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December 02, 2014

Ukraine needs to court investors, EU says
Brussels (UPI) Dec 1, 2014
Ukraine, an important energy transit nation for Europe, needs to rebrand itself as a safe haven for foreign investors, Europe's neighborhood commissioner said. Ukraine erupted in violence following a November 2013 decision to abandon efforts to join the European Union. With a new government in Kiev warming again to the EU, European Neighborhood Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn briefed lawmakers following his visit last week to Ukraine. "I was able to sign an agreement for regional devel ... read more

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TransCanada halts pipeline terminal over endangered whales Oil company TransCanada suspended construction of a terminal on a major pipeline along the St. Lawrence River Monday after Canadian authorities classified a nearby population of beluga whales as "endangered." ... more		Oil prices leave December gate steady Oil markets held their breath on Monday, the first trading day in December, despite signs of trouble in Asia and last week's static production signal from OPEC. ... more		Oxy spin-off in California starts first trading day California Resources Corp., a spin-off of Occidental Petroleum Corp., starts trading Monday as an independent entity, the parent company announced. ... more
				Germany's Wintershall grabs Norwegian Sea position The Norwegian government said Monday it's given German energy company Wintershall consent to drill in the Norwegian Sea after completing a deal with Statoil. ... more		Iraqi oil production depends on external mechanisms Building momentum behind the post-war oil industry in Iraq depends in part on long-term investments, the Iraqi oil minister said. ... more

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Russia revisits oil-for-goods deal with Iran Russia's minister of economic development said an oil-for-goods deal with Iran is on the cusp of realization. ... more		Spain's Canary islanders protest against oil drilling About 200 people, including tourists, formed a giant "SOS" on a beach on Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday to protest against drilling for oil off the archipelago. ... more		Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded Toxic homes a lasting legacy of Los Angeles fires 'Greatest con job ever': Trump trashes climate science at UN		China Strengthening Claim To South China Sea Oil And Gas Not gone and not forgotten, China is ready to solidify its claim to the South China Sea (SCS). Recent satellite imagery confirms China is conducting significant land reclamation operations in the Sp ... more
				WTI moves near price where it could hurt The U.S. benchmark price for crude oil fell below what some analysts see as the break-even price for shale, one day after OPEC's decision to keep output steady. ... more		China hikes gasoline, diesel consumption tax China on Friday announced a tax increase on gasoline and diesel fuel consumption in the first such hike since 2009, state media reported, amid a steep decline in crude oil prices. ... more

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IHS: Islamic State financing war campaign with oil Oil is fueling the war chest for the group calling itself the Islamic State by more than $2 million per day, a study from consultant group IHS said. ... more		Iranian economy tied too hard to oil, commissioner says The Iranian government should work to take oil revenue out of its total budget to protect the economy from market dynamics, a commissioner said Tuesday. ... more		Western researchers support international collaboration for planetary defence NASA says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026 NASA's Parker Solar Probe Sails Through 25th Sun Flyby		Seized Greenpeace ship leaves Canaries after bail paid A Greenpeace ship impounded by Spain earlier this month as it protested oil exploration off the Canary Islands was allowed to leave on Wednesday after payment of a 50,000-euro bail, the group said. ... more
Offshore oil drilling inspires maritime conflicts across the globe Wherever there are humans, human conflict is not far behind, and when humans (and their human interests) move into uncharted territories, conflict follows. ... more		House Republicans want export ban reviewed With shale oil in abundance in the United States, "the time is now ripe" to consider easing the ban on crude oil exports, House Republican leaders said. ... more		Brent sheds close to $1 ahead of OPEC meeting One day ahead of a key OPEC meeting in Vienna, crude oil prices were in negative territory amid early Wednesday signs of static production levels. ... more		Iran Negotiations, OPEC Meeting Loom For Oil Markets As November draws to a close, there are two major events that could profoundly change the oil markets. With the clock ticking, the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5 plu ... more

	Give thanks for low gasoline prices Gasoline prices in the United States heading into Thanksgiving are the lowest in five years and should continue to drop, the Energy Department said Wednesday. ... more		Pipeline to Pakistan still viable, Iran says Iran's oil minister said Wednesday plans to extend a natural gas pipeline to Pakistan were still on the table despite growing concerns from Islamabad. ... more

Trump to U.N.: 'Your countries are going to hell'

Taiwan running out of time for satellite communications, space chief tells AFP

US lawmaker warns of military 'misunderstanding' risk with China

North Dakota reviews oil train safety measures		South Stream still on Russian table		Oil in positive territory on good economic data		Chinese island project in disputed waters 'justifiable': general		Sanctions cost Russia at least $40 billion
U.S. not on oil map for Nigeria		Oil prices slump after Iranian nuclear row continues		Georgia: Gas project will strengthen hand		Routine maintenance sparked Gulf oil platform accident, firm says		Majority in Spain's Canary Islands oppose oil exploration: poll

By some calculations, U.S. gas prices end 60-day slump

Iran offers assurances to trading partners

Moscow working to save oil face

EIA reviewing crude oil export ban

WTI price no shale threat

TAPI to get project developer by early 2015

Greenpeace says it's the target of aggression

One dead in Gulf of Mexico rig accident

Shale revolutionary for United Kingdom, company boss says

Crude oil prices continue upward swing

Shots fired in U.S. oil export row

Ineos in $1bn bid to become UK's biggest fracking firm

Russia's Gazprom keen on Vietnamese gas reserves

China discloses status of strategic oil reserves

BP closer to bringing Azeri natural gas to Europe

Middle East violence pushes oil prices up

Poll: Less than half see energy security in United States

Iran secures gas from Turkmenistan

TransCanada: KXL delays make no sense

GOP vows to try again with Keystone XL when new Congress begins

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