BUDAPEST, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hungary has agreed to start
negotiating with Russia on gas shipments after its supply deal
expires in 2021, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on
Thursday after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
UPDATE 1-Poland may curb imports of low-quality coal to fight smog
WARSAW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Poland plans to curb imports of
low-quality coal as it tries to fight heavy smog, a move that
could hit purchases from Russia.
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low-quality coal as it tries to fight heavy smog, a move that
could hit purchases from Russia.
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Brazil top court picks newest member to head corruption probes
BRASILIA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Supreme Court picked its
newest member on Thursday to take over the investigation of
politicians implicated in Brazil's biggest graft scandal, which
is expected to shake the country's establishment and its
government.
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newest member on Thursday to take over the investigation of
politicians implicated in Brazil's biggest graft scandal, which
is expected to shake the country's establishment and its
government.
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UPDATE 1-EDF to cut 6 pct of French power generation jobs by 2019
PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - France's EDF plans to cut
around 6 percent of jobs at its French power generation unit
between 2017-2019, equivalent to more than 4,000 positions, as
part of a broader restructuring at the state-controlled utility,
it said on Thursday.
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around 6 percent of jobs at its French power generation unit
between 2017-2019, equivalent to more than 4,000 positions, as
part of a broader restructuring at the state-controlled utility,
it said on Thursday.
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CORRECTED-Allianz, Japan's MUFG invest in EDF-owned U.S. wind park
FRANKFURT, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Allianz and Japanese
bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) have
invested in a U.S.-based wind park owned by French utility EDF
, Allianz said, as the German insurer expands its
renewables portfolio.
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bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) have
invested in a U.S.-based wind park owned by French utility EDF
, Allianz said, as the German insurer expands its
renewables portfolio.
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FEATURE-Faced with blackouts, Pakistan's largest public park goes solar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Mushtaq
Khan, a 48-year-old bank manager, used to enjoy his nightly jog
in Islamabad's huge Fatima Jinnah Park - until worsening power
cuts two years ago began plunging him into darkness mid-stride,
forcing him to run in the morning instead.
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Khan, a 48-year-old bank manager, used to enjoy his nightly jog
in Islamabad's huge Fatima Jinnah Park - until worsening power
cuts two years ago began plunging him into darkness mid-stride,
forcing him to run in the morning instead.
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One killed in Bangladesh protest against Chinese-backed power plant
DHAKA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A protest against a $2.4-billion
Chinese-backed power plant in Bangladesh turned violent, killing
one person and injuring about a dozen, risking delay to a
project seen as a symbol of warming ties between the two
nations.
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Chinese-backed power plant in Bangladesh turned violent, killing
one person and injuring about a dozen, risking delay to a
project seen as a symbol of warming ties between the two
nations.
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French investigators widen Fillon probe to include two of his children -sources
PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - French investigators have widened a
probe into allegations that presidential candidate Francois
Fillon paid large sums of money to members of his family for
work they may not have done, to include two of his children,
sources said on Thursday.
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probe into allegations that presidential candidate Francois
Fillon paid large sums of money to members of his family for
work they may not have done, to include two of his children,
sources said on Thursday.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Cheaper renewables to halt coal and oil demand growth from 2020 -research
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The falling cost of electric
vehicle and solar technology will halt demand growth for oil and
coal from 2020, according to research published on Thursday,
posing a threat to fossil fuel companies unprepared for the
transition.
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vehicle and solar technology will halt demand growth for oil and
coal from 2020, according to research published on Thursday,
posing a threat to fossil fuel companies unprepared for the
transition.
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UPDATE 4-Activist ire rises as Dakota pipeline review begins
WASHINGTON/CANNON BALL, N.D., Feb 1 (Reuters) - Native
Americans and activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline
project expressed alarm on Wednesday after federal lawmakers
from North Dakota said the final permit had been granted for the
project, a statement later contradicted by the Army, which
issues such permits.
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Americans and activists protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline
project expressed alarm on Wednesday after federal lawmakers
from North Dakota said the final permit had been granted for the
project, a statement later contradicted by the Army, which
issues such permits.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises with resources stocks, Cameco slumps
TORONTO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index ended
slightly higher on Wednesday, boosted by gains for some miners
and energy companies, while a scrapped contract to supply
uranium pushed Cameco Corp down 11.3 percent.
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slightly higher on Wednesday, boosted by gains for some miners
and energy companies, while a scrapped contract to supply
uranium pushed Cameco Corp down 11.3 percent.
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TAP gas pipeline can gauge customer interest in capacity -executives
ATHENS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)
that will take gas from Azerbaijan to Europe is in a position to
offer capacity on the line via so-called "open seasons" to gauge
interest among potential customers, senior TAP executives said
on Wednesday.
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that will take gas from Azerbaijan to Europe is in a position to
offer capacity on the line via so-called "open seasons" to gauge
interest among potential customers, senior TAP executives said
on Wednesday.
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Rhine and Danube water levels in Germany rising fast
HAMBURG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Water levels on the Rhine and
Danube in Germany were rising rapidly on Wednesday after recent
rain and as warmer weather thawed snow, raising hopes of a
return to normal shipping on the two rivers by the end of this
week, traders said.
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Danube in Germany were rising rapidly on Wednesday after recent
rain and as warmer weather thawed snow, raising hopes of a
return to normal shipping on the two rivers by the end of this
week, traders said.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. takes steps to review Dakota Access pipeline
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army Corp of
Engineers on Wednesday said it had taken initial steps to review
requests to approve the final permit to finish the controversial
Dakota Access pipeline, which has been the focus of protests for
months.
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Engineers on Wednesday said it had taken initial steps to review
requests to approve the final permit to finish the controversial
Dakota Access pipeline, which has been the focus of protests for
months.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as Cameco sinks, gold miners weigh
TORONTO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index slipped
on Wednesday as nuclear producer Cameco Corp sunk on
news of a scrapped contract and gold miners pulled back ahead of
a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
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on Wednesday as nuclear producer Cameco Corp sunk on
news of a scrapped contract and gold miners pulled back ahead of
a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
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UPDATE 2-Pipeline company Oneok to buy rest of Oneok Partners for $9.3 bln
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pipeline company Oneok Partners LP's
biggest shareholder Oneok Inc said it would buy
the rest of the company for $9.3 billion, the latest master
limited partnership (MLP) deal aimed at simplifying structures
and increasing returns.
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biggest shareholder Oneok Inc said it would buy
the rest of the company for $9.3 billion, the latest master
limited partnership (MLP) deal aimed at simplifying structures
and increasing returns.
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Tepco scraps uranium supply contract with Canada's Cameco
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp
said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
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said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear
plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the
company.
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Pipeline company Oneok to buy rest of Oneok Partners for $9.3 bln
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Natural gas pipeline company Oneok Inc
, which owns more than 19 percent of Oneok Partners LP
, said it would buy the remainder of the company for $9.3
billion.
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, which owns more than 19 percent of Oneok Partners LP
, said it would buy the remainder of the company for $9.3
billion.
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Kremlin says EU "nit-picking" hampers Russia-Hungary nuclear deal
MOSCOW, Feb 1 (Reuters) - "Nit-picking" by the European
Union is hampering completion of a deal between Russia and
Hungary to expand the Paks nuclear power plant on the Danube
river, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Union is hampering completion of a deal between Russia and
Hungary to expand the Paks nuclear power plant on the Danube
river, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Fire contained at building in France's Cattenom nuclear plant -EDF
PARIS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - French state-controlled utility EDF
said on Tuesday that a fire in a building at its
Cattenom nuclear plant in the northeast of the country has had
no impact on the industrial section of the installation and has
been contained.
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said on Tuesday that a fire in a building at its
Cattenom nuclear plant in the northeast of the country has had
no impact on the industrial section of the installation and has
been contained.
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Japan's Kansai Electric cancels plans to switch oil-fired power station to coal
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Kansai Electric Power has
cancelled plans to switch a 1,200 megawatt oil-fired power
station to coal as demand for electricity fell amid a push to
cut the country's emissions after it signed up to a global
climate change accord.
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cancelled plans to switch a 1,200 megawatt oil-fired power
station to coal as demand for electricity fell amid a push to
cut the country's emissions after it signed up to a global
climate change accord.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
UPDATE 2-Military deployed to ice storm clean-up in Canada's New Brunswick
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Around 14,000 people are still without
power in the Canadian maritime province of New Brunswick a week
after a devastating ice storm, the provincial government said on
Tuesday, as more troops arrived to assist with clean-up
operations.
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power in the Canadian maritime province of New Brunswick a week
after a devastating ice storm, the provincial government said on
Tuesday, as more troops arrived to assist with clean-up
operations.
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FEATURE-Kenyan slum seeks to turn sewage into gold with recycling plant
KIBERA, Kenya, Jan 31 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
Abdullahi Ibrahim's dream to set up a fruit-juice business has
so far been thwarted by water scarcity in Kenya's biggest slum,
Kibera.
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Abdullahi Ibrahim's dream to set up a fruit-juice business has
so far been thwarted by water scarcity in Kenya's biggest slum,
Kibera.
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UPDATE 2-Brazil state rules out Cemig sale as debt relief condition -source
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Brazilian state of Minas
Gerais has no plans to sell the controlling stake it has in
power utility Cia Energética de Minas Gerais SA as a condition
to join a federal government-backed debt relief plan, a person
with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Gerais has no plans to sell the controlling stake it has in
power utility Cia Energética de Minas Gerais SA as a condition
to join a federal government-backed debt relief plan, a person
with direct knowledge of the matter said.
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Canadian province struggling to restore power after brutal ice storm
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Around 14,000 people are still without
power in the Canadian maritime province of New Brunswick a week
after it was hit by a devastating ice storm, the provincial
government said on Tuesday.
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power in the Canadian maritime province of New Brunswick a week
after it was hit by a devastating ice storm, the provincial
government said on Tuesday.
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Brazil solar energy drive stalled by high costs, strict rules
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A government plan to spur the
construction of solar energy farms in Brazil is faltering
because of high costs, strict rules requiring local components
and low-priced competition from Chinese suppliers, say
regulators and power sector executives.
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construction of solar energy farms in Brazil is faltering
because of high costs, strict rules requiring local components
and low-priced competition from Chinese suppliers, say
regulators and power sector executives.
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UPDATE 2-Argentina again hikes electricity rates to trim deficit
* Government says hikes consistent with deficit, inflation
goals
(Adds quote from energy minister, electricity company share
performance, details on Argentina energy deficit)
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goals
(Adds quote from energy minister, electricity company share
performance, details on Argentina energy deficit)
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Scotland launches consultation on fracking
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Scotland has launched a
consultation on whether to allow unconventional oil and gas
extraction such as fracking, its government said on Tuesday,
with a vote expected at the end of the year.
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consultation on whether to allow unconventional oil and gas
extraction such as fracking, its government said on Tuesday,
with a vote expected at the end of the year.
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UPDATE 1-Consol Energy plans to sell or spin-off coal business
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Coal and natural gas producer Consol
Energy Inc broke even on an adjusted basis in the fourth
quarter, and said it planned to sell its coal business or spin
it off to shareholders.
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Energy Inc broke even on an adjusted basis in the fourth
quarter, and said it planned to sell its coal business or spin
it off to shareholders.
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UPDATE 1-Kiev and Kremlin trade blame over surge in east Ukraine fighting
KIEV/MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia blamed
each other on Tuesday for a surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine
over recent days that has led to the highest casualty toll in
weeks and cut off power and water to thousands of civilians on
the front line.
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each other on Tuesday for a surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine
over recent days that has led to the highest casualty toll in
weeks and cut off power and water to thousands of civilians on
the front line.
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Consol Energy posts quarterly loss; says may divest coal business
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Coal and natural gas producer Consol
Energy Inc reported a quarterly loss and said it was
looking to sell its coal business or spin it off to
shareholders.
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Energy Inc reported a quarterly loss and said it was
looking to sell its coal business or spin it off to
shareholders.
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EU says needs more talks with Gazprom over competition dispute
DUBLIN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The European Commission needs to
hold further talks with Gazprom before seeking
feedback on concessions submitted by the Russian state gas
exporter aimed at resolving a competition dispute, the EU's
antitrust regulator said on Tuesday.
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hold further talks with Gazprom before seeking
feedback on concessions submitted by the Russian state gas
exporter aimed at resolving a competition dispute, the EU's
antitrust regulator said on Tuesday.
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Water utility Severn Trent sees FY rewards beating forecast
Jan 31 (Reuters) - British water utility Severn Trent Plc
said it expected to exceed its forecast for full-year
net customer outcome delivery incentive rewards (ODI) after
strong operational performance in the third quarter.
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said it expected to exceed its forecast for full-year
net customer outcome delivery incentive rewards (ODI) after
strong operational performance in the third quarter.
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UK energy supplier SSE loses another 50,000 customers
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Britain's second-biggest energy
supplier SSE continued losing customers in the third
quarter of its financial year, while still and wet weather meant
output from its renewable energy plants fell 20 percent year on
year, it said on Tuesday.
