http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=3&title=Oil+%26+Energy MENAFN.com Oil & Energy en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=3&title=Oil+%26+Energy http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636452/Iraq-to-increase-Iranian-diesel-imports?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636452/Iraq-to-increase-Iranian-diesel-imports?src=RSS (MENAFN) The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company's (NIORDC) director, Alireza Zeighami, announced that his country will increase its exports of diesel to Iraq to around 5 million ... http://www.menafn.com Fri, 17 May 2013 04:59:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636300/UK-National-Grids-annual-profit-rises-to-USD5.7b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636300/UK-National-Grids-annual-profit-rises-to-USD5.7b?src=RSS (MENAFN) National Grid Plc stated that its operating profit grew by 6 percent in the year through March 31 to USD5.7 billion from USD5.38 billion in the previous year, reported Bloomberg. During ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 04:51:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636296/Oman-2012-GDP-expands-11.5-on-strong-oil-prices?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636296/Oman-2012-GDP-expands-11.5-on-strong-oil-prices?src=RSS (MENAFN) Oman's gross domestic product (GDP) increased around 11.5 percent in current prices during 2012, reported Emirates 24/7. This increase was due to strong oil prices and elevated public ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 04:05:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636252/Earth-Heat-Resources-to-complete-review-of-new-oil-and-gas-opportunities?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636252/Earth-Heat-Resources-to-complete-review-of-new-oil-and-gas-opportunities?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia)  Earth Heat Resources (ASX: EHR) expects to complete a review of new oil and gas ventures by the end of the current quarter. The company is currently ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:54:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636198/Turkey-Exxon-team-with-Iraqi-Kurds-for-oil-study?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636198/Turkey-Exxon-team-with-Iraqi-Kurds-for-oil-study?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A Turkish company will carry out joint oil exploration in northern Iraq with US oil giant ExxonMobil, the prime minister said, cited by the local media on Wednesday. "An ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:27:35 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636159/Oman-Fuel-imports-up-due-to-refinery-shutdown?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636159/Oman-Fuel-imports-up-due-to-refinery-shutdown?src=RSS (MENAFN) Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC) announced that the country started importing fuels at the beginning of this year, reported Reuters. This situation occurred ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:19:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636081/Saudi-Petroleum-sector-to-gain-from-AlDahra-contract?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636081/Saudi-Petroleum-sector-to-gain-from-AlDahra-contract?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News)  The first fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts manufacturing facility in the Middle East will be built in Abu Dhabi. An agreement to this effect was has been signed by ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:41:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636069/Hydrocarbon-reserves-KSA-has-competitive-advantage?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636069/Hydrocarbon-reserves-KSA-has-competitive-advantage?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Saudi Arabia will continue to make the most of the competitive advantage presented by its hydrocarbon reserves despite rising US shale oil production, says a Riyadh-based ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 01:23:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635965/UK-Severn-Trent-turns-down-USD7.6b-takeover-proposal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635965/UK-Severn-Trent-turns-down-USD7.6b-takeover-proposal?src=RSS (MENAFN) Severn Trent has turned down a takeover proposal from a group of foreign investors that includes the Kuwait Investment Office, reported Arabian Business. The company announced that it ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 08:10:08 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635953/17-profit-boost-for-Dana-Gas-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635953/17-profit-boost-for-Dana-Gas-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dana Gas stated that its first quarter's net profits increased by 17 percent to USD66 million compared with last year, reported Emirates 24/7. Meanwhile, revenue from hydrocarbon sales ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 05:52:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635926/Qatar-QPI-hopes-to-extend-Centricas-N-America-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635926/Qatar-QPI-hopes-to-extend-Centricas-N-America-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) CEO, Nasser al-Jaidah, stated that the company hopes to extend its cooperation with UK's Centrica in North America, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 03:30:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635908/Citation-Resources-to-flow-test-oil-reservoirs-Guatemala-well?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635908/Citation-Resources-to-flow-test-oil-reservoirs-Guatemala-well?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Citation Resources (ASX: CTR) is moving to test the two most prospective oil bearing reservoir units at its Atzam-4 well in Guatemala. The decision to ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635899/Elk-Petroleum-starts-water-injection-at-Grieve-oil-field?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635899/Elk-Petroleum-starts-water-injection-at-Grieve-oil-field?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Elk Petroleum (ASX: ELK) and operator Denbury Resources (NYSE: DNR) have reached a milestone at their Grieve Enhanced Oil Recovery Project in Wyoming with ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:58:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635894/Cougar-Energy-starts-JORC-drilling-at-Mackenzie-coal-project?