ATHENS, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)
that will take gas from Azerbaijan to Europe is in a position to
offer capacity on the line via so-called "open seasons" to gauge
interest among potential customers, senior TAP executives said
on Wednesday.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Marathon Petroleum Corp's chief
executive officer said on Wednesday the company would pass along
any costs incurred under a Republican-backed plan to impose a
tax on crude oil and other imports.
HAMBURG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Water levels on the Rhine and
Danube in Germany were rising rapidly on Wednesday after recent
rain and as warmer weather thawed snow, raising hopes of a
return to normal shipping on the two rivers by the end of this
week, traders said.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army Corp of
Engineers on Wednesday said it had taken initial steps to review
requests to approve the final permit to finish the controversial
Dakota Access pipeline, which has been the focus of protests for
months.
The Campaign for Accountability (CfA) asked Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to open up an investigation into companies that offer residential solar panels in Florida. The group claims that some solar companies are using misleading sales practices and targeting elderly consumers, who are particularly susceptible to these tactics. The claims are based on a review of complaints filed with the Florida AG since 2011.
Last week, the U.S. inaugurated a new president who has vowed to abandon the landmark Paris climate agreement and roll back bedrock American environmental protections.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc changed its name
to "Tesla Inc" as Chief Executive Elon Musk looks to transform
the Silicon Valley firm from an electric car maker to a
diversified energy products company.
MOSCOW, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Global oil output was cut by 1.4
million barrels per day (bpd) last month, Russian energy
minister Alexander Novak told president Vladimir Putin on
Wednesday, citing preliminary data.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army on Wednesday
said it had taken initial steps to "expeditiously review
requests for approvals to construct and operate" Energy Transfer
Partners LP's Dakota Access pipeline, but that the move
does not mean the project's easement has been approved.
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