SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov 30 (Reuters) - California water
regulators on Wednesday recommended tighter oversight of
agricultural irrigation and a permanent ban on over-watering
urban lawns, a first step toward developing a long-term
conservation plan amid ongoing drought.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Paladin Energy, lenders in talks as uranium mine stake sale stalls
MELBOURNE, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Uranium miner Paladin Energy
said on Thursday it is talking to its bondholders and
others to shore up its finances as a planned sale of a stake in
its main mine to a Chinese state-owned firm has been delayed.
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said on Thursday it is talking to its bondholders and
others to shore up its finances as a planned sale of a stake in
its main mine to a Chinese state-owned firm has been delayed.
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Europe's power market reform a boon for struggling utilities
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - European utilities welcomed
long-awaited power market reform proposals on Wednesday, hoping
a framework to subsidise fossil fuel plants and plans to wind
down a key support for renewable energy could turn the page on
years of crisis.
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long-awaited power market reform proposals on Wednesday, hoping
a framework to subsidise fossil fuel plants and plans to wind
down a key support for renewable energy could turn the page on
years of crisis.
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Biofuel producers blast EU for slashing crop-based fuel use
PARIS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - European biofuel producers said a
proposal by Brussels to nearly halve the level of crop-based
biofuel used in the European Union by 2030 was a U-turn in
policy that would threaten jobs and boost animal feed and crude
oil imports.
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proposal by Brussels to nearly halve the level of crop-based
biofuel used in the European Union by 2030 was a U-turn in
policy that would threaten jobs and boost animal feed and crude
oil imports.
Read more
UPDATE 1-EU unveils power market reform to boost renewables
* Aims for greater EU grid cooperation, price convergence
(Updates with formal presentation of draft law, reaction)
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(Updates with formal presentation of draft law, reaction)
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Shell studies green energy deals to prepare for future after oil
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell, the
world's second-biggest publicly listed oil company, is studying
acquisitions in the green energy sector, its CEO told Reuters,
as it bows to shareholder demands for a strategy beyond fossil
fuels.
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world's second-biggest publicly listed oil company, is studying
acquisitions in the green energy sector, its CEO told Reuters,
as it bows to shareholder demands for a strategy beyond fossil
fuels.
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UPDATE 1-Innogy CEO promises no M&A "surprises" for shareholders
* Trump's election doesn't change renewable business
(Adds additional comments on liquidity, U.S.)
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(Adds additional comments on liquidity, U.S.)
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EU unveils power market reform, energy efficiency target
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The European Commission
unveiled a reform of Europe's power grid after 2020 on
Wednesday, proposing to cut energy waste, better integrate
renewables and phase out subsidies for coal-fired electricity
generation.
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unveiled a reform of Europe's power grid after 2020 on
Wednesday, proposing to cut energy waste, better integrate
renewables and phase out subsidies for coal-fired electricity
generation.
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Indonesia's Tangguh LNG looks to sell 2017-2019 cargoes -sources
SINGAPORE, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Indonesia's Tangguh LNG
project has invited market participants to bid for 2017-2019
cargoes.
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project has invited market participants to bid for 2017-2019
cargoes.
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Dutch government proposes 33 pct increase in renewables spending for 2017
AMSTERDAM, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Dutch government on
Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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UPDATE 1-Dutch government proposes 33 pct increase in renewables spending for 2017
AMSTERDAM, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Dutch government on
Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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Wednesday proposed a 33 percent increase in its budget for
renewable energy projects in 2017, as it attempts to catch up
after lagging on its 2020 emission reduction targets.
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UPDATE 1-Russia and Belarus close to solving gas price dispute - minister
MINSK, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Russia and Belarus are close to
solving a dispute over gas prices, Belarussian Energy Minister
Vladimir Potupchik told reporters on Wednesday.
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solving a dispute over gas prices, Belarussian Energy Minister
Vladimir Potupchik told reporters on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
UPDATE 1-China vows to cap water consumption, crack down on polluters
SHANGHAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - China will keep national annual
water consumption below 670 billion cubic metres (bcm) through
to 2020, the state planning agency said on Wednesday, part of
efforts to ease chronic regional shortages by cutting waste and
boosting efficiency.
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water consumption below 670 billion cubic metres (bcm) through
to 2020, the state planning agency said on Wednesday, part of
efforts to ease chronic regional shortages by cutting waste and
boosting efficiency.
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Bill for Japan's Fukushima cleanup to double to $201 bln - source
TOKYO, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster
in 2011 is likely to cost 22.6 trillion yen ($201 billion),
slightly more than double a previous estimate, according to a
source involved in government discussions on the issue.
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in 2011 is likely to cost 22.6 trillion yen ($201 billion),
slightly more than double a previous estimate, according to a
source involved in government discussions on the issue.
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EU unveils power market reform to boost renewables
BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - EU regulators will unveil
reforms on Wednesday to promote a greater share of renewables in
Europe's grid by 2030, with plans to cut energy use by 30
percent, phase out subsidies for coal-fired plants and enforce
greater cross-border trade.
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reforms on Wednesday to promote a greater share of renewables in
Europe's grid by 2030, with plans to cut energy use by 30
percent, phase out subsidies for coal-fired plants and enforce
greater cross-border trade.
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UPDATE 1-Canada PM to unveil pipeline decisions, Kinder Morgan may get OK
OTTAWA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Canada will announce decisions on
new pipelines on Tuesday that could clear Kinder Morgan Inc's
hotly contested plan to double the capacity of its Trans
Mountain project but reject Enbridge Inc's Northern
Gateway.
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new pipelines on Tuesday that could clear Kinder Morgan Inc's
hotly contested plan to double the capacity of its Trans
Mountain project but reject Enbridge Inc's Northern
Gateway.
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Canada PM set to unveil major pipeline decisions on Tuesday
OTTAWA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau is set to reveal his government's verdict on at least
two major pipeline projects when he makes an announcement at
4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Tuesday.
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Trudeau is set to reveal his government's verdict on at least
two major pipeline projects when he makes an announcement at
4:30 p.m. EST (2130 GMT) on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-N. Dakota law enforcement to block pipeline protesters' supplies
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 29 (Reuters) - North Dakota law
enforcement will begin to block supplies from reaching
protesters at a camp near the construction site of an oil
pipeline project in an effort to force demonstrators to vacate
the area, officials said on Tuesday.
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enforcement will begin to block supplies from reaching
protesters at a camp near the construction site of an oil
pipeline project in an effort to force demonstrators to vacate
the area, officials said on Tuesday.
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Georgia to sell 25 pct stake in state energy firm
TBILISI, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Georgia plans to sell a 25
percent stake in the state Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC) on an
international stock exchange in 2017, the finance minister of
the former Soviet republic said on Tuesday.
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percent stake in the state Oil and Gas Corporation (GOGC) on an
international stock exchange in 2017, the finance minister of
the former Soviet republic said on Tuesday.
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N. Dakota to block supplies from pipeline protesters' camp
Nov 29 (Reuters) - North Dakota law enforcement will begin
to block supplies from reaching protesters at a camp near the
construction site of an oil pipeline project in an effort to
force demonstrators to vacate the area, officials said on
Tuesday.
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to block supplies from reaching protesters at a camp near the
construction site of an oil pipeline project in an effort to
force demonstrators to vacate the area, officials said on
Tuesday.
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RPT-Demergers and destruction: activists press Europe conglomerates
AMSTERDAM, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The days of the European
conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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Clean energy gains ground - but old dirty habits die hard
LONDON, Nov 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Solar power
is becoming so cheap so fast that in Abu Dhabi it's now less
costly to produce a unit of energy from the sun than from oil,
leading energy experts said this week.
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is becoming so cheap so fast that in Abu Dhabi it's now less
costly to produce a unit of energy from the sun than from oil,
leading energy experts said this week.
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Demergers and destruction: activists press Europe conglomerates
AMSTERDAM, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The days of the European
conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
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conglomerate may be numbered, as activist shareholders are
pressing diversified groups to spin off secondary businesses and
focus on doing one thing well.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Afghan Taliban offer security for copper, gas projects
* Taliban directs fighters to aid in security of projects
(Adds presidential spokesman's comment)
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(Adds presidential spokesman's comment)
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Engie chairman Mestrallet confirms support for CEO Kocher
PARIS, Nov 29 (Reuters) - French gas and power group Engie's
chairman Gerard Mestrallet on Tuesday confirmed his
support for new chief executive Isabelle Kocher, following media
reports about tensions between the two managers.
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chairman Gerard Mestrallet on Tuesday confirmed his
support for new chief executive Isabelle Kocher, following media
reports about tensions between the two managers.
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Afghan Taliban offer security for copper, gas projects
KABUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban on Tuesday
offered to protect major government projects, such as the mining
of a big copper deposit and an international natural gas
pipeline project, to allow them to get off the ground after
years of delay.
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offered to protect major government projects, such as the mining
of a big copper deposit and an international natural gas
pipeline project, to allow them to get off the ground after
years of delay.
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Europe can meet winter power demand despite French nuclear closures -grid lobby
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Europe will be able to meet
higher-than-normal electricity demand this winter even if
nuclear safety checks tighten France's power supply further, the
ENTSO-E European power grid lobby said on Tuesday.
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higher-than-normal electricity demand this winter even if
nuclear safety checks tighten France's power supply further, the
ENTSO-E European power grid lobby said on Tuesday.
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Czech energy group EPH may challenge Slovakia tax increase
BRATISLAVA, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Czech energy group EPH, a
major player in Slovakia's energy sector, said it may challenge
Slovakia's plans to double a special tax on profits in
state-regulated industries and to keep the levy in place for
longer.
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major player in Slovakia's energy sector, said it may challenge
Slovakia's plans to double a special tax on profits in
state-regulated industries and to keep the levy in place for
longer.
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China factory blast causes delays on high-speed rail line
BEIJING, Nov 29 (Reuters) - An explosion at a factory in
eastern China on Tuesday caused delays on the country's flagship
high-speed railway line, state media said, in China's latest
industrial accident.
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eastern China on Tuesday caused delays on the country's flagship
high-speed railway line, state media said, in China's latest
industrial accident.
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UPDATE 5-North Dakota governor orders pipeline protesters expelled
CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 28 (Reuters) - North Dakota's
governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American
and environmental activists camped on federal property near an
oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards
posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area.
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governor ordered the expulsion of thousands of Native American
and environmental activists camped on federal property near an
oil pipeline project they are trying to halt, citing hazards
posed by harsh weather as a blizzard bore down on the area.
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Monday, November 28, 2016
UPDATE 1-Eni aiming to cut stake in Egypt's Zohr offshore gas find to 50 pct
MILAN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian oil and gas company Eni
is in talks with various parties to cut its stake in
the giant Zohr gas field offshore Egypt to 50 percent, Chief
Executive Claudio Descalzi said on Monday.
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is in talks with various parties to cut its stake in
the giant Zohr gas field offshore Egypt to 50 percent, Chief
Executive Claudio Descalzi said on Monday.
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Canada to allow Saskatchewan to keep burning coal for power
Nov 28 (Reuters) - Ottawa has struck a deal with
Saskatchewan, a fierce critic of its environmental strategy,
allowing it to continue running coal-fired electricity plants
past 2030 if it makes equivalent cuts elsewhere to greenhouse
gas emissions, the governments said on Monday.
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Saskatchewan, a fierce critic of its environmental strategy,
allowing it to continue running coal-fired electricity plants
past 2030 if it makes equivalent cuts elsewhere to greenhouse
gas emissions, the governments said on Monday.
