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October 16, 2013

Don't Be Fooled by Libya - This is a Failed State
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 15, 2013
Gunmen have seized Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan from a hotel in central Tripoli, releasing him shortly afterwards, but making it clear that post-Gaddafi Libya is a failed state and that the government is incapable of taking full control over its oilfields and export terminals. While the markets have been responding lately with unfounded optimism over Libya, anyone who has been privy to the intelligence briefings and executive reports from Oil and Energy Insider would know that announcements of ... read more

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Clues to foam formation could help find oil Blowing bubbles in the backyard is one thing and quite another when searching for oil. That distinction is at the root of new research by Rice University scientists who describe in greater detail th ... more		Radioactive shale gas contaminants found at wastewater discharge site Elevated levels of radioactivity, salts and metals have been found in river water and sediments at a site where treated water from oil and gas operations is discharged into a western Pennsylvania cr ... more		Shell warns on Nigerian exports after pipeline shutdown Shell warned on Friday it may not meet production targets for crude exports in Nigeria after it shut down a major pipeline repeatedly hit by sabotage and theft. ... more
				Russian journalists call for release of Greenpeace photographer Several dozen journalists took to the streets of Saint Petersburg to demand the release of Denis Sinyakov, detained on piracy charges along with the crew of a Greenpeace ship after an Arctic oil drilling protest. ... more		Global energy challenges under spotlight in South Korea The world's leading energy officials will meet this week in South Korea to discuss the sector's major challenges, ranging from climate change to the rise of fracking and nuclear power's uncertain future. ... more

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Saudis drive to boost oil output, fast-track shale gas Saudi Arabia is pushing to boost its oil production capacity by 1.75 million barrels per day by 2017 and is fast-tracking shale gas exploration, analysts say. ... more		US shutdown delaying Keystone XL pipeline review A dragging review into proposals to build a pipeline from Canada's oil sands to the US Gulf Coast may be further delayed due to the US government shutdown, an official said Friday. ... more		The first animals on Earth may have been sea sponges, study suggests Small Satellite Contracted to Probe Climate Effects of Space Radiation Fengyun satellite strengthens China global weather forecasting capacity		Russian court rules to keep more Greenpeace activists in jail A Russian court on Friday rejected the bail requests of two British nationals remanded in custody along with the 28 other crew members of a Greenpeace ship that protested Arctic oil drilling. ... more
				Lebanon's feuding pols block Med gas drilling again Lebanon's problem-plagued efforts to launch a major gas exploration program in the eastern Mediterranean seems to be jinxed, largely because of feuding politicians who seem determined to sabotage the troubled country's hopes of economic salvation. ... more		France upholds fracking ban France's Constitutional Council on Friday upheld a law banning fracking, the controversial process used to extract shale oil and gas from the ground. ... more

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Kremlin protests arrest of Russian diplomat by Dutch police The Kremlin says it is unhappy with the Netherlands' initial response to a weekend incident in which a Russian diplomat says he was "attacked" by police at his home in The Hague. ... more		US and allies push China for progress on sea disputes The United States and its allies pushed Thursday for accelerated efforts to lower tension in the disputed South China Sea, where Beijing's assertive sovereignty claims have raised fears of potential conflict. ... more		Venus' Cloud Aerosols Contain Reservoirs of Water and Iron Technique Could Reveal Hidden Habitats on Moon and Mars Cybersecurity in Orbit: Protecting Satellite Networks from Evolving Digital Threats		Shell shuts Nigerian pipeline again, loses 150,000 bpd Shell said it has again shut down a key supply pipeline in southern Nigeria owing to leaks, reducing output by 150,000 barrels per day of crude, barely two weeks after repairing the affected line. ... more
				After years of blocking, Israel backs Gaza offshore gas After decades of stifling Palestinian efforts to develop Mediterranean natural gas fields off the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government is reported to be supporting the $1 billion project, which observers say could transform Palestinian aspirations for statehood. ... more		Iraq inks $6 bln refinery deal: statement Iraq on Thursday signed a $6 billion deal for the construction and operation of an oil refinery with a capacity of 150,000 barrels per day, a government statement said. ... more

US push for electric power surge in Africa hits climate snag

Asian growth changing global energy landscape

Balancing Geological Potential and Political Risk

Disney Research discovers rubbing, tapping paper-like material creates electrical current

Radioactive shale gas contaminants found at wastewater discharge site

US shutdown delaying Keystone XL pipeline review

Ethanol not a major factor in reducing gas prices

Boeing, South African Airways Launch Sustainable Aviation Biofuel Effort in Southern Africa

Metabolically engineered E. coli producing phenol

Japan nuclear export parts not safety checked: report

Thousands protest against Areva in Niger

IAEA to advise Japan on Fukushima clean-up

	Taiwan risks tensions with survey of disputed Spratlys Taiwan has conducted a natural gas and oil survey in the disputed Spratly Islands, a legislator said Wednesday, the latest in a string of moves that risk stoking tensions over the South China Sea archipelago. ... more		Spain sees 'limited risk' of big quake linked to gas Spain's government said Friday there is a limited risk of a big earthquake shaking the eastern coast after a string of small tremors linked to a vast offshore gas storage plant. ... more		MEPs: shale gas projects require environment impact study Extracting shale oil and gas reserves through controversial 'fracking' will in future require an environmental impact study, European lawmakers agreed Wednesday, despite opposition this will add to costs and hurt jobs. ... more		Singapore, China giants mull Spain gas investment: report Singapore state investment giant Temasek and Chinese oil group Sinopec aim to snap up a multi-billion-euro stake in Spain's Gas Natural, the Financial Times said Monday. ... more

Sierra Space clears design milestone for missile tracking satellites in SDA Tranche 2

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

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Putin demands Dutch apology on diplomat amid Greenpeace row		Spanish protesters demand closure of gas site linked to quakes		The Shale Boom, Just Getting Started		Study to look at British Columbia's 'clean' LNG		AEA's tactic: If you can't win, delay
No Keystone XL pipeline approval this year: company		Beijing aims to switch from coal to natural gas		Mideast oil power wanes as U.S., others boost production		Methane Out, Carbon Dioxide In		Russia charges all 30 Greenpeace activists with piracy

US court backs BP in dispute over compensation for oil spill

Spain sees link between quakes and offshore gas storage plant

Slow progress in Israel-Turkey talks threatens gas pipeline plan

Quakes rattle Spain, offshore gas storage project blamed

Libya's oil sector faces long-term decline amid anarchy

Russia charges five activists with piracy: Greenpeace

China's shale development gets off to slow start

Can bacteria combat oil spill disasters?

China's synthetic gas plants would be greenhouse giants

Indonesia ripe for U.S. investment in shale gas?

Russian court detains eight more Greenpeace crew members

Arctic drilling needs federal standards

Libya oil crisis imperils badly needed investment in energy

Greenpeace's 'Arctic 30': a diverse group of activists

China wins $2 billion oil deal in Uganda

Israel sees Turkey-Cyprus settlement as key to gas exports

Russian court to rule on jailing Greenpeace activists

Lawmaker charged over British fracking site protest

Iraq's oil-rich Kurds move steadily toward independence

Dubai signs MoU with Sonangol to build oil refinery

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