As Gazprom Goes, So Goes Russia

Posted on May 13, 2008 by John Donovan.
Categories: Gazprom, New York Times.

In transactions involving both Shell and BP, Mr. Putin met directly with corporate executives. For a time, Kremlinologists thought that he might segue into the chairman’s job at Gazprom; executives say Mr. Putin, a former spy, shows a keen interest in the oil and gas business.

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Exxon’s $10.89 Billion Net Disappoints Investors, Fuels Gathering Political Storm

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin.
Categories: BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Gazprom, Uncategorized.

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $10.89 billion first-quarter profit report Thursday ranks as one of the biggest hauls in U.S. corporate history. But the results disappointed Wall Street and added to concerns about the future of the industry.

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