jobs, CEO Joe Kaeser said on
Wednesday.
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Siemens will invest 5 billion euros in
infrastructure, mobility and energy management in Argentina in
coming years, creating some 3,000 jobs, CEO Joe Kaeser said on
Wednesday.
Read more
Nigerian oil ceasefire threatened by local anger at military
WARRI, Nigeria, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A truce in the conflict
in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta is in danger of being
derailed by anger at the military over the death of an elderly
local leader.
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in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta is in danger of being
derailed by anger at the military over the death of an elderly
local leader.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Alberta says will support 5,000 MW of new renewable energy capacity
Sept 14 (Reuters) - The Canadian crude-producing province of
Alberta said on Tuesday it will support the creation of 5,000
megawatts of additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to
help achieve goals laid out in its climate plan last year.
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Alberta said on Tuesday it will support the creation of 5,000
megawatts of additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to
help achieve goals laid out in its climate plan last year.
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Danish watchdog asks audit office to investigate DONG Energy IPO
COPENHAGEN, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A Danish political watchdog
on Wednesday asked the national audit office to investigate the
role of key parties involved in the share market flotation of
offshore wind farm developer DONG Energy, including
Goldman Sachs.
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on Wednesday asked the national audit office to investigate the
role of key parties involved in the share market flotation of
offshore wind farm developer DONG Energy, including
Goldman Sachs.
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Greek utility PPC and China's CMEC to build coal-fired plant
ATHENS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - China Machinery Engineering
Corporation (CMEC) signed a memorandum of
understanding on Wednesday with Greece's leading utility Public
Power Corp. (PPC) to build a coal-fired plant in
northern Greece.
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Corporation (CMEC) signed a memorandum of
understanding on Wednesday with Greece's leading utility Public
Power Corp. (PPC) to build a coal-fired plant in
northern Greece.
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As decision time approaches, UK PM May mulls Hinkley options
LONDON/PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Theresa May could announce
as soon as Thursday whether Britain will go ahead with a $24
billion nuclear power project, laying down a marker on energy
policy and her approach to investment from China.
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as soon as Thursday whether Britain will go ahead with a $24
billion nuclear power project, laying down a marker on energy
policy and her approach to investment from China.
Read more
UPDATE 1-UK, Argentina agree joint steps on Falklands in win for diplomacy
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Britain and Argentina have
agreed to work together towards removing measures restricting
the oil and gas, shipping and fishing industries around the
disputed Falkland Islands, both countries said on Wednesday.
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agreed to work together towards removing measures restricting
the oil and gas, shipping and fishing industries around the
disputed Falkland Islands, both countries said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-American Electric to sell 4 power plants to newly formed JV
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Power plant operator American Electric
Power said it would sell four of its power plants with a
total capacity of about 5,200 MW for about $2.17 billion as it
focuses on its regulated power business.
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Power said it would sell four of its power plants with a
total capacity of about 5,200 MW for about $2.17 billion as it
focuses on its regulated power business.
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UK, Argentina to cooperate on Falklands oil and gas restrictions
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Britain and Argentina have
agreed to work together towards removing measures restricting
the oil and gas industry, shipping and fishing around the
disputed Falkland Islands, Britain's Foreign Office said on
Wednesday.
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agreed to work together towards removing measures restricting
the oil and gas industry, shipping and fishing around the
disputed Falkland Islands, Britain's Foreign Office said on
Wednesday.
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American Electric to sell 4 power plants to newly formed JV
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Power plant operator American Electric
Power said it would sell four of its power plants with a
total capacity of about 5,200 MW for about $2.17 billion to a
newly formed joint venture.
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Power said it would sell four of its power plants with a
total capacity of about 5,200 MW for about $2.17 billion to a
newly formed joint venture.
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UPDATE 1-Turkmenistan removes legal barrier to leader's indefinite rule
ASHGABAT, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Turkmenistan amended its
constitution on Wednesday in a way that will allow President
Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov to stay in power indefinitely,
following in the footsteps of his predecessor, who ruled the
gas-rich Central Asian nation until his death.
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constitution on Wednesday in a way that will allow President
Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov to stay in power indefinitely,
following in the footsteps of his predecessor, who ruled the
gas-rich Central Asian nation until his death.
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UPDATE 1-Kazakhstan says awaiting answers from oil firms in Karachaganak dispute
ASTANA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's government and
energy companies developing the Karachaganak gas condensate
field are still in talks about the Central Asian nation's
financial claim against the consortium, Kazakhstan's deputy
energy minister said on Wednesday.
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energy companies developing the Karachaganak gas condensate
field are still in talks about the Central Asian nation's
financial claim against the consortium, Kazakhstan's deputy
energy minister said on Wednesday.
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CEZ to re-start production at Temelin unit 2 by start of October
PRAGUE, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Czech power utility CEZ
is aiming to re-start production at the second unit of
its Temelin nuclear power plant by the start of October after
halting it last week, the company said on Wednesday.
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is aiming to re-start production at the second unit of
its Temelin nuclear power plant by the start of October after
halting it last week, the company said on Wednesday.
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RPT-Banks add leverage to spice up 'masala' bonds for expatriate Indians
MUMBAI/SINGAPORE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Bankers are finding
new ways to sell India's "masala" bonds by structuring this
rupee-denominated debt issued abroad into derivatives, and then
sweetening the deal with leveraged returns of 12 to 13 percent
after fees and hedging.
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new ways to sell India's "masala" bonds by structuring this
rupee-denominated debt issued abroad into derivatives, and then
sweetening the deal with leveraged returns of 12 to 13 percent
after fees and hedging.
Read more
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Indonesia to resume work on "Giant Sea Wall" to save sinking Jakarta
JAKARTA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Indonesia will resume land
reclamation that will help prevent Jakarta from sinking below
sea level, a cabinet minister said, five months after work was
suspended due to regulatory and environmental concerns.
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reclamation that will help prevent Jakarta from sinking below
sea level, a cabinet minister said, five months after work was
suspended due to regulatory and environmental concerns.
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Global upstream oil and gas spending to fall 24 pct in 2016 - IEA
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Global upstream oil and gas
investments are expected to plummet 24 percent this year, with
little signs of improvement for 2017, the International Energy
Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
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investments are expected to plummet 24 percent this year, with
little signs of improvement for 2017, the International Energy
Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-Protesters slam N. Dakota pipeline but company 'committed'
ATLANTA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Holding signs and banners and
chanting "Oil Kills," protesters in Atlanta on Tuesday shouted
support for Native American activists trying to stop
construction of a North Dakota pipeline they say will desecrate
sacred land and pollute water.