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supplier SSE continued losing customers in the third
quarter of its financial year, while still and wet weather meant
output from its renewable energy plants fell 20 percent year on
year, it said on Tuesday.
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European prompt power prices drop on higher supply
FRANKFURT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - European prompt power prices
fell sharply on Tuesday due to an increase in renewable and
nuclear supply, but positions further ahead climbed, bringing
them in line with generally bullish spot levels, traders said.
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fell sharply on Tuesday due to an increase in renewable and
nuclear supply, but positions further ahead climbed, bringing
them in line with generally bullish spot levels, traders said.
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EU set to meet green energy goal; UK trails - document
BRUSSELS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The European Union is on track
to meet its goal for renewables to supply up 20 percent of its
energy by 2020, the EU executive said in a report seen by
Reuters, although Britain, Ireland and Luxembourg are lagging
behind.
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to meet its goal for renewables to supply up 20 percent of its
energy by 2020, the EU executive said in a report seen by
Reuters, although Britain, Ireland and Luxembourg are lagging
behind.
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GE Oil and Gas CEO sees offshore activity pick up in 2018-19
FLORENCE, Italy Jan 31 (Reuters) - Activity in offshore oil
and gas fields is expected to pick up in 2018 and 2019 as
companies revive investments after several years of low energy
prices, Lorenzo Simonelli, chief executive of GE Oil and Gas
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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and gas fields is expected to pick up in 2018 and 2019 as
companies revive investments after several years of low energy
prices, Lorenzo Simonelli, chief executive of GE Oil and Gas
told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Monday, January 30, 2017
Clean-up begins at Dakota pipeline protest camp
CANNON BALL, N.D., Jan 30 (Reuters) - Dump trucks and heavy
machinery rolled into the protest camp near the site of the
Dakota Access Pipeline on Monday, and crews began filling large
dumpsters with garbage that has accumulated, much of it now
buried under snow.
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machinery rolled into the protest camp near the site of the
Dakota Access Pipeline on Monday, and crews began filling large
dumpsters with garbage that has accumulated, much of it now
buried under snow.
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Origin Energy gas production revenue jumps 27 pct in Dec quarter
MELBOURNE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Origin Energy,
Australia's top energy retailer, reported a 27 percent rise in
gas revenue in the December quarter on the previous quarter,
thanks to higher prices and the ramp-up of output at the
Australia Pacific liquefied natural gas project (APLNG).
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Australia's top energy retailer, reported a 27 percent rise in
gas revenue in the December quarter on the previous quarter,
thanks to higher prices and the ramp-up of output at the
Australia Pacific liquefied natural gas project (APLNG).
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UPDATE 1-Swedish government: won't oppose port making Nord Stream deal
STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Swedish government said on
Monday it would not hinder Russia's Gazprom in its
plan to use a southern Swedish port as a base for construction
of a gas pipeline project that has raised security concerns.
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Monday it would not hinder Russia's Gazprom in its
plan to use a southern Swedish port as a base for construction
of a gas pipeline project that has raised security concerns.
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Strike cuts French electricity production by nearly 4 GW
PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A strike by electricity and gas
sector workers in France has cut nuclear and hydro power
production by nearly 4 gigawatt, French grid operator RTE and
utility EDF said on Monday.
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sector workers in France has cut nuclear and hydro power
production by nearly 4 gigawatt, French grid operator RTE and
utility EDF said on Monday.
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US natgas pipelines seek prompt FERC decisions to avoid potential delay
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Changes at the top of the U.S. Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission last week prompted several energy
firms to request the agency make decisions this week on proposed
natural gas pipelines to avoid potential construction delays.
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Energy Regulatory Commission last week prompted several energy
firms to request the agency make decisions this week on proposed
natural gas pipelines to avoid potential construction delays.
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Chile regulator says to sanction AES Gener's Alto Maipo project
SANTIAGO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chile's SMA environmental
authority said on Monday that it had initiated a sanctioning
process against AES Gener's Alto Maipo hydroelectric
project, located near the capital city of Santiago.
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authority said on Monday that it had initiated a sanctioning
process against AES Gener's Alto Maipo hydroelectric
project, located near the capital city of Santiago.
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Bangladesh to bid for Chevron gas fields after assessing reserves
DHAKA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Bangladesh is hiring an
international firm to assess reserves at Chevron Corp's
natural gas fields in the country before placing a formal bid
to buy the assets, its energy minister told Reuters on Monday.
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international firm to assess reserves at Chevron Corp's
natural gas fields in the country before placing a formal bid
to buy the assets, its energy minister told Reuters on Monday.
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Sweden drops objections to port striking Nord Stream deal
STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Sweden's government has
dropped its objections to a plan by Russia's Gazprom
to use the port of Karlshamn in southern Sweden as a base for
the construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Swedish
public radio reported on Monday.
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dropped its objections to a plan by Russia's Gazprom
to use the port of Karlshamn in southern Sweden as a base for
the construction of its Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Swedish
public radio reported on Monday.
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RPT-Energy pipelines back in investor favor after Trump orders
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Investors have rushed back into
North American pipelines after U.S. President Donald Trump
revived growth prospects in a sector that struggled to cope with
a two-year oil price slump and strident opposition from
environmental and Native American activists.
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North American pipelines after U.S. President Donald Trump
revived growth prospects in a sector that struggled to cope with
a two-year oil price slump and strident opposition from
environmental and Native American activists.
Read more
RPT-COLUMN-India cedes top coal importer spot back to China as growth trend stalls: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 30 (Reuters) - India has
surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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Tepco says not clear if material found under Fukushima reactor is melted fuel
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco)
, operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant,
said on Monday it is not clear if material found below the
damaged No. 2 reactor at the site is melted nuclear fuel.
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, operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant,
said on Monday it is not clear if material found below the
damaged No. 2 reactor at the site is melted nuclear fuel.
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Tepco finds possible nuclear fuel debris below Fukushima reactor -NHK
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power has
found possible nuclear fuel debris below the No.2 reactor at
Fukushima Daiichi, the power plant hit by meltdowns after the
2011 tsunami, public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday.
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found possible nuclear fuel debris below the No.2 reactor at
Fukushima Daiichi, the power plant hit by meltdowns after the
2011 tsunami, public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday.
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COLUMN-India cedes top coal importer spot back to China as growth trend stalls: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 30 (Reuters) - India has
surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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surrendered its status as the world's top importer of coal back
to China, with its overseas purchases in 2016 falling to less
than 200 million tonnes.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
REFILE-Poll of voting intentions shows France's Fillon lost ground to centrist Macron
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - French presidential frontrunner
Francois Fillon lost ground in his campaign for this spring's
election to centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, according to a
Kantar-Sofres poll of voting intentions for Le Figaro newspaper
published on Sunday.
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Francois Fillon lost ground in his campaign for this spring's
election to centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, according to a
Kantar-Sofres poll of voting intentions for Le Figaro newspaper
published on Sunday.
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China auditor says 17.6 bln yuan of funds to fight water pollution misused - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - China's audit office found that
17.6 billion yuan ($2.56 billion) earmarked for water pollution
prevention work in 2016 was not effectively used, Xinhua
reported Sunday.
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17.6 billion yuan ($2.56 billion) earmarked for water pollution
prevention work in 2016 was not effectively used, Xinhua
reported Sunday.
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UPDATE 2-Syrian army seizes Damascus water source as rebels withdraw - pro-gov't media, monitor
BEIRUT, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Syrian government forces took
back control of an area near Damascus that provides most of the
capital's water supplies after reaching a deal for rebel
fighters to withdraw, pro-government media and a monitoring
group said.
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back control of an area near Damascus that provides most of the
capital's water supplies after reaching a deal for rebel
fighters to withdraw, pro-government media and a monitoring
group said.
Read more
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Energy pipelines back in investor favor after Trump orders
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Investors have rushed back into
North American pipelines after U.S. President Donald Trump
revived growth prospects in a sector that struggled to cope with
a two-year oil price slump and strident opposition from
environmental and Native American activists.
Read more
North American pipelines after U.S. President Donald Trump
revived growth prospects in a sector that struggled to cope with
a two-year oil price slump and strident opposition from
environmental and Native American activists.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Toshiba chair ready to resign over Westinghouse writedowns - Nikkei
TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp Chairman
Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei
business daily reported.
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Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei
business daily reported.
Read more
Friday, January 27, 2017
Brazil plans to privatize Sao Francisco river transfer
BRASILIA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Brazil is studying private
operation of the long-delayed Sao Francisco river transfer that
will bring water to four states in the drought-stricken North
East of the country when it is completed this year, a government
official said on Friday.
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operation of the long-delayed Sao Francisco river transfer that
will bring water to four states in the drought-stricken North
East of the country when it is completed this year, a government
official said on Friday.
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UPDATE 2-Grana y Montero posts quarterly loss, cites Odebrecht project
LIMA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Grana y Montero ,
Peru's biggest construction conglomerate, reported a
fourth-quarter net loss of 130 million soles ($39.4 million) on
Friday, citing corruption concerns about its partner that
derailed a major project.
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Peru's biggest construction conglomerate, reported a
fourth-quarter net loss of 130 million soles ($39.4 million) on
Friday, citing corruption concerns about its partner that
derailed a major project.
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UPDATE 1-Britain plan to leave Euratom could delay new nuclear build
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British plans to leave the
European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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Toshiba chairman Shigenori Shiga ready to step down - Nikkei
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp Chairman Shigenori
Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for the huge
write-downs looming over the Japanese group's U.S. nuclear power
unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for the huge
write-downs looming over the Japanese group's U.S. nuclear power
unit Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the Nikkei business daily
reported.
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Algeria top gas supplier to Spain in 2016, eyes more EU exports
ALGIERS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Algeria expects to increase
exports of natural gas in 2017 as it looks to build on its top
spot in sales to Spain last year and strong sales to Italy and
Portugal, a source at state energy firm Sonatrach said.
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exports of natural gas in 2017 as it looks to build on its top
spot in sales to Spain last year and strong sales to Italy and
Portugal, a source at state energy firm Sonatrach said.
Read more
Britain plan to leave Euratom could delay new nuclear build
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British plans to leave the
European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
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European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) when it exits the
European Union could raise costs, delay new nuclear power
projects and complicate research and international cooperation
agreements, experts said on Friday.
Read more
Small hole caused Canadian oil pipeline spill -officials
Jan 26 (Reuters) - A small hole on a weld between two
segments of a shallow four-inch pipe has been discovered on a
pipeline that leaked some 200,000 liters (52,834 gallons) of oil
onto aboriginal land in Saskatchewan last week, provincial
officials said on Thursday.
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segments of a shallow four-inch pipe has been discovered on a
pipeline that leaked some 200,000 liters (52,834 gallons) of oil
onto aboriginal land in Saskatchewan last week, provincial
officials said on Thursday.
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Black South Africans still earn far less than whites - survey
PRETORIA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Black South Africans earned on
average only about one-fifth as much as their white counterparts
in 2015, according to data published by Statistics South Africa
on Friday.
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average only about one-fifth as much as their white counterparts
in 2015, according to data published by Statistics South Africa
on Friday.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
UPDATE 2-EPA aims to end Trump's freeze on contracts and grants on Friday
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection
Agency has told several lawmakers it aims to end late on Friday
a freeze on grants and contracts that had been ordered by the
White House, congressional aides said.
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Agency has told several lawmakers it aims to end late on Friday
a freeze on grants and contracts that had been ordered by the
White House, congressional aides said.
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Investors pull $5.7 bln from U.S. stock funds in latest week -Lipper
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors pulled $5.7 billion
from U.S.-based stock funds during the week through Jan. 25,
unraveling a move into equities following the presidential
election last year Lipper data showed on Thursday.
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from U.S.-based stock funds during the week through Jan. 25,
unraveling a move into equities following the presidential
election last year Lipper data showed on Thursday.
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Vietnam punishes four officials over Formosa environmental disaster
HANOI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Vietnam said on Thursday it would
punish four officials over one of its worst environmental
disasters, caused by a unit of Taiwan conglomerate Formosa
Plastics, in the first action against government
officials ten months after the accident.
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punish four officials over one of its worst environmental
disasters, caused by a unit of Taiwan conglomerate Formosa
Plastics, in the first action against government
officials ten months after the accident.
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Bangladesh uses tear gas, water cannon to break up power plant protest
DHAKA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Police in Bangladesh on Thursday
used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators
protesting against a coal-fired power plant they say will damage
ecologically sensitive mangrove forest and disrupt the lives of
thousands.
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used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators
protesting against a coal-fired power plant they say will damage
ecologically sensitive mangrove forest and disrupt the lives of
thousands.
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India shows it's serious about solar with giant power plant
CHENNAI, India, Jan 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It
took 8,500 men working two shifts every day for six months - and
three shifts for two months - to finish, ahead of schedule, the
Adani Group's giant solar power plant in southern India.
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took 8,500 men working two shifts every day for six months - and
three shifts for two months - to finish, ahead of schedule, the
Adani Group's giant solar power plant in southern India.