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Mining projects, big plantations mean Bolivia's drought hurts more - campaigners
BOGOTA, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Water
shortages caused by Bolivia's worst drought in 25 years have
been exacerbated by booming population growth in cities, poor
infrastructure and the impact of big agricultural plantations
and mining projects, campaigners say.
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shortages caused by Bolivia's worst drought in 25 years have
been exacerbated by booming population growth in cities, poor
infrastructure and the impact of big agricultural plantations
and mining projects, campaigners say.
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Britain's FTSE index slips as Trump rally falters
* Utilities gain as investors back safe stocks
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the Reuters Live Markets blog on Eikon, see cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets)
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UPDATE 1-EDF seeks to triple retail base in Italy, eyes ENI portfolio
PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian energy group Edison
, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple the number of its Italian retail customers and would be
ready to buy Italian group Eni's retail base, Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun said on Monday.
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, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple the number of its Italian retail customers and would be
ready to buy Italian group Eni's retail base, Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun said on Monday.
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EDF unit seeks to triple retail base in Italy, eyes ENI portfolio
PARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Italian energy group Edison
, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple its Italian customer base and would be ready to buy
Italian energy group Eni's retail base, said Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun.
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, a unit of French utility EDF, wants to
triple its Italian customer base and would be ready to buy
Italian energy group Eni's retail base, said Edison
chief executive Marc Benayoun.
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Solar irrigation cuts drought risk, emissions for Kenya's farmers
HOUMA BAY, Kenya, Nov 28 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In
the scorching sun, Alphonce Abok keeps an eye on his fields of
watermelons growing near the banks of the Sound River, one of
the major channels feeding into Lake Victoria.
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the scorching sun, Alphonce Abok keeps an eye on his fields of
watermelons growing near the banks of the Sound River, one of
the major channels feeding into Lake Victoria.
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Fukushima nuclear decommission, compensation costs to almost double-media
TOKYO, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Japan's trade ministry has almost
doubled the estimated cost of compensation for the 2011
Fukushima nuclear disaster and decommissioning of the damaged
Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant to more than 20 trillion yen
($177.51 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
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doubled the estimated cost of compensation for the 2011
Fukushima nuclear disaster and decommissioning of the damaged
Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant to more than 20 trillion yen
($177.51 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
U.S. authorities say no plans to forcibly remove North Dakota protesters
Nov 27 (Reuters) - U.S. authorities said on Sunday they had
no plans to forcibly remove activists protesting plans to run an
oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota, despite telling them to leave by
early December.
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no plans to forcibly remove activists protesting plans to run an
oil pipeline beneath a lake near the Standing Rock Sioux
reservation in North Dakota, despite telling them to leave by
early December.
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Swiss seen rejecting speedy exit from atomic power
ZURICH, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Swiss voters were likely on
Sunday to reject a speedy exit from the nation's five nuclear
power plants, as concerns over losing energy independence
outweighed the safety worries raised by the measure's
proponents.
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Sunday to reject a speedy exit from the nation's five nuclear
power plants, as concerns over losing energy independence
outweighed the safety worries raised by the measure's
proponents.
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UPDATE 1-Swiss reject quick exit from atomic power
* Greens, others fear for safety of aging Swiss nuclear
fleet
(Updates with result, adds government minister comment)
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fleet
(Updates with result, adds government minister comment)
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China launches commodity trading centre in Shanghai, eyes Asia gas hub status
SHANGHAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - China on Saturday formally
launched a state-backed commodity trading centre in Shanghai, as
the world's top energy consumer looks to race ahead of other
countries such as Tokyo and Singapore to become Asia's main gas
pricing hub.
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launched a state-backed commodity trading centre in Shanghai, as
the world's top energy consumer looks to race ahead of other
countries such as Tokyo and Singapore to become Asia's main gas
pricing hub.
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Saturday, November 26, 2016
UPDATE 1-Canada plans new fuel rules, aims 30-megatonne emissions cut by 2030
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Canada will require reduced
carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Canada says new fuel rules to cut emissions by 30 megatonnes by 2030
TORONTO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Canada will require reduced
carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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carbon footprints for all fuels so that the country can achieve
a 30-megatonne cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the
country's environment department said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Peru says will find replacement for Odebrecht on pipeline in Jan
LIMA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Peru's President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski said on Friday that he expects to find a company in
early January to replace Brazilian engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht SA as the builder and operator of a
proposed $5 billion natural gas pipeline.
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Kuczynski said on Friday that he expects to find a company in
early January to replace Brazilian engineering conglomerate
Odebrecht SA as the builder and operator of a
proposed $5 billion natural gas pipeline.
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UPDATE 2-EDF sites searched by French competition authorities
PARIS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - French electricity utility EDF's
headquarters and other sites have been searched by the
competition authorities looking into a possible abuse of a
dominant position in the energy market, the state-controlled
utility said on Friday.
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headquarters and other sites have been searched by the
competition authorities looking into a possible abuse of a
dominant position in the energy market, the state-controlled
utility said on Friday.
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South Africa's proposed nuclear power plant unsafe - study
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 25 (Reuters) - South African power
provider Eskom has proposed building a nuclear power station on
a site that may be at risk of surge storms and tsunamis, a
geological report suggests, but the state-owned utility disputes
the findings.
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provider Eskom has proposed building a nuclear power station on
a site that may be at risk of surge storms and tsunamis, a
geological report suggests, but the state-owned utility disputes
the findings.
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French competition authorities search EDF sites, seize documents
PARIS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - French competition authorities
have searched the headquarters and other premises of
state-controlled utility EDF as part of an
investigation into a possible abuse of a dominant position in
the energy market, EDF said on Friday.
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have searched the headquarters and other premises of
state-controlled utility EDF as part of an
investigation into a possible abuse of a dominant position in
the energy market, EDF said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-Consortium led by French group Total wins Ivory Coast LNG deal
* Total to have 34 pct of new Cote d'Ivoire-GNL company
(Adds update with Total's statement, details)
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(Adds update with Total's statement, details)
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UPDATE 1-EC says Russia and Ukraine to meet in Brussels for gas talks
MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine are about to
meet in Brussels with officials from the European Commission to
discuss the resumption of gas supplies to Ukraine, halted after
Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the EU Commission
Vice-President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.
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meet in Brussels with officials from the European Commission to
discuss the resumption of gas supplies to Ukraine, halted after
Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, the EU Commission
Vice-President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.
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Russia's Novatek eyes over 1 bln euros in Yamal LNG financing - Nikkei
MOSCOW, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Russian gas producer Novatek
is negotiating borrowing more than 1 billion euros
($1.06 billion) for its Yamal project from European and Japanese
lenders, Novatek's chief executive said in an interview with The
Nikkei.
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is negotiating borrowing more than 1 billion euros
($1.06 billion) for its Yamal project from European and Japanese
lenders, Novatek's chief executive said in an interview with The
Nikkei.
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UPDATE 2-Death toll in China power plant accident climbs to 74
BEIJING, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Police took 13 people into
custody as the death toll in the collapse of a platform under
construction at a power plant in eastern China rose to 74, with
two others injured, state media said on Friday.
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custody as the death toll in the collapse of a platform under
construction at a power plant in eastern China rose to 74, with
two others injured, state media said on Friday.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
UPDATE 1-India's Adani to spend $300 mln on two solar plants in Australia
* Adani still pursuing long-delayed Australian coal plan
(Recasts with second solar plant in Whyalla)
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(Recasts with second solar plant in Whyalla)
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Death toll in China power plant accident climbs to 74
BEIJING, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The death toll in the collapse
of a platform under construction at a power plant in eastern
China has rise to 74, with two others injured, as China's chief
safety inspector arrived to oversee an investigation, state
media said on Friday.
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of a platform under construction at a power plant in eastern
China has rise to 74, with two others injured, as China's chief
safety inspector arrived to oversee an investigation, state
media said on Friday.
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UPDATE 2-Canada to announce Enbridge pipeline decision next week -sources
OTTAWA, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The Canadian government will
announce its decision on two major Enbridge Inc
pipeline projects on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the
matter said on Thursday.
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announce its decision on two major Enbridge Inc
pipeline projects on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the
matter said on Thursday.
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Total-led consortium finalises deal to develop Ivory Coast LNG sector
ABIDJAN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French oil major Total
, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners formally
established a consortium on Thursday to build a liquid natural
gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing
electricity consumption.
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, the Ivorian state oil company and four other partners formally
established a consortium on Thursday to build a liquid natural
gas (LNG) import terminal meant to feed the country's growing
electricity consumption.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX Makes small gains as materials rebound
TORONTO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index made
small but broad gains on Thursday, with materials stocks
partially recovering from sharp losses in the previous session.
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small but broad gains on Thursday, with materials stocks
partially recovering from sharp losses in the previous session.
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UPDATE 1-Polish deputy PM says Pekao negotiations with UniCredit in final stage
WARSAW, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Polish state-run insurer PZU
and state development fund PFR are in the final stage
of talks with Italy's UniCredit over buying its Polish arm Bank
Pekao, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
was quoted as saying on Thursday.
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and state development fund PFR are in the final stage
of talks with Italy's UniCredit over buying its Polish arm Bank
Pekao, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
was quoted as saying on Thursday.
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UPDATE 4-At least 67 killed in China power plant mishap
* Two injured workers taken to hospital after accident
(Adds worker rescued; company comment)
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(Adds worker rescued; company comment)
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Veolia launches internal audit, suspends two managers over payments scheme
PARIS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - French water and waste group
Veolia said it has suspended two managers in its French
water unit and launched an internal audit following a media
report about a possible conflict of interest in a customer
payments scheme.
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Veolia said it has suspended two managers in its French
water unit and launched an internal audit following a media
report about a possible conflict of interest in a customer
payments scheme.
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Saudi fund hires HSBC for potential purchase of ACWA Power stake
DUBAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth
fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has hired HSBC
to advise it on a potential purchase of a stake in ACWA Power, a
developer and operator of power and water plants, sources close
to the matter said.
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fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has hired HSBC
to advise it on a potential purchase of a stake in ACWA Power, a
developer and operator of power and water plants, sources close
to the matter said.
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UPDATE 2-Greek public sector workers strike against EU/IMF reforms
ATHENS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Greek public-sector workers went
on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the leftist-led government agreed with
the country's official creditors in exchange for bailout loans.
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on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the leftist-led government agreed with
the country's official creditors in exchange for bailout loans.
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INTERVIEW-Woodside moving forward with Browse, Scarborough projects at similar pace
TOKYO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Woodside Petroleum is
moving forward with its Scarborough area gas fields and its
delayed Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at a similar
rate, and can't say at this stage which will be developed first,
its CEO told Reuters.
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moving forward with its Scarborough area gas fields and its
delayed Browse liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at a similar
rate, and can't say at this stage which will be developed first,
its CEO told Reuters.
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Greek public sector workers strike against EU/IMF reforms
ATHENS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Greek public-sector workers went
on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the government agreed with the country's
official creditors in exchange for loans.
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on strike on Thursday to protest labour and pension reforms and
state asset sales which the government agreed with the country's
official creditors in exchange for loans.
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Urban sprawl threatens Thailand's Ayutthaya world heritage site
BANGKOK, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Sprawling urban growth and water
management problems are threatening conservation efforts at
Thailand's ancient city of Ayutthaya, experts say.
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management problems are threatening conservation efforts at
Thailand's ancient city of Ayutthaya, experts say.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
UPDATE 1-S. Korea proposes 3 plans to revamp residential power prices
* Comes after public backlash over bills for peak summer use
(Recasts, adds energy minister comments)
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(Recasts, adds energy minister comments)
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S. Korea to propose three plans to revamp residential electricity prices
SEOUL, Nov 24 (Reuters) - South Korea will propose three
plans to parliament on Thursday to revamp its electricity
tariffs to alleviate the burden on households during peak power
usage periods, its energy ministry said.
