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December 09, 2015

ULC Robotics AND SGN Unveil The Next Generation Of Pipeline Robotics
Hauppauge NY (SPX) Dec 09, 2015
ULC Robotics and UK Gas Utility SGN are proud to introduce the next generation of pipeline robotics - the CIRRIS XI and the CIRRIS XR Robotic Systems. These breakthrough robotic systems were strategically developed to allow gas utilities to extend the life of large diameter cast iron pipeline infrastructure. The systems, which are taking on one of the most challenging and sensitive pipeline environments, represent the next evolution of robotics in the gas industry, and are currently undergoing fie ... read more

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Is Washington Attempting to Torpedo Nord Stream 2 An expert speaking to independent Russian newspaper Svobodnaya Pressa suggests that Washington may be playing the role of 'coordinator' in the campaign by several Eastern European countries to try t ... more		Woodside pulls offer for rival Oil Search Australian energy company Woodside Petroleum announced it withdrew its bid to merge business operations with rival Oil Search Ltd. ... more		Outlook for Texas energy sector uncertain The outlook for the oil-based economy in Texas is anything but certain, though some form of recovery is expected later in 2016, an economist said. ... more
				AAA: Oil major factor in gas price slide Supply and demand dynamics on the crude oil market, coupled with downward pressure from OPEC's meeting, should keep U.S. gas prices lower, AAA said. ... more		Oil prices move to historic lows Weak performance Tuesday for Chinese energy stocks highlighted the duration of the market headache brought on by OPEC as crude oil prices move to historic lows. ... more

Struggle looms as Venezuela opposition vows to fix crisis Venezuela's jubilant opposition vowed Monday to drag the oil-rich country out of its economic crisis and free political prisoners after it broke the socialist government's 16-year grip on the legislature. ... more		Israeli companies keen on Egyptian gas deal Companies working in the Israel energy sector said they're still pursing commercial deals in Egypt despite reports of a breakdown in talks. ... 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		Dana Gas says Kurds owe $11 billion Emirati energy company Dana Gas said the Kurdish government of Iraq owes it and its partners more than $11 billion for interfering with oil-field operations. ... more
				Turkey mulling retaliatory sanctions on Russia: PM Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Tuesday his government was considering retaliatory measures against Moscow, with whom it is embroiled in a bitter dispute over Ankara's shooting down of a Russian warplane. ... more		OPEC hangover sends oil sharply lower The impacts of last week's fractured OPEC meeting in Vienna spilled over into Monday trading as crude oil prices started the day down more than 2 percent. ... more

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Rig counts down 16 percent year-on-year Globally, the number of rigs deployed for oil and gas exploration is down 16 percent from last November, oil services company Baker Hughes reported. ... more		Transocean lands offshore Canadian rig deal Rig services company Transocean said it reached a deal with Husky Oil Operations Ltd. for activity off the coast of Canada for about $200 million. ... 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		North Dakota rig counts hold steady Despite a net drift lower in U.S. oil basins, North Dakota's rig count remained unchanged, but near a historical low, compared with last week. ... more
Afghanistan gets energy security grants With energy demand growing nearly twice as fast as its economy, the Asian Development Bank said it was distributing grants to address Afghan energy security. ... more		Russian sanctions on Turkey cut both ways, European bank finds Sanctions imposed by Moscow will have minor impacts on the Turkish economy, though there may be energy-related backlash for Russia, a European report finds. ... more		Struggle looms as Venezuela opposition vows to fix crisis Venezuela's jubilant opposition vowed Monday to drag the oil-rich country out of its economic crisis and free political prisoners after it broke the socialist government's 16-year grip on congress. ... more		IS earns $80 mn a month but starting to struggle: analysis The Islamic State group is pulling in some $80 million a month, mainly from levies and confiscations, but is struggling financially as strikes hit its oil infrastructure, analysis firm IHS said Monday. ... more

	Putin expresses condolences for Azerbaijani oil rig accident Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to his Azerbaijani counterpart following a fatal accident at an oil platform in the Caspian Sea. ... more		Parts of Texas economy slowing, but beating out nation Parts of the oil-rich economy in Texas are showing signs of slowing down, but still outperforming the rest of the nation, the Dallas Federal Reserve said. ... 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

Russia mulls economy beyond oil		Turkey seeks alternatives to Russian energy after plane crisis		Once again 'no,' Canadian Oil Sands tells rival		Researchers develop super-absorbent material to soak up oil spills		Crude oil prices hammered on OPEC policy
House passes symbolic gesture for oil exports		Shell, BG merger cleared by Australian regulator		Russia says talks suspended with Turkey on TurkStream pipeline		Columbia stands by team researching Exxon's climate record		Statoil eyes new Barents Sea acreage

Russia accuses Turkey's Erdogan over IS oil trade

DNO receives Kurdish oil payments

Oil suffers heavy losses ahead of OPEC meeting

Manslaughter charges dropped in BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Kurdish oil player upbeat on future prospects

Russian pipeline through Turkey on hold

Gazprom reviews gas line to Europe in midst of Russian, Turkish tensions

Oil rallies in wild, volatile week

Canadian Oil Sands touts resilience

Statoil dumps stake in European gas pipeline

Shedding light on oil behaviors before the next spill

Iraqi Kurds made $3.29 bn from direct oil sales

Texas to see massive layoffs as 250.000 oil jobs lost already

Gas prices down for 25 straight days

Eni tapping into offshore Mexico

Crude oil ticks lower on tepid growth

Canadian Oil Sands declares win in takeover spat

North Dakota rig count flirts with historic low

Putin accuses Turkey over IS oil as pilot's body returns to Russia

Swiss oil trader Vitol may supply Libya with fuel

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