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August 28, 2014

Nanoparticle research could enhance oil recovery, tracing of fracking fluid
Fort Collins CO (SPX) Aug 28, 2014
Two Colorado State University researchers are examining how nanoparticles move underground, knowledge that could eventually help improve recovery in oil fields and discover where hydraulic fracking chemicals travel. Vivian Li, assistant professor in the Department of Design and Merchandising, and William Sanford, associate professor in the Department of Geosciences, are trying to find patterns in how certain nanoparticles move underground. If successful, they could train the nanoparticles to ... read more

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Kinder Morgan moves out of anti-trust scrutiny Pipeline company Kinder Morgan Inc. said it was cleared by the U.S. government to consolidate its operations under a single banner. ... more		Shell posts gas find in deep Malaysia waters Royal Dutch Shell said Tuesday its second major natural gas discovery off the coast of Malaysia underpins its strategy to develop a clean energy future. ... more		Mexican energy reforms to yield production growth Mexican energy sector reforms are expected to yield growth in long-term production trends, analysis from the U.S. Energy Department said. ... more
				Global security issues spare oil, AAA says While geopolitical tensions are high, the impact on international oil markets is minimal and gas prices in the United States keep moving lower, AAA said. ... more		Wood Mackenzie sees good things in Norway The Norwegian government could pull in $84 billion in taxes from the natural reserves yet to be developed in its territory, analysis from Wood Mackenzie finds. ... more

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				Long-term gas supplies top Russian, Chinese agenda Russian energy company Gazprom said its top officials met with the Chinese ambassador to Russia to discuss long-term natural gas supplies. ... more		Pipeline technology to help Brazil tap pre-salt deposits Oil services company Wood Group Kenny said Tuesday it secured more than $2 million in contracts for work off the coast of Brazil from Petrobras. ... more

Statoil assessing obstacles to Rosneft relationship Norwegian energy company Statoil stands by its partners in Russia, though Western sanctions do present some obstacles, the company's top executive said Monday. ... more		Natural gas pipeline between Iran and Iraq ready for testing The first stage of a natural gas pipeline connecting Iran to Iraq is ready for testing, the head of an Iranian gas development company said. ... 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		Pittsburgh airport host to shale natural gas operation Local officials in Pennsylvania say there have been few complaints about hydraulic fracturing operations near Pittsburgh International Airport. ... more
Pipeline through Mexico to source U.S. natural gas French energy company GDF Suez said Monday it started construction on a natural gas pipeline running through Mexico through a partnership with Pemex. ... more		Iraq's oil exports up 4 percent from June Iraqi oil exports in July, including oil sent from the Turkish sea port of Ceyhan, were 4 percent higher than the previous month, a marketing company said. ... more		Rosneft inks asset swap with Norwegian drilling company Russian energy company Rosneft said Friday it signed an agreement to acquire a stake in a Norwegian drilling company in exchange for drilling rigs. ... more		July a record-setting month for U.S. oil Imports of petroleum products into the United States last month were the lowest they've been in 19 years, the American Petroleum Institute said. ... more

	Oil thieves cause pipeline leak, pollute Mexico river Thieves who tapped an oil pipeline in northern Mexico caused a spill that contaminated the San Juan River, a key irrigation source for farmers, authorities said Thursday. ... more		Maersk Oil to streamline operations at Houston office Oil services company Maersk Oil said it would diminish its workforce at its office in Houston, though it remains focused on developing deep U.S. waters. ... more

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