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OMV: Republic of Austria Will Hold On to Its Stake
An informal consultation is said to have been held between the governing parties to keep the government stake in OMV, should there be a capital increase.
October 27, 2010
Large Power Plant in Turkey: Verbund concludes Joint Venture
With an investment volume of 550 million euro, the Verbund operates together with its Turkish partner Sabanci Holding, a gas-steam power plant.
October 25, 2010
OMV: Complete Takeover of Petrol Ofisi Fixed
The deal is finished. Turkey will be the third main market for the OMV group.
October 22, 2010
Major Project for Siemens Austria in Georgia
Siemens Austria is involved in a project to develop the electricity industry in Georgia. The infrastructure project will act as a bridge between Russia and Turkey.
October 22, 2010
OMV Deal: Many Questions Without Answer
Not only the extent of the takeover is unknown, but also how it will be financed.
October 22, 2010
A-Tec - Creditors are Demanding more Money
Against the minimum quota of 30 per cent offered by Mirko Kovats 30 resistance is forming. A-Tec announced that the negotiations of the daughter AE & E are well underway on renewal of the credit facility.
October 22, 2010
Increase in Mineral Oil Tax likely
Economy Minister Mitterlehner speaks of a possible moderate increase.
October 21, 2010
EnBW Remains Shareholder at EVN
EnBW decides not to continue the planned secondary offering of shares in EVN AG
October 20, 2010
OMV Plans Complete Takeover of Petrol Ofisi
OMV and Doğan Holding are in detailed negotiations regarding an acquisition of Dogan Holding’s stake in Petrol Ofisi by OMV
October 20, 2010
Verbund Group: Capital Increase has Been Determined
The capital increase for the biggest domestic electricity generator will allow large investments in energy infrastructure and thereby accelerate new power generation projects.
October 20, 2010
A-Tec Wins Major Contract for Project in England
A project in Australia is currently bringing A-Tec financial problems. A new project, however, offers prospects of success.
October 19, 2010
Low-Cost Gas Stations on Unused ÖBB Property
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have signed a framework contract with Markus Friesacher for up to 35 low-cost gas stations on dormant property.
October 19, 2010
Verbund´s Subsidiary Sorgenia Achieved Higher Profits
Net income climbed during the first three quarters to 57.6 million euros
October 19, 2010
EVN's Subsidiary RAG Increased Gas Capacities
New capacities are created, gas and oil exploration in Poland and Hungary to be intensified
October 17, 2010
Production Quota of OPEC Remains Stable
There was consensus in the Vienna-based OPEC. Members show their satisfaction with the current situation.
October 15, 2010
Mineral Oil Tax: A Cash Cow for the Finance Minister
State revenues for the mineral oil tax have risen steadily since 2000. At that time, motorists paid 2.726 billion euro; this year it will be 3.9 billion euro.
October 15, 2010
Schoeller-Bleckmann Acquired Dubai Based Special Tools Provider
Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG (SBO), listed on the ATX market of the Vienna Stock Exchange, has successfully completed acquisition of Drilling Systems International Ltd. (DSI).
October 5, 2010
EVN resolves on capital increase – transaction together with EnBW
With the Supervisory Board’s approval, the Managing Board of EVN AG has resolved on a capital increase from authorized capital through the issuance of up to 16,352,582 new ordinary no-par value bearer shares.
October 5, 2010
Household Energy: Prices Rose by 5.4%
Households have to pay on average 5.4% more for energy in Austria than one year ago. Diesel is 10.4% more expensive in the yearly comparison.
October 4, 2010
Baur: Sales Growth and Eastward Look.
Baur Prüf- und Messtechnik reported a moderate growth in sales during the crisis year. Now the company wants to continue growing abroad.
October 1, 2010
Energieallianz Austria Creates Subsidiary in Germany
Renewable energies are a rising trend. This has been recognized by the domestic Energieallianz Austria(EAA), a subsidiary of the energy provider for Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland.
September 30, 2010
Mitterlehner Meets Hendry: Development of Renewable Energies
The Finance Minister met with the British Energy Minister Charles Hendry for talks about the energy policy in the EU, the development of renewable energy sources and increasing the security of energy supply.
September 21, 2010
Martin Schlaff: Acquisition of Several Latvian Oil Transport Companies Planned
After four years of delay Schlaff is reported to be planning the takeover of several Latvian transport companies.