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Gaza's water shortage worsening, no easy solutions seen
GAZA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Marwan An-Najar, a Palestinian from
the south of the Gaza Strip, says he has not tasted sweet tap
water in 10 years. Every day, he travels four kilometres (2.5
miles) to fill a 20-litre plastic jerrycan at a local
desalination station.
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the south of the Gaza Strip, says he has not tasted sweet tap
water in 10 years. Every day, he travels four kilometres (2.5
miles) to fill a 20-litre plastic jerrycan at a local
desalination station.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Plans to remove nuclear fuel at Fukushima delayed again - Nikkei
Jan 26 (Reuters) - A plan to remove spent nuclear fuel from
Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc's Fukushima
Daiichi nuclear plant hit by the March 2011 tsunami has been
postponed again due to delays in preparation, the Nikkei
business daily reported on Thursday.
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Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc's Fukushima
Daiichi nuclear plant hit by the March 2011 tsunami has been
postponed again due to delays in preparation, the Nikkei
business daily reported on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-Canada oil spill on native land came from Tundra Energy pipeline
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The president of Tundra Energy
Marketing Ltd on Wednesday confirmed its pipeline as the source
of a leak of some 200,000 liters (52,834 gallons) of crude oil
onto aboriginal land in Saskatchewan that was discovered by a
member of the community last week.
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Marketing Ltd on Wednesday confirmed its pipeline as the source
of a leak of some 200,000 liters (52,834 gallons) of crude oil
onto aboriginal land in Saskatchewan that was discovered by a
member of the community last week.
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Tundra confirms source of Canadian oil spill onto native land
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd on
Wednesday confirmed its pipeline as the source of leak of some
200,000 liters of crude oil onto aboriginal land in
Saskatchewan, the company's president said on Wednesday.
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Wednesday confirmed its pipeline as the source of leak of some
200,000 liters of crude oil onto aboriginal land in
Saskatchewan, the company's president said on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 2-SoCalGas taps Aliso Canyon natgas again in response to cold snap
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Southern California Gas Co (SoCalGas)
said it withdrew natural gas from its Aliso Canyon storage
facility for a second day in a row on Wednesday to support the
reliability of the region's gas and electricity systems during a
cold snap.
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said it withdrew natural gas from its Aliso Canyon storage
facility for a second day in a row on Wednesday to support the
reliability of the region's gas and electricity systems during a
cold snap.
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France agrees second power link with UK, despite Brexit
PARIS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - French energy markets regulator
CRE has approved a planned second power link between France and
the United Kingdom after consulting stakeholders, saying the
project was still viable and needed despite Britain's decision
to leave the EU.
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CRE has approved a planned second power link between France and
the United Kingdom after consulting stakeholders, saying the
project was still viable and needed despite Britain's decision
to leave the EU.
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UPDATE 1-National Grid confident on prospects for UK-EU power links
* French energy markets regulator approves project
(Updates with French energy regulator approving power link)
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(Updates with French energy regulator approving power link)
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COLUMN-LNG demand, prices surprise, but wave of new supply yet to crest: Russell
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 25 (Reuters) - China's record
imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in December, and the
doubling in spot Asian prices in the past six months, appear to
contradict the prevailing market view that supply is
overwhelming demand for the super-chilled fuel.
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imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in December, and the
doubling in spot Asian prices in the past six months, appear to
contradict the prevailing market view that supply is
overwhelming demand for the super-chilled fuel.
Read more
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Gas usage hits record highs in Tokyo, Osaka as cold bites Japan
TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Gas usage in Japan, the world's
biggest importer of the fuel in liquid form, this week hit daily
records in the cities of Tokyo and Osaka, with residents
cranking up heating as a cold snap grips the country.
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biggest importer of the fuel in liquid form, this week hit daily
records in the cities of Tokyo and Osaka, with residents
cranking up heating as a cold snap grips the country.
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UPDATE 4-Lead levels fall below federal limits in Flint, Michigan -state
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Lead levels in Flint, Michigan's drinking
water, the focus of a public health crisis, have fallen below
federal limits, state officials said on Tuesday, although they
cautioned residents to keep using filtered water as the city's
old lead pipes are replaced.
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water, the focus of a public health crisis, have fallen below
federal limits, state officials said on Tuesday, although they
cautioned residents to keep using filtered water as the city's
old lead pipes are replaced.
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UPDATE 2-Republicans, Democrats bicker over U.S. infrastructure plans
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats
argued over the best way to rebuild U.S. infrastructure - a high
priority of President Donald Trump - with no agreement in sight
following skirmishes on Tuesday between the two parties.
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argued over the best way to rebuild U.S. infrastructure - a high
priority of President Donald Trump - with no agreement in sight
following skirmishes on Tuesday between the two parties.
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UPDATE 1-Crews seek source of Saskatchewan oil spill on aboriginal land
TORONTO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The oil spill clean up on an
aboriginal reserve in western Canada continued on Tuesday as
crews prepared to excavate the site to determine the source of
the leak, the provincial government of Saskatchewan said.
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aboriginal reserve in western Canada continued on Tuesday as
crews prepared to excavate the site to determine the source of
the leak, the provincial government of Saskatchewan said.
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U.S. LNG exports shift to Europe from Asia
Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG)
exporters have shifted their focus to Southern Europe from Asia
as cold weather and problems with Algerian gas supply have
driven Europe's gas prices higher.
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exporters have shifted their focus to Southern Europe from Asia
as cold weather and problems with Algerian gas supply have
driven Europe's gas prices higher.
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Lead levels fall in Flint, Michigan, drinking water as work continues
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Lead levels in Flint, Michigan's drinking
water have receded below federal action levels, state officials
said on Tuesday, although they cautioned residents to continue
using filtered water as work continued to replace the city's
old, lead pipes.
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water have receded below federal action levels, state officials
said on Tuesday, although they cautioned residents to continue
using filtered water as work continued to replace the city's
old, lead pipes.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil power firm CPFL sees Chinese investment boosting expansion
SAO PAULO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - CPFL Energia, Brazil's largest
private power company, is eying acquisitions in power generation
and distribution as an investment by China's State Grid boosts
its growth plans, Chief Executive Officer André Dorf said on
Tuesday.
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private power company, is eying acquisitions in power generation
and distribution as an investment by China's State Grid boosts
its growth plans, Chief Executive Officer André Dorf said on
Tuesday.
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Kuwait parliament launches bid to curb austerity steps
KUWAIT, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Kuwait's parliament is trying to
restrict the cabinet's ability to impose new fees on citizens
and reduce price subsidies, an effort that threatens government
plans to strengthen state finances in the face of low oil
prices.
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restrict the cabinet's ability to impose new fees on citizens
and reduce price subsidies, an effort that threatens government
plans to strengthen state finances in the face of low oil
prices.
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Crews seek source of Saskatchewan oil spill on aboriginal land
TORONTO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The oil spill clean up on an
aboriginal reserve in western Canada continued on Tuesday as
crews prepared to excavate the site to determine the source of
the leak, the provincial government said.
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aboriginal reserve in western Canada continued on Tuesday as
crews prepared to excavate the site to determine the source of
the leak, the provincial government said.
Read more
UPDATE 2-EDF board approves state compensation for nuclear plant closure
PARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The board of French
state-controlled utility EDF has approved the
government's plan to compensate it for the planned closure of
the Fessenheim nuclear plant, against which trade unions have
protested over fears of possible job losses.
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state-controlled utility EDF has approved the
government's plan to compensate it for the planned closure of
the Fessenheim nuclear plant, against which trade unions have
protested over fears of possible job losses.
Read more
RPT-UPDATE 1-Powerful storm hammers U.S. East with heavy snow, wind gusts
Jan 24 (Reuters) - A powerful storm that killed at least 21
people in the southern United States over the weekend was
expected on Tuesday to bring heavy snow and wind gusts to the
Northeast, causing school closings, treacherous driving
conditions and power outages.
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people in the southern United States over the weekend was
expected on Tuesday to bring heavy snow and wind gusts to the
Northeast, causing school closings, treacherous driving
conditions and power outages.
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Russia's Rosatom submits bid for South African nuclear project - TASS
MOSCOW, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Russian state nuclear agency
Rosatom has submitted a bid for a nuclear power project in South
Africa, TASS news agency cited the company's General Director
Alexei Likhachev as saying on Tuesday.
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Rosatom has submitted a bid for a nuclear power project in South
Africa, TASS news agency cited the company's General Director
Alexei Likhachev as saying on Tuesday.
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Unfazed by Trump, Innogy sticks with U.S. wind expansion plans
BERLIN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Innogy, Germany's
largest energy group, sees no reason to scrap plans to enter the
U.S. onshore wind market, its chief executive said, unimpressed
by worries over future support of renewables in the wake of
Donald Trump's presidency.
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largest energy group, sees no reason to scrap plans to enter the
U.S. onshore wind market, its chief executive said, unimpressed
by worries over future support of renewables in the wake of
Donald Trump's presidency.
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Kenyan irrigation app aims to cut water waste, crop losses
KUNENE, Kenya, Jan 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Dressed
in brown overalls, gumboots and a hat, John Njeru kneels and
scoops up a handful of soil at his small farm in central Kenya,
where he grows tomatoes, spinach and carrots.
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in brown overalls, gumboots and a hat, John Njeru kneels and
scoops up a handful of soil at his small farm in central Kenya,
where he grows tomatoes, spinach and carrots.
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UK offshore wind costs fall nearly a third in four years - report
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The cost of producing electricity
from wind farms off the coast of Britain has fallen 32 percent
in the past four years, meeting a government target four years
early, an industry report released on Tuesday said.
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from wind farms off the coast of Britain has fallen 32 percent
in the past four years, meeting a government target four years
early, an industry report released on Tuesday said.
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UPDATE 1-New Australian body fuels concerns DUET deal could be blocked
* Local ownership requirements could be imposed - bankers
(Recasts, adds analyst and fund manager comments)
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(Recasts, adds analyst and fund manager comments)
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Gazprom says investment decisions needed due to European gas demand
VIENNA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Long-term gas demand in Europe
means immediate investment decisions are needed to build new
infrastructure, Alexander Medvedev, a deputy chief executive
officer at Russian gas giant Gazprom, said on Tuesday.
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means immediate investment decisions are needed to build new
infrastructure, Alexander Medvedev, a deputy chief executive
officer at Russian gas giant Gazprom, said on Tuesday.
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Monday, January 23, 2017
DUET Group shares fall amid concerns Australia will block CKI's bid
SYDNEY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - DUET Group shares have
fallen by 5.5 percent over the last week amid growing market
concerns the Australian government will block or impose
restrictive conditions on Hong Kong's Cheung Kong Infrastructure
Holdings' (CKI) $5.5 billion takeover offer for the
utilities group.
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fallen by 5.5 percent over the last week amid growing market
concerns the Australian government will block or impose
restrictive conditions on Hong Kong's Cheung Kong Infrastructure
Holdings' (CKI) $5.5 billion takeover offer for the
utilities group.
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Tahiti airport reopens as flooding abates, rain alert still in place
SYDNEY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Tahiti's international airport
reopened early on Monday local time after heavy flooding caused
landslides and power cuts, displacing more than 1,000 residents
from their homes.
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reopened early on Monday local time after heavy flooding caused
landslides and power cuts, displacing more than 1,000 residents
from their homes.
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UPDATE 5-Deadly storm batters Eastern U.S. with wind and heavy rain
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A powerful storm system
plowed up the U.S. Eastern seaboard with torrential showers and
high winds on Monday, hindering airline and rail travel, after
killing at least 21 people in the South, many in mobile homes
demolished by tornadoes.
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plowed up the U.S. Eastern seaboard with torrential showers and
high winds on Monday, hindering airline and rail travel, after
killing at least 21 people in the South, many in mobile homes
demolished by tornadoes.
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UPDATE 1-Southern California Gas urges customers to cut natural gas use
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Southern California Gas Co (SoCalGas) on
Monday urged customers to reduce their use of natural gas until
further notice, to lower the risk of shortages of gas and
electricity as cold weather blanketed its service area.
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Monday urged customers to reduce their use of natural gas until
further notice, to lower the risk of shortages of gas and
electricity as cold weather blanketed its service area.
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California utilities seek $1 bln for vehicle electrification
Jan 23 (Reuters) - California's three biggest utilities plan
to spend $1 billion to speed the electrification of vehicles,
from transit buses to forklifts, in a statewide effort to reduce
reliance on fossil fuels, regulatory filings show.
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to spend $1 billion to speed the electrification of vehicles,
from transit buses to forklifts, in a statewide effort to reduce
reliance on fossil fuels, regulatory filings show.
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UPDATE 1-Western Canada oil pipeline leaks 200,000 liters -newspaper
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A pipeline in the
western Canadian province of Saskatchewan has leaked oil in an
aboriginal community, the provincial government said on Monday.
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western Canadian province of Saskatchewan has leaked oil in an
aboriginal community, the provincial government said on Monday.
