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May 15, 2012
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Russia's Kuril Islands to become investment heaven
Moscow (Voice of Russia) May 15, 2012
In 2010, the then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev toured Russia's Kuril Islands and approved an ambitious development programme for the area. This programme is being acted upon, and according to Sakhalin Governor Alexander Khoroshavin, companies from China and South Korea are expected to come before the end of this year. They are apparently taking advantage of an improved business environment in the Kurils. We have an assessment fro ... read more

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Nord Stream to become more powerful
The capacity of the Nord Stream gas pipeline can be increased. According to the operator company Nord Stream AG, opportunities for buildi ... more
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Lawrence Livermore work may improve the efficiency of the biofuel production cycle
By deciphering the makeup of a bacterium found in the soil of a tropical rain forest, scientists may have a better understanding of how to more efficiently produce biofuels. The production of liquid ... more
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Iowa State, Salk researchers make plant protein discovery that could boost bioeconomy
Research groups from Iowa State University and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have uncovered the function of three plant proteins, a discovery that could help plant scientists boost seed ... more
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BIO FUEL

Microbe that can handle ionic liquids
In the search for technology by which economically competitive biofuels can be produced from cellulosic biomass, the combination of sugar-fermenting microbes and ionic liquid solvents looks to be a ... more
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Researchers look to relatives for clues in quest to develop sources of bioenergy
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Discovery of plant proteins may boost agricultural yields and biofuel production
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and Iowa State University discovered a family of plant proteins that play a role in the production of seed oils, substances important for anim ... more
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Superjet crash blamed on clouds - official
The Sukhoi Superjet-100 airliner probably crashed when it was trying to go around dense cumulus clouds, an official with Indonesia's transportation security agency said Monday. The area where ... more
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Nord Stream studies two more pipelines
The Russian-led ownership consortium of Nord Stream says it's conducting a feasibility study for the potential construction of two additional pipelines. ... more
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Japan Airlines reports $2.33 bn annual net profit
Japan Airlines (JAL), which went bankrupt two years ago in one of the country's biggest-ever corporate failures, on Monday logged an annual net profit of $2.33 billion, thanks to cost-cutting efforts. ... more
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Philippines, China impose fishing bans in disputed sea
The Philippines and China will both impose fishing bans in the South China Sea where the two countries have been involved in a tense territorial standoff. ... more
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Gazprom considers gas deliveries to Japan via pipeline
Gazprom announced that it was considering gas deliveries to Japan via pipeline. Russia's gas giant said in a statement on Thursday, "The sides touched upon a possibility of working on a project for ... more
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Beijing envoy in Khartoum amid Sudan-South tension
A Chinese envoy was in Khartoum for talks on Sunday after his country backed a UN resolution that aims to halt border fighting between Sudan and South Sudan. ... more
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Putin expects a lot from Rosneft, Statoil deal
Russia's President- elect Vladimir Putin hopes that Rosneft-Statoil joint venture will ensure the development of a number of resource exploration-related spheres, including shipbuilding. He st ... more
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India says it will cut Iran oil purchases by 11%
India said Tuesday it would cut purchases of Iranian oil by 11 percent following pressure from the United States to join a drive to isolate the Islamic republic over its disputed nuclear programme. ... more
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OPEC hikes 2012 world oil demand forecast
OPEC revised its 2012 world oil demand outlook slightly upwards on Thursday citing a stable US economy and the shutdown of nuclear plants in Japan, which boosted demand. ... more
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Filipino-Chinese ocean comradery fades amid row
For years Filipino and Chinese fishermen peacefully shared the rich harvests around a tiny South China Sea shoal, but today threats, harassment and fear have replaced ocean comradery. ... more
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Despite takeovers, Total seeks Uruguay oil
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Power struggle in Angola amid new oil boom
Angola, Africa's second-largest oil producer, is locked in a power struggle over who'll succeed longtime strongman Jose Eduardo dos Santos amid signs offshore exploration will open up giant fields like those found by Brazil across the Atlantic. ... more
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Canada lagging in LNG
Canada needs to invest about $50 billion in its liquefied natural gas sector over the next five to 10 years to avoid losing out on opportunities in emerging demand markets, an Ernst & Young report says. ... more
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Manila urges dialogue over shoal dispute
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Oil prices fall on weak China data, Europe woes
Oil prices dropped Friday as traders worried about disappointing Chinese economic data and debt-wracked Greece, where an election was almost certain after austerity opponents blocked a new government. ... more
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Rosneft strikes Arctic deal with Statoil
Russia's state oil champion Rosneft struck a $2.5 billion Arctic exploration deal Saturday with Norway's Statoil - its third global tie-up in a month and a sign of its growing global ambitions. ... more
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US partially resumes military supplies to Bahrain
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Emerging economies bolster oil demand: IEA
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Russia and Japan to build gas pipeline
The former Foreign Minister of Japan, Seiji Maehara now the Chairman of the Council for political studies of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan says that Russia and Japan are studying the possibil ... more
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Rosneft selects new partner to develop the Russian shelf
Russia's state run Rosneft oil company has selected a new partner for the development of the Russian shelf. It is Norway's Statoil. On Saturday, Rosneft president Eduard Khudainatov and Statoil pres ... more
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China's CNOOC starts deepwater drilling
China National Offshore Oil Corp. has started China's first deep-sea drilling project in the South China Sea amid heightened territorial tensions over the disputed area. ... more
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Electric-powered van to make trans-Africa trip
An electric-powered van launched a trip Thursday to cross eastern and southern Africa, in an expedition designed to showcase the endurance of the vehicles and promote green energy use. ... more
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SIA seeks tie-ups in India, China as profits flounder
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Thursday it is exploring partnerships in India and China as it looks to guard against increased competition and global economic uncertainty. ... more
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