Energy Blast – Sept 16, 2008
Source: http://www.robertamsterdam.com/2008/09/energy_blast_sept_16_2008.htmPosted on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 | In Russia
Contributed by: Robert Amsterdam (http://www.robertamsterdam.com/) -
The price of crude oil has fallen to a seven month low. A new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency says that Iran has substantially improved its nuclear enrichment facilities whilst continuing to stall a UN investigation. France’s Total is in talks with state-run Kazakh oil producer KazMunaiGaz over Eni’s position as operator of the Kashagan field. The economic crisis is having a particularly damaging effect on the renewable energy sector.
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crude oil, France, International Atomic Energy Agency, Islamic Republic of Iran, KazMunaiGaz, oil producer, Renewable Energy Sector, Russia, United Nations
crude oil, France, International Atomic Energy Agency, Islamic Republic of Iran, KazMunaiGaz, oil producer, Renewable Energy Sector, Russia, United Nations
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