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plans to parliament on Thursday to revamp its electricity
tariffs to alleviate the burden on households during peak power
usage periods, its energy ministry said.
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UPDATE 2-Sempra drops offer on Odebrecht Peru pipeline, Techint in talks
LIMA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Sempra Energy announced on
Wednesday that it has ended talks aimed at buying a stake in
Odebrecht's natural gas pipeline project in Peru with no deal,
as Techint Group said it was still interested in acquiring
minority control.
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Wednesday that it has ended talks aimed at buying a stake in
Odebrecht's natural gas pipeline project in Peru with no deal,
as Techint Group said it was still interested in acquiring
minority control.
Read more
RPT-Global LNG buyers, sellers meet as Japan probes contract clauses
TOKYO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A new Japanese regulatory probe
into sales restrictions for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
contracts will be at the forefront of discussion as the
industry's biggest buyers and sellers gather in Tokyo this week.
Read more
into sales restrictions for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
contracts will be at the forefront of discussion as the
industry's biggest buyers and sellers gather in Tokyo this week.
Read more
Canadian province Alberta switching to new power market structure
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The Canadian province
of Alberta is switching to a new power market structure to
encourage investment in electricity generation and help meet its
renewable energy targets, the government said on Wednesday.
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of Alberta is switching to a new power market structure to
encourage investment in electricity generation and help meet its
renewable energy targets, the government said on Wednesday.
Read more
Britain's FTSE ends little changed, housebuilders skid
* Thomas Cook rises to highest since May
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Britain's FTSE hit by commodity reversal
* Thomas Cook rises to highest since May
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EIB to finance investment in Polish power utility Energa's network
WARSAW, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Polish state-run utility Energa
said on Wednesday it plans to issue hybrid bonds worth
up to 250 million euros ($263 million) to the European
Investment Bank (EIB) to finance investment in its power
distribution network.
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said on Wednesday it plans to issue hybrid bonds worth
up to 250 million euros ($263 million) to the European
Investment Bank (EIB) to finance investment in its power
distribution network.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Areva hopes China's CNNC, Japan's MHI will agree to buy stakes soon
* Hopes for EU green light for restructuring by year-end
(Adds Varin comments on asset sales, background on
restructuring)
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(Adds Varin comments on asset sales, background on
restructuring)
Read more
World's tallest water slide to be torn down after death
KANSAS CITY, Kan., Nov 23 (Reuters) - The world's tallest
water slide will be torn down after a 10-year-old boy suffered a
broken neck and was killed riding it in August, an amusement
park in Kansas City, said.
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water slide will be torn down after a 10-year-old boy suffered a
broken neck and was killed riding it in August, an amusement
park in Kansas City, said.
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Britain's FTSE buoyed by utilities before budget update
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index rose on
Wednesday, boosted by rising utility and commodity firms before
finance minister Philip Hammond outlines his policies in the
biggest economic update since the country voted to leave the
European Union.
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Wednesday, boosted by rising utility and commodity firms before
finance minister Philip Hammond outlines his policies in the
biggest economic update since the country voted to leave the
European Union.
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Areva's Varin targeting firm offers from CNNC and MHI
PARIS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Areva is in talks with
Chinese nuclear group CNNC and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries (MHI) about taking a minority stake in the
French state-controlled nuclear group, the company said on
Wednesday.
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Chinese nuclear group CNNC and Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries (MHI) about taking a minority stake in the
French state-controlled nuclear group, the company said on
Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-United Utilities first-half underlying profit rises marginally
Nov 23 (Reuters) - United Utilities Group Plc, the
largest of Britain's three publicly-listed water suppliers by
market value, posted a slightly higher first-half profit, helped
by new pricing regulations and lower spending on infrastructure
improvements.
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largest of Britain's three publicly-listed water suppliers by
market value, posted a slightly higher first-half profit, helped
by new pricing regulations and lower spending on infrastructure
improvements.
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Bulgaria charges defence minister over jet-repair deal with Poland
SOFIA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Bulgarian prosecutors charged
outgoing Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev on Wednesday over an
agreement with NATO ally Poland for repairs of its Soviet-era
MiG-29 fighter jets.
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outgoing Defence Minister Nikolay Nenchev on Wednesday over an
agreement with NATO ally Poland for repairs of its Soviet-era
MiG-29 fighter jets.
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Global LNG buyers, sellers meet as Japan probes contract clauses
TOKYO, Nov 23 (Reuters) - A new Japanese regulatory probe
into sales restrictions for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
contracts will be at the forefront of discussion as the
industry's biggest buyers and sellers gather in Tokyo this week.
Read more
into sales restrictions for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
contracts will be at the forefront of discussion as the
industry's biggest buyers and sellers gather in Tokyo this week.
Read more
Australia shares extend gains, tracking Wall Street, NZ up
Nov 23 (Reuters) - Australian shares extended gains on
Wednesday hitting a near one-month high, in step with Wall
Street where all three main indices hit intraday record highs
for a second straight session.
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Wednesday hitting a near one-month high, in step with Wall
Street where all three main indices hit intraday record highs
for a second straight session.
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United Utilities first-half underlying profit rises marginally
Nov 23 (Reuters) - United Utilities Group Plc
reported a small rise in first-half underlying operating profit,
helped by new pricing regulations and lower spending to renew
its pipeline infrastructure.
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reported a small rise in first-half underlying operating profit,
helped by new pricing regulations and lower spending to renew
its pipeline infrastructure.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Group building Rwandan peat-fired power plant signs financing deal
KIGALI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - An international group signed a
$350 million deal on Tuesday to finance an 80 megawatt (MW)
peat-fired power plant in Rwanda, part of an effort to expand
power production in a nation where just a quarter of the
population are linked to the grid.
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$350 million deal on Tuesday to finance an 80 megawatt (MW)
peat-fired power plant in Rwanda, part of an effort to expand
power production in a nation where just a quarter of the
population are linked to the grid.
Read more
UPDATE 1-EDF in talks on offshore wind partnership in China
* EDF has pipeline of 12 GW of renewables projects
(Adds detail about EDF offshore wind plans abroad)
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(Adds detail about EDF offshore wind plans abroad)
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Trump says keeping 'open mind' on climate change -New York Times
Nov 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on
Tuesday he thinks there is some connection between climate
change and human activity and "clean air is vitally important,"
a New York Times reporter said in a tweet.
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Tuesday he thinks there is some connection between climate
change and human activity and "clean air is vitally important,"
a New York Times reporter said in a tweet.
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For Standing Rock Sioux, new water system may reduce oil leak risk
Nov 22 (Reuters) - For months, North Dakota's Standing Rock
Sioux tribe has been protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline's
planned crossing under the Missouri River, adjacent to their
lands, in part due to worries about contamination of their
primary water source.
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Sioux tribe has been protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline's
planned crossing under the Missouri River, adjacent to their
lands, in part due to worries about contamination of their
primary water source.
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CORRECTED-Canada to rule on two pipelines; Kinder Morgan still up in air
OTTAWA, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Canada will this week decide the
fate of two Enbridge Inc pipelines but is keeping quiet
about its verdict on Kinder Morgan Inc's plans to more
than double the capacity of its Trans Mountain line, a move
environmentalists strongly oppose.
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fate of two Enbridge Inc pipelines but is keeping quiet
about its verdict on Kinder Morgan Inc's plans to more
than double the capacity of its Trans Mountain line, a move
environmentalists strongly oppose.
Read more
Gas to help cushion French winter power crunch, say operators
PARIS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - A record output increase from
gas-fired electricity generators since the start of the month
could enable France avoid rolling outages this winter amid
reduced supply from the country's ageing nuclear reactors, gas
network operators said on Tuesday.
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gas-fired electricity generators since the start of the month
could enable France avoid rolling outages this winter amid
reduced supply from the country's ageing nuclear reactors, gas
network operators said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-Uniper seeks 400 mln euros of cost cuts to combat crisis
FRANKFURT, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Uniper, the power
plant and energy trading unit spun off by German utility E.ON
will cut jobs and spending as it fights a crisis at
its generation business, mirroring similar moves by larger
rivals.
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plant and energy trading unit spun off by German utility E.ON
will cut jobs and spending as it fights a crisis at
its generation business, mirroring similar moves by larger
rivals.
Read more
UPDATE 1-South Africa delays nuclear power expansion plans
CAPE TOWN, Nov 22 (Reuters) - South Africa's government has
delayed long-term nuclear power expansion plans, according to a
draft energy blueprint released on Tuesday, although state power
utility Eskom said it would continue with an earlier target.
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delayed long-term nuclear power expansion plans, according to a
draft energy blueprint released on Tuesday, although state power
utility Eskom said it would continue with an earlier target.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Vietnam abandons plan for first nuclear power plants
HANOI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Vietnam's National Assembly voted
on Tuesday to scrap plans to build two multi-billion-dollar
nuclear power plants with Russia and Japan, after officials
cited lower demand forecasts, rising costs and safety concerns.
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on Tuesday to scrap plans to build two multi-billion-dollar
nuclear power plants with Russia and Japan, after officials
cited lower demand forecasts, rising costs and safety concerns.
Read more
Monday, November 21, 2016
China may name first SOEs to be restructured by year-end - paper
SHANGHAI, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China may name the first of its
state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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state-owned enterprises (SOE) to be restructured under a
mixed-ownership system by the year-end, the business paper China
Securities Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.
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Abengoa asks U.S. court to prevent lawsuits by rebel creditors
CHICAGO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Spanish renewable energy and
engineering firm Abengoa SA has asked a U.S. bankruptcy
court to enjoin legal action and future claims by creditors who
are unsatisfied with a high-stakes plan to restructure $10
billion of debt.
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engineering firm Abengoa SA has asked a U.S. bankruptcy
court to enjoin legal action and future claims by creditors who
are unsatisfied with a high-stakes plan to restructure $10
billion of debt.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Tesoro Logistics boosts midstream business in deals worth $1.1 bln
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Tesoro Logistics LP said it
would buy some oil, natural gas and other gathering systems in
North Dakota for about $700 million, and will also acquire
terminal and storage assets from major shareholder Tesoro Corp
for about $400 million.
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would buy some oil, natural gas and other gathering systems in
North Dakota for about $700 million, and will also acquire
terminal and storage assets from major shareholder Tesoro Corp
for about $400 million.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Police fire water cannon at Dakota pipeline protesters in freezing weather
(Adds statement on timeline from company)
By Chris Michaud and Stephanie Keith
NEW YORK/CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 21 (Reuters) - Police fired
tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in the freezing
North Dakota weather late Sunday and early Monday, in the latest
violent clash over a pipeline project running through the state.
An estimated 400 protesters mounted the Backwater Bridge
just north of Cannon Ball, North Dakota, and attempted to force
their way past police in what the
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Tesoro Logistics to buy North Dakota energy assets for $700 mln
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Tesoro Logistics LP said on
Monday it would buy crude oil, natural gas and other gathering
systems in North Dakota from a consortium for about $700
million.
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Monday it would buy crude oil, natural gas and other gathering
systems in North Dakota from a consortium for about $700
million.
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UPDATE 1-Powerful quake hits Japan, Fukushima residents urged to flee tsunami
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary
magnitude of 7.3 hit northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan
Meteorological Agency said, issuing tsunami advisories for much
of the nation's northern Pacific coast.
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magnitude of 7.3 hit northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan
Meteorological Agency said, issuing tsunami advisories for much
of the nation's northern Pacific coast.
