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| After LNG project scrapped, TransCanada looks for more export options   (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 There's still a need to get Canadian natural gas out of North America, energy company TransCanada said after an export option for British Columbia was scrapped. Malaysia energy company Petronas said that, as the head of a partnership, it was no longer pursuing a liquefied natural gas project at Port Edward in British Columbia. Anuar Taib, the company's CEO, said the decision was made because of an "extremely challenging environment" brought on by a weak market. Pipeline and energy compan ... read more |  |  Petronas drops massive natural gas project in Canada Montreal (AFP) July 26, 2017 Petronas said Tuesday it was pulling out of its Can$36 billion ($28.8 billion US) liquefied natural gas exporting project on Canada's west coast long opposed by environmentalists and native rights activists. ... more   Africa-focused Tullow Oil cuts costs, but keeps output steady (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 London-listed Tullow Oil, which is focused heavily on Africa, said Wednesday it was cutting costs after seeing its realized oil price drop from last year. ... more   More reserves than initially thought in the North Sea, Norway says (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 A new oil and natural gas discovery in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea holds an estimated 30 percent more reserves than expected, the government said. ... more   U.S. inventory declines, OPEC trouble help extend oil price rally Washington (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 A bullish report on crude oil inventories from the United States added to planned and unplanned shortages from OPEC to give oil prices another rally Wednesday. ... more |  | 



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|                Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review |  |  Report: Gas could be sidelined by renewables in parts of Australia (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 With Australia monitoring natural gas demand, a consultant group found gas-fired power could get squeezed out in parts of the country as renewables get cheaper. ... more   Hess: Taxes mask improvements in the second quarter (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 U.S. energy company Hess Corp. said Wednesday its net loss for the second quarter of $449 million masked improvements apparent before income taxes. ... more   Philippines to consult ASEAN on joint China sea oil search Manila (AFP) July 26, 2017 The Philippines tried Wednesday to reassure Southeast Asian neighbours about its proposal to partner with Beijing in oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, promising to consult them on any plans. ... more   Militants hit Nigerian crude oil pipeline Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 A militant attack on a crude oil pipeline in Nigeria has sidelined more than 100,000 barrels of oil per day, the head of a state oil company announced. ... more   In Australia, Shell signals new era for LNG Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 The arrival of a floating liquefied natural gas facility off the coast of Australia signals a milestone for the region as an energy hub, Royal Dutch Shell said. ... more   Parts of petroleum sector bruised, Norway says Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 Though third quarter prospects are improving, the Norwegian government said industrial managers, led by the petroleum industry, are facing short-term pressures. ... more |  |   Reduced Saudi oil imports lead U.S. oil inventories lower   Supply and demand factors mean higher gas prices Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 Supply and seasonal demand pressures are catching up with U.S. travelers, pushing gas prices up in all but 11 states, motor club AAA reported. ... more   TechnipFMC says error takes millions off first quarter figures Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 An error in calculations prompted energy services company TechnipFMC to restate its earnings report because of errors in the rates it used for calculation, the company reported on Tuesday. ... more   Texas energy sector facing slight headwinds Washington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 Strong job growth in Texas was apparent, though some energy sector indicators are still presenting headwinds, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said. ... more   Russia sees oil supplies dwindling from global market Washington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 Hundreds of millions of barrels of crude oil are lacking from the global energy market because of joint efforts with OPEC, Russia's oil minister said Monday. ... more | 
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|  Pullman WA (SPX) Jul 25, 2017  Washington State University researchers have developed a way to grow algae more efficiently - in days instead of weeks - and make the algae more viable for several industries, including biofuels. 
Researchers would like to produce algae efficiently because of its potential environmental benefits. Oil from the algae can be used as a petroleum alternative and algae also can be used as food, f ... more   Berkeley CA (SPX) Jul 31, 2017 New light-activated catalyst grabs CO2 to make ingredients for fuel   Amherst MA (SPX) Jul 25, 2017 Fungi that evolved to eat wood offer new biomass conversion tool   Bochum, Germany (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 How enzymes produce hydrogen |  |  Cambridge UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2017  Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar cells. 
The team of researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the United States, have used theoretical and experimental methods to show how bismuth - the so-called "green element" which sits next to lead on the periodic table, could be used in low-cost solar cells. 
