Barroso tops Azeri gas deal with visa facilitation
On a visit to Azerbaijan yesterday (13 January), European Commission President José Manuel Barroso signed a deal expected to bring ten billion cubic metres of gas each year to Europe, promising in return "visa facilitation" for Azeri nationals.
EU seals Azeri gas
The EU signed a major political deal yesterday to import Azeri natural gas and help curb Europe's reliance on Russia, its traditional main supplier.
Construction of pipeline via Caspian Sea is most attractive way to deliver Turkmen gas to Europe
At a meeting with the European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Ashgabat, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov described the construction of a pipeline under the Caspian Sea as the "most attractive" way to deliver Turkmen gas to Europe.
Estonia in $1.3 bln deal to build power plants
Estonia strengthened its energy independence for decades to come by signing on Friday a euro950 million ($1.3 billion) contract to build power stations, the largest investment in the Baltic state's 20-year history.
European Commission’s president travels to Turkmenistan with a proposal to aid with gas supplies to Europe
European Commission’s president Jose Manuel Barroso continues his visit Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to complete tomorrow.
Iran: Rebuffed by China and Russia
Iran’s proposal for a diplomatic tour of its nuclear sites floundered on Thursday after China effectively rejected the invitation and Russia said such a trip could never replace United Nations inspections or negotiations with world powers.
Ukrainian coal mines show new promise with investors
Ukraine’s vast coal sector has long been characterized by too much state ownership, too little development and some deadly mine disasters.
China effectively rejects Iran nuclear invite
China effectively rejected Iran's invite to tour Tehran's nuclear facilities on Thursday, potentially smoothing a source of friction ahead of President Hu Jintao's state visit to the United States next week.
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