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State Grid takes formal ownership of Brazil's CPFL controlling stakes
SAO PAULO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - State Grid Corp of China
on Monday took formal ownership of controlling stakes
in Brazilian power utility CPFL Energia SA, five months after
having signed the agreement for the acquisition.
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on Monday took formal ownership of controlling stakes
in Brazilian power utility CPFL Energia SA, five months after
having signed the agreement for the acquisition.
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Brazil's CPFL stake handover to State Grid to trigger minority buyout -source
SAO PAULO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Former shareholders of
Brazil's CPFL Energia SA have handed over ownership
of their stakes to State Grid Corp of China on Monday, which
will automatically trigger a buyout of minority stakeholders, a
person familiar with the matter said.
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Brazil's CPFL Energia SA have handed over ownership
of their stakes to State Grid Corp of China on Monday, which
will automatically trigger a buyout of minority stakeholders, a
person familiar with the matter said.
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UPDATE 2-Peru will not compensate Odebrecht for natgas pipeline project
LIMA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The government of Peru said on
Monday that it will not compensate an Odebrecht-led consortium
for investments made in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline
project after it rescinds the contract over a missed financing
deadline.
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Monday that it will not compensate an Odebrecht-led consortium
for investments made in a $5 billion natural gas pipeline
project after it rescinds the contract over a missed financing
deadline.
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Balkan push for new coal-fired plants raises environmental concerns
SARAJEVO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A Chinese company began work on
Monday on a $715 million expansion of a Serbian coal mine and a
new power plant, part of a wave of investment in new coal-fired
plants in the Balkans that is at odds with EU policy of reducing
coal use.
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Monday on a $715 million expansion of a Serbian coal mine and a
new power plant, part of a wave of investment in new coal-fired
plants in the Balkans that is at odds with EU policy of reducing
coal use.
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UPDATE 1-Russian bombers hit Islamic State near besieged Syrian army enclave
* Russia sends long-range bombers from own territory
(Adds Russian air strikes, fighting, and context)
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(Adds Russian air strikes, fighting, and context)
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UPDATE 1-Struggling UK steel sector needs broad govt support - MPs
* Report seeks best possible access to single market
(Adds detail, industry and politician comment)
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(Adds detail, industry and politician comment)
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COLUMN-Liquidation risk hangs over oil and gas prices: Kemp
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The threat of liquidation hangs
over oil and gas prices in the short term as hedge funds have
built the most bullish positions in both commodities since 2014.
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over oil and gas prices in the short term as hedge funds have
built the most bullish positions in both commodities since 2014.
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Prices soar, families use river water as Islamic State besieges Syrian city
BEIRUT, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Food prices have soared and
families are drinking untreated river water in the Syrian city
of Deir al-Zor, the U.N. children's agency UNICEF said on
Monday, as a siege imposed by Islamic State threatens tens of
thousands of civilians.
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families are drinking untreated river water in the Syrian city
of Deir al-Zor, the U.N. children's agency UNICEF said on
Monday, as a siege imposed by Islamic State threatens tens of
thousands of civilians.
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Above normal temperatures for most of Europe Feb-April-The Weather Company
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Most of Europe, except for
Britain and the Iberian region, is expected to experience above
normal temperatures from February to April, The Weather Company
said on Monday.
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Britain and the Iberian region, is expected to experience above
normal temperatures from February to April, The Weather Company
said on Monday.
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
Residents evacuated, airport closed and power cut off in Tahiti flooding
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Heavy flooding in French
Polynesia has forced many residents to evacuate, cut off power
to thousands of homes, and closed Tahiti's international
airport.
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Polynesia has forced many residents to evacuate, cut off power
to thousands of homes, and closed Tahiti's international
airport.
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UPDATE 1-Australia to boost protection of critical infrastructure
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Australian government is
drawing up a list of key infrastructure assets, including power
grids and ports and has set up a new body that will scrutinise
foreign-led bids to see if there are national security issues,
it said on Monday.
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drawing up a list of key infrastructure assets, including power
grids and ports and has set up a new body that will scrutinise
foreign-led bids to see if there are national security issues,
it said on Monday.
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Australia to increase protection of critical infrastructure assets
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Australian government on
Monday said it would establish a new Critical Infrastructure
Centre to protect key national infrastructure from sabotage,
espionage and coercion.
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Monday said it would establish a new Critical Infrastructure
Centre to protect key national infrastructure from sabotage,
espionage and coercion.
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UPDATE 4-Deadly storms kill 16, trigger tornado threat across U.S. South
TAMPA, Fla., Jan 22 (Reuters) - A dangerous weekend weather
system has killed at least 16 people in the U.S. South, as
Georgia officials on Sunday reported a dozen fatalities and
severe thunderstorms and tornadoes menaced several states.
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system has killed at least 16 people in the U.S. South, as
Georgia officials on Sunday reported a dozen fatalities and
severe thunderstorms and tornadoes menaced several states.
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G20 farm ministers seek to protect precious water supplies
HAMBURG, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Greater global efforts should be
taken to safeguard precious world water supplies to secure food
production, the agriculture ministers of the group of 20 leading
economies (G20) said on Sunday.
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taken to safeguard precious world water supplies to secure food
production, the agriculture ministers of the group of 20 leading
economies (G20) said on Sunday.
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North Dakota tribe formally calls on pipeline protesters to disperse
CANNON BALL, N.D., Jan 21 (Reuters) - A Sioux tribal council
on Saturday formally asked hundreds of protesters to clear out
of three camps near its North Dakota reservation used to stage
months of sometimes violent protests against the proposed Dakota
Access Pipeline.
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on Saturday formally asked hundreds of protesters to clear out
of three camps near its North Dakota reservation used to stage
months of sometimes violent protests against the proposed Dakota
Access Pipeline.
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
TrailStone buys Cargill's power and gas group - sources
HOUSTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Commodities trader and investor
TrailStone Group has purchased Cargill Inc's gas and power
trading group, three sources familiar with the deal said this
week.
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TrailStone Group has purchased Cargill Inc's gas and power
trading group, three sources familiar with the deal said this
week.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
North Dakota landowners sue over pipeline easement payments
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Over a dozen landowners in North Dakota
have filed a lawsuit against a company involved in the
development of the Dakota Access Pipeline, charging they were
misled into accepting unfair compensation for allowing the
pipeline to cross their land, according to court documents.
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have filed a lawsuit against a company involved in the
development of the Dakota Access Pipeline, charging they were
misled into accepting unfair compensation for allowing the
pipeline to cross their land, according to court documents.
Read more
UPDATE 2-Odebrecht group ready to return $5 bln pipeline contract to Peru
LIMA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A consortium controlled by
Brazilian builder Odebrecht S.A. will miss a
financing deadline on Monday for a natural gas pipeline project
in Peru and awaits government notification that it will lose the
$5 billion contract, the company said on Friday.
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Brazilian builder Odebrecht S.A. will miss a
financing deadline on Monday for a natural gas pipeline project
in Peru and awaits government notification that it will lose the
$5 billion contract, the company said on Friday.
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British village gets solar battery boost in green energy trial
LONDON, Jan 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Villagers in
northern England may soon see their electricity bills slashed by
as much as 50 percent in a pilot project allowing them to use
solar power around the clock.
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northern England may soon see their electricity bills slashed by
as much as 50 percent in a pilot project allowing them to use
solar power around the clock.
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GLOBAL LNG-Asian supply weighs on prices, Europe firmer
MILAN/SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Asian spot LNG prices
fell sharply this week, with a pick up in supply forcing a
Russian producer into accepting lower bids, while prices in
southern Europe held firm.
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fell sharply this week, with a pick up in supply forcing a
Russian producer into accepting lower bids, while prices in
southern Europe held firm.
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National Grid warns of costs if Britain exits EU energy market
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Taking Britain out of Europe's
energy market could stymie development of new power links
designed to help avert a looming supply crunch and also drive up
the cost of imported European electricity, National Grid
warned on Friday.
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energy market could stymie development of new power links
designed to help avert a looming supply crunch and also drive up
the cost of imported European electricity, National Grid
warned on Friday.
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COLUMN-U.S. gas market has eliminated storage surplus despite warm winter: Kemp
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. gas market has tightened
significantly over the last nine months as low prices have
spurred strong consumption and exports while slashing drilling
of new wells.
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significantly over the last nine months as low prices have
spurred strong consumption and exports while slashing drilling
of new wells.
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Holiday on ice as coal mines get skates on to beat Beijing curbs
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chinese coal miners are so
determined to cash in on a window of high prices that many are
slashing holiday leave for workers and raising pay through the
Lunar New Year celebrations before government introduces limits
on output again.
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determined to cash in on a window of high prices that many are
slashing holiday leave for workers and raising pay through the
Lunar New Year celebrations before government introduces limits
on output again.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises, led by CP Rail on railroad merger prospects
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged
higher on Thursday, helped by a jump in Canadian Pacific Railway
shares on prospects of consolidation in the railroad industry
and a rebound of uranium producer Cameco Corp.
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higher on Thursday, helped by a jump in Canadian Pacific Railway
shares on prospects of consolidation in the railroad industry
and a rebound of uranium producer Cameco Corp.
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Tensions rise at North Dakota pipeline as Trump set to take White House
CANNON BALL, N.D., Jan 19 (Reuters) - Tensions have
increased this week near the construction site of the Dakota
Access pipeline, with repeated clashes between protesters and
police ahead of Friday's inauguration of President-elect Donald
Trump, an unabashed fan of the $3.8 billion project.
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increased this week near the construction site of the Dakota
Access pipeline, with repeated clashes between protesters and
police ahead of Friday's inauguration of President-elect Donald
Trump, an unabashed fan of the $3.8 billion project.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Antofagasta to exit Chilean hydropower project
SANTIAGO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Chilean copper miner
Antofagasta said on Thursday it would sell its 40
percent stake in the Alto Maipo hydroelectric power project to
partner AES Gener, exiting the project entirely.
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Antofagasta said on Thursday it would sell its 40
percent stake in the Alto Maipo hydroelectric power project to
partner AES Gener, exiting the project entirely.
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Canada's Hydrostor eyes role in $1 bln U.S. peak power market
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Canadian underwater energy
storage company Hydrostor is eyeing $1 billion of contracts to
replace decommissioned U.S. peak power plants in the next two or
three years, its chief executive said.
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storage company Hydrostor is eyeing $1 billion of contracts to
replace decommissioned U.S. peak power plants in the next two or
three years, its chief executive said.
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UPDATE 1-Gunvor wins 5-year deal to supply LNG to Pakistan- energy official
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Commodity trader Gunvor has
won a major tender to supply about 60 liquefied natural gas
(LNG) shipments to Pakistan over a five year period while
Italy's Eni will supply the country with LNG over a 15-year
period, a Pakistani energy official told Reuters.
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won a major tender to supply about 60 liquefied natural gas
(LNG) shipments to Pakistan over a five year period while
Italy's Eni will supply the country with LNG over a 15-year
period, a Pakistani energy official told Reuters.
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UPDATE 2-Trump's energy pick Perry regrets calling for department's elimination
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Rick Perry, President-elect
Donald Trump's pick to run the Energy Department, said during
his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that he regrets
having called for the department's elimination during his failed
bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
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Donald Trump's pick to run the Energy Department, said during
his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday that he regrets
having called for the department's elimination during his failed
bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
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Germany linked up 818 MW of offshore wind in 2016
FRANKFURT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Germany connected 818
megawatts (MW) of newly built offshore wind capacity to power
networks last year, wind energy industry group BWE said on
Thursday, less than in 2015 but still leaving the industry on
course to beat government targets for 2020.
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megawatts (MW) of newly built offshore wind capacity to power
networks last year, wind energy industry group BWE said on
Thursday, less than in 2015 but still leaving the industry on
course to beat government targets for 2020.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards reaps economic rewards in Syria
DUBAI/BEIRUT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Iran's government and
entities close to the elite Revolutionary Guards have signed
major economic contracts with Syria, reaping what appear to be
lucrative rewards for helping President Bashar al-Assad regain
control of parts of his country from rebels.
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entities close to the elite Revolutionary Guards have signed
major economic contracts with Syria, reaping what appear to be
lucrative rewards for helping President Bashar al-Assad regain
control of parts of his country from rebels.
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Trump's energy pick to face jobs, climate questions
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Rick Perry, President-elect
Donald Trump's pick to run the Energy Department, will face
questioning by senators on Thursday on creating jobs in the
industry and bolstering U.S. energy security - but also about an
earlier proposal to abolish the agency.
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Donald Trump's pick to run the Energy Department, will face
questioning by senators on Thursday on creating jobs in the
industry and bolstering U.S. energy security - but also about an
earlier proposal to abolish the agency.
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European power prices down for day ahead, up for next week
FRANKFURT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Falling demand weighed on
European prompt power prices on Thursday ahead of the weekend,
but next week positions were up strongly on continued cold
weather and low wind supply.
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European prompt power prices on Thursday ahead of the weekend,
but next week positions were up strongly on continued cold
weather and low wind supply.
