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Energy Capital Partners seeks buyers for Summit Midstream stake-Bbg

Sept 23 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Energy Capital Partners is looking for buyers for its interest in Summit Midstream Partners LP, a deal that would include a minority stake in the pipeline operator as well as ownership of its general partner, Bloomberg reported.

Viewpoint: The Most Sustainable Development

New analysis reveals that the climate targets so far submitted to the United Nations by governments worldwide will lead to global emissions far above the levels needed to hold warming to below 2°C.

News and data on safety of dams and civil structures

The refurbishment work recently completed on Hydro Tasmania’s Rowallan Dam won the utility a Tasmanian Project of the Year award from the Australian Institute of Project Management.

White House says Obama skeptical of claims from Keystone supporters

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that President Barack Obama has previously expressed skepticism of claims from Keystone XL supporters that the pipeline would create jobs and have a long term economic impact.

White House says State Dept still considering Keystone pipeline

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Following remarks by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton that she disapproves of the Keystone XL pipeline project, the White House said on Wednesday that the State Department continues to consider the project.

UPDATE 1-Glencore slump spoils commodity trader appetite for IPOs

* Private traders have other options for raising funds (Adds information on Glencore's new share issue)

UPDATE 1-Saipem mulls 3 bln euro cash call as state lender eyes stake-sources

MILAN/LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Italian state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is in talks to buy a stake in Saipem as part of a restructuring of the troubled oil contractor that could include a capital increase of around 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion), people familiar with the matter said.

UPDATE 2-Ex-NY Fed bank examiner who criticized Goldman loses appeal

NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against a former bank examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York who said she was fired after refusing to change her findings about Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

Republican U.S. lawmaker raises Iran nuclear deal tax question

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A powerful U.S. Republican lawmaker asked President Barack Obama to explain whether the Iran nuclear agreement would eliminate U.S. tax penalties on companies that do business with Iran.

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