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UPDATE 1-Police fire water cannon at Dakota pipeline protesters in freezing weather
(Adds additional comment from Standing Rock Sioux)
By Chris Michaud and Stephanie Keith
NEW YORK/CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 21 (Reuters) - Police fired
tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in the freezing
North Dakota weather late Sunday and early Monday, in the latest
violent clash over a pipeline project running through the state.
An estimated 400 protesters mounted the Backwater Bridge
just north of Cannon Ball, North Dakota, and attempted to force
their way past police in
Read more
Brazil's Cemig says not considering share offering
SAO PAULO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian power company Cia
Energética de Minas Gerais SA said on Monday it is
not considering a share offering in order to reduce its debt
burden.
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Energética de Minas Gerais SA said on Monday it is
not considering a share offering in order to reduce its debt
burden.
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Police fire water cannon at Dakota pipeline protesters in freezing weather
NEW YORK/CANNON BALL, N.D., Nov 21 (Reuters) - Police fired
tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in North Dakota
opposed to an oil pipeline in freezing weather late Sunday and
early Monday, in the latest violent clash between law
enforcement and activists over the $3.7 billion project.
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tear gas and water at hundreds of protesters in North Dakota
opposed to an oil pipeline in freezing weather late Sunday and
early Monday, in the latest violent clash between law
enforcement and activists over the $3.7 billion project.
Read more
RPT-COLUMN-Australia to import LNG? When the illogical makes sense: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Sometimes the
seemingly illogical actually makes sense. Take the case of
Australia, which will become the world's largest exporter of
liquefied natural gas (LNG), but also may start importing the
super-chilled fuel at the same time.
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seemingly illogical actually makes sense. Take the case of
Australia, which will become the world's largest exporter of
liquefied natural gas (LNG), but also may start importing the
super-chilled fuel at the same time.
Read more
Northern Europe set for colder than normal Dec-Feb - The Weather Company
LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Northern Europe is expected to
experience colder than normal temperatures from December to
February, the Weather Company said on Monday.
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experience colder than normal temperatures from December to
February, the Weather Company said on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-Police clash with North Dakota pipeline protesters, arrest one
Nov 20 (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters opposed to a North
Dakota oil pipeline project they say threatens water resources
and sacred tribal lands clashed with police who fired tear gas
at the scene of a similar confrontation last month, officials
said.
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Dakota oil pipeline project they say threatens water resources
and sacred tribal lands clashed with police who fired tear gas
at the scene of a similar confrontation last month, officials
said.
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Australia shares end tad weaker, NZ down
Nov 21 (Reuters) - Australian shares closed lower on Monday,
with consumer staples and healthcare stocks erasing the gains
from energy and material sectors, as investors looked for more
clarity on President-elect Donald Trump's policies.
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with consumer staples and healthcare stocks erasing the gains
from energy and material sectors, as investors looked for more
clarity on President-elect Donald Trump's policies.
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Veolia wins 800 mln euro contract to expand Armenia water services-source
PARIS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Veolia has won an 800
million euro ($845 million) contract to expand its Armenian
water supply and treatment operations across the entire western
Asian state, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.
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million euro ($845 million) contract to expand its Armenian
water supply and treatment operations across the entire western
Asian state, according to a source with knowledge of the deal.
Read more
Sunday, November 20, 2016
COLUMN-Australia to import LNG? When the illogical makes sense: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Sometimes the
seemingly illogical actually makes sense. Take the case of
Australia, which will become the world's largest exporter of
liquefied natural gas (LNG), but also may start importing the
super-chilled fuel at the same time.
Read more
seemingly illogical actually makes sense. Take the case of
Australia, which will become the world's largest exporter of
liquefied natural gas (LNG), but also may start importing the
super-chilled fuel at the same time.
Read more
Asia Development Bank to lend Bangladesh $167 mln to boost gas industry
DHAKA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Asian Development Bank said on
Monday it will provide a $167 million loan to Bangladesh to
boost natural gas production and expand transmission
infrastructure, part of a development project valued at $453
million in total.
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Monday it will provide a $167 million loan to Bangladesh to
boost natural gas production and expand transmission
infrastructure, part of a development project valued at $453
million in total.
Read more
Saturday, November 19, 2016
UPDATE 2-Peru considers rescinding Odebrecht's pipeline contract -source
LIMA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Peru is considering rescinding
Odebrecht SA's $5 billion natural gas pipeline contract after
the Brazilian company's attempt to sell its majority stake in
the project got snagged on corruption concerns, a government
source said Friday.
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Odebrecht SA's $5 billion natural gas pipeline contract after
the Brazilian company's attempt to sell its majority stake in
the project got snagged on corruption concerns, a government
source said Friday.
Read more
Friday, November 18, 2016
First blizzard of U.S. season moves into upper Midwest
Nov 18 (Reuters) - The season's first major winter storm in
the continental United States swept the northern Plains with
heavy snow and high winds on Friday, creating blizzard
conditions in parts of South Dakota and Minnesota.
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the continental United States swept the northern Plains with
heavy snow and high winds on Friday, creating blizzard
conditions in parts of South Dakota and Minnesota.
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UPDATE 1-Obama administration bars new oil exploration in Arctic waters
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on
Friday blocked new exploration for oil and gas in Arctic waters,
in a win for environmental groups that had fought development of
the ecologically fragile region.
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Friday blocked new exploration for oil and gas in Arctic waters,
in a win for environmental groups that had fought development of
the ecologically fragile region.
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Eletrobras could sell stake at large Santo Antonio dam -CEO
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-controlled
power holding company Eletrobras could sell its 39 percent stake
at the Santo Antonio hydroelectric dam, the company's Chief
Executive Officer Wilson Ferreira Jr said on Friday on a press
conference.
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power holding company Eletrobras could sell its 39 percent stake
at the Santo Antonio hydroelectric dam, the company's Chief
Executive Officer Wilson Ferreira Jr said on Friday on a press
conference.
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Energy Transfer Partners CEO: Will not reroute Dakota Access Pipeline -AP
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Partners
Chief Executive Kelcy Warren said the company will not
consider rerouting its Dakota Access oil pipeline despite
concerns voiced by U.S. native groups, according to an
Associated Press interview published on Friday.
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Chief Executive Kelcy Warren said the company will not
consider rerouting its Dakota Access oil pipeline despite
concerns voiced by U.S. native groups, according to an
Associated Press interview published on Friday.
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Britain's SSE to freeze energy prices this winter
LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - SSE, one of Britain's
"big six" energy suppliers, has frozen its standard energy
prices this winter, it said on Friday, putting pressure on its
rivals to do the same.
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"big six" energy suppliers, has frozen its standard energy
prices this winter, it said on Friday, putting pressure on its
rivals to do the same.
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UPDATE 1-Brookfield Asset proposes to take 50-60 pct stake in TerraForm Power
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc
proposed on Friday to take a 50-60 percent stake in bankrupt
solar company SunEdison Inc unit TerraForm Power Inc
, a week after it expressed interest in buying the
"yieldco".
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proposed on Friday to take a 50-60 percent stake in bankrupt
solar company SunEdison Inc unit TerraForm Power Inc
, a week after it expressed interest in buying the
"yieldco".
Read more
UPDATE 1-Aid trucks reach cut-off New Zealand town as quake bill mounts
* Complaints reported at drunk behaviour of trapped tourists
(Adds estimate of insured losses)
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(Adds estimate of insured losses)
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Brookfield Asset proposes to take 50-60 pct stake in TerraForm Power
Nov 18 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management Inc
proposed on Friday to take a 50-60 percent stake in bankrupt
solar company SunEdison Inc unit TerraForm Power Inc
, a week after it expressed interest in buying the unit.
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proposed on Friday to take a 50-60 percent stake in bankrupt
solar company SunEdison Inc unit TerraForm Power Inc
, a week after it expressed interest in buying the unit.
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UK should phase-out carbon tax to cut power prices - report
LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Britain should phase out a carbon
emissions tax levied on power producers by the mid 2020s,
cutting household electricity bills by around 7 percent, an
influential think tank on UK government policy said in a report
on Friday.
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emissions tax levied on power producers by the mid 2020s,
cutting household electricity bills by around 7 percent, an
influential think tank on UK government policy said in a report
on Friday.
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Third former energy minister charged in Bulgaria over nuclear project
SOFIA, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Bulgarian prosecutors charged
former energy minister Delyan Dobrev on Friday with failing to
take steps to stop payments to a consultancy engaged with a
now-cancelled nuclear power project.
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former energy minister Delyan Dobrev on Friday with failing to
take steps to stop payments to a consultancy engaged with a
now-cancelled nuclear power project.
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UPDATE 1-Pakistan navy "pushed" Indian submarine clear of its waters
KARACHI, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The Pakistani navy detected an
Indian submarine off the Pakistani coast and prevented it from
entering its waters, it said in a statement on Friday, prompting
a denial by India as tension between the nuclear-armed rivals
simmers.
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Indian submarine off the Pakistani coast and prevented it from
entering its waters, it said in a statement on Friday, prompting
a denial by India as tension between the nuclear-armed rivals
simmers.
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UPDATE 1-Total and Salesforce back French internet start-up Sigfox
London, Nov 18 (Reuters) - French start-up Sigfox has raised
150 million euros ($160 million) to help build networks
connecting everything from washing machines to smart meters to
the internet, it said on Friday, confirming an earlier Reuters
report.
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150 million euros ($160 million) to help build networks
connecting everything from washing machines to smart meters to
the internet, it said on Friday, confirming an earlier Reuters
report.
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Japan's nuclear export ambitions hit wall as Vietnam set to rip up reactor order
TOKYO/HANOI, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Vietnam is poised to abandon
plans for Japanese firms to build a multi-billion dollar nuclear
power plant, damaging Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's drive to begin
exporting reactors after the Fukushima disaster left the
industry in deep-freeze at home.
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plans for Japanese firms to build a multi-billion dollar nuclear
power plant, damaging Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's drive to begin
exporting reactors after the Fukushima disaster left the
industry in deep-freeze at home.
Read more
Smog may be easing, but in parts of China water quality worsens
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, Nov 18 (Reuters) - China is making
progress in battling the damaging smog that can shroud its big
cities, but in many areas - from parts of the giant Yangtze
river to the coalfields of Inner Mongolia - its water pollution
is getting worse.
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progress in battling the damaging smog that can shroud its big
cities, but in many areas - from parts of the giant Yangtze
river to the coalfields of Inner Mongolia - its water pollution
is getting worse.
Read more
Aid convoy reaches quake-hit New Zealand town as damage bill mounts
WELLINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A convoy of 27 military
trucks reached the quake-stricken New Zealand town of Kaikoura
on Friday, five days after the seaside community was completely
cut off by huge landslides caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake
that killed two people
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trucks reached the quake-stricken New Zealand town of Kaikoura
on Friday, five days after the seaside community was completely
cut off by huge landslides caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake
that killed two people
Read more
Thursday, November 17, 2016
UPDATE 3-U.S. native groups promised input on development as pipeline dispute looms
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The United States plans to
gather more input from native people as officials contemplate
projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a White
House notice posted on Thursday that could delay the
controversial plan.
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gather more input from native people as officials contemplate
projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a White
House notice posted on Thursday that could delay the
controversial plan.
Read more
Aid convoy reaches quake-hit New Zealand town as damage bill mounts
WELLINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A convoy of 27 military
trucks reached the quake-stricken New Zealand town of Kaikoura
on Friday, five days after the seaside community was completely
cut off by huge landslides caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake
that killed two people
Read more
trucks reached the quake-stricken New Zealand town of Kaikoura
on Friday, five days after the seaside community was completely
cut off by huge landslides caused by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake
that killed two people
Read more
U.S.-based stock funds attract third-most cash on record -Lipper
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Investors showered $23.6
billion in new cash on U.S.-based stock funds over the latest
week, the most in nearly two years and the third-largest haul
for those funds on record, Thomson Reuters Lipper data showed on
Thursday.