T ... more   Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Jul 27, 2017 UNIST hits new world efficiency record with perovskite solar cells   Washington DC (SPX) Jul 25, 2017 Measure adds Aerial Solar Plant Inspections to Drone Services Portfolio   London, UK (SPX) Jul 27, 2017 Cubico completes acquisition of Andasol 1 and Andasol 2 concentrated solar power plants in Spain |  |   | 
|  Washington (UPI) Jul 27, 2017  Once operational, the Wind Catcher wind farm in Oklahoma will be the second largest in the world and largest in the United States, the companies involved said. 
 The renewable energy division of General Electric and Invenergy, that largest independent renewable energy company in North America, announced construction is under way for the Wind Catcher wind farm in the Oklahoma panhandle.  ... more   Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of offshore wind energy in the UK   Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017 GE's renewables not enough to boost overall revenue   Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 18, 2017 Unbalanced wind farm planning exacerbates fluctuations |  |  Tokyo (AFP) July 21, 2017  The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Friday it is using an underwater robot in a renewed attempt to inspect damage suffered in a tsunami-induced meltdown. 
A massive undersea earthquake on March 11, 2011 sent a huge wave barrelling into Japan's northeast coast, killing more than 18,500 people, and sending three reactors into meltdown at the plant in the worst such acc ... more   Paris (AFP) July 28, 2017 Nuclear contaminates earnings of France's EDF   Helsinki (AFP) July 20, 2017 Finland's TVO claims partial win in Areva nuclear dispute   Washington DC (SPX) Jul 18, 2017 Laser-Armed Nuclear Icebreakers: What Russia Has in Store for Arctic |  |     | 
|  Seattle WA (SPX) Jul 26, 2017  The idea of geoengineering, also known as climate engineering, is very controversial. But as greenhouse gases continue to accumulate in our atmosphere, scientists are beginning to look at possible emergency measures. 
A new University of Washington study looks at the idea of marine cloud brightening, which a UW group is investigating as a promising strategy to offset global warming. The str ... more   Washington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 New carbon-capturing membranes may reduce greenhouse gas emissions   Rome (AFP) July 25, 2017 Vatican switches off fountains as Italy battles drought   Los Angeles (AFP) July 28, 2017 Al Gore: I've given up on climate 'catastrophe' Trump |  |  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 24, 2017  German carmakers faced a brewing scandal Monday as suspicions grew they colluded illegally for decades, further damaging the industry's image and exposing it to massive financial risks. 
News weekly Der Spiegel reported Friday that German carmakers Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW and Daimler secretly worked together from the 1990s on car development, construction and logistics - including how ... more   Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 21, 2017 Audi voluntarily recalls up to 850,000 diesel vehicles   London (AFP) July 26, 2017 World gears up for electric cars despite bumps in road   London (AFP) July 26, 2017 UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 |  |   | 
|  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) July 29, 2017  Despite having fallen three years behind their peers elsewhere in Iraq, it's been mostly smiles all around for the girls at Mosul's Trablus school since it reopened its damaged gates after the jihadists fled. 
With a blast from her whistle to signal the end of recess, a supervisor in a black robe and white headscarf called the teenage girls back to class, during a recent visit to the school.  ... more   Mosul, Iraq (AFP) July 27, 2017 In the ruins of Mosul, a hunt for the missing   Baghdad (AFP) July 27, 2017 US-trained Iraqi unit carried out Mosul executions: HRW   Qaraqosh, Iraq (AFP) July 24, 2017 Cardinal hails 'rebirth' of Iraqi Christian town |  |  Washington (AFP) July 30, 2017  US President Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would not allow China to "do nothing" on North Korea, after the hermit state launched an intercontinental ballistic missile it boasted could reach the United States. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un boasted of his country's ability to strike any target in the US after the ICBM test that weapons experts said could even bring New York into range ... more   Pyongyang (AFP) July 27, 2017 Tears in rain: North Korea marks 'Victory Day'   Washington (UPI) Jul 27, 2017 Minuteman III ICBM support contract awarded to BAE   Washington (AFP) July 25, 2017 US detects signs of new NKorea missile test |  |   | 
|  Gaborone, Botswana (AFP) July 25, 2017  Botswana on Tuesday confirmed it will allow the Dalai Lama to visit next month as "a foreign dignitary" in the face of China's fierce opposition to the Tibetan spiritual leader. 
Beijing views the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist campaigning for Tibetan independence and consistently condemns foreign governments who welcome him. 
