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NHA announces 2016 Outstanding Stewards of America's Waters Award winners

Five companies were recognized this week by the National Hydropower Association during its annual Waterpower Week in Washington conference for work in hydroelectric power that exemplifies "extraordinary recreational, historical, environmental or educational value."

UPDATE 1-U.N. blacklists India-flagged ship carrying eastern Libya oil

UNITED NATIONS, April 27 (Reuters) - The United Nations
Security Council Libya sanctions committee blacklisted on
Wednesday an Indian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil shipped by
the rival eastern Libya government, said diplomats, which would
prevent it from entering any ports.

Chemical companies see rosier results on low crude prices

NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - Expectations for chemical
company earnings have been boosted by a combination of lower
crude oil costs during the commodity's slump along with strong
demand for plastics that are used to make everything from
shampoo bottles to grocery bags.

European shares helped by rise in utility stocks, oils; Athens dips

UPDATE 1-World Bank and Nigerian president discuss economic crisis, Abacha loot

ABUJA, April 27 (Reuters) - The World Bank's managing
director and Nigeria's president on Wednesday discussed how the
multilateral lender could help Nigeria overcome its economic
crisis and repatriate more than $300 million stolen by a former
military ruler.

EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks outperform Latam as banks, state-run firms gain

BRASILIA, April 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose nearly
2 percent on Wednesday as growing market optimism about an
expected government change boosted shares of banks and state-run
companies.
Brazil's currency, the real, and other exchange rates
across Latin America were little changed though, as investors
awaited an upcoming interest rate decision in the United States.
Brazil's Bovespa stock index outperformed the

Driving the Energy System of the Future: Project Roster for 2016 eLab Accelerator

RMI is pleased to announce the invited projects for the third-annual Electricity Innovation Lab (e-Lab) Accelerator, a four-day working meeting that brings together teams from across North America working on high impact and innovative projects at the electricity system’s distribution edge.

UPDATE 3-Macquarie close to buying Czech EPH's gas and heating business -sources

* IPO prep valued EPIF unit in billions of euros

(Releads with Macquarie close to buying EPIF)

UPDATE 2-Hess would add Bakken rigs when oil nears $60 per barrel

April 27 (Reuters) - Hess Corp said on Wednesday it
would add drilling rigs in North Dakota's Bakken shale basin,
its largest area of operations, if oil prices approach
$60 per barrel, a level executives believe offers the best
chance to return to profitability.

UPDATE 1-Genel courts Turkey with Kurdish gas to reduce reliance on Russia

* Genel in talks with Turkish state-backed firm on stake in
fields

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