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April 08, 2015

Energy conference in Norway canceled because of weak market
Oslo, Norway (UPI) Apr 7, 2015
Organizers of an energy conference in Norway said they've canceled an event scheduled for August because of low oil prices and too few exhibitors. The ONS Foundation in Norway said low oil prices and uncertainty in the industry meant too few exhibitors have registered to continue with existing plans. "Too few exhibitors mean that we cannot create a meeting place with the famous ONS quality that exhibitors expect and deserve," Chief Executive Officer Leif Johan Sevland said in a statement ... read more

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Shell takes legal action over Greenpeace protest on rig Oil giant Shell filed a legal complaint Tuesday against Greenpeace protestors who have boarded an Arctic-bound oil rig in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a spokeswoman said. ... more		U.S. gas prices continue to drop The average U.S. price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline continues its steady decline as most refineries return to status quo operations, AAA said. ... more		Get serious on oil trains, NTSB tells industry The National Transportation Safety Board called on the rail industry to act quickly to replace or retrofit cars designated to carry crude oil. ... more
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