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UPDATE 2-Gazprom shares hit by dividend prospects despite swing to profit
MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Russian energy giant Gazprom's
forecast-beating quarterly profit on Thursday failed
to prevent a drop in its share price as a shift in government
policy raised the possibility of lower than expected dividends
at the state-controlled company.
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forecast-beating quarterly profit on Thursday failed
to prevent a drop in its share price as a shift in government
policy raised the possibility of lower than expected dividends
at the state-controlled company.
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UPDATE 1-U.S Army to begin environmental study of Dakota pipeline
Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army on Wednesday began the
process of launching an environmental study of the Dakota Access
pipeline crossing in North Dakota, a move that has been
challenged by the company constructing the controversial
project.
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process of launching an environmental study of the Dakota Access
pipeline crossing in North Dakota, a move that has been
challenged by the company constructing the controversial
project.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends down as Cameco plunges, energy stocks weigh
TORONTO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index closed
lower on Wednesday, hurt by a 17 percent fall in shares of
uranium producer Cameco Corp after a profit warning and
as lower oil prices weighed on energy companies.
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lower on Wednesday, hurt by a 17 percent fall in shares of
uranium producer Cameco Corp after a profit warning and
as lower oil prices weighed on energy companies.
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U.S Army to begin environmental study of Dakota pipeline
Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army on Wednesday began the
process of launching an environmental study of the Dakota Access
pipeline crossing in North Dakota, a move that has been
challenged by the company constructing the controversial
project.
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process of launching an environmental study of the Dakota Access
pipeline crossing in North Dakota, a move that has been
challenged by the company constructing the controversial
project.
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Bolivia environment minister resigns amid historic drought
LA PAZ, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Bolivian Environment and Water
Minister Alexandra Moreira resigned on Wednesday before she was
scheduled to testify in front of the country's legislative
assembly about shortages of potable water amid the worst drought
in 25 years.
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Minister Alexandra Moreira resigned on Wednesday before she was
scheduled to testify in front of the country's legislative
assembly about shortages of potable water amid the worst drought
in 25 years.
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From Al Gore to water politics, climate change heats up Sundance
LOS ANGELES, Jan 18 (Reuters) - As former U.S. vice
president Al Gore filmed the sequel to his environmental
documentary last year, he did not expect to be dealing with a
new president who has dismissed climate change as a hoax.
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president Al Gore filmed the sequel to his environmental
documentary last year, he did not expect to be dealing with a
new president who has dismissed climate change as a hoax.
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UPDATE 1-Renault-Nissan's Ghosn intent on staying ahead in electric cars
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Renault-Nissan
has sold more than 400,000 electric cars
globally and the leader in plug-in vehicles is planning further
investment to maintain its market lead, the chief executive of
the auto alliance said.
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has sold more than 400,000 electric cars
globally and the leader in plug-in vehicles is planning further
investment to maintain its market lead, the chief executive of
the auto alliance said.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as energy stocks slip, Cameco falls
TORONTO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell
on Wednesday as energy stocks weighed with a fall in oil prices
and uranium producer Cameco Corp plunged on a negative
outlook.
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on Wednesday as energy stocks weighed with a fall in oil prices
and uranium producer Cameco Corp plunged on a negative
outlook.
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UPDATE 1-Ukraine's power outage was a cyber attack -Ukrenergo
KIEV/MILAN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A power blackout in Ukraine's
capital Kiev last month was caused by a cyber attack and
investigators are trying to trace other potentially infected
computers and establish the source of the breach, utility
Ukrenergo told Reuters on Wednesday.
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capital Kiev last month was caused by a cyber attack and
investigators are trying to trace other potentially infected
computers and establish the source of the breach, utility
Ukrenergo told Reuters on Wednesday.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as Cameco slides, oil fall weighs on energy stocks
TORONTO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index
slipped in early trade on Wednesday, weighed down by energy
stocks as oil prices slid and by a slump in uranium miner Cameco
Corp after it warned of a net loss and job cuts.
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slipped in early trade on Wednesday, weighed down by energy
stocks as oil prices slid and by a slump in uranium miner Cameco
Corp after it warned of a net loss and job cuts.
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Kenya's Lake Turkana wind power scheme readying for production by end June
NAIROBI, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Africa's biggest wind power
scheme, the Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Kenya, should be
fully connected to the national electricity grid and producing
power by the end of June, a director at the consortium building
the project said on Wednesday.
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scheme, the Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Kenya, should be
fully connected to the national electricity grid and producing
power by the end of June, a director at the consortium building
the project said on Wednesday.
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Kiev power outage in Dec was cyber attack -Ukrenergo
KIEV/MILAN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A power blackout in Ukraine's
capital Kiev last month was caused by a cyber attack and
investigators are trying to trace other potentially infected
computers and establish the source of the breach, utility
Ukrenergo told Reuters in emailed comments on Wednesday.
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capital Kiev last month was caused by a cyber attack and
investigators are trying to trace other potentially infected
computers and establish the source of the breach, utility
Ukrenergo told Reuters in emailed comments on Wednesday.
Read more
European spot power prices down on supply, forwards rise
FRANKFURT, Jan 18 (Reuters) - European prompt power prices
fell sharply early on Wednesday as thermal supply rose and
traders said cold weather was already factored in, while prices
on the forwards curve gained as the rest of the market adjusted
to recent high spot levels.
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fell sharply early on Wednesday as thermal supply rose and
traders said cold weather was already factored in, while prices
on the forwards curve gained as the rest of the market adjusted
to recent high spot levels.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Tepco aims to sell 100 bln yen of bonds by end of March-sources
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co
plans to complete a sale of bonds by the end of March in its
first debt offering since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster,
three sources familiar with the company's plans told Reuters and
DealWatch.
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plans to complete a sale of bonds by the end of March in its
first debt offering since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster,
three sources familiar with the company's plans told Reuters and
DealWatch.
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Brazil's Odebrecht settling bribe cases in 12 countries
BRASILIA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's largest engineering
conglomerate Odebrecht SA plans to reach settlements
in all 12 countries where it has admitted to paying bribes to
obtain contracts, two sources with knowledge of the matter told
Reuters on Tuesday.
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conglomerate Odebrecht SA plans to reach settlements
in all 12 countries where it has admitted to paying bribes to
obtain contracts, two sources with knowledge of the matter told
Reuters on Tuesday.
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Cameco expects to report net loss for 2016, cut jobs at uranium mines
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp
on Tuesday said it expected its 2016 adjusted
profit to be significantly lower than analysts' estimates and
also said it would cut 120 jobs at three of its uranium mines in
2017.
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on Tuesday said it expected its 2016 adjusted
profit to be significantly lower than analysts' estimates and
also said it would cut 120 jobs at three of its uranium mines in
2017.
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Dakota Access company files motion to halt environmental study
HOUSTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Partners
has filed a motion to bar the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from
initiating an environmental study for its controversial Dakota
Access pipeline crossing at Lake Oahe in North Dakota.
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has filed a motion to bar the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from
initiating an environmental study for its controversial Dakota
Access pipeline crossing at Lake Oahe in North Dakota.
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UPDATE 4-Trump Interior nominee would review Obama's limits on oil drilling
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's pick to run the Department of the Interior,
Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana, said on Tuesday he would
consider scrapping some of President Barack Obama's environment
initiatives if confirmed, including reviewing curbs on oil
drilling on federal lands.
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Trump's pick to run the Department of the Interior,
Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana, said on Tuesday he would
consider scrapping some of President Barack Obama's environment
initiatives if confirmed, including reviewing curbs on oil
drilling on federal lands.
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UPDATE 1-U.N. warns of famine risk in Somalia amid worsening drought
MOGADISHU/NAIROBI, Jan 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
S omalia risks slipping back into famine, the United Nations said
on Tuesday, as worsening drought has left millions of people
without food, water or healthcare in a country crippled by
decades of war.
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S omalia risks slipping back into famine, the United Nations said
on Tuesday, as worsening drought has left millions of people
without food, water or healthcare in a country crippled by
decades of war.
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California to hold public meeting on Aliso Canyon natgas facility
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The California Department of
Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources
said on Tuesday it would conduct two public meetings on pressure
limits for Southern California Gas' Aliso Canyon natural gas
storage facility.
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Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources
said on Tuesday it would conduct two public meetings on pressure
limits for Southern California Gas' Aliso Canyon natural gas
storage facility.
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UPDATE 1-Matt Damon takes to Davos stage to put water on map
* US, UK Stella purchases to raise money for charity
(Recasts with comments from Matt Damon, AB InBev)
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(Recasts with comments from Matt Damon, AB InBev)
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UPDATE 1-Direct Energie seeks to double French clients by 2020
* Not considering capital increase, but not ruling out
(Adds CEO comment on gas plant acquisitions, capital, size)
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(Adds CEO comment on gas plant acquisitions, capital, size)
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U.N. warns of famine risk in Somalia amid worsening drought
NAIROBI, Jan 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Somalia risks
slipping back into famine, the United Nations, said on Tuesday,
as worsening drought has left millions without food, water or
healthcare in a country crippled by decades of war.
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slipping back into famine, the United Nations, said on Tuesday,
as worsening drought has left millions without food, water or
healthcare in a country crippled by decades of war.
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UPDATE 1-Elliott teams up with ex-TXU CEO for NRG Energy shake-up
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Elliott Management and private equity
firm Bluescape Energy Partners have teamed up to buy a 9.4
percent stake in NRG Energy Inc and said they may push
to elect one or more directors to its board.
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firm Bluescape Energy Partners have teamed up to buy a 9.4
percent stake in NRG Energy Inc and said they may push
to elect one or more directors to its board.
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Trump Interior pick to clarify stance on federal land development
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee will
grill President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department
of the Interior, Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana, during a
confirmation hearing on Tuesday that is likely to focus on how
he would balance development and conservation on America's vast
public lands.
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grill President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department
of the Interior, Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana, during a
confirmation hearing on Tuesday that is likely to focus on how
he would balance development and conservation on America's vast
public lands.
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Electricity outage disrupts train services in Amsterdam and surroundings
AMSTERDAM, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Officials warned of potential
gridlock around Amsterdam on Tuesday after an electricity outage
in much of the city and the surrounding area hit trains, trams
and metros.
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gridlock around Amsterdam on Tuesday after an electricity outage
in much of the city and the surrounding area hit trains, trams
and metros.
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Monday, January 16, 2017
UPDATE 2-Pipeline in Canada needs replacing after 'mischief' - police
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A section of an
intra-provincial oilfield pipeline under construction in
Canada's oil heartland of Alberta needs replacement after being
damaged by an act of "mischief," authorities said on Monday.
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intra-provincial oilfield pipeline under construction in
Canada's oil heartland of Alberta needs replacement after being
damaged by an act of "mischief," authorities said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Saudi to launch $30-50 billion renewable energy programme soon
ABU DHABI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will launch a
renewable energy programme in coming weeks that is expected to
involve investment of between $30 billion and $50 billion by
2023, Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Monday.
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renewable energy programme in coming weeks that is expected to
involve investment of between $30 billion and $50 billion by
2023, Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Monday.
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UK export agency signs first loan deal in Africa for Ghana energy project
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's credit export agency,
UK Export Finance (UKEF), signed its first direct loan deal in
Africa on Monday, providing $310 million to GE Oil & Gas
to supply equipment for an oil and gas project in Ghana.
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UK Export Finance (UKEF), signed its first direct loan deal in
Africa on Monday, providing $310 million to GE Oil & Gas
to supply equipment for an oil and gas project in Ghana.
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Gaza power crisis eases as Qatar donates $12 mln to buy fuel
GAZA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - An electricity crisis that has
caused protests and unrest in the Gaza Strip eased on Monday
after Qatar donated $12 million to buy fuel for the Palestinian
enclave's lone power plant, officials said.
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caused protests and unrest in the Gaza Strip eased on Monday
after Qatar donated $12 million to buy fuel for the Palestinian
enclave's lone power plant, officials said.
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Tanzania seeks $200m World Bank loan to clear arrears of state utility
DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Tanzania is seeking a loan
of $200 million from the World Bank for debt-ridden state power
supplier TANESCO, the country's energy ministry said on Monday,
two weeks after the president refused to allow the utility to
hike prices to cover costs.
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of $200 million from the World Bank for debt-ridden state power
supplier TANESCO, the country's energy ministry said on Monday,
two weeks after the president refused to allow the utility to
hike prices to cover costs.
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Temporary power firm Aggreko wins extensions on Argentina contracts
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Aggreko Plc, the world's largest
temporary power provider, said it had been awarded extensions on
contracts totalling about 388 megawatts in Argentina, marking a
crucial win to help it meet annual profit targets.
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temporary power provider, said it had been awarded extensions on
contracts totalling about 388 megawatts in Argentina, marking a
crucial win to help it meet annual profit targets.
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HK stocks fall most in a month as "hard Brexit" woes, weak mainland firms weigh
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks suffered their biggest
one-day fall in a month on Monday, hurt by a slump in mainland
Chinese companies listed in the city and on concerns over the
impact of Britain's exit from the European Union.
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one-day fall in a month on Monday, hurt by a slump in mainland
Chinese companies listed in the city and on concerns over the
impact of Britain's exit from the European Union.
