Novatek offer lures investors back to Russia

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The success of OAO Novatek's initial public offering is discussed with an eye to the willingness among foreign investors to risk involvement in a Russian company following losses incurred from investments in OAO Yukos. Novatek, Russia's largest independent gas company, was listed on the London stock exchange, and received top-price for its shares.

Government expenditures, Securities issued, listed, International politics, Russia, Analysis, Foreign investments, Economic policy, Putin, Vladimir, Securities, Russian foreign relations, Company securities, Foreign policy, Novatek

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Suez net climbs on pricing gains; eyes GdF tie-up

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Full-year 2007 net profit for Belgian-French utility Suez S.A. rose 8.8% to $5.8 bil, due in part to higher prices for electricity, while revenue increased 7.2%. Suez also announced that it will complete its tie-up with Gaz de France within the first half of 2008.

Acquisitions & mergers, Sales, profits & dividends, Utilities Programs-Total Govt, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, France, Company acquisition/merger, Company sales and earnings, Public utilities, Company earnings/profit, SUEZ S.A., Gaz de France, Financial report

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Possible power crunch in Norway could hurt U.K

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The United Kingdom may be facing an energy supply shortage as Norway warns of a potential natural gas shortage. The United Kingdom relies heavily on other countries (particularly Norway) for natural gas imports.

Norway, Imports, Energy Supply

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