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December 12, 2013

Putin orders military to boost Arctic presence
Moscow (AFP) Dec 10, 2013
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's military on Tuesday to step up its presence in the Arctic after Canada signalled it planned to claim the North Pole and surrounding waters. The tough and rapid response to Canada's announcement reflected Russia's desire to protect its oil and natural gas interests in the pristine but energy-rich region amid competing claims there by countries that also include Norway and Denmark. Putin told an expanded defence ministry meeting that Russia's national inte ... read more

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Canada to claim North Pole: minister Canada signalled intentions to claim the North Pole and surrounding Arctic waters while announcing Monday the filing of a UN application seeking to vastly expand its Atlantic sea boundary. ... more		Showdown on Iraqi Kurds' oil, gas is looming The thorny dispute over Iraqi Kurdistan's oil riches is likely to heat up in the weeks ahead, aggravating tensions in a flashpoint region at a time when al-Qaida bombers are wreaking havoc across the country spurred by the civil war raging in next-door Syria. ... more		India to offer BHP Billiton incentives to keep oil and gas blocks? India is trying to convince mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. to stay invested in the country, and may offer a partnership with state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp. as an incentive, an oil ministry official said. ... more
				Pentagon chief affirms Qatar, US defence ties Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel reaffirmed US military ties with Qatar on Tuesday, during a regional tour aimed at shoring up Gulf alliances amid disagreements over policy on Iran and Syria. ... more		Colombian oil pipeline changes hands in part acquisition Colombia's largest crude oil transportation system is going through an ownership change after global investor Advent International led a partial buyout in a deal signalling growing interest in the Latin American country's energy prospects. ... more

Oil explorer eyes Spain's pristine Canary Islands Luring millions of tourists a year with its crystal-clear waters, warm winters and precious wildlife, Spain's Canary Islands may hold another treasure - oil - that is attracting a less welcome visitor. ... more		Chevron resumes shale work in Romania despite protest Chevron said Sunday it has restarted work on its first shale gas exploration well in Romania, a day after protests forced the US energy giant to suspend the operation. ... 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		With US ties frayed, Saudi calls for Gulf union With its decades-old US alliance strained over the Syria war and a nuclear deal with Iran, Saudi Arabia is calling on the Gulf monarchies to unite for their own self-defence. ... more
				US to maintain 35,000 troops in Gulf region: Hagel The United States is committed to maintaining a 35,000-strong force in the Gulf region regardless of a nuclear deal with Iran, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Saturday in Bahrain. ... more		Chevron resumes shale work in Romania despite protests Chevron on Sunday said it has resumed activities to build its first shale gas exploration well in Romania, a day after protests forced the US energy giant to suspend work. ... more

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KAIST developed the biotemplated design of piezoelectric energy harvesting device

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Added molecules allow metal-organic frameworks to conduct electricity

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Team reports on US trials of bioenergy grasses

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US takes last shipment of Russian uranium

S. Korea scales back nuclear expansion plans

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	Mexico eyes Argentina oil deal, Pemex expansion Mexico is hoping a reconciliation between Argentina and Spanish oil major Repsol will lead to a Mexican entry in Argentina's lucrative energy sector and improve chances of its own development, analysts said. ... more		Iraq says 'optimistic' over Kurd oil deal Iraq is optimistic about resolving a long-running dispute over plans by the country's autonomous Kurdish region to export oil to international markets through Turkey, its oil minister said on Tuesday. ... more		EU, Gazprom to seek settlement in antitrust probe The European Union and Gazprom say they have agreed to try to settle antitrust claims pending against the Russian energy supplier. ... more		Turkey moots three-party talks over Iraq-Kurd oil row Turkey's energy minister on Monday mooted three-party talks with Iraq's central government and the autonomous Kurdish region to resolve a long-running row over the export of oil to international markets. ... more

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

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Greenpeace activists held after crashing energy conference		Environment group sues China oil giant for nearly $10 mn		Romania riot police clear shale gas protesters		Oil prices edge higher after upbeat Chinese data		China, India cut back Iranian crude, duck US sanctions

Iraq oil exports rise for third month: ministry

Iraq bans Turkey planes ahead of Kurd oil conference

Exxon sells Iraq oil stake to PetroChina: ministry

Chevron alleges Ecuador fraud in oil pollution case

Sinopec suspends executives over China pipeline blast: Xinhua

Minister says Poland to produce shale gas next year

Argentina, Repsol said nearing compensation compromise

Iraqi Kurdish oil exports to Turkey may start next month

Chevron alleges Ecuador fraud in oil pollution case

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Iran deal 'will lead to surge of oil to Asia'

Arab gulf states build up strike capabilities as U.S. relaxes rules

China oil pipeline explosion toll rises to 52

18,000 evacuated after pipeline explosion in China: govt

Turkey could increase oil imports from Iran

EU: Deal nearly done for reverse gas flows from Slovakia to Ukraine

Ben Gurion Researchers Develop New Type of Crude Oil Using Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen

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Oil prices firm ahead of Iran nuclear talks

India, Vietnam agree on more South China Sea oil development

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