Botswana Foreign Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi told law ... more   Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2017 China anti-graft watchdog probes Politburo member   Beijing (AFP) July 27, 2017 Chinese police detain suspected pyramid scheme protesters   Shenyang, China (AFP) July 15, 2017 Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo's ashes buried at sea |  |  Bamako (AFP) July 26, 2017  Two German UN peacekeepers were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed as they were monitoring clashes in northern Mali, German and UN officials said. 
UN diplomats confirmed that the attack helicopter and the crew had been supplied by Germany to MINUSMA, the UN mission in Mali. 
"Sadly we now know that two Bundeswehr (German army) soldiers have given their lives for our country,"  ... more   Bamako (AFP) July 27, 2017 Mali broadcaster, govt critic, gets jail for 'incitement'   Beijing (AFP) July 26, 2017 China warns Botswana over Dalai Lama visit   Toubacouta, Senegal (AFP) July 20, 2017 Peace deal eludes Senegal's Casamance, 35 years on |  |  | 
|  Washington (UPI) Jul 27, 2017  A joint team composed of teams from Boeing, the Air Force, and the Naval Air Systems command have completed a series of tests for the KC-46 tanker aircraft's resistance to electromagnetic radiation. 
 The testing took place at Naval Air Station Patuxent, Md. electromagnetic pulse laboratory and the Benefield Anechoic Facility at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. 
 "The KC-46 tanker is p ... more   Washington (UPI) Jul 14, 2017 France and Germany announce new joint fighter program   Washington (UPI) Jul 13, 2017 Honeywell, Pratt and Whitney contracted by Air Force for power system support   Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 Lockheed Martin receives contract for work on Israeli F-35s |  |  Beijing (AFP) July 18, 2017  Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an increase in imports and fewer restrictions for foreign investors as Beijing comes under pressure from the US and Europe to provide a more level playing field for companies in the country. 
Donald Trump has railed against China's massive trade surplus while the European Union and US companies have complained about a lack of access to the huge mark ... more   Seoul (AFP) July 27, 2017 S. Korea's growth slows in Q2 amid falling exports   Beijing (AFP) July 26, 2017 China to change state-owned firms into corporations   Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2017 China cashing out as mobile payment soars |  |     | 
|  |  |  Washington (AFP) July 28, 2017  John Kelly, US President Donald Trump's new chief of staff, is a retired Marine Corps general who had been serving as secretary of the immense Department of Homeland Security after 45 years in uniform. 
Kelly, 67, has a reputation for straight talk and will need to bring all of his toughness and organizational talent to bear in his new job as he seeks to right a White House which has frequent ... more   Beijing (AFP) July 27, 2017 China and India locked in high-stakes, high-altitude border row   Beijing (AFP) July 30, 2017 China military parade marks 90th anniversary of PLA   Tallinn (AFP) July 30, 2017 US vice president Pence starts Baltic tour in Estonia |  |   | 
|  Leicester UK (SPX) Jul 31, 2017  'Omnipresent' signs demonstrating the effects of human impact on England's landscape have been revealed by researchers from the University of Leicester. 
Concrete structures forming a new, human-made rock type; ash particles in the landscape; and plastic debris are just a few of the new materials irreversibly changing England's landscape and providing evidence of the effects of the Anthropo ... more   Meulaboh, Indonesia (AFP) July 26, 2017 Dozens hospitalised in Indonesia as thick haze spreads   Paris (AFP) July 24, 2017 Pioneering Paris canal swimming spot closed due to pollution   Leipzig, Germany (SPX) Jul 31, 2017 Environmental toxins are impacting Lake Baikal |  |  Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jul 25, 2017  In an emergency, early warning is key to escaping from a hazard, such as a forest fire or a chemical leak. Motivated to improve on safety, a team from KAUST is using 3D printing to develop a cheap, reliable system to signal danger. 
Existing early warning systems rely on satellite monitoring, watch towers or expensive fixed sensors. The system, developed by a team led by Associate Professor ... more   Washington DC (SPX) Jul 25, 2017 New phase change mechanism could lead to new class of chemical vapor sensors   Tokyo (AFP) July 23, 2017 Robot finds possible melted fuel inside Fukushima reactor   Kathmandu (AFP) July 21, 2017 Cheap 3D printed prosthetics could be game changer for Nepal |  | 
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