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TAPI gas pipeline overshadowing Iran
Manila (UPI) Aug 10, 2015
Regardless of Iran's natural gas ambitions for its eastern neighbors, the Asian Development Bank said it expects "tremendous" benefits from a rival project. The Asian Development Bank last week congratulated key stakeholders in the planned 1,000-mile Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India natural gas pipeline after a steering company named state energy company Turkmengas as the pipeline consortium leader. French energy company Total was mentioned as a possible consortium leader, though ... read more

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Sanchez Energy boasts of hefty production gains Despite reporting a half billion loss in the second quarter, U.S. shale player Sanchez Energy said its total production was up 164 percent year-on-year. ... more		Oil slumps on OPEC supply reports Disclosure from OPEC that crude oil production was at its highest level since 2012 sent crude oil prices on a downward spiral in early Tuesday trading. ... more		Oil prices fall on oversupply fears Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Monday, extending weeks of losses after a US report stoked expectations of a global glut. ... more
				North Dakota rig counts remain relatively stable The exploration and production side of the North Dakota energy sector is showing signs of stability despite grim forecasts from shale producers, rig data show. ... more		Iran sees no oil interest yet from U.S. companies After outlining the terms of new oil contracts in a future post-sanctions era, the Iranian Oil Ministry said it hasn't seen any interest from U.S. companies. ... more

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Russia's Gazprom posts quarterly gain A backlash from European leaders, low oil prices and increased sanctions pressure did little to damage Russia's Gazprom, which posted huge profit gains Monday. ... more		Crude oil prices mixed to start the week Crude oil prices staved off another day of declines Monday after Chinese sentiments were aimed to countering fears about economic stability. ... more		GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time Galileo daughter mission named Celeste to strengthen navigation resilience How quantum computers can be validated when solving unsolvable problems		Iran reports highest crude oil production since 2013 Iran reported crude oil production for July was the highest level it's been in at least two years, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries said. ... more
				Eastern Colorado shale good to Bill Barrett Colorado energy company Bill Barrett Corp. credited drilling efficiency and targeted spending for the boost in production from the Denver-Julesburg shale basin. ... more		U.S. adds rigs in July, Baker Hughes said While down year-on-year, oil services company Baker Hughes said Friday there were a net five more rigs deployed across the United States in July than in June. ... more

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Oil prices move ever closer to yearly lows Oversupply fears continued to drag on crude oil prices, which dipped into negative territory Friday after the release of U.S. labor figures for July. ... more		Canadian oil exports hit low mark for year Canada reported total oil exports for May were at their lowest level for 2015, though slight increases have emerged while the country moves into recession. ... more		Orbit Over Obsolescence: How Satellite Constellations Are Replacing Cell Towers One Layer at a Time What 3I/ATLAS tells us about other solar systems SyntaxError: invalid decimal literal - What to Do		Lenders back Azeri gas project with European focus Asian and European lenders unveiled a $1 billion finance package Friday to help fund an Azeri natural gas field meant to diversify the European energy sector. ... more
British support for fracking waning A survey from the British government found waning support for the extraction of shale natural gas in the country, with opposition linked to awareness. ... more		Iran expecting Italian interest in oil sector With hundreds of business executives in Tehran, the Iranian government said it expects to broker some form of energy deal with Italian companies. ... more		Ankara blames Kremlin for gas pipeline delays Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said there were delays in planning on the Russian side in developments of the planned Turkish Stream gas pipeline. ... more		IHS: Energy explorers face strong headwinds The depressed crude oil market could limit the borrowing options for North American exploration and production companies, analysis finds. ... more

	BP commits to new North Sea spending Though the global energy sector is crimping available revenue streams, BP said Wednesday it planned billions of dollars of spending in the North Sea. ... more		Statoil marks oil production milestone in Brazil Norwegian energy company Statoil said Tuesday it achieved a production milestone at a field off the coast of Brazil by passing the 100 million barrel mark. ... more

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Brazil, Chile sign defense agreement

AAA: Gas prices in steady decline		Exxon expands Texas refinery for lighter crude		North Sea oil, gas set for rebound		Crude oil recovers from rough Monday		US appeals court orders Ecuador to pay $96 mn to Chevron
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Kurds announce oil payment mechanism

BG Group churns out more Brazilian oil

OPEC frets over oil price volatility

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Crude oil prices drift lower

Shell resumes offshore oil drilling in Arctic

Kerry sets off on Mideast trip to Egypt, Doha

Kurdish oil work secure, British company says

Chevron: Second quarter results are weak

BG Group posts poor earnings, but boosts production

Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

U.S. tightens safety for oil transit by rail

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Ghana to put West Africa on oil radar

Shell expects prolonged oil market downturn

Oil rebounds on strong U.S. economic data

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