Business news - 24 January 2014

Christophe de Margerie, CEO of Total SA, has urged the US State Department to support the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

A successful open season for the Phillips 66 Cross-Channel Connector has concluded, development will now proceed.

American Midstream announced its agreement to acquire natural gas system in the Eagle Ford Shale for approximately US$ 100 million.

GDF Suez has released the 2013 edition of ‘A World of Energy’ that brings together the key energy indicators for the year.

EMAS AMC has been awarded projects worth a total of approximately US$ 80 million.

Interpipe has begun producing a new produce – big diameter seamless pipes according to GOST and EN standards.

Associations and government figures have commented on the EU 2030 framework for energy and climate goals.