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chanting "Oil Kills," protesters in Atlanta on Tuesday shouted
support for Native American activists trying to stop
construction of a North Dakota pipeline they say will desecrate
sacred land and pollute water.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil launches massive privatization plan to rescue economy
BRASILIA, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's new government on
Tuesday launched a sweeping plan to auction off licenses to
operate oil and gas, electricity and infrastructure projects in
an attempt to boost investment and pull the economy out of the
deepest recession in eight decades.
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Tuesday launched a sweeping plan to auction off licenses to
operate oil and gas, electricity and infrastructure projects in
an attempt to boost investment and pull the economy out of the
deepest recession in eight decades.
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Canadian energy asset sales seen picking up in coming months
TORONTO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canadian energy companies will
likely sell more exploration and production assets in the next
several months, driven by weaker producers shoring up their
balance sheets and the longer-term prospect of oil prices
stabilizing, deal advisers said.
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likely sell more exploration and production assets in the next
several months, driven by weaker producers shoring up their
balance sheets and the longer-term prospect of oil prices
stabilizing, deal advisers said.
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Energy Transfer committed to building North Dakota pipeline-letter
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The company building a
pipeline to transport oil from North Dakota to the U.S. Gulf
Coast said on Tuesday it remained committed to completing
construction even after the U.S. Justice Department blocked the
project while Native Americans and other protesters geared up
for another day of demonstrations.
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pipeline to transport oil from North Dakota to the U.S. Gulf
Coast said on Tuesday it remained committed to completing
construction even after the U.S. Justice Department blocked the
project while Native Americans and other protesters geared up
for another day of demonstrations.
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Hollande lauds defence cooperation as Airbus opens Romanian helicopter plant
BUCHAREST, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Airbus opened a new
plant to produce the H215 helicopter in Romania on Tuesday, a 50
million-euro ($56 million) investment which French President
Francois Hollande said fits into efforts to promote European
defence cooperation.
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plant to produce the H215 helicopter in Romania on Tuesday, a 50
million-euro ($56 million) investment which French President
Francois Hollande said fits into efforts to promote European
defence cooperation.
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South Africa's cabinet has confidence in new state airline board -Zuma
CAPE TOWN, Sept 13 (Reuters) - South African President Jacob
Zuma said on Tuesday his cabinet has confidence in a newly
reconstituted board of the struggling state airline.
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Zuma said on Tuesday his cabinet has confidence in a newly
reconstituted board of the struggling state airline.
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Eni acknowledges risk management at Arctic field needs improving
OSLO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Italian oil company Eni
acknowledged its staff needed a better grasp of the potential
risks at its Goliat field in Norway's Arctic waters more than a
month before a power failure that halted production.
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acknowledged its staff needed a better grasp of the potential
risks at its Goliat field in Norway's Arctic waters more than a
month before a power failure that halted production.
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REUTERS SUMMIT-Russian Nord Stream-2 on track with pipes expected soon
* For other news from Reuters Russia Investment Summit,
click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/russia16
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click on http://www.reuters.com/summit/russia16
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German court throws out pollution case against K+S execs
FRANKFURT, Sept 13 (Reuters) - A German court said on
Tuesday it would not open proceedings against executives of
German potash and salt miner K+S on charges of water
pollution.
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Tuesday it would not open proceedings against executives of
German potash and salt miner K+S on charges of water
pollution.
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Demand for Groningen gas will fall "sharply" from 2020 - Dutch govt. minister
AMSTERDAM, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Demand for gas from Groningen
will "fall sharply from 2020" as production at the northern
Dutch field is reduced, Economy Minister Henk Kamp said in a
letter to parliament released on Tuesday.
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will "fall sharply from 2020" as production at the northern
Dutch field is reduced, Economy Minister Henk Kamp said in a
letter to parliament released on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Dutch see demand for Groningen gas down sharply from 2020
AMSTERDAM, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Demand for gas from Groningen
will "fall sharply from 2020" as production at the northern
Dutch field is reduced, Economy Minister Henk Kamp said in a
letter to parliament released on Tuesday.
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will "fall sharply from 2020" as production at the northern
Dutch field is reduced, Economy Minister Henk Kamp said in a
letter to parliament released on Tuesday.
Read more
CORRECTED--Korean power firm KEPCO near joining UK nuclear plant project-FT
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - State-controlled South Korean
electric power utility KEPCO is closing in on
investing in a 10 billion-pound ($13 billion) project in Britain
to construct a new nuclear power plant near Sellafield,
northwest England, the Financial Times said on Monday, citing
sources close to the negotiations.
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electric power utility KEPCO is closing in on
investing in a 10 billion-pound ($13 billion) project in Britain
to construct a new nuclear power plant near Sellafield,
northwest England, the Financial Times said on Monday, citing
sources close to the negotiations.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Korea's KEPCO in talks to buy into UK nuclear project NuGen - source
PARIS/LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - South Korean power utility
KEPCO is in talks with Japan's Toshiba and France's
Engie about buying a stake in the Toshiba-Engie British nuclear
joint venture NuGen, a source familiar with the situation told
Reuters on Monday.
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KEPCO is in talks with Japan's Toshiba and France's
Engie about buying a stake in the Toshiba-Engie British nuclear
joint venture NuGen, a source familiar with the situation told
Reuters on Monday.
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NRG Energy wins auction for SunEdison wind and solar projects
CHICAGO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Houston-based NRG Energy Inc
has won the auction for bankrupt renewable power plant
developer SunEdison Inc 's wind and solar projects in
Texas and other states with a $144 million bid, according to a
court filing.
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has won the auction for bankrupt renewable power plant
developer SunEdison Inc 's wind and solar projects in
Texas and other states with a $144 million bid, according to a
court filing.
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Banks add leverage to spice up 'masala' bonds for expatriate Indians
MUMBAI/SINGAPORE, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Bankers are finding
new ways to sell India's "masala" bonds by structuring this
rupee-denominated debt issued abroad into derivatives, and then
sweetening the deal with leveraged returns of 12 to 13 percent
after fees and hedging.
Read more
new ways to sell India's "masala" bonds by structuring this
rupee-denominated debt issued abroad into derivatives, and then
sweetening the deal with leveraged returns of 12 to 13 percent
after fees and hedging.
Read more
Monday, September 12, 2016
Brazil's Cemig sells stake in Chilean transmission company for $56.5 mln
SAO PAULO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Brazil's power holding
company Cia Energética de Minas Gerais has sold a stake in an
energy transmission unit in Chile for $56.5 million, the company
said in a securities filing on Monday.