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billion in new cash on U.S.-based stock funds over the latest
week, the most in nearly two years and the third-largest haul
for those funds on record, Thomson Reuters Lipper data showed on
Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 2-U.S. Army proposes regulatory change, a new Dakota pipeline delay
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army plans to issue
a new rule to improve consultations with Indian tribes for
permitting decisions, a move that could delay the completion of
the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a notice posted
Thursday on a White House website.
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a new rule to improve consultations with Indian tribes for
permitting decisions, a move that could delay the completion of
the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a notice posted
Thursday on a White House website.
Read more
U.S.-based stock funds attract third-most cash on record -Lipper
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Investors showered $23.6
billion in new cash on U.S.-based stock funds over the latest
week, the most in nearly two years and the third-largest haul
for those funds on record, Thomson Reuters Lipper data showed on
Thursday.
Read more
billion in new cash on U.S.-based stock funds over the latest
week, the most in nearly two years and the third-largest haul
for those funds on record, Thomson Reuters Lipper data showed on
Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 2-U.S. Army proposes regulatory change, a new Dakota pipeline delay
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army plans to issue
a new rule to improve consultations with Indian tribes for
permitting decisions, a move that could delay the completion of
the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a notice posted
Thursday on a White House website.
Read more
a new rule to improve consultations with Indian tribes for
permitting decisions, a move that could delay the completion of
the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a notice posted
Thursday on a White House website.
Read more
U.S.-based stock funds attract third-most cash on record -Lipper
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Investors showered $23.6
billion in new cash on U.S.-based stock funds over the latest
week, the most in nearly two years and the third-largest haul
for those funds on record, Thomson Reuters Lipper data showed on
Thursday.
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billion in new cash on U.S.-based stock funds over the latest
week, the most in nearly two years and the third-largest haul
for those funds on record, Thomson Reuters Lipper data showed on
Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 2-U.S. Army proposes regulatory change, a new Dakota pipeline delay
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army plans to issue
a new rule to improve consultations with Indian tribes for
permitting decisions, a move that could delay the completion of
the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a notice posted
Thursday on a White House website.
Read more
a new rule to improve consultations with Indian tribes for
permitting decisions, a move that could delay the completion of
the Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a notice posted
Thursday on a White House website.
Read more
Britain seeks to curb pollution by small-scale power plants
LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Britain plans to curb health
damaging air pollution with emissions standards for small-scale
power plants used to generate back-up electricity at short
notice and to stem the rising use of diesel generators.
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damaging air pollution with emissions standards for small-scale
power plants used to generate back-up electricity at short
notice and to stem the rising use of diesel generators.
Read more
UPDATE 3-Petrobras approves Liquigás sale to Ultrapar
SAO PAULO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's Petroleo Brasileiro
SA has approved the sale of its liquefied petroleum
gas unit to Ultrapar Participações SA, as Brazil's
state-controlled firm disposes of assets to reduce the largest
debt burden among global oil producers.
Read more
SA has approved the sale of its liquefied petroleum
gas unit to Ultrapar Participações SA, as Brazil's
state-controlled firm disposes of assets to reduce the largest
debt burden among global oil producers.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Dakota Access pipeline to be completed despite protests, company official tells PBS
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The company behind the
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
Dutch groups demand tighter curbs on Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A top Dutch court has received
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Dakota Access pipeline to be completed despite protests, company official tells PBS
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The company behind the
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
Dutch groups demand tighter curbs on Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A top Dutch court has received
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Dakota Access pipeline to be completed despite protests, company official tells PBS
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The company behind the
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
Dutch groups demand tighter curbs on Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A top Dutch court has received
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Dakota Access pipeline to be completed despite protests, company official tells PBS
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The company behind the
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
Dutch groups demand tighter curbs on Groningen gas production
AMSTERDAM, Nov 17 (Reuters) - A top Dutch court has received
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
25 appeals against the government's decision to cap production
at the Groningen gas field at an annual figure of 24 billion
cubic metres from protesters who think it does not go far
enough.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Bulgarian ex-energy minister charged over nuclear project
SOFIA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Bulgarian prosecutors charged
former economy and energy minister Rumen Ovcharov on Thursday
with mismanagement that led to state losses of more than 190
million euros ($200 million) related to a cancelled nuclear
power project with Russia's Atomstroyexport.
Read more
former economy and energy minister Rumen Ovcharov on Thursday
with mismanagement that led to state losses of more than 190
million euros ($200 million) related to a cancelled nuclear
power project with Russia's Atomstroyexport.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Dakota Access pipeline to be completed despite protests, company official tells PBS
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The company behind the
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline will seek to complete
the project even if protests against its construction continue,
its chief executive told the PBS NewsHour television news
program late on Wednesday.
Read more
Dakota Access pipeline to be completed despite protests, company official tells PBS
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The company behind the Dakota
Access pipeline will seek to complete the project even if
protests against its construction continue, Kelcy Warren, chief
executive of Energy Transfer Partners, told the PBS NewsHour
television news program on Wednesday.
Read more
Access pipeline will seek to complete the project even if
protests against its construction continue, Kelcy Warren, chief
executive of Energy Transfer Partners, told the PBS NewsHour
television news program on Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Bulgarian ex-energy minister charged over nuclear project
SOFIA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Bulgarian prosecutors charged
former economy and energy minister Rumen Ovcharov on Thursday
with mismanagement that led to state losses of more than 190
million euros ($200 million) related to a cancelled nuclear
power project with Russia's Atomstroyexport.
Read more
former economy and energy minister Rumen Ovcharov on Thursday
with mismanagement that led to state losses of more than 190
million euros ($200 million) related to a cancelled nuclear
power project with Russia's Atomstroyexport.
Read more
RPT-Tesla's SolarCity vote comes as rooftop solar growth hits the brakes
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The rooftop solar industry has slowed
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
Tesla's SolarCity vote comes as rooftop solar growth hits the brakes
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The rooftop solar industry has slowed
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
Tesla's SolarCity vote comes as rooftop solar growth hits the brakes
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The rooftop solar industry has slowed
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
Tesla's SolarCity vote comes as rooftop solar growth hits the brakes
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The rooftop solar industry has slowed
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
Tesla's SolarCity vote comes as rooftop solar growth hits the brakes
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The rooftop solar industry has slowed
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
sharply this year as the sector moved from one of scrappy
upstarts to a mature business.
Read more
S.Korea should invest in U.S. oil, gas to counter Trump policy changes -official
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korean oil and gas companies
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
S.Korea should invest in U.S. oil, gas to counter Trump policy changes -official
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korean oil and gas companies
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
S.Korea should invest in U.S. oil, gas to counter Trump policy changes -official
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korean oil and gas companies
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
S.Korea should invest in U.S. oil, gas to counter Trump policy changes -official
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korean oil and gas companies
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
S.Korea should invest in U.S. oil, gas to counter Trump policy changes -official
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korean oil and gas companies
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
Navy ships out New Zealand quake survivors
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Hundreds of
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
survivors stranded by a huge earthquake that struck central New
Zealand three days ago reached Christchurch by a naval ship
early on Thursday, as engineers in the capital Wellington
assessed the state of dozens of damaged buildings.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Eskom director cited in South African anti-graft report resigns
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 16 (Reuters) - An Eskom board member
implicated in a probe over influence-peddling in the South
African government has left his post, the public enterprises
department said, days after the state-owned power utility's
chief executive resigned.
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implicated in a probe over influence-peddling in the South
African government has left his post, the public enterprises
department said, days after the state-owned power utility's
chief executive resigned.
Read more
S.Korea should invest in U.S. oil, gas to counter Trump policy changes -official
SEOUL, Nov 17 (Reuters) - South Korean oil and gas companies
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
should invest more in U.S. exploration projects to limit the
impact of possible energy policy changes planned by U.S
President-elect Donald Trump, the country's vice energy minister
said on Thursday.
Read more
Global green energy growth seen weathering Trump storm, for now
MARRAKESH/FRANKFURT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Renewable energy
will keep growing in the next few years as costs drop and coal
use continues to fall, despite U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's pledge to revive the fossil fuel, investors and analysts
said.
Read more
will keep growing in the next few years as costs drop and coal
use continues to fall, despite U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's pledge to revive the fossil fuel, investors and analysts
said.
Read more
Global green energy growth seen weathering Trump storm, for now
MARRAKESH/FRANKFURT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Renewable energy
will keep growing in the next few years as costs drop and coal
use continues to fall, despite U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's pledge to revive the fossil fuel, investors and analysts
said.
Read more
will keep growing in the next few years as costs drop and coal
use continues to fall, despite U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's pledge to revive the fossil fuel, investors and analysts
said.
Read more
Peace brings home climate uncertainties in rural Sri Lanka
MAHAVELITHANNE, Sri Lanka, Nov 16 (Thomson Reuters
Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled
his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning
when the fighting subsided for a time.
Read more
Foundation) - In the last quarter century, Mohamed Azur fled
his home three times as civil war raged around him, returning
when the fighting subsided for a time.
Read more
Global green energy growth seen weathering Trump storm, for now
MARRAKESH/FRANKFURT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Renewable energy
will keep growing in the next few years as costs drop and coal
use continues to fall, despite U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's pledge to revive the fossil fuel, investors and analysts
said.
Read more
will keep growing in the next few years as costs drop and coal
use continues to fall, despite U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump's pledge to revive the fossil fuel, investors and analysts
said.
Read more
Subsidy-reliant offshore wind steals skills, ideas from Big Oil
COPENHAGEN, Nov 16 (Reuters) - From a helicopter, it looks
like just another North Sea oil rig, a grey cube supported by
massive yellow pillars, 90 kilometres (56 miles) off western
Denmark.
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like just another North Sea oil rig, a grey cube supported by
massive yellow pillars, 90 kilometres (56 miles) off western
Denmark.
Read more
Japan regulator starts formal probe of LNG shipping restrictions-source
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Fair Trade Commission
(JFTC) has ordered the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG)
buyers to provide details on contract requirements that prevent
them from reselling the fuel to third parties, according to a
source with direct knowledge of the inquiry.
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(JFTC) has ordered the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG)
buyers to provide details on contract requirements that prevent
them from reselling the fuel to third parties, according to a
source with direct knowledge of the inquiry.
Read more
Japan regulator starts formal probe of LNG shipping restrictions-source
TOKYO, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Fair Trade Commission
(JFTC) has ordered the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG)
buyers to provide details on contract requirements that prevent
them from reselling the fuel to third parties, according to a
source with direct knowledge of the inquiry.
Read more
(JFTC) has ordered the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG)
buyers to provide details on contract requirements that prevent
them from reselling the fuel to third parties, according to a
source with direct knowledge of the inquiry.
Read more
EDF signs deal to buy Areva's reactor assets
PARIS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - French state-owned power utility
EDF has signed a binding agreement to buy lossmaking
Areva's reactor assets, in a deal valuing the Areva
NP arm at 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion), the companies said
on Wednesday.
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EDF has signed a binding agreement to buy lossmaking
Areva's reactor assets, in a deal valuing the Areva
NP arm at 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion), the companies said
on Wednesday.
Read more
EDF signs deal to buy Areva's reactor assets
PARIS, Nov 16 (Reuters) - French state-owned power utility
EDF has signed a binding agreement to buy lossmaking
Areva's reactor assets, in a deal valuing the Areva
NP arm at 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion), the companies said
on Wednesday.
