Ukraine govt draws blank in first Russia gas talks
A first attempt by Ukraine's new government to secure lower Russian gas prices ended without visible success on Tuesday, although Kiev might refresh talks at a meeting of the countries' prime ministers later this week.
Europe and Central Asia Facing Energy Crunch
The outlook for primary energy supplies, heat, and electricity is questionable for the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, despite Russia and Central Asia’s current role as a major energy supplier to both Eastern and Western Europe.
Russia, Qatar to discuss gas cooperation
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad bin Jassim al -Thani are to discuss Wednesday cooperation in the gas sphere, mainly within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
Russia, China urged Iran to change nuclear stance
Russia and China have quietly made clear to the Iranian government they want Tehran to change its approach to the nuclear issue and accept a U.N. atomic fuel offer, Western diplomats said.
Armenia Issue Stalls Gas Talks
Talks between Turkey and Azerbaijan over securing the Nabucco gas pipeline have stalled due to disagreements over Turkey's attempts to normalize relations with Armenia.
New deal to be signed on Kirkuk-Yumurtalık pipeline
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yıldız said on Tuesday a new agreement would be signed with Iraq soon about the Kirkuk-Yumurtalık oil pipeline.
Turkey says Azeri gas talks stumble over Armenia
Talks between Turkey and Azerbaijan over securing gas for Europe have temporarily halted due to disagreements over Turkey's attempts to normalise relations with Azeri arch-enemy Armenia, Turkey said today.
Ukraine wants to solve quickly the current oil transit dispute with Kazakhstan
Ukraine wants to solve quickly the current oil transit dispute with Kazakhstan
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