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September 29, 2015

Researchers examine tradeoffs, potential of using liquid natural gas as marine fuel
Newark DE (SPX) Sep 25, 2015
As the maritime shipping industry transitions toward cleaner fuels in response to new environmental regulations and emissions standards, abundant supplies of natural gas in the United States, and worldwide, appear to offer a promising solution in transportation industries. Natural gas is considered by many to be a 21st century energy resource that will enable multiple sectors, including shipping, to transition away from petroleum fuels. But, questions remain about whether the economic and energy p ... read more

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Shell halts controversial search for Alaskan oil Royal Dutch Shell said Monday it was halting its search for oil off the Alaskan coast, with environmentalists claiming a huge victory in their battle to protect local wildlife. ... more		Shell scraps controversial oil exploration in Alaska Anglo-Dutch energy giant Royal Dutch Shell said Monday it had scrapped its controversial offshore exploration in Alaska after failing to find sufficient quantities of oil and gas. ... more		Report: British North Sea won't rebound until 2017 The British oil and gas sector is in a short-term decline with no chance of recovery for at least two years, an industry planner told the Financial Times. ... more
				Italy primed for return to Iran's energy sector Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the conditions are right for Italian energy companies to start working in the country in the post-sanctions era. ... more		BG Group places bet on offshore Canada British energy company BG Group said it was placing a bet on offshore Canada by acquiring positions from Spanish rival Repsol. ... more

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Oil prices drop after China industrial profits sink Oil prices dropped on Monday in the wake of a sharp fall in industrial profits in China, the latest sign of weakness in the world's largest energy consumer. ... more		Texas oil production holds steady Though drilling permits are on the decline, Texas crude oil production held more or less steady month-to-month, state data for July show. ... more		Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Warming trend to intensify crop droughts across Europe and beyond		North Dakota rig count up by four North Dakota bucked the nationwide trend by adding more rigs to its state portfolio with the total number increasing by nearly 6 percent. ... more
				Iranian, European firms hobnob with eye on post-sanction bliss Iranian and European business leaders gathered in Geneva Thursday to explore the massive opportunities expected to open up when years of biting sanctions against Tehran end, although experts warned huge challenges remained. ... more		White House: Keystone XL concerns remain There's nothing in the narrative on the Keystone XL pipeline offered by Hillary Clinton the White House sees as necessarily disagreeable, a spokesman said. ... more

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Santos starts LNG production in Australia Australian energy company Santos announced it is producing its first batch of liquefied natural gas from a facility on Curtis Island, Queensland. ... more		EIA expects slump in upstream investmentsw/ Investment in the exploration and production side of the oil and gas sector could flirt with historic lows if oil prices remain depressed, a U.S. brief said. ... more		NASA and DOE plan fission power plant on Moon by 2030 Berkeley Scientists set to home in on 100 signals from Seti at Home Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8		Oil inches lower on Caterpillar, weak jobs report A gain in weekly U.S. unemployment claims and cost-cutting from heavy machine company Caterpillar pushed crude oil prices lower in early Thursday trading. ... more
Norway lowers key rate on oil price drag Growth in the Norwegian economy is expected to be suppressed for the medium term because of the low price of crude oil, the country's central bank said. ... more		Iranian oil conference postponed A London conference aimed at detailing new investment opportunities in the Iranian oil sector has been postponed, the group organizing the event said. ... more		Marathon names upstream veteran to board At a time when oil companies are slashing exploration budgets, Marathon Oil said it elected a veteran upstream executive to its board of directors. ... more		Shale gas a common-sense energy choice, London says Natural gas from shale can be the energy bridge toward a greener future while at the same providing economic stimulus, the British government said. ... more

	Chinese optimism gives oil prices minor support Chinese assurances of economic stability gave crude oil prices a modest lift in early Wednesday trading despite weak manufacturing activity. ... more		Total making further spending cuts French energy company Total said Wednesday it was cutting its operating expenses by 50 percent for a 2017 spending drop of $3 billion. ... more

GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles

Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threats

Russia claims Oreshnik missile hit Ukrainian aviation plant

Oil firms despite China gloom		TransCanada counters Clinton's Keystone XL claims		Putin works to counter impact of low oil prices		This Is What Needs To Happen For Oil Prices To Stabilize		Greening the electric grid with gas turbines
Venezuela holds military exercise, raising tensions with Guyana		Offshore Africa could add more rigs		Coming soon: $2 per gallon gas		Fitch Ratings: Russian gas pipeline faces obstacles		Low oil prices help slowing India

Crude oil prices lower after Monday gains

Colorado feeling oil price squeeze

New European gas pipeline closer to launch

U.S. oil sector downturn lifts crude oil prices

ENGIE investing in Chinese market

Nigeria gets financial lift from Chevron

IEA sees high risk in arctic oil

House move on oil exports moot, White House says

Report: Post-sanctions Iran still tricky

MOL finds oil and gas in Pakistan

How one US state went from two quakes a year to 585

IMF: Egypt's gas good for growth

How much water does US fracking really use

Scotland: Unity needed during oil slump

Canadian gas exports to U.S. plummet

Shell boss shrugs shoulders on oil price guess

Oil lower ahead of Fed rate decision

U.S. gasoline demand flattens out

BHP adds voice to U.S. oil export debate

IEA: Age of LNG in question

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