Gazprom denies inviting RWE to join gas project
Russian gas giant Gazprom has denied inviting Germany's utility company RWE to join the South Stream gas pipeline that would cross the Black Sea and is a rival to the EU-backed project.
Russia sees positive effects of a less confrontational foreign policy
Nuclear deals, trade agreements, signatures on international treaties: Russia has been in a cooperative mood since the turn of the year. Moscow has discovered the benefits of a less confrontational foreign policy.
Democrats Demand Clarity over Bulgaria, Russia Energy Talks
The Bulgarian Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) have requested a meeting with the Energy Minister Traicho Traikov in order to discuss the energy negotiations between Bulgaria and Russia.
China to build new nuclear power plant: state media
China has approved plans to build a nuclear power plant in the southwestern region of Guangxi, state media reported Monday, as Beijing makes good on a pledge to boost renewable energy sources.
Pakistan defends civilian nuclear cooperation with China
Pakistan on Monday defended its civilian nuclear cooperation with China to build two nuclear reactors and said the plants will be open to the inspection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Russia, Ukraine to consider joint atomic project
Russian and Ukrainian experts will discuss setting up a joint nuclear generation project on Tuesday, Ukraine's major energy company said.
India, Pakistan open key talks in Islamabad
The foreign ministers of nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India open their first key talks in Islamabad since the 2008 Mumbai attacks derailed a peace process.
Parliament passes Turkish-Russian nuclear plant bill
A bill approving the May 12 agreement between Russia and Turkey on the establishment of a nuclear power plant was passed by Parliament on Thursday.
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