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company Cia Energética de Minas Gerais has sold a stake in an
energy transmission unit in Chile for $56.5 million, the company
said in a securities filing on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Peugeot plans LA car-sharing operation with Bollore - CEO
PARIS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - France's PSA will
launch car-sharing services in Los Angeles in partnership with
Bollore Group, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on
Monday, as the maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars diversifies
into mobility services.
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launch car-sharing services in Los Angeles in partnership with
Bollore Group, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on
Monday, as the maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars diversifies
into mobility services.
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Ontario government pledges lower electricity costs
OTTAWA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The Ontario government pledged
on Monday to lower electricity costs for residents of the
Canadian province as it sought to provide balm for an issue that
has become an irritant with voters.
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on Monday to lower electricity costs for residents of the
Canadian province as it sought to provide balm for an issue that
has become an irritant with voters.
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Four South Korea nuclear reactors suspended due to earthquakes
SEOUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - South Korea's nuclear operator
said early on Tuesday it suspended operation of four reactors at
a nuclear power complex as a precaution late on Monday after two
earthquakes struck the country's southeast.
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said early on Tuesday it suspended operation of four reactors at
a nuclear power complex as a precaution late on Monday after two
earthquakes struck the country's southeast.
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Total halts some units at Gonfreville refinery following incident
PARIS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - French oil and gas company Total
has shut down some units at its 247,000
barrels-per-day Gonfreville refinery in northern France
following a technical incident, a spokesman said on Monday.
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has shut down some units at its 247,000
barrels-per-day Gonfreville refinery in northern France
following a technical incident, a spokesman said on Monday.
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Vattenfall wins Danish wind farm tender, but project still in doubt
COPENHAGEN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Swedish utility Vattenfall
won a tender on Monday to build two offshore wind
farms for Denmark, but could yet have the project pulled by a
government worried about the cost of renewable energy subsidies.
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won a tender on Monday to build two offshore wind
farms for Denmark, but could yet have the project pulled by a
government worried about the cost of renewable energy subsidies.
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Qatar considers joining Exxon's Mozambique gas move
LONDON/DOHA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Qatar Petroleum is
interested in the Mozambique gas business of Italian energy
group Eni and could opt to join Exxon Mobil in
buying a multibillion-dollar stake, sources familiar with the
matter said.
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interested in the Mozambique gas business of Italian energy
group Eni and could opt to join Exxon Mobil in
buying a multibillion-dollar stake, sources familiar with the
matter said.
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Korea's KEPCO in talks with Toshiba, Engie to buy stake in NuGen -source
PARIS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - South Korean power utility Kepco
in talks with Japan's Toshiba and France's Engie
about buying a stake in the Toshiba-Engie British nuclear joint
venture NuGen, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters
on Monday.
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in talks with Japan's Toshiba and France's Engie
about buying a stake in the Toshiba-Engie British nuclear joint
venture NuGen, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters
on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Protests over river water dispute turn violent in Indian IT hub
BENGALURU, Sept 12 (Reuters) - India's technology hub of
Bengaluru deployed riot police and banned public gatherings on
Monday to rein in protests as a water dispute turned violent,
with cars and buses set on fire and people pelted with stones.
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Bengaluru deployed riot police and banned public gatherings on
Monday to rein in protests as a water dispute turned violent,
with cars and buses set on fire and people pelted with stones.
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UPDATE 2-Uniper's $4.4 bln listing unveils huge valuation gap
* Flotation comes ahead of listing of RWE's Innogy
(Recasts, adds analyst comment, details on volume)
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(Recasts, adds analyst comment, details on volume)
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Tokyo Gas imports first LNG from Australia's Gorgon
TOKYO, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest city gas
supplier, Tokyo Gas Co, said it has received its first
liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Chevron Corp's
$54 billion Gorgon export facility in Australia.
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supplier, Tokyo Gas Co, said it has received its first
liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Chevron Corp's
$54 billion Gorgon export facility in Australia.
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
U.S. utility solar enjoys building boom in 2nd qtr but residential slows
Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. solar installations rose 43 percent
in the second quarter, according to a new report, as sharp gains
in large projects for utilities offset slowing growth in
residential systems in top solar market California.
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in the second quarter, according to a new report, as sharp gains
in large projects for utilities offset slowing growth in
residential systems in top solar market California.
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Australian coal soars to premium of more than $10 over Europe
SINGAPORE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - A 40-percent rally since June
in prices for Australian thermal coal due to a jump in Chinese
imports has pushed its premium over Europe to more than $10,
offering miners with easy access to the Atlantic and Pacific
basins opportunities for arbitrage.
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in prices for Australian thermal coal due to a jump in Chinese
imports has pushed its premium over Europe to more than $10,
offering miners with easy access to the Atlantic and Pacific
basins opportunities for arbitrage.
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UPDATE 1-Germany nears 26.4 bln euro nuclear waste deal - Boersen-Zeitung
FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Germany is close to agreeing
that the government will assume the liabilities of storing
private-sector nuclear waste in return for a 26.4 billion euro
($30 billion) cash payment, daily Boersen-Zeitung reported on
Saturday.
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that the government will assume the liabilities of storing
private-sector nuclear waste in return for a 26.4 billion euro
($30 billion) cash payment, daily Boersen-Zeitung reported on
Saturday.
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North Korea ready for another nuclear test -Yonhap
SEOUL, Sept 12 (Reuters) - North Korea has completed
preparations for another nuclear test, South Korea's Yonhap News
Agency reported on Monday, citing South Korean government
sources who said the North may use a previously unused tunnel at
its mountainous test site.
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preparations for another nuclear test, South Korea's Yonhap News
Agency reported on Monday, citing South Korean government
sources who said the North may use a previously unused tunnel at
its mountainous test site.
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Germany nears 26.4 bln euro nuclear waste deal - Boersen-Zeitung
FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Germany is close to an
agreement with its utilities that will see the government assume
the risks and liabilities of storing private-sector nuclear
waste in return for a 26.4 billion euro ($29.6 billion) cash
payment, daily Boersen-Zeitung reported on Saturday.
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agreement with its utilities that will see the government assume
the risks and liabilities of storing private-sector nuclear
waste in return for a 26.4 billion euro ($29.6 billion) cash
payment, daily Boersen-Zeitung reported on Saturday.
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Canada may grant easier residency for foreign workers -minister
TORONTO, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Canada may make it easier for
temporary foreign workers to get permanent residency and
eventual citizenship, Immigration Minister John McCallum said on
Sunday.
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temporary foreign workers to get permanent residency and
eventual citizenship, Immigration Minister John McCallum said on
Sunday.
