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September 11, 2014

MIPT Specialists Study Burning of Kerosene
Moscow, Russia (SPX) Sep 11, 2014
Researchers from MIPT, Viktor Zhukov, Vladislav Sechenov and Andrei Starikovsky, have published experimental data on the combustion of jet fuel in the journal Fuel. The results of their research are important for simulating processes in jet engines. In their paper, the scientists described how quickly a mixture of jet fuel and oxygen ignites depending on different conditions. This value, called the induction period or combustion delay period, was defined for different temperatures, pressure values ... read more

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British gov't reviewing European gas crisis Few in the European community could find relief in the event of a winter crisis stemming from transit issues in Ukraine, the British energy minister said. ... more		New fast-track developments online for Statoil Norwegian energy company Statoil said Wednesday it started two development projects in the North Sea using fast-track technology. ... more		Gasoline prices matching oil march lower There still may be some factors that could lead to elevated gas prices, but the upcoming season should bring further relief to U.S. motorists, AAA said. ... more
				Scotland says 'yes' vote means more oil from North Sea Only a "yes" vote on the independence referendum will give Scotland the chance to realize the North Sea's oil and gas potential, the energy minister said. ... more		OPEC: More Libyan crude means lower oil prices More barrels of oil on the global market in part because of Libya are keeping oil prices lower, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said. ... more

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Kuwait Energy, Dragon Oil find oil in southern Iraq Kuwait Energy and its Emirati counterpart Dragon Oil announced Wednesday they've made their first discovery of oil at a license area in southern Iraq. ... more		McAuliffe: No fracking in George Washington National Forest Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe addressed the inaugural meeting of the state's Climate Change and Resiliency Commission in Richmond on Wednesday - affirming his campaign pledge to combat rising seas and temperatures in Virginia. ... 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		Lifting ban does little for U.S. oil imports, study finds If the United States lifts a ban on crude oil exports it can realize economic benefits, though it will still be a net importer, a report prepared by NERA Economic Consulting finds. ... more
				Alaska signs agreement to export LNG to Japan Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell announced his government signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan to facilitate liquefied natural gas exports. ... more		U.S. proposes new rules for trains carrying oil The U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday it adopted new measures aimed at securing unattended freight trains in response to oil train accidents. ... more

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Few barriers to energy cooperation, Iran and Russia say There are few barriers in the way of expanded ties in the energy sectors of Iran and Russia, officials said during bilateral meetings in Tehran. ... more		Oil groups spar over U.S. export policies The Independent Petroleum Association of America said it rejected complaints over decisions that cleared the way for the export of petroleum products. ... 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		Deep water fundamental part of Shell's future Deep water oil reserves are part of a fundamental growth area for Royal Dutch Shell, the company said after starting a Gulf of Mexico project. ... more
Agreement part of LNG development decision A group of gas companies working in Australia said Tuesday they were part of a decision to set aside most of the country's Curtis Island as a preserve area. ... more		Russia's Novatek gets LNG export consent from Kremlin Russia's independent gas producer Novatek confirmed it received a license from the federal government to export liquefied natural gas. ... more		Rosneft secured from sanctions with hefty loan The Kremlin has a vested interest in ensuring sanctions-strapped oil company Rosneft can maintain operations, the Russian prime minister said Monday. ... more		Baker Hughes shows U.S. rig count up 5 percent from 2013 The number of rigs actively exploring for or developing oil and natural gas in the United States is up more than 5 percent from 2013, Baker Hughes said Monday. ... more

	Oil drops on weak economic data from China, Japan Oil prices dropped Monday with the European benchmark contract slipping below $100 a barrel on concerns about fragile demand, heavy supply and a strengthening US dollar. ... more		China sees huge benefits from lower oil prices The Chinese government said Monday it could save as much as $5 billion per month on import bills in part because of falling crude oil prices. ... more

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

Denmark military intel fails to identify source of drone flights

Lithuania eases rules on shooting down drones

Iraq challenges Greek shipper of Kurdish oil in court		Jim Prentice dreams 'big' for Alberta as new premier		Iraqi power plant starts receiving Iranian natural gas		Genel Energy says security has improved in northern Iraq		Advocates rally against BP at Tate Modern in London
Iraq files motion to have oil from Kurdish tanker seized		Oral arguments on Keystone XL scheduled in Nebraska		State Department equates Israeli gas to peace		Two spills reported in North Dakota in less than a week		Gulfsands, ADX spar over claims to Tunisian energy

East Coast still depends heavily on imports for fuel

Baker, Aker align to improve offshore production

Energy group irked by Nova Scotia move away from shale

BP punished for 'reckless behavior,' green groups say

Bakken-to-Cushing oil pipeline proposed

Oryx Petroleum sees improvements in Kurdish security

Statoil moving rig after disappointment in Gulf of Mexico

Halliburton shielded from some claims in spill settlement

Rosneft may shed a quarter of its staff next month

Company sees production growing across the board

Hoeven calls for more FBI, DEA in Bakken reserve area

Jordan agrees to import gas from Israel's Leviathan field

BP ruled grossly negligent in 2010 oil spill

Christie sees 'long-term' foreign policy benefits from LNG

Shell: 'Persuasive argument' for U.S. oil and gas exports

AAA says gas prices cheapest since 2010

Oettinger: Trilateral gas talks possible mid-September

Baker Hughes, Weatherford close on pipeline business deal

Sabotage at Yemeni oil facilities hurts economy, IMF says

Shell says it's extended 'sweet spot' of Utica shale

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