Read more
EDF has signed a binding agreement to buy lossmaking
Areva's reactor assets, in a deal valuing the Areva
NP arm at 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion), the companies said
on Wednesday.
Read more
UPDATE 2-TransCanada halts bids on Canada gas pipeline, says prices firm
Nov 15 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp has halted its
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
UPDATE 5-Dakota Access pipeline protests spread, firms fight back
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Demonstrators fanned out across
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
UPDATE 2-TransCanada halts bids on Canada gas pipeline, says prices firm
Nov 15 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp has halted its
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
UPDATE 5-Dakota Access pipeline protests spread, firms fight back
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Demonstrators fanned out across
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
UPDATE 2-TransCanada halts bids on Canada gas pipeline, says prices firm
Nov 15 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp has halted its
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
UPDATE 5-Dakota Access pipeline protests spread, firms fight back
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Demonstrators fanned out across
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
UPDATE 2-TransCanada halts bids on Canada gas pipeline, says prices firm
Nov 15 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp has halted its
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
UPDATE 5-Dakota Access pipeline protests spread, firms fight back
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Demonstrators fanned out across
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
UPDATE 2-TransCanada halts bids on Canada gas pipeline, says prices firm
Nov 15 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp has halted its
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
UPDATE 5-Dakota Access pipeline protests spread, firms fight back
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Demonstrators fanned out across
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
North America on Tuesday to demand the U.S. government halt or
reroute the Dakota Access pipeline as the companies behind the
controversial project asked a federal court for permission to
complete it.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Navy reaches quake-hit New Zealand town
* Expert warns of devastating impact on sealife
(Adds comment from PM Key, conversation with Trump, comments
from fisherman)
Read more
(Adds comment from PM Key, conversation with Trump, comments
from fisherman)
Read more
UPDATE 2-TransCanada halts bids on Canada gas pipeline, says prices firm
Nov 15 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp has halted its
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
offer of lower tolls to move natural gas in Canada, a company
executive said on Tuesday, closing the door to shippers who
balked at prices they have said are still too high.
Read more
Navy reaches quake-hit New Zealand town
WELLINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Two New Zealand navy vessels
on Wednesday reached a small South Island town cut off for more
than two days by a devastating earthquake, bringing supplies of
food and water and plans to evacuate hundreds of stranded
tourists and residents.
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on Wednesday reached a small South Island town cut off for more
than two days by a devastating earthquake, bringing supplies of
food and water and plans to evacuate hundreds of stranded
tourists and residents.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Argentina on track to import 6 mln barrels, same as 2015 -sources
HOUSTON/BUENOS AIRES, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Two tankers
carrying 3 million barrels of Nigerian and Angolan crudes set
sail this month to Argentina to feed its domestic refining
network, pushing the country's imports close to 2015 level,
according to sources and Thomson Reuters data.
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carrying 3 million barrels of Nigerian and Angolan crudes set
sail this month to Argentina to feed its domestic refining
network, pushing the country's imports close to 2015 level,
according to sources and Thomson Reuters data.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Dakota Access pipeline firms seek court relief; protests spread
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The companies behind the Dakota
Access Pipeline asked a U.S. court to intervene in the fight
over its completion as demonstrators fanned out across North
America on Tuesday to protest the controversial project.
Read more
Access Pipeline asked a U.S. court to intervene in the fight
over its completion as demonstrators fanned out across North
America on Tuesday to protest the controversial project.
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UPDATE 1-Obama administration completes rule to curb methane from federal oil, gas production
WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Department
finalized rules on Tuesday aimed at preventing methane leaks
from oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands, one of
the last major Obama administration rules aimed at fighting
climate change.
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finalized rules on Tuesday aimed at preventing methane leaks
from oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands, one of
the last major Obama administration rules aimed at fighting
climate change.
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European shares edge up as oil rallies, utilities bounce
MILAN, Nov 15 (Reuters) - European shares edged up on
Tuesday helped by a surge in crude oil prices and a rebound in
utilities, while telecoms equipment maker Nokia slumped on a
disappointing earnings outlook update.
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Tuesday helped by a surge in crude oil prices and a rebound in
utilities, while telecoms equipment maker Nokia slumped on a
disappointing earnings outlook update.
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French regulator raises doubt on reactor restarts, EDF sees no change
PARIS, Nov 15 (Reuters) - EDF will not be able to
restart seven nuclear reactors undergoing safety checks for at
least another 45 days, France's nuclear watchdog ASN said on
Tuesday, suggesting a potential setback in EDF's plans to
restart the reactors by the year-end.
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restart seven nuclear reactors undergoing safety checks for at
least another 45 days, France's nuclear watchdog ASN said on
Tuesday, suggesting a potential setback in EDF's plans to
restart the reactors by the year-end.
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Up to 600,000 people are short of food in Burundi - WFP
NAIROBI, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Some 600,000 people are short of
food in Burundi due to drought and flooding in the past year and
the number could rise to 700,000 by next year, a World Food
Programme official said.
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food in Burundi due to drought and flooding in the past year and
the number could rise to 700,000 by next year, a World Food
Programme official said.
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European shares steady as utilities' bounce offset by weak miners
MILAN, Nov 15 (Reuters) - European shares steadied on
Tuesday as a rebound in utilities and crude prices was offset by
sharp falls among mining stocks, while telecoms equipment maker
Nokia slumped after a disappointing earnings outlook
update.
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Tuesday as a rebound in utilities and crude prices was offset by
sharp falls among mining stocks, while telecoms equipment maker
Nokia slumped after a disappointing earnings outlook
update.
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Dakota Access pipeline protests planned across United States
HOUSTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Demonstrators across U.S. cities
will gather outside offices of the Army Corps of Engineers,
banks and energy companies on Tuesday in the largest protest
against the Dakota Access Pipeline since the U.S. government
halted the project in September.
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will gather outside offices of the Army Corps of Engineers,
banks and energy companies on Tuesday in the largest protest
against the Dakota Access Pipeline since the U.S. government
halted the project in September.
Read more
RPT-COLUMN-Old and worn out, U.S. coal-fired power plants easy prey for gas: Kemp
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's
administration has been blamed for the closure of a record
number of coal-fired power plants across and heavy job losses in
the mining industry.
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administration has been blamed for the closure of a record
number of coal-fired power plants across and heavy job losses in
the mining industry.
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UPDATE 4-U.S. Army, Interior Dept call for more review on Dakota pipeline
Nov 14 (Reuters) - Federal authorities deferred a final
decision on a controversial North Dakota section of the Dakota
Access Pipeline on Monday in a statement that highlighted
concerns about the "repeated" dispossession of tribal lands in
the country's past.
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decision on a controversial North Dakota section of the Dakota
Access Pipeline on Monday in a statement that highlighted
concerns about the "repeated" dispossession of tribal lands in
the country's past.
Read more
New Zealand begins evacuating tourists from quake-hit town
WELLINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - New Zealand emergency
services and defence personnel began evacuating hundreds of
tourists and residents from the South Island town of Kaikoura on
Tuesday, a day after a powerful earthquake hit the region,
killing two people.
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services and defence personnel began evacuating hundreds of
tourists and residents from the South Island town of Kaikoura on
Tuesday, a day after a powerful earthquake hit the region,
killing two people.
Read more
UPDATE 1-New Zealand begins evacuating tourists from quake-hit town
* Statistics NZ halts data releases after offices damaged
(Adds details on Chinese consulate airlifting tourists,
economic data releases halted)
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(Adds details on Chinese consulate airlifting tourists,
economic data releases halted)
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Putin tells Merkel gas piped to EU could be siphoned off in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
warned Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday of the risk
of Ukraine siphoning off Russian gas destined for Europe, the
Kremlin said.
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warned Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday of the risk
of Ukraine siphoning off Russian gas destined for Europe, the
Kremlin said.
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UPDATE 1-Ontario sees C$4.3 bln 2016-17 deficit, plans to help new home buyers
TORONTO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - The Ontario government said on
Monday it remains on track to balance the budget next year and
proposed a higher tax refund for first-time home buyers in the
province's hot housing market.
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Monday it remains on track to balance the budget next year and
proposed a higher tax refund for first-time home buyers in the
province's hot housing market.
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Ontario sees C$4.3 bln 2016-17 deficit, plans to help new home buyers
TORONTO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Canada's most populous province
expects to run a deficit of C$4.3 billion ($3.17 billion)in the
2016-17 fiscal year, the Liberal government said in a budget
update on Monday, in line with the deficit it had estimated in
February.
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expects to run a deficit of C$4.3 billion ($3.17 billion)in the
2016-17 fiscal year, the Liberal government said in a budget
update on Monday, in line with the deficit it had estimated in
February.
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Migrant's journey from rural Bangladesh shows sacrifices, dangers of slum life
DHAKA, Nov 14 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - For much of his
early life on Bhola, an island in south-central Bangladesh,
Mohammed Abul Kalam battled poverty and a hostile river that
twice engulfed his homestead.
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early life on Bhola, an island in south-central Bangladesh,
Mohammed Abul Kalam battled poverty and a hostile river that
twice engulfed his homestead.
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IMF's Egypt loan shows extent and risks of its Middle East role
CAIRO, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A $12 billion loan by the
International Monetary Fund to Egypt highlights the extent of
the multilateral lender's re-engagement with the Middle East and
the risks of a backlash against governments carrying out painful
reforms return for the aid.
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International Monetary Fund to Egypt highlights the extent of
the multilateral lender's re-engagement with the Middle East and
the risks of a backlash against governments carrying out painful
reforms return for the aid.
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Yemen's suspected cholera cases double to 4,000-plus - WHO
GENEVA, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Yemen is at risk of a significant
cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling
within 12 days to over 4,000, the World Health Organization
said.
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cholera outbreak with the number of suspected cases doubling
within 12 days to over 4,000, the World Health Organization
said.
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Britain's FTSE rallies as DCC, Taylor Wimpey buoyed by earnings
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index climbed
on Monday, led higher by a jump in support services firm DCC and
housebuilder Taylor Wimpey which both rose on well-received
results.
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on Monday, led higher by a jump in support services firm DCC and
housebuilder Taylor Wimpey which both rose on well-received
results.
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New Zealand well-placed to meet multi-billion dollar quake bill
WELLINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand faces billions of
dollars in damage from the powerful earthquake that hit the
country on Monday, but the government's strong balance sheet
means it will have little trouble footing the bill, officials
and economists said.
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dollars in damage from the powerful earthquake that hit the
country on Monday, but the government's strong balance sheet
means it will have little trouble footing the bill, officials
and economists said.
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UPDATE 1-Support services firm DCC sees FY profit ahead of expectations
Nov 14 (Reuters) - London-listed support services firm DCC
Plc said it expected full-year operating profit to be
ahead of market expectations, even as strong growth in its
energy business, its largest unit, boosted first-half profit.
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Plc said it expected full-year operating profit to be
ahead of market expectations, even as strong growth in its
energy business, its largest unit, boosted first-half profit.
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
AGL mulls importing LNG to Australia's southeast
MELBOURNE, Nov 14 (Reuters) - AGL Energy is
considering importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to
southeastern Australia from 2021, in a move that could ease the
grip on supply that four producers led by ExxonMobil Corp
hold in the region.
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considering importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) to
southeastern Australia from 2021, in a move that could ease the
grip on supply that four producers led by ExxonMobil Corp
hold in the region.
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China to burn, not bury, as it tackles trash challenge
WUJIANG, China, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Thousands of tonnes of
urban waste are hidden behind scrubbed white walls at a new
power plant on the outskirts of the Chinese city of Wujiang,
with even its chimney disguised as a clock tower.