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Russia says to sign TurkStream pipeline deal with Turkey in October
MOSCOW, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Russia plans to sign an
agreement with Turkey next month on the implementation of the
Turkish Stream gas export pipeline project, Russian Energy
Minister Alexander Novak was quoted as saying on Saturday.
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agreement with Turkey next month on the implementation of the
Turkish Stream gas export pipeline project, Russian Energy
Minister Alexander Novak was quoted as saying on Saturday.
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Saturday, September 10, 2016
Iran, Russia start construction of new Iranian nuclear plant
DUBAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Iran began building a second
nuclear plant with Russian help on Saturday, in a $10 billion
project which follows Tehran's landmark nuclear deal with world
powers last year, state media reported.
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nuclear plant with Russian help on Saturday, in a $10 billion
project which follows Tehran's landmark nuclear deal with world
powers last year, state media reported.
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California nears adoption of energy-saving rules for computers
LOS ANGELES, Sept 9 (Reuters) - California regulators moved
a step closer on Friday to the first mandatory U.S. energy
efficiency standards for computers and monitors, gadgets that
account for 3 percent of home electric bills and 7 percent of
commercial power costs in the state.
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a step closer on Friday to the first mandatory U.S. energy
efficiency standards for computers and monitors, gadgets that
account for 3 percent of home electric bills and 7 percent of
commercial power costs in the state.
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Friday, September 9, 2016
U.S. urges Serbia, Slovenia to diversify their energy sources
TIRANA, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The United States has encouraged
Serbia and EU-member Slovenia to diversify their energy sources
away from Russian gas to make sure any potential disruptions
will not hurt their economies, a senior U.S. official said on
Friday.
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Serbia and EU-member Slovenia to diversify their energy sources
away from Russian gas to make sure any potential disruptions
will not hurt their economies, a senior U.S. official said on
Friday.
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UPDATE 4-U.S. halts N. Dakota pipeline near tribal lands
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. government moved on
Friday to temporarily halt an oil pipeline in North Dakota that
has angered Native Americans, blocking construction on federal
land and asking the company behind the project to suspend work
nearby.
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Friday to temporarily halt an oil pipeline in North Dakota that
has angered Native Americans, blocking construction on federal
land and asking the company behind the project to suspend work
nearby.
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U.S. Senate committee chair: Mylan's response on EpiPen price hike 'incomplete'
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S.
Senate Judiciary Committee probing Mylan NV's EpiPen
price hike on Friday said its response to his query was
"incomplete," and called on the drugmaker to give more details
over how much government health insurance programs pay for the
allergy treatment.
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Senate Judiciary Committee probing Mylan NV's EpiPen
price hike on Friday said its response to his query was
"incomplete," and called on the drugmaker to give more details
over how much government health insurance programs pay for the
allergy treatment.
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UPDATE 1-Canada implies won't demand regulator alter TransCanada pipeline panel
OTTAWA, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Canada on Friday indicated it
would not press the country's energy regulator to remove members
from a three-person panel looking into TransCanada Corp's
proposed Energy East pipeline despite protests over
their actions.
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would not press the country's energy regulator to remove members
from a three-person panel looking into TransCanada Corp's
proposed Energy East pipeline despite protests over
their actions.
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Irrigation on rise in Africa as farmers face erratic weather
STOCKHOLM, Sept 9 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
Sub-Saharan Africa is seeing a surge of interest in irrigation
among small-scale farmers as climate change brings more erratic
weather and as rising populations in countries from Nigeria to
Kenya mean demand for a reliable harvest is growing, agriculture
and water experts say.
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Sub-Saharan Africa is seeing a surge of interest in irrigation
among small-scale farmers as climate change brings more erratic
weather and as rising populations in countries from Nigeria to
Kenya mean demand for a reliable harvest is growing, agriculture
and water experts say.
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GLOBAL LNG-Prices edge up as old and new buyers seek spot supplies
MILAN, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG)
prices edged up on a crop of fresh tenders expected to add to
already brisk demand from Indian and Middle Eastern importers.
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prices edged up on a crop of fresh tenders expected to add to
already brisk demand from Indian and Middle Eastern importers.
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N. Dakota governor calls in National Guard ahead of pipeline ruling
Sept 8 (Reuters) - North Dakota's governor activated 100
National Guard troops on Thursday ahead of an expected ruling by
a federal judge on a Native American tribe's request to halt
construction of a crude oil pipeline that has drawn fierce
opposition and protests.
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National Guard troops on Thursday ahead of an expected ruling by
a federal judge on a Native American tribe's request to halt
construction of a crude oil pipeline that has drawn fierce
opposition and protests.
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Rolls-Royce seals bidder status to supply to delayed Hinkley nuclear plant
LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce said on Friday
it had been awarded "preferred bidder" status to supply a diesel
system to Hinkley Point C, the British nuclear plant that has
been put on hold for further review by Prime Minister Theresa
May.
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it had been awarded "preferred bidder" status to supply a diesel
system to Hinkley Point C, the British nuclear plant that has
been put on hold for further review by Prime Minister Theresa
May.
Read more
Thursday, September 8, 2016
RPT-Bloated, glutted and static, Asia's LNG market keeps disappointing
SINGAPORE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The liquefied natural gas
(LNG) industry has morphed from energy's golden child to black
sheep in the last two years, with demand slumping just as
supplies soar.
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(LNG) industry has morphed from energy's golden child to black
sheep in the last two years, with demand slumping just as
supplies soar.
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Britain to miss its 2020 renewable energy targets - lawmakers
LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Britain is set to miss its 2020
European renewable energy targets, a parliamentary committee
report said on Friday, setting a poor example for less wealthy
countries as the world tries to rein in global warming.
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European renewable energy targets, a parliamentary committee
report said on Friday, setting a poor example for less wealthy
countries as the world tries to rein in global warming.
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UPDATE 3-Enterprise pulls Williams bid citing lack of engagement
NEW YORK, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Pipeline company Enterprise
Products Partners on Thursday withdrew its takeover bid
for rival Williams Cos Inc, saying that Williams' lack
of engagement left it with "no actionable path forward."
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Products Partners on Thursday withdrew its takeover bid
for rival Williams Cos Inc, saying that Williams' lack
of engagement left it with "no actionable path forward."
Read more
Three arrested in Paris gas cylinder car investigation -France's BFM TV
PARIS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - French police investigating why a
car packed with gas cylinders was left near Notre Dame cathedral
in Paris have arrested three women, one of whom injured a police
official, French BFM TV said on Thursday.
