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January 21, 2015

Ukraine, Poland ink gas pipeline deal
Kiev, Ukraine (UPI) Jan 20, 2015
The Ukrainian prime minister announced a pipeline deal with neighboring Poland that diversifies the energy sector with better access to liquefied natural gas hubs. Ukrainian company Naftogaz signed a deal with its Polish counterparts, Gaz-System, to build a pipeline between the two countries. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said the deal ensures his country remains an important hub in the European energy market. It's not a reverse pipeline, "but it means an access to gas from ... read more

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Schlumberger takes stake in Russian driller Oil services company Schlumberger said Tuesday it spent roughly $1.7 billion to take a minority stake in a Russian driller, a week after announcing layoffs. ... more		Russia taps Far East oil field Hobbled by sanctions, Russian energy company Rosneft announced it joined its U.S. partners at Exxon Mobil in starting oil production from a Far East field. ... more		Norway updates Arctic ice map in boost to oil exploration Norway wants to redefine the contours of the Arctic ice edge, the government announced Tuesday in a controversial decision that would further open the Barents Sea to oil and gas exploration. ... more
				Clean energy risks over oil price fall: French minister The fall in oil prices poses a threat to global efforts to boost renewable energy use and lower carbon emissions, France's ecology and energy minister said Monday. ... more		Bulgaria: We're here to serve EU energy Bulgaria can serve as an important energy bridge for members of the European Union, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov said. ... more

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British fracking takes early steps British shale pioneer Cuadrilla Resources was granted the environmental permits necessary to carry out at shale work in Lancashire, the government said Friday. ... more		British shale set for real-time monitoring In a regional first, the British Geological Survey said Thursday independent monitors would study two hydraulic fracturing sites in Lancashire in real time. ... more		Climate change causing havoc with global water cycle: UN Schools shut, flights cancelled as Typhoon Ragasa nears Hong Kong Over 60,000 Europeans died from heat during 2024 summer: study		Schlumberger latest casualty of oil price decline Though fourth quarter revenue increased 6 percent from 2013, the world's largest oil services company, Schlumberger, said it was resizing. ... more
				Repsol scraps oil probe off Canaries tourist islands Energy giant Repsol abandoned its controversial search for oil and gas off Spain's Canary Islands Friday, delighting locals and environmentalists but dashing Madrid's hopes that the project would ease its energy dependency. ... more		Oil price slump puts at risk clean energy push: experts Falling oil prices could have a negative impact on global efforts to develop renewable energy sources, experts warned Saturday at a conference in Abu Dhabi. ... more

Gas exports down for Canada The Canadian government said exports of natural gas to the United States were 5 percent lower year-on-year thanks in part to the U.S. shale boom. ... more		Oil tries rally 2.0 in Friday session A positive demand outlook Friday from the International Energy Agency helped lift oil prices, which struggled to maintain a rally in the previous session. ... more		NASA Dragonfly Mission Advances Through Crucial Development and Testing Stages SATNUS completes third NGWS flight campaign with autonomous systems integration Dreamshock Jackpot X: How to Win Big at Online Casinos		Range Resources makes most of low price climate U.S. shale leader Range Resources said it trimmed 2015 spending plans by more than 30 percent, but was betting on Marcellus shale for continued success. ... more
Repsol ends Canaries oil probe due to poor deposits Spanish energy giant Repsol on Friday abandoned a controversial oil and gas exploration off the Canary Islands saying it only found small deposits that were not worth drilling. ... more		BP: Gulf of Mexico fines will be on low end With a court rejecting a federal estimate of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BP said it was confident a penalty would be on the low end of what's considered. ... more		Five Ways To Play The Oil Price Plunge The collapse of the oil price has created losers and winners, and like every major movement in a commodity sector, the trick for investors is figuring out which side of the trade to be on. The most ... more		ITC Global And SES Deploy New Communications Network For Major Oil Producer Global satellite operator SES and ITC Global have announced a strategic agreement to connect oil and gas operations around the world. As part of the alliance, the companies also announced an agreeme ... more

	Banks mixed on impact of low crude oil prices The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said in its latest forecast it was less optimistic about its outlook for the year because of the low price of oil. ... more		GOP pushes again to ease LNG exports A bill putting a time limit on applications for permits to build U.S. facilities to export liquefied natural gas removes bureaucratic hurdles, its sponsor said. ... more

HawkEye 360 expands signals intelligence network with operational deployment of Cluster 12

York confirms successful deployment and health of 21 satellites for SDA Tranche 1 mission

Spain faces uphill battle to cut Israel military ties: experts

BP off hook for several billion dollars in oil spill fines		BP cuts North Sea workforce		Oil prices rally from brink of six-year lows		White House announces new methane emission controls		No change in oil export policy, White House says
Medvedev: Russian economy will endure		Oil markets tread water after World Bank report		Canada's Suncor Energy cuts spending plans		Eni strengthens role in Egypt		Russian economy in crisis mode

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LNG demand not materializing in Asia

Oil prices end brief weekly rally

Baker Hughes: U.S. oil and gas work steady

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