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Sunday, January 15, 2017
Australia govt, Alcoa say making progress in aluminium smelter talks
SYDNEY, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Plans to provide government
support to keep open a 30-year-old aluminium smelter in
Australia owned by Alcoa have made "progress", parties
involved in talks said on Monday without giving details.
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support to keep open a 30-year-old aluminium smelter in
Australia owned by Alcoa have made "progress", parties
involved in talks said on Monday without giving details.
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UPDATE 2-Syria fighting derails plans to fix damaged Damascus water source
BEIRUT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Syrian army and allied
militia clashed with rebels near Damascus on Sunday, threatening
to disrupt planned repairs to a pumping station that supplies
most of the capital's water, a war monitor said.
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militia clashed with rebels near Damascus on Sunday, threatening
to disrupt planned repairs to a pumping station that supplies
most of the capital's water, a war monitor said.
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Syria fighting threatens deal to fix damaged Damascus water source
BEIRUT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Syrian army and allied
militia clashed with rebels in Wadi Barada near Damascus on
Sunday, threatening to disrupt planned repair works to a pumping
station that supplies most of the capital's water, a war monitor
said.
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militia clashed with rebels in Wadi Barada near Damascus on
Sunday, threatening to disrupt planned repair works to a pumping
station that supplies most of the capital's water, a war monitor
said.
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Blackout hits western and southern Libya
TRIPOLI, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Western Libya was plunged into
darkness late on Saturday as a blackout already affecting the
south spread to the capital, Tripoli, and other major cities,
the national power company said.
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darkness late on Saturday as a blackout already affecting the
south spread to the capital, Tripoli, and other major cities,
the national power company said.
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
France should sell non-strategic stakes in firms - Fillon
PARIS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Francois Fillon, the conservative
politician seen by opinion polls as most likely to win the
French presidential election this year, says France should sell
state stakes in firms deemed as not having a strategic
importance for the country.
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politician seen by opinion polls as most likely to win the
French presidential election this year, says France should sell
state stakes in firms deemed as not having a strategic
importance for the country.
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Friday, January 13, 2017
UPDATE 1-U.S. top court to mull where challenges to clean water rule can be heard
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed
to resolve a dispute over what court should handle challenges to
a 2015 Obama administration regulation that defines waterways
protected under a federal anti-pollution law.
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to resolve a dispute over what court should handle challenges to
a 2015 Obama administration regulation that defines waterways
protected under a federal anti-pollution law.
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UPDATE 1-Syrian army advances towards damaged Damascus water source
BEIRUT, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Syria's army and its allies
advanced near Damascus on Friday, according to an organisation
that monitors the conflict, and the region's governor said
rebels had let engineers enter a damaged pumping station that
supplies most of the capital's water.
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advanced near Damascus on Friday, according to an organisation
that monitors the conflict, and the region's governor said
rebels had let engineers enter a damaged pumping station that
supplies most of the capital's water.
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U.S. Supreme Court to mull where challenges to federal clean water rule can be heard
Jan 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed
to resolve a dispute over what court should handle challenges to
a 2015 Obama administration regulation that defines waterways
protected under a federal anti-pollution law.
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to resolve a dispute over what court should handle challenges to
a 2015 Obama administration regulation that defines waterways
protected under a federal anti-pollution law.
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UPDATE 1-EDF allowed to delay reactor outages as cold snap looms -regulator
PARIS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - EDF is allowed to delay
planned outages at two nuclear reactors involved in a safety
probe to help the French utility meet demand as a cold snap
looms next week, nuclear regulator ASN said on Friday.
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planned outages at two nuclear reactors involved in a safety
probe to help the French utility meet demand as a cold snap
looms next week, nuclear regulator ASN said on Friday.
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Russia acknowledges threat from Trump's energy policy on EU gas market
MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom has
acknowledged for the first time a threat to its dominant
position in European gas market from an expected influx of
liquefied natural (LNG) gas produced in the United States under
Donald Trump's administration.
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acknowledged for the first time a threat to its dominant
position in European gas market from an expected influx of
liquefied natural (LNG) gas produced in the United States under
Donald Trump's administration.
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Ice storm targets central United States
Jan 13 (Reuters) - An ice storm heading for the central
United States is threatening to take down trees and power lines
and create treacherous travel conditions on Friday and into the
weekend, the National Weather Service said.
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United States is threatening to take down trees and power lines
and create treacherous travel conditions on Friday and into the
weekend, the National Weather Service said.
Read more
UPDATE 1-U.S. veterans exposed to tainted water at Marine base to get benefits
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The Obama administration has
agreed to provide disability benefits to military veterans
exposed to contaminated drinking water while at Camp Lejeune in
North Carolina, according to an official notice published on
Thursday.
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agreed to provide disability benefits to military veterans
exposed to contaminated drinking water while at Camp Lejeune in
North Carolina, according to an official notice published on
Thursday.
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Britain braced for floods after heavy winds, snow
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Parts of England were preparing
for severe flooding on Friday, after heavy winds, snow and rain
hit the country overnight, cancelling flights, closing schools
and causing disruption to commuters.
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for severe flooding on Friday, after heavy winds, snow and rain
hit the country overnight, cancelling flights, closing schools
and causing disruption to commuters.
Read more
Thursday, January 12, 2017
UPDATE 2-Anadarko Petroleum to sell Texas assets for $2.3 bln
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum
Corporation said on Thursday it would sell its Eagleford
Shale assets in South Texas for about $2.3 billion to a
strategic 50/50 partnership formed by Sanchez Energy Corporation
and asset manager Blackstone Group LP.
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Corporation said on Thursday it would sell its Eagleford
Shale assets in South Texas for about $2.3 billion to a
strategic 50/50 partnership formed by Sanchez Energy Corporation
and asset manager Blackstone Group LP.
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UPDATE 1-Puerto Rico taps law firm Dentons in restructuring
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's new government tapped law
firm Dentons to help it develop a fiscal turnaround plan and
lead restructuring negotiations with creditors holding some $70
billion in debt, the firm announced on Thursday.
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firm Dentons to help it develop a fiscal turnaround plan and
lead restructuring negotiations with creditors holding some $70
billion in debt, the firm announced on Thursday.
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Brazil's AES Tietê in talks to buy wind parks from Renova
SAO PAULO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Brazilian power generation
company AES Tietê Energia SA said on Thursday it is
in advanced talks to buy the wind power complex Alto Sertão II
from Renova Energia SA.
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company AES Tietê Energia SA said on Thursday it is
in advanced talks to buy the wind power complex Alto Sertão II
from Renova Energia SA.
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Audit showed quality issues at Areva's Creusot foundry
PARIS, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The Creusot Forge foundry unit of
French nuclear group Areva, which is under judicial
investigation for suspected falsification of manufacturing
documentation, had recurring quality issues, according to an
external audit of the firm.
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French nuclear group Areva, which is under judicial
investigation for suspected falsification of manufacturing
documentation, had recurring quality issues, according to an
external audit of the firm.
Read more
New York seeks to develop U.S.'s biggest offshore wind projects
Jan 12 (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week
proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind
power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the
state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production.
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proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind
power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the
state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production.
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Portugal to complain to EU over Spain's planned nuclear dump site
LISBON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Portugal will appeal to the
European Commission over the planned construction by Spain of a
nuclear waste storage facility at the Almaraz power plant
because it fears cross-border environmental risks, Environment
Minister Joao Matos Fernandes said on Thursday.
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European Commission over the planned construction by Spain of a
nuclear waste storage facility at the Almaraz power plant
because it fears cross-border environmental risks, Environment
Minister Joao Matos Fernandes said on Thursday.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Syrian ceasefire largely holding, aid not going in - UN
GENEVA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The ceasefire in the Syria war is
holding for the most part but humanitarian aid is still not
getting through to besieged areas where food is running out, the
U.N. envoy said on Thursday.
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holding for the most part but humanitarian aid is still not
getting through to besieged areas where food is running out, the
U.N. envoy said on Thursday.
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Energy crisis leaves Gaza with barely 4 hours of power a day
GAZA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - For weeks, Gazans have been making
do with less than half their usual electricity supply - barely a
few hours a day - with no sign of the shortages alleviating
anytime soon, fuelling distress and frustration among the
population.
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do with less than half their usual electricity supply - barely a
few hours a day - with no sign of the shortages alleviating
anytime soon, fuelling distress and frustration among the
population.
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UPDATE 1-Britain's National Grid escapes with shake-up not break-up
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid will
escape with an arms-length separation of its two main businesses
rather than a formal break-up under proposals by energy
regulator Ofgem to ensure the group avoids conflicts of
interest.
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escape with an arms-length separation of its two main businesses
rather than a formal break-up under proposals by energy
regulator Ofgem to ensure the group avoids conflicts of
interest.
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UK should go ahead with world's first tidal lagoon project - review
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Britain should go ahead with
plans to build what would be the world's first tidal lagoon
renewable power project, a government commissioned review said
on Thursday.
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plans to build what would be the world's first tidal lagoon
renewable power project, a government commissioned review said
on Thursday.
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Trump, tech tycoons talk overhaul of high-skilled visa program
By Mica Rosenberg, Stephen Nellis and Emily Stephenson
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - President-elect
Donald Trump's transition team has been actively considering
ways to revamp a temporary visa program used to bring foreign
workers to the United States to fill high-skilled jobs,
according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Possibilities for reforming the distribution of H-1B visas,
which are used largely by the tech industry, were discussed at a
meeting last month wit
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NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - President-elect
Donald Trump's transition team has been actively considering
ways to revamp a temporary visa program used to bring foreign
workers to the United States to fill high-skilled jobs,
according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Possibilities for reforming the distribution of H-1B visas,
which are used largely by the tech industry, were discussed at a
meeting last month wit
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Thailand's PTT picks Marubeni-Itochu venture to supply natural gas pipeline
BANGKOK, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Thailand's largest energy firm
PTT Pcl has chosen a Marubeni and Itochu joint venture
to supply a natural gas pipeline, the Thai company said on
Thursday.
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PTT Pcl has chosen a Marubeni and Itochu joint venture
to supply a natural gas pipeline, the Thai company said on
Thursday.
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Rains, snow to ease in U.S. West as waterways begin to recede
Jan 12 (Reuters) - Heavy rain and snow will begin to ease on
Thursday in the U.S. West, where swollen rivers are expected to
recede, forecasters said, after flooding that has forced
thousands to evacuate in recent days.
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Thursday in the U.S. West, where swollen rivers are expected to
recede, forecasters said, after flooding that has forced
thousands to evacuate in recent days.
Read more
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
UPDATE 1-Areva says Le Creusot irregularities no cause for reactor shutdowns
* Says no reason for worry or to close reactors
(Adds comments from Areva executive, details throughout)
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(Adds comments from Areva executive, details throughout)
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UPDATE 1-West Coast gets more snow and rain, causing flooding and closing schools
LOS ANGELES, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Heavy rain and snowfall hit
parts of California, Nevada and Oregon early on Wednesday,
forcing school closings and causing flooding along already
swollen waterways, officials said.
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parts of California, Nevada and Oregon early on Wednesday,
forcing school closings and causing flooding along already
swollen waterways, officials said.
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U.S. Interior Department outlines reforms for federal coal program
WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Department
on Wednesday recommended federal coal leasing reforms to ensure
taxpayers receive the fair value of the fuel and account for its
impact on climate change, but the incoming administration could
derail those measures.
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on Wednesday recommended federal coal leasing reforms to ensure
taxpayers receive the fair value of the fuel and account for its
impact on climate change, but the incoming administration could
derail those measures.
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UPDATE 1-Syrian official says deal reached to fix Damascus water supply
BEIRUT, Jan 11 (Reuters) - A Syrian provincial governor said
on Wednesday the government and rebels had agreed on a plan to
repair damage to a spring in the Wadi Barada area that supplies
water to the capital, state television reported.
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on Wednesday the government and rebels had agreed on a plan to
repair damage to a spring in the Wadi Barada area that supplies
water to the capital, state television reported.
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UPDATE 1-Greece wants to sell smaller stake in gas grid operator - paper
ATHENS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Greece wants to keep a majority
stake in its gas grid operator DESFA and sell only a small
holding to investors after a previous plan to sell a 66 percent
stake collapsed, a Greek newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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stake in its gas grid operator DESFA and sell only a small
holding to investors after a previous plan to sell a 66 percent
stake collapsed, a Greek newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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UPDATE 1-Talks with Chinese investors in Areva focus on governance -French minister
PARIS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The French government's talks with
Chinese investors about taking a minority stake in nuclear fuel
group Areva NewCo, which is being split off from Areva
, are focusing on governance, French Industry Minister
Christophe Sirugue told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Chinese investors about taking a minority stake in nuclear fuel
group Areva NewCo, which is being split off from Areva
, are focusing on governance, French Industry Minister
Christophe Sirugue told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Greece's Energean expects to spend up to $1.5 bln on Israeli offshore gas project
JERUSALEM, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Greek company Energean Oil &
Gas plans to build its own production system in the eastern
Mediterranean at a cost of up to $1.5 billion to tap two Israeli
offshore gas fields, the group's chief executive said on
Wednesday.
