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August 19, 2015

US gives Shell permit for Arctic drilling
Washington (AFP) Aug 18, 2015
Oil giant Shell has been given final permission for an exploratory drilling project in Alaskan waters, a setback for environmental groups that have strongly opposed the controversial project. The drilling, already underway with a temporary permit, is the first of its kind since Shell's 2012 Arctic drilling project was plagued by problems. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement announced the permit Monday. "Activities conducted offshore Alaska are being held to the highest safety, ... read more

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US proposes methane cuts for oil and gas industry US authorities on Tuesday proposed the first-ever federal regulations to cut the potent greenhouse gas methane by limiting emissions from the oil and gas industry. ... more		In split with Obama, Clinton opposes Arctic drilling Breaking with the president she hopes to succeed, Hillary Clinton expressed her opposition Tuesday to Arctic oil exploration, one day after the US government approved Shell's exploratory drilling in Alaskan waters. ... more		Rail fading from North Dakota oil transit New pipelines operating in North Dakota have pushed the volume of crude oil by rail lower during the first half of the year, a state official said. ... more
				BP's Whiting outage behind end to gas price slump An outage at BP's refinery in Whiting, Ind., pushed retail gasoline prices up for nearly a week straight, snapping a 27-day streak of declines, AAA said. ... more		Shell sees offshore Alaska as potentially significant Despite backlash from environmentalists, Shell said it was cleared to tap into oil-bearing zones offshore Alaska that could be a significant national reserve. ... more

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London opening oil and gas doors With a potential for growth in the fledgling shale sector, the British government said Tuesday it was expecting bidders for new onshore oil and gas acreage. ... more		North Dakota oil sector showing resiliency North Dakota's upstream oil and natural gas sector continues to show signs of resiliencey in the weak crude oil market, state data show. ... 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		Japan, U.S. rigs ding oil prices An increase in production from U.S. shale basins and re-emerging concerns about the health of the Japanese economy pushed crude oil prices lower Monday. ... more
				Israel opening offshore gas doors An Israeli decision to exploit offshore natural gas reserves is an important milestone for the nation's economy, the country's prime minister said. ... more		No U.S. foothold allowed, Iran's supreme leader says With oil companies waiting in the wings, the supreme leader of Iran said there will be no foothold for the United States in a post-sanctions era. ... more

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Alberta producers review low-carbon agenda Canadian oil and gas producers will work with the government in Alberta to find a balance between economic and environmental gains, a top executive said. ... more		Surveys begin at potential British fracking site As the British government looks to kick start the industry, the British Geological Survey said it's conducting baseline surveys at a new proposed fracking site. ... 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		BP to appeal US ruling over gas market manipulation Energy giant BP is set to appeal against a decision by a US judge that it had manipulated gas market prices in 2008, the company said Friday. ... more
TransCanada: Study shows pipeline safer than rail Pipeline company TransCanada pointed to a study that suggests the increase in the rail transport of crude oil is a risky option for the industry. ... more		U.S. to lift ban on oil exports to Mexico The U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday told Congress it plans to approve contracts to export crude oil to Mexico, lifting a four-decade, unofficial ban on selling oil south of the border. ... more		AAA: BP refinery outage means several weeks of expensive gas It could be the end of September before gas prices in the Great Lakes region move lower, though BP is likely losing big after a major refinery issue, AAA said. ... more		No arrest in crude oil price decline Mixed views on the Chinese currency and slow growth in the European economy left crude oil prices flat early Friday, but still close to six-year lows. ... more

	Rig company Hercules Offshore files for bankruptcy Rig company Hercules Offshore announced it filed for bankruptcy as part of a financial restructuring effort in an era of lower crude oil prices. ... more		London to fast-track shale permits The British government said Thursday it plans to fast-track the permit process for shale oil and gas exploration to ensure the industry can gain traction. ... more

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Brazil, Chile sign defense agreement

Venezuela releases former general-turned-Chavez critic: lawyer		Statoil's giant Johan Sverdrup field takes another step		BP's Whiting refinery handicapped for several weeks		Oil down despite upbeat economic news		EIA: Expect more of Iran's oil by next year
Ghana rises for British company Tullow Oil		France secures LNG from United States		Report: U.S. incomes increase with oil exports		Oil prices stage minor rally		Shell may get federal permits for Alaska

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OMV says there's opportunity in Iran

Oil slumps on OPEC supply reports

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Sanchez Energy boasts of hefty production gains

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North Dakota rig counts remain relatively stable

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Crude oil prices mixed to start the week

Iran reports highest crude oil production since 2013

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U.S. adds rigs in July, Baker Hughes said

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Canadian oil exports hit low mark for year

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British support for fracking waning

Iran expecting Italian interest in oil sector

Ankara blames Kremlin for gas pipeline delays

IHS: Energy explorers face strong headwinds

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