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May 15, 2014

Russia-Ukraine spat is about gas pipeline ambitions, former Czech leader says
Prague, Czech Republic (UPI) May 14, 2013
Former Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said the row over Ukraine is part of an overall effort to get Gazprom's gas pipeline, South Stream, built. A pivot toward the European Union by former Soviet republic Ukraine in November sparked a crisis that's escalated into a turf war reminiscent of the Cold War. About 80 percent of the Russian natural gas sent to European consumers runs through the Soviet-era transit network and Gazprom has said cash-strapped Ukraine is putting those supplie ... read more

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North Sea oil, a tax revenue base for Britain, showing signs of life Oil production from the British waters of the North Sea could see its first increase in more than 10 years, a regional director for BP said. ... more		Vietnam produces atlas saying China has no claims to regional waters China has no sovereignty over waters in the South China Sea where it has deployed government vessels alongside an oil rig, a Vietnamese historian said. ... more		Gulf Keystone Petroleum expects financial boost from controversial Kurdish oil Production revenues from oil produced from the Kurdish north of Iraq should increase this year, Gulf Keystone Petroleum said Wednesday. ... more
				Japan's Inpex Corp. announces gas is flowing from field off Indonesia coast Japanese company Inpex Corp. said Wednesday gas was flowing from its South Belut gas field off the coast of Indonesia for the first time. ... more		Kirchner faces probe in Chevron fracking deal An appeals court judge Tuesday gave a green light for President Cristina Kirchner to be investigated for abuse of authority in a major Chevron fracking deal. ... more

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Campaigners call on EPA to address shortfalls in 'toxic pollutants' from fracking Advocacy group Earthrights International said it wants the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address issues tied to emissions from the oil and gas sector. ... more		New all-time high for oil production from Bakken formation in North Dakota Preliminary data from March show oil production in North Dakota has reached a new all-time high, the state's Department of Natural Resources said. ... more		NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal		Gas pipeline meant to break Russia's grip on EU looking for contractors The consortium managing the planned Trans-Adriatic pipeline said it was seeking contractors for the onshore section planned through Greece and Albania. ... more
				It's not North Dakota, but the Eagle Ford shale in Texas that tops oil production Oil production from the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas is expected to increase by 27,000 barrels per day next month, a U.S. government report said. ... more		PetroChina shares up on multi-billion-dollar pipeline spin-off Shares in PetroChina, a listed unit of China's largest oil producer, jumped Tuesday after it unveiled plans to spin off a multi-billion-dollar pipeline business as the government seeks to diversify state ownership. ... more

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OPEC: U.S. economy slowing down, China taking on more crude oil Though the European economy is showing signs of recovery, OPEC said Tuesday much of the growth in oil demand is coming from the Middle East and China. ... more		US Defence chief arrives in Saudi US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in the Saudi Arabia Tuesday, the first leg of a regional tour focusing on Iran's nuclear programme and Syria's civil war. ... more		Collision of equal sized bodies may explain Mercurys unique composition Gravitino emerges as contender in dark matter search Molecular 'fossils' offer microscopic clues to the origins of life - but they take care to interpret		Austrian energy company OMV says security issues dragged on Libya oil output Operations in Libya for Austrian energy company OMV were curtailed sharply by security issues, CEO Gerhard Roiss said Tuesday. ... more
				Why Hasn't The US Gone After Gazprom? Amidst the deepening war of words over Moscow's annexation of Crimea, U.S. President Barack Obama on April 28 added more Russian individuals and companies to a sanctions list that already included i ... more		'Death threats' for WWF staff opposing UK oil firm in DR Congo park The World Wildlife Fund on Monday condemned "death threats" against two of its staff fighting oil exploration in a Democratic Republic of Congo nature park just weeks after the park's director was shot. ... more

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Japan's Inpex Corp. announces gas is flowing from field off Indonesia coast

Austrian energy company OMV says security issues dragged on Libya oil output

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	Some European gas consumers are too dependent on Ukraine, Russia says A gas payment row between Russian energy company Gazprom and Ukraine exposes regional consumers to increased risks, Russia's deputy energy minister said. ... more		Israeli partners raise $2 billion to develop one of largest gas fields in the world The $2 billion raised to develop the Leviathan natural gas field offshore Israel will help support the country's energy revolution, a corporate director said. ... more		Iran says it's open to whoever wants to invest in its energy sector Foreign business entities are welcome to take part in companies doing business in the manufacturing part of Iran's oil and gas sector, a director said. ... more		Pakistan can't do without gas pipeline from Iran, official says Pakistan's energy sector is in such disarray that it has few choices apart from a natural gas pipeline from Iran, the former Iranian envoy to Pakistan said. ... more

EU states to hold talks on 'drone wall' to protect bloc

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Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones

Chinese oil rig puts peace and stability of entire world at stake, Vietnam says		Vietnam sea spat part of China's larger strategy: experts		Transocean records $456 million in net income		Wastewater disposal may trigger quakes at a greater distance than previously thought		Alaska governor signs natural gas bill pipeline measure
Upton drafts bill to ease cross-border energy permits		Estonia becomes 29th member of International Energy Agency		Qatar energy company acquires stake in Canadian gas sector		China blames Vietnam for ship collisions in disputed waters		BP spill: Sea methane persisted after microbe cleanup

DNO ramps up deliveries from Kurdish oil field

Large protests in Vietnam over China oil rig

Referendum on oil drilling in Ecuador preserve rejected

Airborne measurements confirm leaks from oil and gas operations

Scotland boasts of oil, gas potential at Houston conference

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U.S. regulator issues emergency order on oil transport by rail

Sonar can spot arctic oil spills hidden by ice

Devon acquires 50,000 acres of Oklahoma shale

Baker Hughes counts increased rig activity in United States

China and US battle for influence in Angola

China oil rig move 'provocative,' US says

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Angola's potential 'enormous,' U.S. Secretary of State Kerry says

Scotland protests tax on North Sea energy work

Iran ready to help European energy sector as Odessa burns

Iranian gas pipeline to Iraq under construction

Waste from oil and gas operations tied to Oklahoma earthquakes

Rail deliveries of crude oil up in Canada

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