September 20, 2010
A-Tec's Subsidiary AE & E: CFO Brandt Moves to Sulzer
AE & E’s CFO, Juergen Brandt, will be CFO of the Swiss industrial group Sulzer. Jürgen Boggild moves to the Board.
September 20, 2010
Hypo Alpe Adria: Greek Entrepreneur Xeniadis Signals his Interest in Buying
The Greek businessman Vasileios Xeniadis is prepared to offer 1.35 billion euro for Hypo Alpe Adria.
September 16, 2010
EVN building cogeneration plant in Plovdiv/Bulgaria
Today, Prime Minister Bokyo Borissov, Provincial Governor Erwin Pröll and EVN's CEO Burkhard Hofer oversaw the ceremony for the construction of a highly efficient cogeneration plant in the city of Plovdiv.
September 13, 2010
OMV targets a 20% market share in Serbia
Important changes are foreseen for 2011 in the Serbian oil industry. Because, effective from January 1, the energy company NIS will lose, albeit theoretically, its artificially upheld monopoly position…
September 13, 2010
Putin: Gas pipeline Nabucco with "little chance of success"
Putin gives the competition project of the South Stream gas pipeline little chance of being realized, because as of now, Nabucco has no suppliers.
September 8, 2010
Energy - Three offers for Verbund power plants
Those interested are European companies. By mid 2011 the partial sale of Innkraftwerke shall be completed. Right now the current prospects review the economic documents.
September 7, 2010
The Austrian electricity price index ÖSPI is to decline in October
The electricity price index for October 2010, calculated by the Austrian Energy Agency (Österreichische Energieagentur), indicates that in October prices of electric energy will fall.
September 6, 2010
Verbund calls extraordinary GM to decide on capital increase
Verbund appreciates positive decision of majority shareholder
September 3, 2010
Miba Acquires Producers of Power Electronics Components
Miba, strategic partner to the international engine and automotive industry, has acquired EBG and DAU, producers of power electronics components, as of September 1, 2010.
September 1, 2010
Kelag with more sales and profits
Economic recovery brought growth for the Corinthian energy provider in the first half of 2010.
August 30, 2010
EVN: long winter driving profits
The energy supplier earned €204.9m ($261.6) in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, 16.7 percent more than a year ago. The long winter in Austria helped.
August 30, 2010
Siemens Group upgrades Austrian business location
Siemens Austria has been named the global interface for the small hydropower plant activities of the Group.
August 25, 2010
Albania - Green light for new power plant of Verbund and EVN
The EU's competition authorities have approved a joint power plant project of Verbund and EVN in Albania.
August 20, 2010
KTM confirms earning rise in the third quarter
Due to the focus on KTM´s core business and its efficient cost management, KTM managed to find the fastest track out of the crisis despite slightly lower sales.
July 23, 2010
EVN - Majority of Bulgarian Gorna Arda is sought
Lower Austrian electricity company plans to acquire 70 percent of a hydroelectric project.
July 20, 2010
C.A.T. Oil AG wins two hydraulic fracturing tenders in Western Siberia
C.A.T. oil AG, one of the leading providers of oil and gas field services in Russia and Kazakhstan, has been announced as the winner of two tenders for hydraulic fracturing services in Western Siberia.
July 5, 2010
Energy must not be at mercy of shareholders
The only treasure of Austria must remain in own sphere of influence.
June 30, 2010
Energy ten percent more expensive
Fuel prices have risen strongly again, oil is more expensive by a third, but gas is cheaper than a year ago.
June 22, 2010
EVN scores a gas deal in Croatia
A new gas pipeline built by Austrian energy provider EVN will provide thousands of Croats.
June 2, 2010
C.A.T. Oil AG further improves profitability and earnings under abnormally harsh weather conditions
C.A.T. oil AG (O2C, ISIN: AT0000A00Y78), one of the leading providers of oil and gas field services in Russia and Kazakhstan, today has published its results for the first quarter 2010.
May 31, 2010
C.A.T. Oil AG - dividend announcement
The annual general meeting of shareholders of the company held on 18 June 2010, resolved to distribute dividends in the amount of €0.30 per eligible share for the fiscal year 2009.
May 18, 2010
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