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November 30, 2015

Researchers find new, inexpensive way to clean water from oil sands production
Waterloo, Canada (SPX) Nov 30, 2015
Researchers have developed a process to remove contaminants from oil sands wastewater using only sunlight and nanoparticles that is more effective and inexpensive than conventional treatment methods. Frank Gu, a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo and Canada Research Chair in Nanotechnology Engineering, is the senior researcher on the team that was the first to find that photocatalysis - a chemical reaction that involves the absorption of light by nanoparticles - ... read more

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Oil countries only slowly warming to climate challenge Global oil producers, who provide the world with much of the fossil fuel that causes global warming, are in no hurry to brighten up their own image as climate dinosaurs. ... more		PetroChina sells pipeline stake amid reforms push State-owned Chinese oil giant PetroChina will sell half of a subsidiary that operates pipelines across central Asia for $2.4 billion, it said, raising hopes of possible reforms among nationalised firms. ... more		Newtec expands Astra Connect broadband service for Africa's Oil and Gas Sector SES Techcom Services has announced that it will be expanding its Astra Connect broadband service in Africa for the Enterprise and Oil and Gas markets via the Newtec Dialog multiservice platform on S ... more
				Ukraine says it will buy more Russian gas when needed A Ukrainian natural gas company said it expects to receive prepaid gas from Russia and future deliveries may come as demand levels dictate. ... more		Economy returns to haunt oil prices Macroeconomic concerns emerged as factors weighing on crude oil prices after tensions surrounding Middle East violence eased in Wednesday trading. ... more

Apache Corp. stable after takeover bid In the wake of a takeover bid, the credit outlook for energy company Apache Corp. is stable given its track record of solid performance, Fitch Ratings said. ... more		Rail will temporarily fill Keystone XL vacuum The rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline will put more oil on North American rails, but new pipelines will in time come to take up the slack, a report finds. ... more		Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': report Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report		Major oil gains came from outside OPEC There was modest growth in oil and gas reserves globally, though the majority came from the United States in 2014, a global oil and gas review found. ... more
				Oil surges after Turkey shoots down Russian jet Global oil prices surged higher Tuesday after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane on the Syrian border, sparking concerns about rising in the oil-rich Middle East. ... more		BG Group builds Australian LNG profile BG Group, one of Australia's largest natural gas producers, announced it strengthened its grip in the region with new advances in liquefied natural gas. ... more

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EIA: Texas oil standout for U.S. shale More than half of the increase in proven U.S. oil reserves came from Texas and most of that came from two shale basins, a U.S. federal report found. ... more		Saudis Planning For A War Of Attrition In Europe With Russia's Oil Industry Russia's central bank recently warned about the growing financial risks to the Russian economy from Saudi Arabia encroaching upon its traditional export market for crude oil. Russia sends 70 percent ... more		Orbit Over Obsolescence: How Satellite Constellations Are Replacing Cell Towers One Layer at a Time Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space Strategy The latest gaming tech to look forward to in 2025		Sweden sets goal of fossil-free economy The Swedish government said it has a "minister for the future" that aims to steer the country toward a fossil-free economy by 2030. ... more
AAA takes long view on gas prices While short-term spikes may be expected in some retail markets, U.S. drivers this upcoming holiday are paying record low prices for gasoline, AAA said. ... more		Oil rallies on geopolitical tensions Geopolitical concerns trumped economic fundamentals in Tuesday trading in New York as major crude oil indices rallied 2 percent from the previous close. ... more		Norway expects steep drop in rig activity There should be a steep drop in the number of rigs deployed for exploration of oil and gas reserves offshore Norway, national statistics show. ... more		Norwegian energy giant addresses climate concerns Oil and gas will continue playing a strong role in the global energy sector, but climate issues are sparking an industry sea change, the head of Statoil said. ... more

	US warplanes destroy 283 fuel trucks in Syria US warplanes have destroyed 283 fuel tankers that were being used to transport oil to help fund the Islamic State group in eastern Syria, officials said Monday. ... more		S. Sudan army begins withdrawal from Juba as deadline nears The South Sudanese army, loyal to President Salva Kiir, said Monday it had begun withdrawing from the capital Juba ahead of a peace deal deadline agreed with the rebels of former deputy president Riek Machar. ... more

U.S. defense in free fall

U.S. and Saudis conduct Middle East's largest counter-drone exercise

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Transocean to delist from Swiss exchange		Oil prices volatile in Monday trading		Slow movement in North Dakota rig deployment		Iran, Venezuela lock step on oil market woes		Russian oil producer adds to global glut
Federal charges filed for deadly 2012 oil rig blast		Weak demand tugs on crude oil prices		Pakistan gets $1.4 billion energy loan from ADB		Afghanistan reviews gas development potential		Heavy Syria air strikes kill 8, destroy oil tankers: monitor

No drilling in the Atlantic, regional parties say

Wood Mac: Expect Argentinean shale boom

Venezuela questions U.S. ties after oil-spying claims

Texas oil production drifts lower

High-value oil find for Shell in Gulf of Mexico

BG, Shell merger one step closer to completion

Oil pulls back, WTI flirts with sub $40

Global Witness: Exxon's climate issues tip of the iceberg

Political Climate Shifting Against The Oil And Gas Industry

Experts recommend modeling to avoid earthquakes resulting from fracking

Murkowksi: White House an Alaskan oil killer

EU moves major funding toward energy strategy

TransCanada will grow without Keystone XL

US strikes on IS oil supply initially only 'minimally effective'

Russian jets 'hunting' IS oil tanker trucks: defence ministry

Schlumberger cleared for tool-maker takeover

Demand signals lift crude oil prices higher

No luck in drilling for oil and gas in Kenya

Maersk gets nod for Kurdish oil work

Australia says 'no' to BP

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