Energy Update

UPDATE 2-Khomeini grandson loses appeal to stand in Iranian election

DUBAI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of Iran's Islamic Republic, will not be allowed to stand in this month's election in Iran, the clerical vetting body said on Wednesday, in a blow to reformist forces in the country.

SoCal Gas’ Aliso Canyon gas storage leak raises questions about California markets

Thad Walker tracks how the ongoing Southern California Gas Company Aliso Canyon gas storage site leak is impacting the California natural gas market.

RPT-COLUMN-Australia's tough miners want government help; shouldn't get it: Russell

LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 10 (Reuters) - - When the going gets tough, the tough ask for tax relief.

UPDATE 2-Russia's Sechin floats idea of oil output cuts

* Says oil price drop driven by OPEC decision (Adds quotes, details)

CORRECTED-France's Fabius says U.S. ambiguous on Syria, unlikely to change for now

PARIS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on Wednesday questioned the commitment of the United States to resolving the crisis in Syria, saying its "ambiguous" policy was contributing to the problem.

Guggenheim launching new bond ETF amid tough market conditions

NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Guggenheim Partners is launching a new fixed-income exchange-traded fund on Wednesday, bringing its approach to risk management to a roiling corporate bond market.