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Gas plans to build its own production system in the eastern
Mediterranean at a cost of up to $1.5 billion to tap two Israeli
offshore gas fields, the group's chief executive said on
Wednesday.
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Talks with Chinese investors in Areva focus on governance -French minister
PARIS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The French government's talks with
Chinese investors about taking a minority stake in nuclear fuel
group Areva NewCo, which is being split off from Areva
, are focusing on governance, French Industry Minister
Christophe Sirugue told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Chinese investors about taking a minority stake in nuclear fuel
group Areva NewCo, which is being split off from Areva
, are focusing on governance, French Industry Minister
Christophe Sirugue told Reuters on Wednesday.
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With water short, Zimbabwe's farmers turn to capturing rain
MARANGE, Zimbabwe, Jan 11 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -
Kuziwa Matongo's rainwater harvesting system may not look like
much, but its impact is huge.
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Kuziwa Matongo's rainwater harvesting system may not look like
much, but its impact is huge.
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Snow, rain pummel parts of California, Nevada and Oregon
Jan 11 (Reuters) - Heavy rain and snowfall hit parts of
California, Nevada and Oregon early on Wednesday, causing roads
to be closed, schools to cancel classes and widespread flooding
along already swollen waterways.
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California, Nevada and Oregon early on Wednesday, causing roads
to be closed, schools to cancel classes and widespread flooding
along already swollen waterways.
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Greece wants to sell smaller stake in gas grid operator - paper
ATHENS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Greece wants to keep a majority
stake in its gas grid operator DESFA and sell only a small
holding to investors after a previous plan to sell a 66 percent
stake collapsed, a Greek newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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stake in its gas grid operator DESFA and sell only a small
holding to investors after a previous plan to sell a 66 percent
stake collapsed, a Greek newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Read more
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
UPDATE 2-Blizzard conditions, floods sweep parts of California, Nevada
Jan 10 (Reuters) - An atmospheric river of moisture swept
parts of California and Nevada on Tuesday with another bout of
heavy rains and snow, swelling streams to flood stage and piling
up wind-blown snow drifts several feet high in the mountains.
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parts of California and Nevada on Tuesday with another bout of
heavy rains and snow, swelling streams to flood stage and piling
up wind-blown snow drifts several feet high in the mountains.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. lists 17 nuclear reactors with parts from forge under probe
WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) on Tuesday unveiled a letter showing that 17 of
the country's nuclear reactors have parts from Areva SA's
Le Creusot forge in France, which is under
investigation for allegedly falsifying documents on the quality
of its parts.
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Commission (NRC) on Tuesday unveiled a letter showing that 17 of
the country's nuclear reactors have parts from Areva SA's
Le Creusot forge in France, which is under
investigation for allegedly falsifying documents on the quality
of its parts.
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U.S. NRC document: 17 reactors have parts from forge under probe
WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission released documents on Tuesday showing that 17 U.S.
reactors have parts from Areva SA's Le Creusot forge
in France, which is under investigation for allegedly falsifying
documents on the quality of its parts.
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Commission released documents on Tuesday showing that 17 U.S.
reactors have parts from Areva SA's Le Creusot forge
in France, which is under investigation for allegedly falsifying
documents on the quality of its parts.
Read more
REFILE-COLUMN-As Russia's gas market gets weaker, Europe gets stronger
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Europe's Trans Anatolian natural gas
pipeline in Turkey has hit a major milestone. It passed the
halfway mark to completion at the end of 2016, bringing the
Southern Gas Corridor pipeline project closer to its finishing
point - and closer to reducing Europe's dependence on Russian
gas. If the corridor succeeds as planned, the project will bring
Caspian gas into the European market for the first time.
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pipeline in Turkey has hit a major milestone. It passed the
halfway mark to completion at the end of 2016, bringing the
Southern Gas Corridor pipeline project closer to its finishing
point - and closer to reducing Europe's dependence on Russian
gas. If the corridor succeeds as planned, the project will bring
Caspian gas into the European market for the first time.
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UPDATE 1-EIA cuts 2017 US natgas output outlook to below 2015 record high
Jan 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Energy Information
Administration on Tuesday reduced its forecast for dry natural
gas production in 2017 to 73.78 billion cubic feet per day, up
slightly from last year but shy of the previous month's forecast
of 74.80 bcfd.
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Administration on Tuesday reduced its forecast for dry natural
gas production in 2017 to 73.78 billion cubic feet per day, up
slightly from last year but shy of the previous month's forecast
of 74.80 bcfd.
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UPDATE 1-Review process for Energy East pipeline faces legal challenge
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 10 (Reuters) - A Canadian
environmental group on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against
the regulatory review of TransCanada Corp's Energy East
pipeline, seeking to restart what it calls a process tainted by
bias.
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environmental group on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against
the regulatory review of TransCanada Corp's Energy East
pipeline, seeking to restart what it calls a process tainted by
bias.
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UPDATE 1-Argentina clinches labor and subsidy deal to attract energy investment
(Adds investment plans, YPF share performance, background on
Argentina energy shortage, negotiations and export duties,
details of existing subsidies and current Vaca Muerta activity)
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Argentina has clinched a
deal with labor unions and energy companies aimed at luring
investors to the Vaca Muerta formation in Patagonia, one of
the largest shale reserves in the world, the government said on
Tuesday.
Vaca Muerta has attracted investment from Chevron Co
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UPDATE 1-CNOOC diverted two LNG cargoes from Tianjin after pipeline fire -traders
BEIJING, Jan 10 (Reuters) - China's state-owned energy
company CNOOC diverted two cargoes of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG) after a pipeline fire in northern China's Tianjin,
though imports were normal as of Monday, traders with knowledge
of the matter said on Tuesday.
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company CNOOC diverted two cargoes of imported liquefied natural
gas (LNG) after a pipeline fire in northern China's Tianjin,
though imports were normal as of Monday, traders with knowledge
of the matter said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-EU clears French capital injection and bridging loan for Areva
BRUSSELS/PARIS, Jan 10 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust
regulators approved on Tuesday French plans to grant a capital
injection of 4.5 billion euros ($4.75 billion) to nuclear group
Areva and said Areva's restructuring plan would not
unduly distort competition.
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regulators approved on Tuesday French plans to grant a capital
injection of 4.5 billion euros ($4.75 billion) to nuclear group
Areva and said Areva's restructuring plan would not
unduly distort competition.
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UPDATE 1-Finnish-Russian nuclear project faces fresh challenge from court ruling
HELSINKI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Finnish retailer Kesko Oyj
is allowed to walk away from the Fennovoima nuclear
project, an arbitration court ruled on Tuesday, prompting
questions over the Finnish-Russian project's funding and future
ownership.
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is allowed to walk away from the Fennovoima nuclear
project, an arbitration court ruled on Tuesday, prompting
questions over the Finnish-Russian project's funding and future
ownership.
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Finnish retailer Kesko allowed to exit nuclear project
HELSINKI, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Finnish retailer Kesko Oyj
is allowed to walk away from the Fennovoima nuclear
project, an arbitration court ruled on Tuesday.
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is allowed to walk away from the Fennovoima nuclear
project, an arbitration court ruled on Tuesday.
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Displacement fears fuel South Asia protests over infrastructure projects
MUMBAI/DHAKA, Jan 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Protests
against a power plant in Bangladesh and an industrial zone in
southern Sri Lanka highlight growing anger across South Asia at
big development projects which displace villagers, analysts and
activists said.
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against a power plant in Bangladesh and an industrial zone in
southern Sri Lanka highlight growing anger across South Asia at
big development projects which displace villagers, analysts and
activists said.
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Powerful storms head for U.S. West after thousands flee floods
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Powerful storms packing heavy rain and
snow will lash the U.S. West on Tuesday, a day after thousands
of people fled their homes to escape floods, forecasters said.
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snow will lash the U.S. West on Tuesday, a day after thousands
of people fled their homes to escape floods, forecasters said.
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UPDATE 1-Price comparison website Gocompare FY revenue rises 19 pct
Jan 10 (Reuters) - Price comparison website Gocompare.Com
Group Plc on Tuesday reported a 19 percent jump in
full-year revenue to about 142 million pounds ($172.15 million)
and said it had started 2017 from a "position of confidence".
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Group Plc on Tuesday reported a 19 percent jump in
full-year revenue to about 142 million pounds ($172.15 million)
and said it had started 2017 from a "position of confidence".
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Africa's first grid-connected biogas plant powers up
NAIVASHA, Kenya, Jan 10 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A
commercial farm in Kenya has become Africa's first electricity
producer powered by biogas to sell surplus electricity to the
national grid, cutting the carbon emissions associated with
oil-powered generation.
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commercial farm in Kenya has become Africa's first electricity
producer powered by biogas to sell surplus electricity to the
national grid, cutting the carbon emissions associated with
oil-powered generation.
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Monday, January 9, 2017
Peru would retain money from Odebrecht deal pending graft probe
LIMA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Peru would withhold any money
Brazil's Odebrecht SA might make by selling its 55 percent stake
in a natural gas pipeline project while prosecutors probe bribes
the company has admitted to distributing in the Andean country,
the government said Monday.
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Brazil's Odebrecht SA might make by selling its 55 percent stake
in a natural gas pipeline project while prosecutors probe bribes
the company has admitted to distributing in the Andean country,
the government said Monday.
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Wisconsin tribe votes against renewing Enbridge pipeline agreements
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A Native American tribe
in Wisconsin has voted against renewing agreements allowing
Enbridge Inc to use their land for a major crude oil
pipeline, the latest sign of increasing opposition to North
American energy infrastructure.
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in Wisconsin has voted against renewing agreements allowing
Enbridge Inc to use their land for a major crude oil
pipeline, the latest sign of increasing opposition to North
American energy infrastructure.
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UPDATE 1-Heavy rains trigger evacuations in California and Nevada
LOS ANGELES, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Heavy rains in parts of
California forced officials on Monday to consider opening a
floodgate for the first time in a decade to protect the state
capital Sacramento, after the downpour triggered evacuations in
the state and neighboring Nevada, authorities said.
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California forced officials on Monday to consider opening a
floodgate for the first time in a decade to protect the state
capital Sacramento, after the downpour triggered evacuations in
the state and neighboring Nevada, authorities said.
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UPDATE 2-NY State to shut Indian Point nuclear plant -Gov Cuomo
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Entergy Corp's Indian Point
nuclear power plant in New York state will shut down by April
2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, due primarily
to its proximity to the heavily populated New York City area.
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nuclear power plant in New York state will shut down by April
2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, due primarily
to its proximity to the heavily populated New York City area.
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Europe misses out on global LNG surge as Russian gas pumps at record rate
MILAN, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Russia looks set to grab more
market share in Europe's natural gas sector in the first half of
this year after gaining ground in 2016 despite EU efforts to
diversify away from Moscow's energy exports and a global glut of
liquefied natural gas.
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market share in Europe's natural gas sector in the first half of
this year after gaining ground in 2016 despite EU efforts to
diversify away from Moscow's energy exports and a global glut of
liquefied natural gas.
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Hong Kong stocks edge up, utility and services sector strong
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Monday,
led by utility and services stocks, but gains were capped by
increasing pressure from profit-taking after a two-week long
rally.
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led by utility and services stocks, but gains were capped by
increasing pressure from profit-taking after a two-week long
rally.
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NY State to shut Indian Point nuclear plant -Gov Cuomo
Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Indian Point nuclear plant will shut
down by April 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on
Monday, under an agreement the state reached with Entergy Corp
.
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down by April 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on
Monday, under an agreement the state reached with Entergy Corp
.
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CORRECTED-Citic, Carlyle to buy stake in McDonald's China, HK businesses for $2.08 bln
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Citic Ltd and Carlyle Group LP
would buy a majority interest in McDonald's Corp's
mainland China and Hong Kong businesses for $2.08
billion, the companies said.
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would buy a majority interest in McDonald's Corp's
mainland China and Hong Kong businesses for $2.08
billion, the companies said.
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More rain, snow forecast as U.S. storm brings floods to California
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Forecasters expect another half foot of
rain to soak central and northern California and the Sierra
Nevada mountains through early Tuesday, coming on the heels of
powerful storms that walloped the state and other parts of the
U.S. west on Sunday.
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rain to soak central and northern California and the Sierra
Nevada mountains through early Tuesday, coming on the heels of
powerful storms that walloped the state and other parts of the
U.S. west on Sunday.
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Sunday, January 8, 2017
UPDATE 1-U.S. storm brings floods to California, along with snow and ice
Jan 8 (Reuters) - A powerful storm walloped California and
other parts of the western United States on Sunday, flooding
rivers and shutting roads from mudslides in a state that has
struggled with drought for years.
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other parts of the western United States on Sunday, flooding
rivers and shutting roads from mudslides in a state that has
struggled with drought for years.
