Philippine senate approves bill to reform power sector

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The Philippine Senate has approved the Omnibus Power Bill after six years of debate. The bill will bring about a restructuring of the Philippines' deteriorated power sector.

Philippines, Energy policy

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For Europe's utilities, a frenzied power grab: as deregulation nears, bids top $100 billion; will consumers benefit?

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Bids for Europe's electric utilities have reached a total of $100 bil over the past two years as the industry ramps up for deregulation effective July 1, 2007. While the move targets improved competition, it has instead increased merger and acquisition activities.

Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Acquisitions and mergers

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France shows how EU is vexed in push for energy deregulation

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The structure of the French electric utilities sector may complicate the efficacy of the European Union's plan to deregulate the industry beginning July 1, 2007. State-controlled Electricite de France S.A. has access to a large nuclear power plant network, allowing it to charge much lower rates than competitors.

Government expenditures, France, Management dynamics, Management, Economic aspects, Economic policy, European Union, Company business management, Electricite de France

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