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November 20, 2012

Bulgaria to get price cut in Gazprom deal
Sofia, Bulgaria (UPI) Nov 19, 2012
Bulgaria will receive a 20 percent discount on Russian natural gas supplies under a new, 10-year contract with Russian supplier Gazprom, the two sides say. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Gazprom Chief Executive Officer Alexei Miller signed the deal Thursday in Sofia - the same day Gazprom and Bulgarian holding company signed final investment decisions on the South Stream gas pipeline construction through the country. Bulgaria pays the Russian monopoly $520 per 1,000 cubic me ... read more

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Oil sands to be economic driver for Canada Canada's oil sands will drive the country's economic engine for the next 25 to 30 years, a new report says. ... more		Arabs should use oil weapon against Israel: Iraq An Iraqi official said on Friday Baghdad will recommend that Arab states use oil as a weapon to exert pressure on Israel and countries that back it, particularly the United States, over the Gaza crisis. ... more		USF study: Ancient plankton hint at steadier future for ocean life Researchers wake up microbes trapped in permafrost for thousands of years China's 'Great Green Wall' brings hope but also hardship		Romania to hold referendums on shale gas, gold mining Residents in two Romanian regions will vote next month in referendums on gold mine and shale gas projects as the government ponders whether to approve the plans. ... more
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