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Idemitsu Begins Construction of Geothermal Plant in Oita, Japan

Idemitsu Kosan Co. has begun construction of a geothermal power plant in Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Oita.

LatAm oil producers to seek unified stance to boost oil prices

QUITO, March 9 (Reuters) - A meeting between Latin American oil producers on Friday will seek to unify the region in backing an output freeze or other measures to bolster prices ahead of a possible OPEC, non-OPEC meeting in Russia from March 20, Ecuador's oil minister said.

Chevron Said to Weigh Sale of Asian Geothermal Energy Assets

Chevron Corp. is considering a sale of its geothermal assets in Asia as it seeks to counter a slump in energy markets, according to people familiar with the matter.

Ukrainian investigators suspect Naftogaz executive of strongarming minister

KIEV, March 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) said on Wednesday it suspected a senior executive in state energy firm Naftogaz of putting "illegal pressure" on a former minister to secure a government post.

CANADA STOCKS-TSX rise led by energy, financial stocks as oil rallies

TORONTO, March 9 (Reuters) - Canada's benchmark stock index rose on Wednesday, led higher by energy stocks as crude oil prices rallied while financial sector stocks gained after the Bank of Canada chose to hold interest rates steady.

Norway's mega-fund sells coal-linked firms in climate drive

OSLO, March 9 (Reuters) - Norway's $830-billion sovereign wealth fund pulled out of 27 firms with links to coal last year as part of a policy to combat climate change, prompting campaigners to urge other big investors to follow suit.

GE to Design Wind, Solar Energy Storage Project in India

GE last week said that its energy consulting business has been chosen by wind energy firm IL&FS Energy Development to examine the feasibility of integrated wind, solar and energy storage projects at IL&FS Energy’s sites in Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh, and Nana Layja, Gujarat, India.

U.S. aware of additional Iran missile tests -U.S. official

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The United States is aware of additional Iran ballistic missile tests conducted on Wednesday and will consider an appropriate response, U.S. officials said, vowing to protect U.S.-ally Israel.

Kenya signs $408 mln loan with Japan for 140 MW geothermal plant

NAIROBI, March 9 (Reuters) - Kenya and Japan on Wednesday signed a 46 billion yen ($408 million) loan agreement to go towards building a 140 megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant that is expected to be operational within the next two years, the two governments said.

UPDATE 1-Nigerian minister to meet unions over state oil company strike

ABUJA, March 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria's petroleum minister said on Wednesday he would hold talks with trade unions to resolve a strike over restructuring at the state oil company in Africa's biggest crude producer.

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