Energy
ExxonMobil kicks off Irish drilling campaign
Oil major and partners to begin work 150km off the coast of County Kerry to explore the Dunquin prospect, seen as one of the most exciting formations in Irish waters
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UK central bank set for QE status quo
The Fed will probably leave future monetary policy unchanged in spite of data suggesting economic softening and the BoE is unlikely to see much change in policy
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UK central bank set for QE status quo
The Fed will probably leave future monetary policy unchanged in spite of data suggesting economic softening and the BoE is unlikely to see much change in policy
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Repsol aids Angola’s pre-salt oil search
Spanish group gives Sonangol access to its advanced seismic imaging technology in a bid to help the country model the oil-rich Kwanza Basin
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Repsol aids Angola’s pre-salt oil search
Spanish group gives Sonangol access to its advanced seismic imaging technology in a bid to help the country model the oil-rich Kwanza Basin
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Levy on China solar panels risks discord
EU trade commissioner arrived at provisional duties figure after concluding that Chinese manufacturers benefited from illegal state subsidies
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Norway proposes increasing energy taxes
Stoltenberg plans to lower amount hydrocarbon groups can write down on investments and cut corporate tax rates for other groups from 28% to 27%
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The smart money is on energy efficiency
The next five or ten years may well be devoted to a bid to improve energy efficiency, says a report guiding equity investors, John Authers says
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The smart money is on energy efficiency
The next five or ten years may well be devoted to a bid to improve energy efficiency, says a report guiding equity investors, John Authers says
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Repsol goes high-tech in hunt for oil
Cutting-edge computer hardware is being harnessed by big energy companies to reduce the uncertainty that dogs the business of oil prospecting
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Repsol goes high-tech in hunt for oil
Cutting-edge computer hardware is being harnessed by big energy companies to reduce the uncertainty that dogs the business of oil prospecting
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Experts warn of threat to utility shares' income
Britain's electricity, gas and water companies are popular with investors who want a decent, steady income.
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Investors vote Occidental chairman off the board
Irani’s exit had been on the cards since Occidental announced last month that Steve Chazen, chief executive, would be staying until end of next year
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Investors vote Occidental chairman off the board
Irani’s exit had been on the cards since Occidental announced last month that Steve Chazen, chief executive, would be staying until end of next year
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Pipeline is the key to fossil-fuel future
John Dizard finds an unlikely alliance has bumped clean energy off the agenda in the US
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Pipeline is the key to fossil-fuel future
John Dizard finds an unlikely alliance has bumped clean energy off the agenda in the US
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PwC received £50m in fees from ENRC
Fees included almost £16m primarily relating to group’s 2007 flotation in London, which took place after the auditor voiced suspicions over paperwork
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ENRC looks to dig itself out of a hole
Taking the company private would help ease troubles for oligarchs behind the Kazakh miner that faces a criminal probe into its mineral deals in Africa
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Costs pledge marks Glencore Xstrata debut
Combined natural resources group promises extra savings above targets including by closing Xstrata offices in Switzerland and London
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The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more