The UN atomic watchdog's damning new report on Iran's nuclear programme has set the stage for a diplomatic showdown at IAEA headquarters this week, pitting Russia and China against Western powers.

• Date: 15.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 15.11.2011  |  Energy  |  from dailystar.com.lb

If the gas industry bosses in Russia are to be believed, we're entering a new golden age for the 'blue fuel' as it's called. It will be a win-win situation for Russia as consumption is expected to show double digit growth.

• Date: 15.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 15.11.2011  |  Energy  |  from rt.com

Since the December 1991 collapse of the USSR, one of the most exciting developments for the international energy community has been the rise of oil exports from the Caspian region.

• Date: 15.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 15.11.2011  |  Energy  |  from oilprice.com

The prioritization of modernization projects proposed in the feasibility study is based on relatively inexpensive repairs, which will help keep the Ukrainian gas transport system in good working condition up to its full modernization.

• Date: 14.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 14.11.2011  |  Energy  |  from allvoices.com/

Defending his efforts to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions, President Barack Obama said Sunday that economic sanctions against Tehran have had "enormous bite," and that he will consult with other nations on additional steps to ensure that Iran does not acquire an atomic weapon.

• Date: 14.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 14.11.2011  |  Energy  |  from vxec.com

Further sanctions against Iran are "for sure", but the EU should not rule out other options including military action, Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal said on Monday, ahead of a meeting with EU counterparts.

• Date: 14.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 14.11.2011  |  External Relations  |  from news24.com

The two presidents meet on sidelines of trade summit in Hawaii, discuss 'wide-ranging' topics including Syria, Afghanistan, and European missile defense.

• Date: 13.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 13.11.2011  |  Energy  |  from haaretz.com

South Korea's nuclear envoy Lim Sung Nam left Sunday for Vienna for talks on ways to revive stalled negotiations on North Korea's nuclear disarmament.

• Date: 13.11.2011  |  Published on EGF: 13.11.2011  |  External Relations  |  from straitstimes.com