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December 21, 2012

Bird strike prevention radar system takes off
The Hague, Netherlands (SPX) Dec 21, 2012
Leading European avian radar manufacturer Robin Radar Systems is aiming for rapid expansion following an announcement that significant funding has been secured from two key investors, Inkef Capital and Mainport Innovation Fund (comprising KLM and Schiphol Airport amongst others).Standard radar systems are used to detect large objects such as planes or ships. Birds disappear in background clutter caused by terrain, rain, and trees swaying in the wind. Last year Robin launched the world's first purp ... read more

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YPF seeks $37B cash for shale development Argentina's nationalized oil and gas corporation YPF is seeking new investors in Europe and Asia as part of its plan to raise about $37 billion to develop energy reserves allegedly neglected by the company's former Spanish majority owner Repsol. ... more		ASEAN wants India's help in China disputes Southeast Asian countries on Thursday urged India to intervene to help resolve bitter territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea, saying it was "crucial" to maintaining peace and stability. ... more		Mexico to Privatize State Oil Company Pemex? Big potential changes south of the border. Mexican President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto has announced that he wants increased private investment in the nation's energy industry. Will this include Mexi ... more
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BP says sells stake in China gas field to Kuwait British oil giant BP said on Wednesday that it had agreed to sell its stake in China's Yacheng gas field to the state-owned Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) as part of a divestment programme. ... more		Future of PNG deep sea mining uncertain The future of deep-sea mineral mining off the coast of Papua New Guinea faces uncertainty. ... more		The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests Wildfire-induced thunderstorms recreated in Earth system models for first time Fengyun satellite strengthens China global weather forecasting capacity		BLM Onshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales Garnered Millions for Taxpayers in 2012 As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that onshore ... more
				U.S. sued over offshore oil lease plan An environmental group has sued to halt the U.S. administration's plan to auction offshore oil and gas drilling leases, the first since the 2010 Gulf oil spill. ... more		Brazil fighter deal seen to favor Boeing Brazil's long-delayed FX-2 fighter competition isn't over yet but Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet is winning friends in the Brazilian air force, news reports said. ... more

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Chinese firm to build electric cars in Bulgaria: report A Chinese automaker backed by billionaire US investor Warren Buffett has signed an agreement with energy giant Bulmineral to build an electric bus and car factory in Bulgaria, a report said Wednesday. ... more		BHP Billiton sells stake in Australian LNG Mining giant BHP Billiton said it would sell its interest in the Browse natural gas project offshore Western Australia to Chinese state-run oil producer PetroChina for $1.63 billion. ... more		Maintaining US space dominance requires rapid and reliable delivery of new systems Germany pledges EUR35 bn for space defence against Russia, China Blackbaud Reviews: Key Insights To Consider Before Choosing an LMS		China's accelerating overseas buys raise fears China's biggest overseas takeover, the $15 billion purchase of Canada's Nexen, is a huge step in Beijing's push for foreign acquisitions - but its drive to secure resources and markets is causing unease. ... more
				Israel, Iran vie for control of Red Sea The Red Sea, a key shipping route, is becoming an arena of confrontation between Israel and Iran, with Sudan and Eritrea key targets by both sides in a strategic contest that's likely to intensify in the months ahead. ... more		Texas landowner blocks Keystone pipeline building A Texas judge temporarily blocked construction on a small portion of the controversial Keystone pipeline after a landowner sought relief, but operator TransCanada said Tuesday it will have no impact. ... more

National Grid Creates Big Questions for Transmission Industry

Zimbabwe and China ink $400 mn electricity deal

Germany energy 'revolution' on course despite concerns

YPF seeks $37B cash for shale development

Mexico to Privatize State Oil Company Pemex?

Keystone XL: Welcome to the Proxy Energy War

NC State Study Offers Insight Into Converting Wood to Bio-Oil

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Japanese party victory a boost for nuclear

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Denmark closes airspace to civilian drones amid rise in sightings

Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to oppose 'hegemonism'

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Iran oil revenues halved by sanctions: minister		Chevron to pay $155 million for Brazil oil spill		China makes U.N. appeal for maritime claim		Incoming Japan PM pledges no compromise on islands		NC State Study Offers Insight Into Converting Wood to Bio-Oil

Algeria pushes $80 billion energy drive

Chavez health raises succession worries

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BHP offloads Australia LNG interest to PetroChina

Encana sells stake in oil field to PetroChina subsidiary

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Britain lifts gas 'fracking' ban despite tremors

Block on Keystone pipeline lifted in Texas

New system for aircraft forecasts potential storm hazards over oceans

Canada widens search for fighter jet beyond F-35

Rockwell Collins wins Navy E-6b upgrade

Danish PM refuses to block Greenland mining law

Philippines gives green-light to electric tricycles

CNOOC-Nexen deal the last for Canada?

Apple Maps glitch could be deadly: Australian police

Ukraine Crushed in $1.1bn Fake Gas Deal

Japanese car sales in China rocket 72% in November

Oil market gains on China data

Canada reconsidering F-35 fighter purchase: reports

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