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Massive storm hits western U.S. with rain, snow and ice
Jan 8 (Reuters) - A powerful storm lashed California and
other parts of the western United States on Sunday, bringing
flooding and the risk of dangerous mudslides to a state that has
struggled with drought for years.
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other parts of the western United States on Sunday, bringing
flooding and the risk of dangerous mudslides to a state that has
struggled with drought for years.
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Air strikes resume on rebel-held Damascus water-source valley
BEIRUT, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Air strikes resumed on Sunday in a
rebel-held valley near Damascus containing the Syrian capital's
main water supply, a day after insurgents and the government
failed to agree a plan to repair the springs knocked out of
service two weeks ago.
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rebel-held valley near Damascus containing the Syrian capital's
main water supply, a day after insurgents and the government
failed to agree a plan to repair the springs knocked out of
service two weeks ago.
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Eastern United States digs out from big snowstorm, braces for cold
Jan 7 (Reuters) - The eastern United States began digging
out on Saturday from a massive storm that dumped heavy snow from
Georgia to Massachusetts, knocking out power for thousands of
people and causing hundreds of car crashes, officials said as
they warned of more cold weather ahead.
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out on Saturday from a massive storm that dumped heavy snow from
Georgia to Massachusetts, knocking out power for thousands of
people and causing hundreds of car crashes, officials said as
they warned of more cold weather ahead.
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Saturday, January 7, 2017
French military to boost defenses against cyber attacks-minister
PARIS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - France is no less vulnerable than
the United States to cyber attacks from foreign countries and
the French military will boost its resources to defend against
them, the French defence minister said on Sunday.
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the United States to cyber attacks from foreign countries and
the French military will boost its resources to defend against
them, the French defence minister said on Sunday.
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Syrian govt decides Aleppo renovation plan - state media
BEIRUT, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Syrian government on Saturday
decided a plan of works to restore services, industry and
security to the war-ravaged northern city of Aleppo, state media
reported.
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decided a plan of works to restore services, industry and
security to the war-ravaged northern city of Aleppo, state media
reported.
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Russia's Gazprom reports record gas exports as Europe shivers
MOSCOW, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom said on
Saturday its daily supplies of natural gas to countries outside
of the former Soviet Union have reached a record high due to
cold weather in Europe.
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Saturday its daily supplies of natural gas to countries outside
of the former Soviet Union have reached a record high due to
cold weather in Europe.
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Damascus water shortage threatens children, UN says
GENEVA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Children are at risk of waterborne
diseases in Syria's capital Damascus where 5.5 million people
have had little or no running water for two weeks, the United
Nations said on Friday.
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diseases in Syria's capital Damascus where 5.5 million people
have had little or no running water for two weeks, the United
Nations said on Friday.
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Friday, January 6, 2017
Snowstorms wreak chaos in Bulgaria and Romania
SOFIA/BUCHAREST, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Snowstorms paralysed
traffic and cut electricity to hundreds of thousands of people
in Bulgaria on Friday while forcing atomic energy producer
Nuclearelectrica in neighbouring Romania to shut down
its No. 1 reactor.
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traffic and cut electricity to hundreds of thousands of people
in Bulgaria on Friday while forcing atomic energy producer
Nuclearelectrica in neighbouring Romania to shut down
its No. 1 reactor.
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JERA imports Japan's first liquefied shale gas cargo from U.S.
TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Japan's JERA Co said on Friday it
imported the country's first liquefied shale gas cargo from the
United States as part of efforts to diversify its supply.
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imported the country's first liquefied shale gas cargo from the
United States as part of efforts to diversify its supply.
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China plans emissions cuts, public transport boost as smog lingers
SHANGHAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - China plans cuts in major
sources of air pollution including sulphur dioxide and will
promote more public transport in large cities, the government
said late on Thursday, as the country's north grapples with a
lingering smog crisis.
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sources of air pollution including sulphur dioxide and will
promote more public transport in large cities, the government
said late on Thursday, as the country's north grapples with a
lingering smog crisis.
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
RPT-Syrian army, allies press assault to secure capital's water supply
AMMAN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The Syrian army and its allies
pressed ahead on Friday with a two-week-long offensive to seize
a strategic valley where a key spring provides supplies to four
million people in the capital, Damascus, residents and rebels
said.
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pressed ahead on Friday with a two-week-long offensive to seize
a strategic valley where a key spring provides supplies to four
million people in the capital, Damascus, residents and rebels
said.
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Brazil's Eletrobras in talks with China's Shangai Electric -statement
SAO PAULO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - A subsidiary of Brazil's power
holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA is in talks
with China's Shangai Electric Group Co to sell part
of its power transmission projects, the company said in a
statement.
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holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA is in talks
with China's Shangai Electric Group Co to sell part
of its power transmission projects, the company said in a
statement.
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Sungevity deal torpedoed by Trump win, dismal stock performance
Jan 5 (Reuters) - A plan by rooftop solar company Sungevity
Inc to tap the public markets withered as investors fretted
about the dismal performance of solar stocks and an incoming
U.S. president who has expressed skepticism about renewable
energy, according to executives at Sungevity and its would-be
buyer.
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Inc to tap the public markets withered as investors fretted
about the dismal performance of solar stocks and an incoming
U.S. president who has expressed skepticism about renewable
energy, according to executives at Sungevity and its would-be
buyer.
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Puerto Rico governor seeks more time on fiscal plan, lawsuit freeze
NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's new governor is
seeking more time to present a fiscal turnaround plan for the
struggling U.S. territory, saying the Jan. 31 deadline set by
the commonwealth's federal oversight board is too tight.
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seeking more time to present a fiscal turnaround plan for the
struggling U.S. territory, saying the Jan. 31 deadline set by
the commonwealth's federal oversight board is too tight.
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Rosneft purchase leads $82 bln spree by sovereign investors in 2016
LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Qatar's purchase of a stake in
Russian oil company Rosneft last month crowned a year of
mega-acquisitions by sovereign investors in 2016, with total
deal value rising 22 percent to $82 billion whilst the number of
transactions held steady.
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Russian oil company Rosneft last month crowned a year of
mega-acquisitions by sovereign investors in 2016, with total
deal value rising 22 percent to $82 billion whilst the number of
transactions held steady.
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FEATURE-Kenyans at loggerheads over coal plant at world heritage site
LAMU, Kenya, Jan 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When Walid
Amed Ali stands beside the only window in his tiny office, he
looks out on an almost perfect world on the Kenyan island of
Lamu where his family has lived for generations.
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Amed Ali stands beside the only window in his tiny office, he
looks out on an almost perfect world on the Kenyan island of
Lamu where his family has lived for generations.
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UPDATE 1-Dutch court upholds Groningen gas output cap meant to ease quake risk
AMSTERDAM, Jan 5 (Reuters) - A Dutch court on Thursday
upheld a government decision to cap production at the offshore
Groningen gas field, a step aimed at easing the risk of
earthquakes triggered by drawing gas from Europe's biggest
field.
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upheld a government decision to cap production at the offshore
Groningen gas field, a step aimed at easing the risk of
earthquakes triggered by drawing gas from Europe's biggest
field.
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Dutch court upholds Groningen 24 bcm/year gas output cap
AMSTERDAM, Jan 5 (Reuters) - A Dutch court on Thursday
upheld a decision by the government to cap production at the
Groningen gas field at 24 billion cubic metres (bcm) until Oct.
1, 2021.
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upheld a decision by the government to cap production at the
Groningen gas field at 24 billion cubic metres (bcm) until Oct.
1, 2021.
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UPDATE 1-Japan governor tells Tepco bosses nuclear plant to stay shut
NIIGATA, Japan, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The governor of Japan's
Niigata prefecture reiterated his opposition to the restart of
Tokyo Electric Power's (Tepco) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa
nuclear plant, adding it may take a few years to review the
pre-conditions for restart.
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Niigata prefecture reiterated his opposition to the restart of
Tokyo Electric Power's (Tepco) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa
nuclear plant, adding it may take a few years to review the
pre-conditions for restart.
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Turkey to halve its supply to private plants due to cold weather -sources
ANKARA, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's state pipeline operator
Botas will cut supply to gas-fired power plants by 50 percent as
of Friday due to increased household demand in cold weather,
energy industry sources said on Thursday, in a bid to free up
more gas for households.
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Botas will cut supply to gas-fired power plants by 50 percent as
of Friday due to increased household demand in cold weather,
energy industry sources said on Thursday, in a bid to free up
more gas for households.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
UPDATE 2-China to plough $360 bln into renewable fuel by 2020
* Solar spending total 1 trln yuan, equal to 1,000 plants
(Updating to add details throughout)
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(Updating to add details throughout)
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Ex-CEO of Platinum-linked energy company convicted of tax evasion
NEW YORK, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The former chief executive
officer of a company linked to troubled hedge fund manager
Platinum Partners was convicted of criminal tax fraud on
Wednesday, New York's attorney general said in a statement.
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officer of a company linked to troubled hedge fund manager
Platinum Partners was convicted of criminal tax fraud on
Wednesday, New York's attorney general said in a statement.
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China to invest $360 bln in renewable power in 2016-2020
BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China will invest 2.5 trillion
yuan ($360.93 billion) in renewable power generation between
2016 and 2020, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on
Thursday.
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yuan ($360.93 billion) in renewable power generation between
2016 and 2020, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on
Thursday.
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RPT-COLUMN-U.S. gas prices tumble, but market is tightening: Kemp
LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas prices plunged on
Tuesday amid forecasts that temperatures will be average or
higher across most population centres by the middle of January.
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Tuesday amid forecasts that temperatures will be average or
higher across most population centres by the middle of January.
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Aggreko wins contract to provide power at 2018 Winter Olympics
Jan 4 (Reuters) - UK's Aggreko Plc said on
Wednesday it had been appointed the official temporary power
provider for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
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Wednesday it had been appointed the official temporary power
provider for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
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North Dakota governor warns pipeline protesters of possible March flooding
Jan 3 (Reuters) - North Dakota's new governor warned on
Tuesday that protesters remaining at the construction site of
the Dakota Access Pipeline should vacate their main camp before
spring because of the risk of flooding.
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Tuesday that protesters remaining at the construction site of
the Dakota Access Pipeline should vacate their main camp before
spring because of the risk of flooding.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Revamp of South Africa's largest city leaves poor battling for housing
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan 3 (Thomson Reuters
Foundation) - W hen South African street vendor Nelson Khethani
was evicted from his home in downtown Johannesburg to make way
for a new development, he fought a successful legal battle to
ensure his family would have somewhere else to live.
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Foundation) - W hen South African street vendor Nelson Khethani
was evicted from his home in downtown Johannesburg to make way
for a new development, he fought a successful legal battle to
ensure his family would have somewhere else to live.
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UPDATE 3-Four killed in possible tornado as storms lash U.S. South
* Authorities battle to pull three more from the wreckage
(Adds four killed in mobile home, three still trapped)
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(Adds four killed in mobile home, three still trapped)
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Monday, January 2, 2017
Four dead in Alabama building hit by severe storm - governor
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Four people were killed when a severe
storm hit a building in Rehobeth, Alabama, state Governor Robert
Bentley said in a message on Twitter on Monday.
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storm hit a building in Rehobeth, Alabama, state Governor Robert
Bentley said in a message on Twitter on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Turkmenistan halts gas exports to Iran over payment row, Tehran says
DUBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Turkmenistan stopped gas exports to
Iran on Sunday in a long-running dispute over arrears, Iran's
state gas company said, days after Tehran said the issue had
been temporarily resolved.
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Iran on Sunday in a long-running dispute over arrears, Iran's
state gas company said, days after Tehran said the issue had
been temporarily resolved.
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Sunday, January 1, 2017
Turkmenistan halts gas exports to Iran over payment row, Tehran says
DUBAI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Turkmenistan stopped gas exports to
Iran on Sunday in a long-running dispute over arrears, Iran's
state gas company said, days after Tehran said the issue had
been temporarily resolved.
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Iran on Sunday in a long-running dispute over arrears, Iran's
state gas company said, days after Tehran said the issue had
been temporarily resolved.
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Tanzania's president sacks head of power firm over tariff hike
DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Tanzanian President John
Magufuli sacked the head of the state-run electricity company on
Sunday after the firm put up tariffs, a move the president said
would stymie his plans to industrialize the east African
country.
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Magufuli sacked the head of the state-run electricity company on
Sunday after the firm put up tariffs, a move the president said
would stymie his plans to industrialize the east African
country.
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Tanzania raises power tariffs by 8.5 pct
DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Tanzania's energy
regulator has approved a power tariff hike of 8.53 percent by
the state-run utility, less than half of what the utility said
it needed to stem losses.
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regulator has approved a power tariff hike of 8.53 percent by
the state-run utility, less than half of what the utility said
it needed to stem losses.
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UPDATE 2-Burundi minister shot dead in capital - police
NAIROBI, Jan 1 (Reuters) - A gunman killed Burundi's
environment and water minister early on Sunday, police said, the
first senior government figure to be murdered in nearly two
years of political violence.
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environment and water minister early on Sunday, police said, the
first senior government figure to be murdered in nearly two
years of political violence.
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