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October 13, 2015

Russia sending gas to Ukraine
Moscow (UPI) Oct 12, 2015
Natural gas deliveries to Ukraine resumed at the maximum capacity after the payment of outstanding arrears, Russian energy company Gazprom said. Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz said last week it sent half of its outstanding payments to Gazprom, securing an agreement for the delivery of natural gas from Russia. As of Monday morning local time, Gazprom Chief Executive Officer Alexei Miller said the spigot was re-opened. "Gazprom launched gas supplies to Ukraine," he said. "We've received ... read more

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Eni focus on Egypt sharpens Italian energy company Eni said it was building on a legacy position in Mediterranean waters with two new shallow-water concessions offshore Egypt. ... more		Oil price rally falters Crude oil prices showed some volatility in Monday trading on mixed supply signs, with U.S. shale output slowing and production from OPEC members on the rise. ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		Researchers want oil and gas drillers to adopt geothermal technology Researchers at the University of North Dakota believe geothermal energy production should be a significant part of America's future energy portfolio. ... more
				Major reserve discovery confirmed in Golan Heights Genie Energy, a company with headquarters in the United States, confirmed it made a major discovery of oil and natural gas in the Golan Heights. ... more		Iran announces London oil conference in February Iran on Saturday announced dates for a three-day oil and gas conference in London in February designed to attract foreign investors awaiting new contract terms to be unveiled next month. ... more

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Israel's Delek Group enters North Sea Israeli energy company Delek Group said it was wading deeper into the international market by taking on stake on Ithaca Energy, which operates in the North Sea. ... more		Statoil: 250 barrels of oil spilled in North Sea About 250 barrels of oil spilled from a platform in the North Sea during the transfer of products to an oil tanker, Norwegian energy company Statoil said. ... more		Northrop Grumman moves to boost B-21 Raider output Telus and AST SpaceMobile plan direct-to-phone satellite service across Canada How Can Traffic Camera Footage Help Prove A Car Accident Claim In Rock Hill		Lundin unloads Indonesian assets Swedish energy company Lundin Petroleum said it was keeping an eye on the Asian market, but unloading its oil and gas holdings in Indonesia. ... more
Dalrymple: North Dakota's economy diverse North Dakota's economy is thriving because of the emphasis on diversity that extends beyond the oil and gas sector, the state's governor said. ... more		U.S. crude oil export debate all but over Threat of a presidential veto on a House measure to lift the U.S. ban on crude oil exports suggests the effort is dead in the water, a refinery group said. ... more		Shell starts new work offshore Nigeria Royal Dutch Shell said it started operations at the third phase of operations in the deep waters off the coast of OPEC-member Nigeria. ... more		Woodside defends bid for rival Oil Search Ltd Shareholder value is not protected by raising the $8.1 billion takeover offer for rival Oil Search Ltd., the head of Australian company Woodside Petroleum said. ... more

	Oil prices up on word of market review Signs of a slowdown in U.S. exploration and production and moves outside North America to consider market conditions pushed crude oil prices upward Monday. ... more		North Dakota rig count drops North Dakota nearly erased recent gains in the number of rigs deployed in exploration and production in the shale-rich state, losing three from last week. ... more

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BP to pay record $20.8 bln over Gulf of Mexico oil spill: US		U.S. settles claims with BP over 2010 spill		Suncor makes bid for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.		Lundin taps Barents Sea prospect		Statoil invests in North Sea field
Repsol plans strategic review		PHMSA outlines new guidelines for pipeline safety		China eyes oil markets shake-up with new crude futures contract		Study concluded on 2013 Arkansas oil spill		More Kurdish oil than expected, Gulf Keystone says

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PBF expands refinery reach to California

Oil prices spike on Syria, Chinese growth

German, Russian companies swap gas assets

Crude oil prices rise with exports, U.S. report finds

TransCanada tries new legal route for Keystone XL

Chesapeake latest oil price casualty

Iran's cabinet backs draft oil contract outline

Crude oil falters on European deflation

Fitch gives good grade to Chinese oil company

Final leg of new European gas line completed

Industry praises Shell's arctic safety record

AAA: Refinery issues throttling gas price slide

Kazakhstan: No changes on Kashagan

Halliburton, Baker Hughes extends closing date

Spain seeks to overturn Prestige tanker spill acquittals

Crude oil prices rally on expected output cuts

Shell halts controversial search for Alaskan oil

Shell scraps controversial oil exploration in Alaska

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