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Iraq gives Total ultimatum over Kurdish oil dealBaghdad (AFP) Aug 12, 2012 Iraq on Sunday gave French energy giant Total an ultimatum to either end its dealings with the autonomous Kurdistan region in the north or to sell its stake in a giant southern oilfield. Iraq's deputy prime minister responsible for energy affairs, Hussein al-Shahristani, also said Baghdad was considering offering foreign oil firms more lucrative contracts, as he admitted a recent auction of exploration blocks had not been as successful as officials had hoped. Total "was requested to withdraw fro ... read more |
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 Environmentalists oppose Shell drilling Environmental organizations urged the Obama administration not to allow oil giant Shell to begin planned exploratory drilling in arctic seas off Alaska this summer. ... more | .. |
 Ukraine eyeing Chinese gasification tech Ukraine indicated this week it will seek access to Chinese coal gasification technologies as a way to wean its power plants from Russian natural gas. ... more | .. |
 Malaysia urges ASEAN to unite over South China Sea Malaysia's foreign minister urged Southeast Asian countries on Sunday to settle their overlapping claims in the South China Sea before bringing them up with Beijing. ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong to restrict foreign homebuyers from 2013 US judge OKs partial settlement in e-book case Nordic-Baltic states seek more cooperation Outside View: Jobs outlook grim Empire-style computers? Frenchman takes PCs to lap of luxury Google-Microsoft field smartphones to take on iPhone 5 EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms |
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 US destroyer collides with tanker at entrance to Gulf A US guided-missile destroyer collided on Sunday with a Japanese-owned bulk oil tanker near the entrance to the Gulf, but no one was hurt and the ship is able to operate, the US Fifth Fleet said. ... more | .. |
  Chile still seeking Black Hawk helicopters Chile is seeking U.S. government information for possible purchase of additional Black Hawk helicopters for the Chilean air force, industry sources said. ... more | .. |
  Senegalese villagers vow to fight biofuels project Villagers from northern Senegal vowed Thursday to fight a project by Senegalese and Italian investors to produce biofuels on their land, a venture already forced to relocate once by deadly protests. ... more | .. |
 IEA cuts global oil demand forecasts on economic slowdown Faltering economic growth will undercut global oil demand this year and next, the International Energy Agency said Friday, citing slowdowns in China and the United States in particular. ... more |
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 AREVA invests in bio-coal The AREVA group, a major player in renewable energies, has announced the acquisition of a technology enabling the production of bio-coal. Based on the Thermya torrefaction process, this unique techn ... more | .. |
  China's auto sales slow in July: industry group Growth in Chinese auto sales slowed to 8.2 percent on-year in July, traditionally a slack season in the world's largest car market, an industry group said Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Taiwan probes punishment over navy drill near Japan Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Wednesday ordered an investigation into the navy's decision to punish a senior officer for sailing too close to a Japanese-held island in a recent drill. ... more | .. |
 Oil flow from Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline to resume: minister The oil flow from the Turkish-Iraqi pipeline will resume Wednesday following a blast that damaged the pipeline, Turkey's energy minister said. ... more |
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 Correlation between injection wells and small earthquakes Most earthquakes in the Barnett Shale region of north Texas occur within a few miles of one or more injection wells used to dispose of wastes associated with petroleum production such as hydraulic f ... more | .. |
 Hong Kong Airlines plays down growth ban Hong Kong Airlines Monday played down the impact on its business of an unprecedented aviation authority ban on expanding further until it meets all safety requirements for operating a larger fleet. ... more | .. |
 Venezuela to aid Argentina drill for oil Venezuela is helping Argentina drill in the South Atlantic waters close to the British-ruled Falkland Islands as Buenos Aires drums up Latin American support for its claim on the territories. ... more |
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SpaceX plans 11th test of Starship later this month from South Texas
Cassini proves complex chemistry in Enceladus ocean
Detection of phosphine in a brown dwarf atmosphere raises more questions | .. |
 Cathay Pacific posts first-half net loss of HK$935 mn Cathay Pacific Airways posted a first-half net loss of HK$935 million ($121 million) on Wednesday, citing higher fuel prices, strong competition and economic instability in Europe. ... more | .. |
 Activist arrested trying to block plane at Paris airport A French environmental activist has been arrested after sneaking on to the tarmac at Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport and trying to block an Airbus A319 from taking off, officials said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China welcomes Sudan, South Sudan oil deal China on Monday welcomed an oil deal between Sudan and South Sudan and urged both nations to find the "political courage" to overcome the remaining issues that have brought them to the brink of war. ... more | .. |
 Volcano ash disrupts New Zealand flights A volcanic eruption at New Zealand's Mount Tongariro spewed out an ash cloud 20,000 feet (6,100 metres) high, disrupting flights and closing highways, officials said Tuesday. ... more |
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Turkish gas firms eyeing Bulgarian market Private Turkish natural gas suppliers are seeking opportunities to make inroads into the Bulgarian market, Energy and Economy Minister Delyan Dobrev says. ... more | .. |
 Blast interrupts Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline An overnight blast in southeastern Turkey interrupted oil flow from Iraq, with Kurdish rebels suspected to be behind the explosions, Turkish and Iraqi authorities said Monday. ... more | .. |
 BAE Systems wins contract to upgrade S.Korean F-16 jets British arms manufacturer BAE Systems on Monday said it had won a contract to upgrade more than 130 South Korean F-16 fighter jets. ... more |
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Shield or Spark? The U.S. Golden Dome and the New Missile Arms Race
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Sleepy tropical island belies bold China sea claims China's newest city might appear to be a tranquil outpost in the South China Sea, but the beaches and palm trees of Sansha are at the heart of a growing territorial dispute. ... more | .. |
 Detentions as Vietnam breaks up anti-China protest Vietnamese police detained at least 20 people on Sunday as they broke up a protest in Hanoi against Beijing's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea, witnesses said. ... more | .. |
 Somali war linked to brewing oil dispute The military offensive by Kenyan and Ethiopian forces against Islamic al-Shabaab fighters is gearing up for an assault on the Indian Ocean port of Kismayo that's increasingly seen as a key element i ... more | .. |
 Research could lead to improved oil recovery, better environmental cleanup Researchers have taken a new look at an old, but seldom-used technique developed by the petroleum industry to recover oil, and learned more about why it works, how it could be improved, and how it m ... more |
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 China hits back at US over South China Sea China on Saturday attacked US criticism of its decision to set up a new military garrison in the South China Sea, saying it sent the "wrong signal" and threatened peace in the hotly disputed waters. ... more | .. |
GM says China sales hit record high in July US auto giant General Motors said Monday that its sales in China surged to a record 199,503 vehicles in July, defying a market slowdown and moves by a major Chinese city to limit car numbers. ... more | .. |
 Chinese state media blast US over sea criticism China's state-controlled media lashed out at the United States on Monday, accusing Washington of "trouble-making" over criticism of Beijing's claims to a wide swathe of the disputed South China Sea. ... more |
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