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July 27, 2016

A 'smart dress' for oil-degrading bacteria
Kazan, Russia (SPX) Jul 27, 2016
Bionanotechnology research is targeted on functional structures synergistically combining macromolecules, cells, or multicellular assemblies with a wide range of nanomaterials. Providing micrometer-sized cells with tiny nanodevices expands the uses of the cultured microorganisms and requires nanoassembly on individual live cells. Surface engineering functionalizes the cell walls with polymer layers and/or nanosized particles and has been widely employed to modify the intrinsic properties of microb ... read more

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Texas economist warns against exuberance Moderation in crude oil prices during the second quarter of the year shouldn't translate to an overwhelming sense of optimism, a Texas economist said. ... more		Canada phasing out some oil railcars early Getting older rail cars that carry crude oil out of service quicker means eliminating the weakest link in the chain of safety, the Canadian government said. ... more		Pessimism bubbles up to leave oil prices mixed Crude oil prices were trading in mixed territory early Tuesday after BP said more output was expected, but market recovery would be slow. ... more
				Energy issues in Turkey's hands, Russia says Decisions related to natural gas transit infrastructure tied to Russian supplies are in the hands of the Turkish government, a Gazprom chairman said. ... more		AAA: Gas prices will stay lower this summer Pointing to a market flush with fuel supplies, motor club AAA said less than 1 percent of retail service stations are selling gas above the $3 mark. ... more

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Emergency declared after Husky oil spill A city government in central Canada declared a state of emergency as an oil spill into an area river travels downstream to threaten drinking water supplies. ... more		BP planning to bring more barrels online Even though results for the second quarter show yet another loss, BP CEO Bob Dudley said thousands of barrels of new production is coming online this year. ... more		New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India From Antarctica to Brussels, hunting climate clues in old ice		Scotland working to protect EU relations The Scottish government, which once pushed an independence bid in part on oil revenue, said every option is on the table for staying in the European Union. ... more
				Russian economy recovering slowly With oil holding relatively stable, there are few restrictions on meeting inflationary goals by the end of next year, a Russian finance minister said. ... more		Market uncertainty drags oil prices lower Pessimism about the market's trajectory combined with violence in Nigeria, an OPEC member, sent crude oil prices lower in early Monday trading. ... more

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North Dakota rig count up 10 percent The number of rigs actively exploring for or producing oil and natural gas in North Dakota is up 10 percent from last week, state data show. ... more		Nord Stream planners reviewing next steps The planning companies behind an expansion to a natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea said they're exploring their options amid Polish anti-trust concerns. ... more		Chinese researchers craft high fidelity Mars soil simulant to support future missions Ancient river systems reveal Mars was wetter than we thought NASA's Parker Solar Probe Snaps Closest-Ever Images to Sun		Russian company Gazprom Neft pumping 67,000 barrels of oil a day in eastern Iraq Production momentum at the Badra oil field in eastern Iraq has resulted in almost half of the total volumes emerging this year, Russian company Gazprom Neft said. ... more
Oil spill threatens Saskatchewan drinking water With an oil spill threatening area water ways, provincial leaders in Saskatchewan said protecting drinking water supplies was the top priority. ... more		Schlumberger: We've reached the bottom The energy market has clearly turned the corner, but the industry still faces headwinds without significant price recovery, Schlumberger's CEO said. ... more		Poll: Republican voters see Big Oil as big deal Though most would-be voters back a strong U.S. energy sector, a survey finds a hawkish oil and gas policy is backed more by those considered Republicans. ... more		Polish antitrust body wary of Nord Stream II An expansion to a Russian natural gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea, Nord Stream, would inhibit market competition, a Polish antitrust authority said Friday. ... more

	Australia's Santos sees lingering industry pressures Showing quarterly pressures, but year-on-year improvements, Australian energy company Santos said its strategy is supporting forward momentum. ... more		Transocean's latest rig contract revised lower Offshore rig company Transocean revealed it started on a new contract for drilling in the deep waters of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, though at a reduced day rate. ... more

China, India should work towards 'win-win' cooperation: Chinese FM

US delays Patriot arms deliveries to Switzerland in switch to Ukraine

US 'moving at haste' to get Ukraine weapons: envoy

Total lands LNG deal with Japan		Oil prices drift lower, balancing modest industry optimism		Chevron to send more gas to China		Woodside Petroleum expecting third quarter recovery		Oil prices drift lower as Europe weighs economic risks
Oil Search drops efforts in Papua New Guinea gas		Encana Corp. said to expect more drilling		Environmental groups blast Enbridge for 2010 spill		Russia revisits oil pipeline to avoid Black Sea		Enbridge to pay $177 million for US oil pipeline spills

Halliburton: Our strategy is working

Ohio shale fueling job growth, API director says

Total assessing Exxon bid on Papua New Guinea

Oil prices lower on weak demand

Scotland worried by economic pressures from Brexit

BHP lowers expectations for petroleum

Former Apache boss nabs Cabinet job in Alaska

Tesoro to pay $425 million over air quality violations

Gazprom deploys fracking effort

Russia extends sympathy to potential energy partner Turkey

Iran drafting list of eligible oil and gas vendors

No change in North Dakota rig count

Another win for services company Wood Group

U.S. shale player Sanchez boosts production

Companies getting good at life at $50 per barrel

AAA: Gas prices at a 12-year low

Oil prices mixed on IMF pessimism and supply constraints

API president in Cleveland calls for better energy policies

Colorado touts labor sector performance

New pipeline entity emerges in Calgary

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