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December 14, 2012

Britain lifts gas 'fracking' ban despite tremors
London (AFP) Dec 13, 2012
The British government came out in favour of a controversial shale gas extraction method known as fracking, saying on Thursday that work should be resumed even though it is suspected of having triggered earthquakes. Exploratory fracking can restart under tight controls to "mitigate the risks of seismic activity", Energy Secretary Edward Davey said in a statement. The British energy firm Cuadrilla Resources had been forced to halt drilling trials in Lancashire in northwest England after the techn ... read more

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Japan to host nuclear safety conference in Fukushima

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Romania gas, gold referendums scrapped after low turnout		China's CNOOC say Nexen staff will benefit from takeover		Arab states rush to join the shale boom		Four Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan		Canada approves two energy takeovers worth $20 bn

Vietnam breaks up anti-China rally, arrests protesters

US extends exemptions for Asian powers to Iran oil sanctions

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China demands Vietnam stop oil probe

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