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635894/Cougar-Energy-starts-JORC-drilling-at-Mackenzie-coal-project?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Cougar Energy (ASX: CXY) has kicked off Phase 1 of its drilling program designed to define a maiden JORC Resources at its Mackenzie PCI grade coal tenement ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:56:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635892/Empire-Oil-and-Gas-highlights-Perth-Basin-unconventional-oil-and-gas-potential?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635892/Empire-Oil-and-Gas-highlights-Perth-Basin-unconventional-oil-and-gas-potential?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Empire Oil and Gas (ASX: EGO) has received independent studies highlighting the strong unconventional oil and gas potential present in its onshore Perth ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:55:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635887/U.S.-Import-Prices-Fall-on-Lower-Oil-Costs?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635887/U.S.-Import-Prices-Fall-on-Lower-Oil-Costs?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) U.S. import prices fell in April for the second consecutive month, pushed lower by another decline in imported petroleum, and helping to keep inflation contained, the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:51:58 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635882/-EU-Antitrust-Officials-Investigate-BP-Statoil?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635882/-EU-Antitrust-Officials-Investigate-BP-Statoil?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) European anti-trust authorities have launched investigations into at least two oil companies on suspicion of price-fixing. Britain's BP and Norway's Statoil confirmed ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:48:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635875/-Rosneft-Plans-to-Produce-206-Million-Tons-of-Oil-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635875/-Rosneft-Plans-to-Produce-206-Million-Tons-of-Oil-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Russia's oil major Rosneft plans to produce 206 million tons of oil in 2013. "We are updating our forecasts for 2013, but I think it will be a figure of about 206 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:41:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635867/Dubai-Police-go-green-with-ecofriendly-car?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635867/Dubai-Police-go-green-with-ecofriendly-car?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) An environment-friendly car from S. S. Lootah which has been introduced to the Dubai Police fleet will improve safety works thanks to its ability to manoeuvre in narrow ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:32:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635863/UAE-Dana-Gas-posts-17-profit-growth-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635863/UAE-Dana-Gas-posts-17-profit-growth-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Dana Gas, the region's largest private sector natural gas company, on Tuesday announced a net profit of Dh241 million for the first quarter 2013. The profit surge of 17 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:26:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635573/Qatargas-grants-contract-for-Laffan-2-refinery?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635573/Qatargas-grants-contract-for-Laffan-2-refinery?src=RSS (MENAFN) Qatargas announced that it granted the Laffan Refinery 2 (LR2) contract to a joint venture of Japan's Chiyoda Corporation and Taiwan's CTCI Corporation, reported Arabian Business. The ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 08:02:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635560/Emirates-Gas-to-highlight-green-fuel-solutions-at-CNGNGVs-ANGVA-Forum-2013-Dubai?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635560/Emirates-Gas-to-highlight-green-fuel-solutions-at-CNGNGVs-ANGVA-Forum-2013-Dubai?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Emirates Gas LLC (EMGAS), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), is hosting the Compressed Natural Gas – Natural Gas Vehicle (CNG-NGV) ANGVA (Asia Pacific Natural Gas ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 07:31:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635553/Skilled-workforce-key-to-prosperous-petrochemicals-industry-according-to-GPCAAccenture-research?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635553/Skilled-workforce-key-to-prosperous-petrochemicals-industry-according-to-GPCAAccenture-research?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) The region's petrochemical companies will thrive if they focus on developing their talent base, according to the latest research by Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635552/Mashreq-Inks-25Year-Concession-Agreement-Extendable-up-to-Five-Years-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635552/Mashreq-Inks-25Year-Concession-Agreement-Extendable-up-to-Five-Years-?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) Citadel Capital (CCAP.CA on the EGX), the leading investment company in Africa and the Middle East, announced today that core platform company Mashreq Petroleum has signed a 25-year ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 05:49:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635530/UAE-RAK-Petroleum-plans-to-restructure-business?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635530/UAE-RAK-Petroleum-plans-to-restructure-business?src=RSS (MENAFN) RAK Petroleum Public Company Limited stated that it plans to restructure its business through assets transfer, reported Arabian Business. The UAE firm added that the assets include the ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 03:45:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635502/Torrens-Energy-drops-acquisition-of-Carnarvon-Basin-gas-assets?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635502/Torrens-Energy-drops-acquisition-of-Carnarvon-Basin-gas-assets?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Torrens Energy (ASX: TEY) has decided not to proceed with acquiring four offshore and onshore Carnarvon Basin petroleum exploration permits from Strike ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 02:47:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635494/WestSide-Corporation-takeover-plan-dropped-Petrochina?