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urban waste are hidden behind scrubbed white walls at a new
power plant on the outskirts of the Chinese city of Wujiang,
with even its chimney disguised as a clock tower.
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NZ officials say quake dam breaches, tell downstream residents to evacuate - RNZ
WELLINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - A slip dam caused by a series
of earthquakes that have hit New Zealand, blocking the Clarence
River on the South Island, has breached and sent a wall of water
heading downstream, Radio New Zealand quoted local authorities
as saying on Monday.
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of earthquakes that have hit New Zealand, blocking the Clarence
River on the South Island, has breached and sent a wall of water
heading downstream, Radio New Zealand quoted local authorities
as saying on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-North Dakota sheriff investigates report of attack on pipeline protester
Nov 13 (Reuters) - North Dakota authorities are
investigating a weekend incident in which pipeline protesters
said a woman was struck by a man driving a truck who drove over
her feet and fired shots into the air.
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investigating a weekend incident in which pipeline protesters
said a woman was struck by a man driving a truck who drove over
her feet and fired shots into the air.
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North Dakota sheriff investigates report of attack on pipeline protester
Nov 13 (Reuters) - North Dakota authorities are
investigating a weekend incident in which a pipeline protester
said she was struck by a man driving a construction truck who
drove over her feet and fired shots into the air.
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investigating a weekend incident in which a pipeline protester
said she was struck by a man driving a construction truck who
drove over her feet and fired shots into the air.
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New Zealand PM says two dead in quake, dispatching emergency aid
WELLINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister
John Key said two people were killed in a powerful earthquake
that the struck the Pacific nation early on Monday.
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John Key said two people were killed in a powerful earthquake
that the struck the Pacific nation early on Monday.
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New Zealand police confirm one person killed in earthquake
SYDNEY, Nov 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand Police said at least
one person has been killed in a powerful earthquake that struck
the Pacific country early on Monday.
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one person has been killed in a powerful earthquake that struck
the Pacific country early on Monday.
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Protesters briefly block work yard at North Dakota pipeline
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Protesters against the Dakota Access oil
pipeline briefly blocked two entrances to a pipeline work yard
in a rural North Dakota town early on Saturday morning, causing
workers to leave the area, police said.
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pipeline briefly blocked two entrances to a pipeline work yard
in a rural North Dakota town early on Saturday morning, causing
workers to leave the area, police said.
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Saturday, November 12, 2016
UPDATE 4-Protesters arrested at North Dakota pipeline as decision expected
MANDAN, N.D./WASHINGTON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - About 40 people
involved in protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline were
arrested on Friday in rural North Dakota as the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers said it would soon clarify its plans for the
controversial project near sacred tribal lands.
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involved in protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline were
arrested on Friday in rural North Dakota as the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers said it would soon clarify its plans for the
controversial project near sacred tribal lands.
Read more
Friday, November 11, 2016
Duke Energy agrees to pay $27 mln to settle 2012 CEO firing
Nov 11 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp has agreed to
pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit over the power producer's
abrupt firing of its newly installed chief executive in 2012.
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pay $27 million to settle a lawsuit over the power producer's
abrupt firing of its newly installed chief executive in 2012.
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UPDATE 1-Decision on Dakota Access pipeline due in next few days
MANDAN, N.D., Nov 11 (Reuters) - A decision on whether the
Dakota Access Pipeline will be allowed to be completed near
sacred tribal lands in North Dakota will come in the next few
days, possibly by Monday, a U.S. government spokeswoman said on
Friday.
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Dakota Access Pipeline will be allowed to be completed near
sacred tribal lands in North Dakota will come in the next few
days, possibly by Monday, a U.S. government spokeswoman said on
Friday.
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GLOBAL LNG-Gorgon production outage, tenders lift spot prices
MILAN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Asian spot liquefied natural gas
(LNG) prices rose this week as production at the giant Gorgon
facility in Australia was shut briefly and as scattered pockets
of demand emerged.
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(LNG) prices rose this week as production at the giant Gorgon
facility in Australia was shut briefly and as scattered pockets
of demand emerged.
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Police confront protesters at Dakota pipeline site - Reuters witness
MANDAN, N.D., Nov 11 (Reuters) - Police confronted
protesters at a Dakota Access Pipeline construction site on
Friday, after the same protesters said they halted construction
equipment on the line.
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protesters at a Dakota Access Pipeline construction site on
Friday, after the same protesters said they halted construction
equipment on the line.
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Germany lowers CO2 reduction targets for industry - document
BERLIN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The German government has lowered
the CO2 reduction targets for industry and utilities in the
final version of its climate action plan, according a document
seen by Reuters on Friday.
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the CO2 reduction targets for industry and utilities in the
final version of its climate action plan, according a document
seen by Reuters on Friday.
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WIDER IMAGE-Eastern Serbia's bungalow cemeteries
SMOLJINAC, Serbia, Nov 11 (Reuters) - From a distance, the
cemetery in the eastern Serbian village of Smoljinac looks like
a residential neighbourhood eerily placed among graves.
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cemetery in the eastern Serbian village of Smoljinac looks like
a residential neighbourhood eerily placed among graves.
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RPT-UPDATE 3-Innogy profit fall spells more trouble for parent RWE
FRANKFURT, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Germany's Innogy
reported a 7 percent fall in core profit on Friday, hitting the
power utility's shares and those of struggling parent RWE
.
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reported a 7 percent fall in core profit on Friday, hitting the
power utility's shares and those of struggling parent RWE
.
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Innogy says no reason to change U.S. business after election
FRANKFURT, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Innogy will stick to
plans to expand its renewable business in the United States,
adding there was no reason to fear a change in support to the
sector after Donald Trump won the presidential election earlier
this week.
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plans to expand its renewable business in the United States,
adding there was no reason to fear a change in support to the
sector after Donald Trump won the presidential election earlier
this week.
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RPT-COLUMN-Trump may not be able to save U.S. coal miners: Kemp
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's election has
thrown an apparent lifeline to beleaguered coal producers but he
may not be able to do much to revive the fortunes of the
industry.
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thrown an apparent lifeline to beleaguered coal producers but he
may not be able to do much to revive the fortunes of the
industry.
Read more
Thursday, November 10, 2016
SunEdison's "yieldcos" delay filing quarterly reports again
Nov 10 (Reuters) - TerraForm Power Inc and
TerraForm Global Inc, the "yieldcos" of bankrupt solar
company SunEdison Inc, said on Thursday they would
delay filing their third-quarter earnings reports.
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TerraForm Global Inc, the "yieldcos" of bankrupt solar
company SunEdison Inc, said on Thursday they would
delay filing their third-quarter earnings reports.
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Sunrun raises full-year 2016 solar installations view
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Sunrun Inc on Thursday reported
higher-than-expected third-quarter solar system installations,
prompting it to raise its outlook for the year.
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higher-than-expected third-quarter solar system installations,
prompting it to raise its outlook for the year.
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UPDATE 2-Army Corps easement would unlock $1.4 bln in Dakota Access financing
HOUSTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Partners
on Thursday said an easement from the Army Corps of Engineers to
drill under Lake Oahe would unlock an additional $1.4 billion in
financing for its Dakota Access Pipeline.
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on Thursday said an easement from the Army Corps of Engineers to
drill under Lake Oahe would unlock an additional $1.4 billion in
financing for its Dakota Access Pipeline.
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UPDATE 1-Italy's Enel talks up Trump as it restores interim dividend
MILAN, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest utility, Enel
, talked up the prospects for its U.S. business under
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday as it unveiled its
first interim dividend in five years.
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, talked up the prospects for its U.S. business under
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday as it unveiled its
first interim dividend in five years.
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U.S. natural gas storage hits all-time high as production declines
Nov 10 (Reuters) - The volume of natural gas in storage in
the United States hit a record high last week, despite one of
the smallest builds in history during this year's injection
season, as production declines for the first time in over a
decade.
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the United States hit a record high last week, despite one of
the smallest builds in history during this year's injection
season, as production declines for the first time in over a
decade.
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COLUMN-Trump may not be able to save U.S. coal miners: Kemp
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's election has
thrown an apparent lifeline to beleaguered coal producers but he
may not be able to do much to revive the fortunes of the
industry.
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thrown an apparent lifeline to beleaguered coal producers but he
may not be able to do much to revive the fortunes of the
industry.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Russian firm says Siemens' venture hindering delivery of power plant equipment
MOSCOW, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Russian engineering firm
Technopromexport said on Thursday that a Russian joint venture
owned by Siemens was delaying delivery of gas turbine equipment
ordered by Technopromexport for a power plant in southern
Russia.
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Technopromexport said on Thursday that a Russian joint venture
owned by Siemens was delaying delivery of gas turbine equipment
ordered by Technopromexport for a power plant in southern
Russia.
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Russia says no change in gas price for Belarus
BAYIT VEGAN, Israel, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Prime
Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Thursday the gas price for
Belarus would not be changed and that he hoped a debt dispute
between the two countries would be resolved within the next two
weeks.
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Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Thursday the gas price for
Belarus would not be changed and that he hoped a debt dispute
between the two countries would be resolved within the next two
weeks.
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Russia's energy firm says Siemens impedes equipment deliveries
MOSCOW, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Russia's power-plant builder
Technopromexport said on Thursday that Russia's unit of Siemens,
Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies LLC, was "impeding" shipping of
some of gas turbine equipment for a power plant in Southern
Russia.
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Technopromexport said on Thursday that Russia's unit of Siemens,
Siemens Gas Turbine Technologies LLC, was "impeding" shipping of
some of gas turbine equipment for a power plant in Southern
Russia.
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Ophir signs deal with Schlumberger JV for Equatorial Guinea project
Nov 10 (Reuters) - British oil and gas explorer Ophir Energy
Plc said it had signed an agreement with OneLNGSM, a
joint venture between units of Golar LNG Ltd and
Schlumberger, to develop the Fortuna project in
Equatorial Guinea.
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Plc said it had signed an agreement with OneLNGSM, a
joint venture between units of Golar LNG Ltd and
Schlumberger, to develop the Fortuna project in
Equatorial Guinea.
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Engie sees year core profits at low end of range
PARIS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - French gas and power group Engie
said on Thursday that its EBITDA measure of core
earnings fell 2 percent to 7.7 billion euros ($8.4 billion) and
said the full-year result would be at the lower end of it
forecast range.
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said on Thursday that its EBITDA measure of core
earnings fell 2 percent to 7.7 billion euros ($8.4 billion) and
said the full-year result would be at the lower end of it
forecast range.
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UPDATE 1-Trump victory a new challenge for Dakota pipeline protesters
Nov 9 (Reuters) - The surprising victory by Native American
and environmental groups in September to delay the Dakota Access
Pipeline may turn out to be short-lived, after Donald Trump's
unexpected win in the U.S. presidential election.
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and environmental groups in September to delay the Dakota Access
Pipeline may turn out to be short-lived, after Donald Trump's
unexpected win in the U.S. presidential election.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Eletrobras seeks an advance capital installment from gov't
SAO PAULO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Brazil's electric sector
holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA Eletrobras
said on Wednesday it was in talks with the government
to secure an advance installment of around 900 million reais for
a planned future capital increase.
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holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA Eletrobras
said on Wednesday it was in talks with the government
to secure an advance installment of around 900 million reais for
a planned future capital increase.
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Trump victory a new challenge for Dakota pipeline protestors
Nov 9 (Reuters) - The surprising victory by Native American
and environmental groups in September to delay the Dakota Access
Pipeline may turn out to be short-lived, after Donald Trump's
unexpected win in the U.S. presidential election.
