Centrica is in talks with U.S. LNG Players to secure UK long-term liquefied natural gas import deal.
Energy
E.ON Denies Spin Off Plans
E.ON still on its plan to divest non-performing assets. The largest utilities service provider in Germany E. ON has denied reports that it would spin off its renewable energy unit in order to reduce outstanding debt of in its balance sheet.
Chesapeake Sues BNY Mellon
Chesapeake files suit against BNY Mellon. Chesapeake Energy Corp has gone to court to sue its trustee Bank of New York Mellon Corp seeking redemption of more than US$1.
Repsol Denies Report on YPF Claim
Repsol denies Reuters report in explanation to Spanish stock market regulator. In an official statement, Repsol reiterated that there are no ongoing discussions with the government of Argentina as to the expropriation of the Spanish oil giant's share in Argentina's YPF company.
Privately Backed Mine Fund to be Set
Xstrata CEO to set up private mining fund when he leaves company after Glencore takeover. After Glencore International takes over Xstrata Plc, former top management of Xstrata are planning their next move.
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CNPC to purchase ENI's twenty percent share in Mozambique gas project. China's largest oil company, the China National Petroleum Corporation is deep in discussions with ENI SpA for the purchase of a stake in the Mozambique gas project.
Exxon taps Barclays to assist in auction of its stake in Castle Peak. In a bid to sell up to US$2 billion worth of stocks, Exxon Mobil Corp has opted to sell its interest at an auction for the Hong Kong power venture it had ended a year ago.
Rosneft to start with oil for loan deal with Glencore and Vitol. Russian crude oil conglomerate Rosneft has entered into separate long term crude supply contracts with Glencore International and Vitol for supplies amounting to 67.
Regulators approves Glencore purchase of Xstrata Plc. The US$35 billion takeover of Xstrata Plc has been approved by the South African antitrust regulators.
The bids for the buyout sale of energy metering company Ista, worth around 3 billion euros, are set for the week of March 18
Argentina's expropriation of Repsol stake in YPF subject to claim and clarification. Caixabank, a key shareholder in Spanish oil giant Repsol, is exploring avenues to seek compensation for the expropriation of the national oil company YPF.
After clashing with Baghdad, Exxon now exploring possibility of partnering with China to develop Iraq oilfield interests.
Anadarko and Indian billionaire Dhoot to sell off Mozambique gas interest. The partnership between Anadarko Petroleum Corp and Indian tycoon Venugopal Dhoot is auctioning off its twenty percent stake in a Mozambique gas field.
Trafigura has shown interest in purchasing zinc from global leading zinc provider Nyrstar Commodities trader Trafigura revealed it has interest in bidding to purchase zinc from world's leading producer Nyrstar that could worth about $700 million per year.
