Consol Energy's 'all options' review help share values increase. The largest US coal production company in terms of market value, Consol Energy Inc.
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Angola imposes consumption tax on oil firms
Angola would be imposing a 10% tax on oil firms operating in the country. Angola, the second largest oil producer in Africa, would levy a consumption tax on oil companies.
India's businesses invest in high risk countries for high rewards
Countries such as Libya, Syria and Afghanistan as well as African countries such as Mozambique have become prime targets for Indian investments.
Athabasca announces executive management changes
The position of COO was created and an old hand resigns from the company, according to Athabasca Oil Corp announcement.
Investor valuation sought to be raised for OAO RN Holdings
Investors seeking a higher violation for shares of OAO RN Holdings, a subsidiary of OAO Rosneft. Templeton Emerging Markets Group Chairman Mark Mobius said the OAO Rosneft offer to purchase shares in OAO RN Holding must be pegged above RUB67 or USD2.
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The Catapult Group provides service and administrative support for contract affiliates. The most recent fund of the Natural Gas Partners, NGP Natural Resources X LP as well as NGP Energy Technology Partners LP had pledged significant capital commitments in order to establish the Catapult Group.
GAIL India agrees to sell off shares through block sales in China Gas Holdings. GAIL, the state-run gas company, had offered to sell USD65 million worth of stocks in China Gas Holdings Ltd.
Leading Japanese trading firm Itochu formalizes latest contract with the Sultanate of Oman for oil imports.
The Energy Opportunity Fund LP is managed by Mitsubishi backed Alternative Investment Capital Ltd. Japan's largest trading firm and biggest importer of liquefied natural gas, Mitsubishi Corp, had laid out plans to lead the start up of its first energy focused private equity fund.
For USD3.88 billion all share exchange transaction, Regency Energy acquires PVR Partners. Pipeline partnership Regency Energy Partners LP, which is controlled by Energy Transfer Equity LP, agreed to purchase PVR Partners LP for USD3.
Oxea was purchased by Oman Oil Company from Advent International for EUR1.8 billion. An agreement was formalized between Oman Oil Co and Advent International for the purchase of Oxea.
The government of South Africa had planned to obtain a 20% free stake in each of new oil development projects.
Peabody Energy Corp had finalized an agreement for bankrupt Peabody retiree health care benefits. CORRECTION: Removes reference that Patriot Coal is a subsidiary of Peabody Energy.
Regency Energy Partners LP would be acquiring PVR Partners LP in a USD3.88 billion stock and cash deal to expand to the natural gas market.
