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July 06, 2016

Oil losses mount as world markets hit by Brexit woe
Hong Kong (AFP) July 6, 2016
Oil prices fell further in Asian trade Wednesday, tracking losses across equities and currency markets as fresh fears about the impact of Britain's exit from the EU sent investors fleeing high-risk assets. A warning from the Bank of England that there was evidence risks from the June 23 Brexit vote "have begun to crystallise" sent shudders through world markets, with the pound diving to levels not seen since mid-1985 and stock markets diving. The uncertainty unleashed by Europe's second biggest ... read more

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Venezuela president vows military boost to fight crisis Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday the country must boost its military might, as he fends off attempts to remove him from office. ... more		Fossil fuels will still dominate U.S. landscape Even with renewable energy consumption at a historic high, fossil fuels are by far the dominant source for U.S. consumption, a federal review found. ... more		Paper: OPEC worked to derail U.S. shale Members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries altered their behavior to limit the role of U.S. shale oil producers, a Norwegian paper found. ... more
				Holiday, Brexit cloud, pull oil prices lower Light trading ahead of a long U.S. holiday and lingering concerns about the prospects for the British and European economies pulled oil slightly lower Friday. ... more		New oil found in North Sea With the future of the region in question, energy company EnQuest said Friday it confirmed the discovery of oil at a field in the central North Sea. ... more

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum: Kurds owe for oil milestone The Kurdish government of Iraq is due to pay out a bonus because of a production milestone at a northern Iraqi oil field, Gulf Keystone Petroleum said. ... more		Gazprom touts legacy Russian energy company Gazprom puts flexibility at the center of its strategic objectives, the company's chairman said in an address to shareholders. ... more		Ozone layer 'healing', on track to recover by mid-century: UN How mowing less lets flowers bloom along Austria's 'Green Belt' Oldest practice of smoke-dried mummification traced to Asia Pacific hunter gatherers		Crimson Pipeline defends track release after Ventura release The company behind an oil release in California defended its public record, saying its reputation was the target of a smear campaign. ... more
				Appeals court overturns Canada pipeline approval Canada's federal court of appeal has overturned approval of the new Northern Gateway pipeline on grounds that builders failed to adequately consult with affected aboriginals, documents released Thursday revealed. ... more		Oil prices move lower after hitting 'soft ceiling' Crude oil prices reversed course in Thursday trading with an investment bank saying the $50 mark may be something of a "soft ceiling" for the long term. ... more

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Canada, Mexico review stronger energy ties The Canadian government said it was looking to build stronger energy ties with Mexico now that key reforms were in place in the sector. ... more		Platform construction for Johan Sverdrup underway Construction started Thursday for part of a platform that will deploy at the giant Johan Sverdrup oil field, Norwegian energy company Statoil said. ... more		Irish company Circle Oil pulls shares from stock exchange Irish exploration company Circle Oil said Wednesday it pulled its shares off the market after steep declines in revenue and funding reconsiderations. ... more		Low oil prices left Alberta with a massive deficit An annual review of the budget for oil-rich Alberta found total revenue came in lower than budgeted, though the provincial finance minister was upbeat. ... more

	Azerbaijan on cusp of gas greatness Though some geopolitical conflicts may impede the progress, Azerbaijan is positioned to become one of the region's key players in natural gas, analysis finds. ... more		Nigeria signs billions in oil and gas deals with China The Nigerian government announced Thursday that it signed $80 billion worth in oil and gas deals with Chinese companies. ... more

North Korea declares nuclear statehood 'permanently enshrined'

Iran says enriched nuclear material 'under rubble' of facilities hit during Israel war

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Oil prices move even lower as Brexit concerns mount

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TransCanada files $15 bn suit over US rejection of Keystone pipeline

Gulf Keystone Petroleum gets only partial payment for Iraqi exports

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Sky falls on oil, world markets, on Brexit

British oil industry calls for unity post-EU

Canada reacting to oil downturn

Canadian oil needs new outlets, industry group says

Saudi prince talks oil market stability with U.S.

Irish rebound possible for oil, gas explorer Providence

China building energy ties to Russia, Putin says

Oil rallies on slight move against Brexit

OMV sets drilling record in Barents Sea

Energy services company Subsea 7 trims payroll

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