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September 17, 2015

Japan protests Chinese gas operation in disputed sea
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 16, 2015
Japan said Wednesday it has lodged a protest after uncovering evidence that China has started extracting gas in a disputed area near their border in the East China Sea. Japan suspects China now has seven drilling rigs in operation out of 16 it has positioned close to its de facto maritime border with Japan, officials said, the latest twist in a row over gasfields in waters claimed by the two countries. "We are protesting with the Chinese side through a diplomatic channel," Chief Cabinet Secretar ... read more

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IEA: Age of LNG in question Short-term planning from energy policymakers might keep liquefied natural gas off the global stage, the IEA director said during a visit to Tokyo. ... more		GOP blasts offshore safety rules Republican leaders in the House of Representatives took the podium in New Orleans to criticize federal regulations regarding offshore oil and gas activity. ... more		Oil crimping Norway's economy The low price of crude oil has led to clear downturns in the Norwegian economy and that pressure should persist, government data show. ... more
				White House called on to act on oil exports If the White House opposes legislative action to overturn a ban on oil exports, the onus is on the executive branch to take action, an industry group said. ... more		Texas issuing fewer drilling permits The Railroad Commission of Texas said the number of drilling permits issued in August was down more than half from the same month last year. ... more

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Eni sees larger European gas role A natural gas discovery off the Egyptian coast and recent cooperation with Cyprus could translate to European energy security, Italian energy company Eni said. ... more		Upton: U.S. oil policies should match shale era As the full House Energy and Commerce Committee considers lifting a ban on U.S. crude oil exports, a congressman said it's time policies match the shale era. ... 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		Russia's Turkish Stream pipeline on hold Development of the Turkish Stream natural gas pipeline from Russia is on hold because of installation delays, an official with Russia's Gazprom said. ... more
				Genel makes grab for Kurdish gas British energy company Genel Energy said it was buying the minority share of a Kurdish natural gas field form its partners at Austria's OMV. ... more		Iranian president to visit France in November, PM says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has accepted France's invitation to visit Paris in November, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Tuesday, in what will be the first trip to France by an Iranian leader since 1999. ... more

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Seismic activity of underground chemical blasts linked to gas explosions After analyzing the seismic waves produced by small underground chemical explosions at a test site in Vermont, scientists say that some features of seismic waves could be affected by the amount of g ... more		Oil prices get lift from consumer spending A sign that U.S. consumers were shrugging off concerns about the health of the global economy gave crude oil prices a lift at the start of Tuesday trading. ... 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 Top 3 Slingo Games in 2025		North Dakota oil sector under pressure A weak crude oil market that's expected to last into 2016 should contribute to downward pressure on oil activity in North Dakota, a state regulator said. ... more
Wood Group addressing oil services challenges Scottish oil services company Wood Group said Tuesday it would lead five joint industry projects in an effort to address tackle challenges facing the industry. ... more		AAA: Gas should only get cheaper A weak crude oil market and lower expected U.S. consumer demand for gasoline this autumn are expected to keep prices at the pump lower, motor club AAA said. ... more		Iran's Rouhani: Economy still tied too much to oil With more of its oil expected back in the global market, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he was cautious nonetheless about a petroleum-dependent economy. ... more		Statoil: Johan Sverdrup development in full swing With the doling out of a new drilling platform contract, Norwegian energy company Statoil said development for the giant Johan Sverdrup field is moving swiftly. ... more

	Stanford study proves pipeline replacement programs are effective Invisible gas leaks from aging or damaged pipelines cost U.S. consumers billions of dollars every year, contribute to global warming, and, in rare cases, cause dangerous explosions. But pipeline rep ... more		U.S. to open up offshore acreage for drillers The U.S. government said it was offering more than 40 million acres for drilling opportunities in the central and eastern Gulf of Mexico. ... more

U.S. defense in free fall

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Brazil, Chile sign defense agreement

Delayed effects of oil spill compromise long-term fish survival		North Dakota rig count declines		LNG company Oil Search turns down Woodside bid		OPEC: "All eyes" on U.S. oil production		Oil prices edge lower on weak Chinese data
The Default Next Move For Oil Is Downwards, And Here's Why		U.S. importing less Saudi oil - for now		British energy sector bracing for downturn		Contain Iran with oil, U.S. export backers say		U.S. labor figures lift crude oil prices

European caution drags on crude oil prices

Norway sees durable energy interest

Forecasts drive crude oil prices lower

EIA: Oil companies may cut spending further

Fitch: Woodside stable after Oil Search bid

EIA lowers oil production forecasts

Honor ceiling, Iran tells OPEC

Ontario refineries shove foreign oil aside

Italy's Eni sees Cyprus role in Egyptian gas development

China to launch new crude oil benchmark

Oil prices mixed after weak Chinese trade data

Continental Resources expects steady production

Get gas flowing, Noble tells Israeli government

London issues call to action for energy sector

Woodside makes bid for rival Oil Search

Iran awaits Austrian energy investments

Oil prices rise after Chinese trade data

Revenues down for oil-rich Norway

Baker Hughes: North America adds more rigs

Oil prices swing wildly in China uncertainty

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