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car packed with gas cylinders was left near Notre Dame cathedral
in Paris have arrested three women, one of whom injured a police
official, French BFM TV said on Thursday.
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Tax to rescue Chicago pension fund passes council committee
CHICAGO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's
proposal to tax water and sewer usage to save a city pension
fund from insolvency passed a key city council committee on
Thursday despite concerns that revenue will fall short.
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proposal to tax water and sewer usage to save a city pension
fund from insolvency passed a key city council committee on
Thursday despite concerns that revenue will fall short.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Glencore, Origin put Chile hydropower business up for sale
* Larger dam projects have struggled in Chile
(Adds detail on hydropower in Chile, company no comment)
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(Adds detail on hydropower in Chile, company no comment)
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Shell eyes next tender for Dutch North Sea wind farm
AMSTERDAM, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell,
which lost a bid to build a Dutch North Sea wind park in July,
is interested in entering a second tender process opening next
week, an official said on Thursday.
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which lost a bid to build a Dutch North Sea wind park in July,
is interested in entering a second tender process opening next
week, an official said on Thursday.
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Greek utility PPC warns over planned power auctions
ATHENS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Greece's dominant power utility
Public Power Corp. (PPC) warned on Thursday it could
be hurt by electricity auctions Athens plans to open up the
country's power market if pricing is too low.
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Public Power Corp. (PPC) warned on Thursday it could
be hurt by electricity auctions Athens plans to open up the
country's power market if pricing is too low.
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Uniper to hit jittery market and E.ON's balance sheet
FRANKFURT, Sept 8 (Reuters) - When Germany's top utility
E.ON lists its power generation and energy trading
business Uniper next Monday, investors known as index trackers
with about a quarter of the shares will sell, that much is
clear.
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E.ON lists its power generation and energy trading
business Uniper next Monday, investors known as index trackers
with about a quarter of the shares will sell, that much is
clear.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Dong installs world's largest wind turbines off UK coast
LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Dong Energy has installed the
first of the world's largest wind turbines, which are taller and
wider than the London Eye, at its Burbo Bank windfarm off the
coast of Britain in the Irish Sea, it said on Thursday.
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first of the world's largest wind turbines, which are taller and
wider than the London Eye, at its Burbo Bank windfarm off the
coast of Britain in the Irish Sea, it said on Thursday.
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Malaysian sovereign fund Khazanah selling stake in utility Tenaga -sources
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Malaysian sovereign wealth
fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd is divesting part of its
stake in national power utility Tenaga Nasional, two
sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
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fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd is divesting part of its
stake in national power utility Tenaga Nasional, two
sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
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St. Jude's lawsuit against short-seller faces steep climb -lawyers
Sept 7 (Reuters) - St. Jude Medical will face an
uphill battle in its corporate defamation lawsuit over a
short-seller's report that said the medical device company's
heart implants were vulnerable to cyber attacks, lawyers
familiar with such cases said.
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uphill battle in its corporate defamation lawsuit over a
short-seller's report that said the medical device company's
heart implants were vulnerable to cyber attacks, lawyers
familiar with such cases said.
Read more
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
UPDATE 1-Top BlackRock portfolio manager cutting stocks exposure
NEW YORK, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A top BlackRock Inc
portfolio manager said on Wednesday he has been buying options
"protection" against equities and slicing stock exposure, adding
that now is not the time to take risks.
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portfolio manager said on Wednesday he has been buying options
"protection" against equities and slicing stock exposure, adding
that now is not the time to take risks.
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UPDATE 2-Norway's fund barred from investing in U.S. firm Duke Energy
* Duke Energy says disappointed but not surprised by
decision
(Adds comment from Duke Energy)
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decision
(Adds comment from Duke Energy)
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UPDATE 2-St. Jude sues short-seller over heart device allegations
Sept 7 (Reuters) - St. Jude Medical Inc on Wednesday
filed a lawsuit against short-selling firm Muddy Waters and
cyber security company MedSec Holdings Ltd, saying they
intentionally disseminated false information about its heart
devices to manipulate its stock.
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filed a lawsuit against short-selling firm Muddy Waters and
cyber security company MedSec Holdings Ltd, saying they
intentionally disseminated false information about its heart
devices to manipulate its stock.
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Poland may block sale of local EDF, Engie assets under new law
KRYNICA-ZDROJ, Poland, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Poland has put
local heating assets owned by French EDF and Engie
on a list of companies deemed important for energy
security, in order to be able to block their potential sale, the
energy minister said.
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local heating assets owned by French EDF and Engie
on a list of companies deemed important for energy
security, in order to be able to block their potential sale, the
energy minister said.
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EUROPE POWER-Spot mixed, wind and nuclear power weigh on French spot
PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - European spot electricity prices
for next day delivery were mixed on Wednesday as increased wind
and nuclear power production kept French prices lower, while a
rise in consumption supported German prices.
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for next day delivery were mixed on Wednesday as increased wind
and nuclear power production kept French prices lower, while a
rise in consumption supported German prices.
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Noble Midstream expects to raise up to $263 mln in IPO
Sept 7 (Reuters) - Noble Midstream Partners LP expects to
raise as much as $263 million in its initial public offering
after withdrawing plans to go public earlier.
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raise as much as $263 million in its initial public offering
after withdrawing plans to go public earlier.
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EDF workers to strike on Sept. 14 over Fessenheim closure plan
PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Workers at French state-controlled
power utility EDF will down tools on Sept. 14 in
protest over the planned closure of the company's Fessenheim
nuclear power plant, a statement from staff representatives said
on Wednesday.
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power utility EDF will down tools on Sept. 14 in
protest over the planned closure of the company's Fessenheim
nuclear power plant, a statement from staff representatives said
on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Brookfield-led group to buy $5.2 bln Petrobras unit -source
SAO PAULO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company
Petroleo Brasileiro SA agreed to sell 90
percent of its natural gas pipeline unit to a group of investors
led by Canada's Brookfield Asset Management Inc for
$5.2 billion, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on
Tuesday.
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Petroleo Brasileiro SA agreed to sell 90
percent of its natural gas pipeline unit to a group of investors
led by Canada's Brookfield Asset Management Inc for
$5.2 billion, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on
Tuesday.
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Argentina's top court gives go-ahead to electricity subsidy cut
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Argentina can go ahead with
its plan to cut electricity subsidies, according to a Supreme
Court ruling on Tuesday that bolstered President Mauricio
Macri's fiscal tightening push despite opposition from
recession-racked utility users.
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its plan to cut electricity subsidies, according to a Supreme
Court ruling on Tuesday that bolstered President Mauricio
Macri's fiscal tightening push despite opposition from
recession-racked utility users.