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and environmental groups in September to delay the Dakota Access
Pipeline may turn out to be short-lived, after Donald Trump's
unexpected win in the U.S. presidential election.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Trump win boosts coal, hits renewable stocks
MARRAKESH, Morocco/CHICAGO, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The prospect
of an abrupt shift in U.S. climate policy under President-elect
Donald Trump lifted the shares of U.S. mining equipment giant
Caterpillar Inc, North American railroads and other
companies tied to fossil fuels, and slammed shares of renewable
energy firms.
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of an abrupt shift in U.S. climate policy under President-elect
Donald Trump lifted the shares of U.S. mining equipment giant
Caterpillar Inc, North American railroads and other
companies tied to fossil fuels, and slammed shares of renewable
energy firms.
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Canada's energy pipeline prospects shoot up with Trump win
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Republican Donald
Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election cheered
investors in Canadian energy producers eager to revive the
stalled drive to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline,
giving oil sands crude better access to U.S. markets.
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Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election cheered
investors in Canadian energy producers eager to revive the
stalled drive to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline,
giving oil sands crude better access to U.S. markets.
Read more
Sweden's Vattenfall wins another Danish wind farm project
COPENHAGEN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Swedish utility Vattenfall
has won a tender to build Denmark's biggest offshore
wind farm, but still faces the potential cancellation of a
separate wind project in the country, the Danish energy ministry
said on Wednesday.
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has won a tender to build Denmark's biggest offshore
wind farm, but still faces the potential cancellation of a
separate wind project in the country, the Danish energy ministry
said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-European renewable stocks fall on concern Trump will cut support
* S&P global renewables index at lowest level since June
(Adds stock moves, analyst comment, data on EU renewable
investment in the US)
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(Adds stock moves, analyst comment, data on EU renewable
investment in the US)
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Total says Trump's election will not have an impact on Iran gas deal
PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The election of Donald Trump as the
President of the United States will not have an impact on the
investments of French oil and gas company Total in
Iran, the firm's head of gas, renewables and power said on
Wednesday.
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President of the United States will not have an impact on the
investments of French oil and gas company Total in
Iran, the firm's head of gas, renewables and power said on
Wednesday.
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Venezuela's PDVSA says oil spill controlled, Orinoco unaffected
CARACAS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Venezuela's state oil company
PDVSA said on Tuesday it had controlled a crude spill in a
northeastern state and ruled out any contamination of the
massive Orinoco river.
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PDVSA said on Tuesday it had controlled a crude spill in a
northeastern state and ruled out any contamination of the
massive Orinoco river.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
LA County supervisors to vote on restricting Aliso Canyon gas injection
Nov 8 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors said on Tuesday it would vote on Nov. 9 on a motion
calling on California Governor Jerry Brown to continue
restricting natural gas injection into Southern California Gas's
Aliso Canyon storage facility.
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Supervisors said on Tuesday it would vote on Nov. 9 on a motion
calling on California Governor Jerry Brown to continue
restricting natural gas injection into Southern California Gas's
Aliso Canyon storage facility.
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Rainstorms kill three in Albania, flooding land and highway
TIRANA, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Rainstorms and floods killed at
least three people in Albania on Tuesday and the country braced
itself for even worse weather overnight and on Wednesday.
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least three people in Albania on Tuesday and the country braced
itself for even worse weather overnight and on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. natgas output to drop in 2016 for first time since 2005
Nov 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Energy Information Administration
on Tuesday projected year-over-year dry natural gas production
in 2016 would fall for the first time since 2005 as low energy
prices reduced drilling activity.
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on Tuesday projected year-over-year dry natural gas production
in 2016 would fall for the first time since 2005 as low energy
prices reduced drilling activity.
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UPDATE 1-EDF 9-month revenue down 4.7 pct, confirms 2018 outlook
PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - French utility EDF said on
Tuesday its revenue in the first nine months of 2016 fell 4.7
percent to 51.97 billion euros ($57 billion) but it still
targets positive cash flow in 2018 after dividends, smart meter
investments and asset disposals.
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Tuesday its revenue in the first nine months of 2016 fell 4.7
percent to 51.97 billion euros ($57 billion) but it still
targets positive cash flow in 2018 after dividends, smart meter
investments and asset disposals.
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Gas plant operators to profit most from higher European power prices
LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Gas-fired power plant operators
will get the biggest boost from increases in European power
prices as they reap higher profits from the electricity they
produce from relatively cheap gas, while French utility EDF and
consumers stand to lose out.
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will get the biggest boost from increases in European power
prices as they reap higher profits from the electricity they
produce from relatively cheap gas, while French utility EDF and
consumers stand to lose out.
Read more
Spanish court signs off on Abengoa restructuring deal
MADRID, Nov 8 (Reuters) - A Spanish court on Tuesday said it
had signed off on the debt restructuring plan of Spanish
renewable energy and engineering firm Abengoa which
should allow the company to avoid bankruptcy.
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had signed off on the debt restructuring plan of Spanish
renewable energy and engineering firm Abengoa which
should allow the company to avoid bankruptcy.
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RPT-COLUMN-China's rising coal generation is both a right and wrong step: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Nov 8 (Reuters) - China's future use
of polluting coal for electricity shows the difficulty of
dealing with news that presents multiple facts, thus allowing
some to be highlighted over others.
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of polluting coal for electricity shows the difficulty of
dealing with news that presents multiple facts, thus allowing
some to be highlighted over others.
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UPDATE 1-RTE says steps in place to avoid unplanned power outages in France
* RTE says compared with previous years, French nuclear
power availability is down by 10,000 megawatts.
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power availability is down by 10,000 megawatts.
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France could face limited, short power cuts this winter-grid operator
PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - French grid operator RTE said on
Tuesday it may have to take exceptional measures including short
power cuts in certain areas and voluntary cuts by industrial
users in order to continue providing electricity to French homes
in during winter.
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Tuesday it may have to take exceptional measures including short
power cuts in certain areas and voluntary cuts by industrial
users in order to continue providing electricity to French homes
in during winter.
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Total and Iran sign a preliminary gas deal - state media
BEIRUT, Nov 8 (Reuters) - France's Total and China
National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) signed a gas contract on Tuesday
with National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) for the second phase of
the South Pars gas field, Iran's SHANA news agency said.
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National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) signed a gas contract on Tuesday
with National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) for the second phase of
the South Pars gas field, Iran's SHANA news agency said.
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Monday, November 7, 2016
Canada to boost oil spill response ahead of pipeline decision
VANCOUVER, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government on
Monday vowed to toughen its response to oil spills at sea, a
move some environmentalists said was a clear signal Ottawa will
approve a hotly-contested pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to
the Pacific Coast.
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Monday vowed to toughen its response to oil spills at sea, a
move some environmentalists said was a clear signal Ottawa will
approve a hotly-contested pipeline from Alberta's oil sands to
the Pacific Coast.
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Canada energy regulator reform plan expected by March 2017 -source
OTTAWA, Nov 7 (Reuters) - A new Canadian panel that is
looking at how to reform the national energy regulator will have
until the end of March 2017 to hand over recommendations to the
government, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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looking at how to reform the national energy regulator will have
until the end of March 2017 to hand over recommendations to the
government, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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Venezuela's PDVSA announces oil spill in Anzoategui state
CARACAS, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Venezuela's state oil company
PDVSA said on Monday there had been an oil spill in central
Anzoategui state and it was supplying drinking water to affected
communities during an operation over a radius of 50 kilometers
(31 miles).
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PDVSA said on Monday there had been an oil spill in central
Anzoategui state and it was supplying drinking water to affected
communities during an operation over a radius of 50 kilometers
(31 miles).
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UPDATE 1-Total says happy to be first Western oil firm to do Iran deal - CNN Money
PARIS, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The boss of French oil and gas
company Total said on Monday that it would be happy to
be the first Western oil company to reach an agreement with
Iran, but he said a deal had not yet been signed.
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company Total said on Monday that it would be happy to
be the first Western oil company to reach an agreement with
Iran, but he said a deal had not yet been signed.
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UPDATE 2-UK's National Grid cancels notice of tight power supply
LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid
cancelled a notice to back-up power suppliers that they might be
called upon on Monday after supply forecasts improved.
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cancelled a notice to back-up power suppliers that they might be
called upon on Monday after supply forecasts improved.
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CORRECTED-FEATURE-As water dries up, West Bank village thirsts for a less precarious supply
AL JAB'A, West Bank, Nov 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A
mountainous Palestinian community in the Israeli-occupied West
Bank, Al Jab'a differs in many ways from surrounding Israeli
settlements but it shares one worry with its neighbours - a
shortage of water.
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mountainous Palestinian community in the Israeli-occupied West
Bank, Al Jab'a differs in many ways from surrounding Israeli
settlements but it shares one worry with its neighbours - a
shortage of water.
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UPDATE 1-As water dries up, West Bank village thirsts for a less precarious supply
AL JAB'A, West Bank, Nov 7 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A
mountainous Palestinian community in the Israeli-occupied West
Bank, Al Jab'a differs in many ways from surrounding Israeli
settlements but it shares one worry with its neighbours - a
shortage of water.
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mountainous Palestinian community in the Israeli-occupied West
Bank, Al Jab'a differs in many ways from surrounding Israeli
settlements but it shares one worry with its neighbours - a
shortage of water.
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UPDATE 2-Saudi oil shipments to Egypt halted indefinitely, Egyptian officials say
CAIRO/ABU DHABI, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has informed
Egypt that shipments of oil products expected under a $23
billion aid deal would be halted indefinitely, suggesting a
deepening rift between the Arab world's richest country and its
most populous.
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Egypt that shipments of oil products expected under a $23
billion aid deal would be halted indefinitely, suggesting a
deepening rift between the Arab world's richest country and its
most populous.
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TPG's Alinta Energy IPO held up in Australia on U.S. election jitters - source
MELBOURNE, Nov 7 (Reuters) - A plan by TPG Capital
Management to launch Australia's biggest listing this year, a
sale that could value all of utility Alinta Energy at up to A$3
billion ($2.3 billion), has been delayed by at least a week, a
person familiar with the matter said, citing market jitters on
the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
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Management to launch Australia's biggest listing this year, a
sale that could value all of utility Alinta Energy at up to A$3
billion ($2.3 billion), has been delayed by at least a week, a
person familiar with the matter said, citing market jitters on
the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
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Sunday, November 6, 2016
Vast Moroccan solar power plant is hard act for Africa to follow
OUARZAZATE, Morocco, Nov 5 (Reuters) - On the edge of the
Sahara desert, Morocco is building one of the world's biggest
solar power plants in a project largely funded by the European
Union.
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Sahara desert, Morocco is building one of the world's biggest
solar power plants in a project largely funded by the European
Union.
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Exxon's bid for InterOil in doubt after Canadian court ruling
Nov 4 (Reuters) - InterOil Corp said on Friday an
appeals court in Canada had overturned approval of the natural
gas producer's $2.5 billion sale to Exxon Mobil Corp,
throwing the deal's viability in doubt.
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appeals court in Canada had overturned approval of the natural
gas producer's $2.5 billion sale to Exxon Mobil Corp,
throwing the deal's viability in doubt.
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UPDATE 3-Woodfibre set to build Canada's first LNG export project
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Woodfibre LNG will start
building British Columbia's first liquefied natural gas
processing and export terminal in 2017, it said on Friday, a
project that would grant Canada a long-awaited opportunity to
enter the global market.
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building British Columbia's first liquefied natural gas
processing and export terminal in 2017, it said on Friday, a
project that would grant Canada a long-awaited opportunity to
enter the global market.
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