Estonia: Using US capital to buffer 'Russian threat'

Article Abstract:

Prime Minister of Estonia Tiit Vahi is facing criticism from members of the Estonian Government and foreign investors for his blatant approval of investment from the USA. Vahi has voiced his support for investment from a private USA energy company, causing disquiet amongst other interested parties due to the unfair competition. Vahi defends his preferred choice of business investment from the USA as a way of protecting Estonia from interference from Russia.

Foreign investments, International relations, Estonia

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Shell's Woodside takeover blocked

Article Abstract:

The takeover of Woodside Petroleum by Royal Dutch/Shell Group has been blocked by the Australian government. The government were worried that the deal would affect production in the North West Shelf LNG (liquified natural gas) project.

Woodside Petroleum Ltd., Royal Dutch-Shell PLC

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Russian oil majors bid for Onako

Article Abstract:

The privatisation of the state-owned Russian oil company Onako is discussed. Rival bids from LUKoil, Sibneft, Yukos and Stroitransgas are examined and the effect of the final deal is analyzed.

Onako, Stroitransgas, OAO NK Yukos, OAO Lukoil, Sibneft

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