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UPDATE 1-Netanyahu says Netherlands, Israel to improve water, gas supply to Gaza
AMSTERDAM, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will
assist Israel in improving water and gas supplies to
energy-strapped Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on
Tuesday during a visit to the Netherlands.
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assist Israel in improving water and gas supplies to
energy-strapped Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on
Tuesday during a visit to the Netherlands.
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Brookfield group to buy Petrobras pipeline unit for $5.2 bln-source
SAO PAULO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro
SA agreed to sell 90 percent of its natural
gas pipeline unit to a group of investors led by Canada's
Brookfield Asset Management Inc for $5.2 billion, a
source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday.
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SA agreed to sell 90 percent of its natural
gas pipeline unit to a group of investors led by Canada's
Brookfield Asset Management Inc for $5.2 billion, a
source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday.
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Tunisia fears jihadists returning home from Libya, seeks joint action
PARIS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - North African countries should be
cooperating more to stop Islamic State fighters who are fleeing
their Libyan stronghold of Sirte from returning to their
homelands and causing trouble there, Tunisia's defence minister
said on Tuesday.
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cooperating more to stop Islamic State fighters who are fleeing
their Libyan stronghold of Sirte from returning to their
homelands and causing trouble there, Tunisia's defence minister
said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-EOG to buy Yates in $2.5 bln deal, boosting Permian assets
Sept 6 (Reuters) - EOG Resources Inc said on Tuesday
it would buy privately held Yates Petroleum Corp and some of its
subsidiaries and other entities in a deal valued at $2.5 billion
to boost its assets in the Permian and Powder River basins.
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it would buy privately held Yates Petroleum Corp and some of its
subsidiaries and other entities in a deal valued at $2.5 billion
to boost its assets in the Permian and Powder River basins.
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EUROPE POWER-French spot slides on weak demand, increased renewables
PARIS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - European prompt power prices for
day-ahead delivery diverged on Tuesday as French prices fell,
weighed down by the decline in consumption and a slight increase
in power from wind and solar sources, while German prices were
firm on steady demand.
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day-ahead delivery diverged on Tuesday as French prices fell,
weighed down by the decline in consumption and a slight increase
in power from wind and solar sources, while German prices were
firm on steady demand.
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Poland could sign climate deal amendment if EU backs new coal plants
WARSAW, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Poland is willing to back EU
ratification of an amendment to the Kyoto Protocol on carbon
emissions if the European Commission guarantees financing for
new, cleaner coal-fired power stations, the Prime Minister's
office said.
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ratification of an amendment to the Kyoto Protocol on carbon
emissions if the European Commission guarantees financing for
new, cleaner coal-fired power stations, the Prime Minister's
office said.
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UPDATE 2-Canada's Enbridge to buy Spectra Energy in $28 bln deal
Sept 6 (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc, Canada's largest
pipeline company, said on Tuesday it would buy Spectra Energy
Corp in an all-stock deal valued at about C$37 billion
($28 billion) to create the largest North American energy
infrastructure company.
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pipeline company, said on Tuesday it would buy Spectra Energy
Corp in an all-stock deal valued at about C$37 billion
($28 billion) to create the largest North American energy
infrastructure company.
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UPDATE 1-Azerbaijan's SOCAR wants lower price for Greek gas grid deal
BAKU, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's state energy company
SOCAR plans to go ahead with a deal to buy Greek natural gas
pipelines operator DESFA, but says that its price should be
reduced, SOCAR's president said on Monday.
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SOCAR plans to go ahead with a deal to buy Greek natural gas
pipelines operator DESFA, but says that its price should be
reduced, SOCAR's president said on Monday.
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Monday, September 5, 2016
Dutch greenhouse emissions up 5 pct in 2015 due to coal use
AMSTERDAM, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Dutch greenhouse gas emissions
rose by 5 percent in 2015 from a year earlier, Statistics
Netherlands said on Monday, again highlighting the difficulty
the country will have meeting its Kyoto Protocol commitments by
2020.
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rose by 5 percent in 2015 from a year earlier, Statistics
Netherlands said on Monday, again highlighting the difficulty
the country will have meeting its Kyoto Protocol commitments by
2020.
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Coal leads surge in European energy exchange trading in first half 2016 -study
FRANKFURT, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Coal lead a surge in trading
volumes on west European energy exchanges in the first half of
this year as traders took advantage of low commodity prices,
research company Prospex said on Monday.
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volumes on west European energy exchanges in the first half of
this year as traders took advantage of low commodity prices,
research company Prospex said on Monday.
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Britain's May says China-UK enjoying golden era, ties not doomed by Hinkley
LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May said
on Monday that Britain and China were enjoying a 'golden era'
and the strategic partnership would not be derailed by her
decision on whether to back a part-Chinese funded power station
at Hinkley Point.
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on Monday that Britain and China were enjoying a 'golden era'
and the strategic partnership would not be derailed by her
decision on whether to back a part-Chinese funded power station
at Hinkley Point.
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Azerbaijan's SOCAR wants lower price for Greek gas grid deal
BAKU, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's state energy company
SOCAR plans to go ahead with a deal to buy Greek natural gas
pipelines operator DESFA, but says that its price should be
reduced, SOCAR's president said on Monday.
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SOCAR plans to go ahead with a deal to buy Greek natural gas
pipelines operator DESFA, but says that its price should be
reduced, SOCAR's president said on Monday.
Read more
EUROPE POWER-Prompt up on rising consumption, low wind
FRANKFURT, Sept 5 (Reuters) - European spot power prices
rose on Monday on rising demand and a continued warm period that
brought sunny but calm weather with low wind power production.
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rose on Monday on rising demand and a continued warm period that
brought sunny but calm weather with low wind power production.
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Sunday, September 4, 2016
Japan's Kyushu Elec rebuffs governor's call to halt nuke plant
TOKYO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Japanese utility Kyushu Electric
Power on Monday rebuffed a call by a local governor to
temporarily close its Sendai nuclear plant, saying it would
address any new safety concerns in a special inspection to be
launched from next month.
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Power on Monday rebuffed a call by a local governor to
temporarily close its Sendai nuclear plant, saying it would
address any new safety concerns in a special inspection to be
launched from next month.
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Climate change threatens to double malaria risk from African dams, say researchers
LONDON, Sept 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The number of
Africans at risk of malaria who live near dams will nearly
double to 25 million by 2080 as areas where the disease is not
currently present will become transmission zones due to climate
change, researchers said on Monday.