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635494/WestSide-Corporation-takeover-plan-dropped-Petrochina?src=RSS (MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia) WestSide Corporation's (ASX:WCL) indicative takeover plan by China's PetroChina has been withdrawn, with the Chinese energy major saying its pull out from ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 02:44:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635473/-US-.-Natural-Gas-Export-Plans-Stir-Debate?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635473/-US-.-Natural-Gas-Export-Plans-Stir-Debate?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) A domestic natural-gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 02:34:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635390/35-unlicensed-refineries-closed-Saudi-Arabia?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635390/35-unlicensed-refineries-closed-Saudi-Arabia?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The Higher Committee for Environmental Protection (HCEP) in Riyadh has closed down 35 unlicensed facilities for oil-refining in the Riyadh region with the participation of Civil ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:48:53 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635386/Saudi-Advanced-technology-needed-to-boost-petrochem-production?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635386/Saudi-Advanced-technology-needed-to-boost-petrochem-production?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is keen on developing research and programs that benefit both the community and the national economy, stated Mohammed bin ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:47:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635340/USMexico-2012-energy-trade-surpasses-USD65b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635340/USMexico-2012-energy-trade-surpasses-USD65b?src=RSS (MENAFN) The US Energy Information Administration stated that energy trade between the country and Mexico in 2012 exceeded USD65 billion, reported Xinhua News. The figure represents 13 percent of ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 14 May 2013 01:26:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635224/Iran-inks-MoUs-to-set-up-6-oil-refineries-Africa?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635224/Iran-inks-MoUs-to-set-up-6-oil-refineries-Africa?src=RSS (MENAFN) An Iranian energy official stated that his country inked a number of memorandums of understanding with several African countries for the establishment of 6 oil refineries, reported Xinhua ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 08:45:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635098/BP-removing-some-workers-from-Libyan-capital?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635098/BP-removing-some-workers-from-Libyan-capital?src=RSS (MENAFN) BP, the oil giant, stated that as a precautionary measure, the company is removing several workers from its Tripoli office due to an advice from the UK Foreign Office, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 02:28:06 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635065/UAE-RTA-delegation-visits-DEWA-to-share-management-experience?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635065/UAE-RTA-delegation-visits-DEWA-to-share-management-experience?src=RSS (MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted a delegation from Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as part of its efforts to strengthen ties with ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 13 May 2013 02:15:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634897/Opecs-output-grows-to-30.46m-bpd-April?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634897/Opecs-output-grows-to-30.46m-bpd-April?src=RSS (MENAFN) April witnessed a five months record in production increase for Opec, as it produced 30.46 million barrels per day (bpd), reported Bloomberg. The group said that Saudi Arabia increased ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 09:19:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634827/-Turkey-China-Finalize-USD2.4-Billion-Power-Plant-Contract?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634827/-Turkey-China-Finalize-USD2.4-Billion-Power-Plant-Contract?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Turkey and China have finalized a contract worth $2.4 billion to build a coal-based thermal power plant in northwestern Turkey. The deal was signed between Turkish ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:54:09 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634818/-Gasoline-Prices-Drop-to-W1800-Level-S.-Korea?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634818/-Gasoline-Prices-Drop-to-W1800-Level-S.-Korea?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency)  Gasoline prices in South Korea have dropped to the one-thousand-800 won per liter level for the first time in ten months since July last year. The Korea National ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:48:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634763/Qatar-Petroleum-agrees-to-export-natural-gas-from-US-to-UK?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634763/Qatar-Petroleum-agrees-to-export-natural-gas-from-US-to-UK?src=RSS (MENAFN) An agreement has been announced between Exxon Mobil and Qatar Petroleum to ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US to the UK, reported Reuters. A total of 15.6 million tons of LNG ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 02:22:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634678/AlNaimi-New-supplies-add-depth-to-world-oil-markets?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634678/AlNaimi-New-supplies-add-depth-to-world-oil-markets?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Saudi Arabia welcomes additional supplies from other producers that may help to stabilize oil prices, said Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Ali Al-Naimi. "New ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:34:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634656/NWC-Jeddah-storage-project-on-target?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093634656/NWC-Jeddah-storage-project-on-target?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The implementation of the first phase of the strategic water storage project in the city is in full swing. Confirming this, NWC said is the first project to provide water ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 12 May 2013 01:22:56 GMT