Oil and Gas News

April 30, 2016

Russia's Central Bank keeps rates unchanged
Moscow (UPI) Apr 29, 2016
Citing the risk of crude oil prices moving lower and lingering inflationary pressures, the Russian Central Bank said Friday it was keeping its key rate steady. The board of directors said in a rationale statement it was keeping its key rate at 11 percent even amid expectations of a slow recovery. "Inflation fell perceptibly," the bank said. "However, the trend bears risks of instability." An April report from the World Bank said the Russian economic recession is expected to eat aw ... read more

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PetroChina posts first quarterly loss since listing PetroChina shares plunged on Friday, after the Chinese energy giant posted its first quarterly loss since listing overseas 16 years ago, as it struggled with the weak domestic economy and lower international oil prices. ... more		Crude oil rally knows no limit Strong recovery for U.S. consumer wages balanced against a slowdown in the European economy, but it was enough for a soft rally Friday for crude oil prices. ... more		Oil opposition grows on both U.S. shores Seattle activists who took on Shell offshore Alaska turned their eye to Exxon, while opponents on the east coast raised objections to ongoing energy work there. ... more
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Exxon squeaks out a profit, though Chevron stumbles Exxon Mobil said Friday it managed to report a profit during the first quarter downturn, though pressure continued to build for U.S. counterpart Chevron. ... more		Europe critical of Polish shale gas laws The Polish government is referred to the European courts because of the lack of environmental oversight in shale gas drilling, the European Commission said. ... more		No picnic: How to survive a bear encounter; as Japan battles spike in attacks COP30: Indigenous peoples vital to humanity's future India mega-zoo in spotlight again over animal acquisitions		Schlumberger lands another merger Following a string of recent deals, oil field services company Schlumberger announced it agreed to acquire a Calgary-based drilling and services company. ... more
				Saudi Arabia Releases Ambitious Plan To Diversify Economy On Monday, Saudi Arabia released a blueprint for the future, a plan for the Kingdom that could alter the course of its history. The "Vision for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" could radically transform ... more		Unemployment up in Norway's oil economy The Norwegian government said Thursday the rate of unemployment for men nationwide increased more than a full percentage point as lower oil prices take a toll. ... more

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Uganda advancing on oil pipeline developments

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Saudi king sacks utilities minister amid anger over prices

Long oil rally knows no quarter

North Dakota rig count unchanged

Shell tight-lipped on claims it's leaving Gabon

Australian gas market gets monopoly review

Oil spill fears in Italian Riviera port

Schlumberger revenue takes nose dive

Oil prices rise to highest level in 5 months

U.S. gasoline demand soars

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Fossil fuels could be phased out worldwide in a decade

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Economists: Texas handling oil slump well

Austrian energy company OMV sees oil production increase by 1 percent

Oil rally struggles to gain traction

Wood Group notches another North Sea success

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