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Africans at risk of malaria who live near dams will nearly
double to 25 million by 2080 as areas where the disease is not
currently present will become transmission zones due to climate
change, researchers said on Monday.
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RPT-UPDATE 2-China's Xi says hopes for fair Australia investment policy
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 4 (Reuters) - China hopes Australia
can provide a fair and transparent environment for foreign
investors, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday, as he met
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for the first time
since Canberra blocked a major deal.
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can provide a fair and transparent environment for foreign
investors, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday, as he met
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for the first time
since Canberra blocked a major deal.
Read more
UPDATE 1-British government to set out plans on post-Brexit ties with EU in coming week
LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The British government will set
out in the coming week how it plans to shape its relationship
with the European Union upon leaving the bloc, Prime Minister
Theresa May said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
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out in the coming week how it plans to shape its relationship
with the European Union upon leaving the bloc, Prime Minister
Theresa May said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
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UK PM May says government to set out progress on Brexit this week
LONDON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The British government will set
out next week the work it has done so far on preparing to leave
the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said in an
interview broadcast on Sunday.
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out next week the work it has done so far on preparing to leave
the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said in an
interview broadcast on Sunday.
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UPDATE 1-UK's May to review security risks of Chinese-funded nuclear deal
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa
May said on Sunday she wanted her security advisers to review a
delayed nuclear power investment from China - a source of
diplomatic tension - as she arrived in the country to attend a
G20 summit.
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May said on Sunday she wanted her security advisers to review a
delayed nuclear power investment from China - a source of
diplomatic tension - as she arrived in the country to attend a
G20 summit.
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UPDATE 1-Power outages, flooding as deadly Hermine strengthens in Mid Atlantic
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - A powerful and
deadly storm churned off the U.S. Middle Atlantic Coast on
Sunday, where it was expected to spoil the Labor Day holiday
weekend with high winds, soaking rains and surging seas after
passing over North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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deadly storm churned off the U.S. Middle Atlantic Coast on
Sunday, where it was expected to spoil the Labor Day holiday
weekend with high winds, soaking rains and surging seas after
passing over North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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Saturday, September 3, 2016
UPDATE 1-China's Xi says hopes for fair Australia investment policy
BEIJING, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping
told Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday that
he hopes Australia continues to provide a fair, transparent and
predictable policy environment for foreign investors.
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told Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday that
he hopes Australia continues to provide a fair, transparent and
predictable policy environment for foreign investors.
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UK's May defends delay on Chinese-backed nuclear power plan
HANGZHOU, China, Sept 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister
Theresa May on Sunday defended her decision to delay a partly
Chinese-funded nuclear power deal, despite it causing diplomatic
tension with China as she landed in the country to attend a G20
summit.
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Theresa May on Sunday defended her decision to delay a partly
Chinese-funded nuclear power deal, despite it causing diplomatic
tension with China as she landed in the country to attend a G20
summit.
Read more
UPDATE 5-Hermine strengthens off North Carolina en route to Middle Atlantic
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - A powerful Atlantic
storm strengthened on Saturday afternoon after passing over
North Carolina's Outer Banks en route to the U.S. Middle
Atlantic coast, where it was expected to spoil the Labor Day
holiday weekend with high winds, soaking rains and surging seas.
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storm strengthened on Saturday afternoon after passing over
North Carolina's Outer Banks en route to the U.S. Middle
Atlantic coast, where it was expected to spoil the Labor Day
holiday weekend with high winds, soaking rains and surging seas.
Read more
UPDATE 1-May hails "golden era" for UK-China ties as nuclear power row looms
LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May said on Saturday Sino-British relations were in a golden era
but made no mention of a looming row with Beijing over her
suspension of a partly Chinese-funded nuclear power station
deal.
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May said on Saturday Sino-British relations were in a golden era
but made no mention of a looming row with Beijing over her
suspension of a partly Chinese-funded nuclear power station
deal.
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Russia: oil production freeze to be discussed at meeting in Algiers
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Russian Energy
Minister Alexander Novak said on Saturday that an oil production
freeze will be one of the issues discussed by crude producers at
their meeting later this month in Algiers.
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Minister Alexander Novak said on Saturday that an oil production
freeze will be one of the issues discussed by crude producers at
their meeting later this month in Algiers.
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Britain's May hails "golden era" for UK-China ties
LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May said Sino-British relations were in a "golden era", as she
left on Saturday for the G-20 meeting in China next week.
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May said Sino-British relations were in a "golden era", as she
left on Saturday for the G-20 meeting in China next week.
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Friday, September 2, 2016
No imminent UK decision on Chinese-backed nuclear plan as PM May heads to China
LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May will
not announce her keenly awaited decision on a partly-Chinese
funded nuclear power project in the coming days, a British
official said on Saturday as May flew to China to meet President
Xi Jinping at her first G20 summit.
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not announce her keenly awaited decision on a partly-Chinese
funded nuclear power project in the coming days, a British
official said on Saturday as May flew to China to meet President
Xi Jinping at her first G20 summit.
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Anti-Macri protest arrives in Argentine capital
BUENOS AIRES, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Thousands of workers and
members of leftist social movements descended on Buenos Aires'
Plaza de Mayo on Friday to protest the economic measures of
center-right President Mauricio Macri.
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members of leftist social movements descended on Buenos Aires'
Plaza de Mayo on Friday to protest the economic measures of
center-right President Mauricio Macri.
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GLOBAL LNG-Prices slip as Nigeria shakes off output problems
MILAN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG)
prices fell in a slow week as traders awaited the outcome of two
tenders and Argentina turned away shipments due to mild weather
curbing demand.
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prices fell in a slow week as traders awaited the outcome of two
tenders and Argentina turned away shipments due to mild weather
curbing demand.
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Interim waste water report prolongs uncertainty for K+S
FRANKFURT, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The interim results of a
German environmental regulator's probe into waste water
discharge by K+S will keep the potash mining company
in limbo, with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of potential
potash production at risk.
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German environmental regulator's probe into waste water
discharge by K+S will keep the potash mining company
in limbo, with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of potential
potash production at risk.
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EUROPE POWER-Fall in solar output lifts German spot for Monday
PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The German spot power price for
early next week delivery rose on Friday on an expected decline
in solar power output. The year-ahead contract was under
pressure as oil futures fell.
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early next week delivery rose on Friday on an expected decline
in solar power output. The year-ahead contract was under
pressure as oil futures fell.
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Turkey formally announces nuclear energy agreement with China
ANKARA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Turkey published in its official
gazette a deal with China for cooperation in the peaceful use of
nuclear energy on Friday, a step needed to open the way for
China to potentially build Turkey's third nuclear power plant.
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gazette a deal with China for cooperation in the peaceful use of
nuclear energy on Friday, a step needed to open the way for
China to potentially build Turkey's third nuclear power plant.
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UPDATE 1-Latvia gas utility owners approve assets spin-off
* Latvia to liberalize gas market from April 2017
(Adds Gazprom comments, CEO quotes, details)
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(Adds Gazprom comments, CEO quotes, details)
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Russia's Putin expects Turkish stream to be implemented
MOSCOW, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
said he thinks the Turkish stream gas pipeline project will be
eventually implemented, the Kremlin website quoted his interview
to Bloomberg news agency on Friday.
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said he thinks the Turkish stream gas pipeline project will be
eventually implemented, the Kremlin website quoted his interview
to Bloomberg news agency on Friday.
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UPDATE 2-Uniper sets $4.5 bln listing date as spin-off from E.ON nears end
* Share price to be determined at opening auction Sept. 12
(Adds projected market value, opening price)
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(Adds projected market value, opening price)
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South Korea, Kenya to cooperate on nuclear energy
SEOUL, Sept 2 (Reuters) - State-run utility Korea Electric
Power Corp (KEPCO) on Friday agreed a deal on developing nuclear
energy in Kenya, as the African nation looks to broaden its
sources of electricity.
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Power Corp (KEPCO) on Friday agreed a deal on developing nuclear
energy in Kenya, as the African nation looks to broaden its
sources of electricity.
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UPDATE 2-VW appeals labor board decision on UAW with federal court
DETROIT, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG said
on Thursday it has filed an appeal of a federal labor board
decision on its dispute with the United Auto Workers union in
Tennessee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia.
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on Thursday it has filed an appeal of a federal labor board
decision on its dispute with the United Auto Workers union in
Tennessee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia.
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Thai utility EGCO expects higher operating profit on rising capacity
BANGKOK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Thailand's second largest
private power producer, Electricity Generating Pcl,
said on Friday it expected 2016 operating profit of 8 billion
baht ($231 million), up from last year due to rising capacity at
home and abroad.
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private power producer, Electricity Generating Pcl,
said on Friday it expected 2016 operating profit of 8 billion
baht ($231 million), up from last year due to rising capacity at
home and abroad.
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Thursday, September 1, 2016
U.S. stock funds post $748 mln in outflows during week - Lipper
NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Investors pulled $748 million
from U.S.-based stock funds in the latest week, adding to a
nearly unbroken streak of withdrawals in recent months, Lipper
data showed on Thursday.
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from U.S.-based stock funds in the latest week, adding to a
nearly unbroken streak of withdrawals in recent months, Lipper
data showed on Thursday.
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Duke Energy shareholder lawsuit over CEO firing moves forward
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp's board must
face a shareholder lawsuit over its abrupt 2012 firing of its
newly installed chief executive, a Delaware judge has ruled.
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face a shareholder lawsuit over its abrupt 2012 firing of its
newly installed chief executive, a Delaware judge has ruled.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-U.S. blacklists dozens over Ukraine conflict
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The United States on
Thursday added dozens of people and companies to its sanctions
blacklist over their actions in Ukraine, including separatists
and Russian firms operating in Crimea which was annexed by
Russia in 2014.
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Thursday added dozens of people and companies to its sanctions
blacklist over their actions in Ukraine, including separatists
and Russian firms operating in Crimea which was annexed by
Russia in 2014.
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UPDATE 2-U.S. imposes sanctions on 'Putin's bridge' to Crimea
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Companies building a
multi-billion dollar bridge to link the Russian mainland with
annexed Crimea, a project close to the heart President Vladimir
Putin, were targeted by the United States in an updated
sanctions blacklist on Thursday.
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multi-billion dollar bridge to link the Russian mainland with
annexed Crimea, a project close to the heart President Vladimir
Putin, were targeted by the United States in an updated
sanctions blacklist on Thursday.
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Israel seeks new gas routes to Europe after fixing red tape
LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Israel has overcome delays to the
development of its offshore natural gas fields and wants to
establish at least two export routes to Western Europe, its
energy minister told Reuters.
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development of its offshore natural gas fields and wants to
establish at least two export routes to Western Europe, its
energy minister told Reuters.
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EUROPE POWER-Rising solar output weighs on spot prices
FRANKFURT, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Strong solar production and
lower electricity consumption weighed on European prompt power
prices on Thursday despite persistent hot weather that typically
boosts air conditioning demand and depresses wind output.
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lower electricity consumption weighed on European prompt power
prices on Thursday despite persistent hot weather that typically
boosts air conditioning demand and depresses wind output.
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UPDATE 1-Reliance unwraps Jio mobile telecom network with free calls, cheap data
* Shares in rivals Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular slump
(Adds details on company plans, share price moves)
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(Adds details on company plans, share price moves)
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UPDATE 1-Samsung firms cancel $2.5 billion Kazakhstan power plant project
SEOUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung C&T Corp and
Samsung Engineering Co Ltd have decided to terminate
a thermal power plant project in Kazakhstan worth a combined 2.8
trillion won ($2.50 billion), the companies said in regulatory
filings on Thursday.
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Samsung Engineering Co Ltd have decided to terminate
a thermal power plant project in Kazakhstan worth a combined 2.8
trillion won ($2.50 billion), the companies said in regulatory
filings on Thursday.
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SE Asia Stocks-Fall ahead of key U.S. jobs data
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stocks fell on
Thursday, in line with Asian peers, as investors shrugged off an
official survey showing Chinese factory activity unexpectedly
expanded in August, to focus on a U.S. jobs report that could
determine the timing of a rate increase by the Federal Reserve.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on Friday remains this week's
key market focus after Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley
Fischer said last week the data would be a factor as to when the
cent
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Thursday, in line with Asian peers, as investors shrugged off an
official survey showing Chinese factory activity unexpectedly
expanded in August, to focus on a U.S. jobs report that could
determine the timing of a rate increase by the Federal Reserve.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due on Friday remains this week's
key market focus after Federal Reserve Vice Chair Stanley
Fischer said last week the data would be a factor as to when the
cent
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UPDATE 1-Serbia hikes electricity prices after IMF demand
BELGRADE, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Serbia will increase retail
electricity prices by 3.8 percent, Energy Minister Aleksandar
Antic said on Wednesday, announcing a rise of about half the
level demanded by the International Monetary Fund in return for
a loan.
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electricity prices by 3.8 percent, Energy Minister Aleksandar
Antic said on Wednesday, announcing a rise of about half the
level demanded by the International Monetary Fund in return for
a loan.
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