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August 28, 2016

Nanofur for oil spill cleanup
Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) Aug 25, 2016
Some water ferns can absorb large volumes of oil within a short time, because their leaves are strongly water-repellent and, at the same time, highly oil-absorbing. Researchers of KIT, together with colleagues of Bonn University, have found that the oil-binding capacity of the water plant results from the hairy microstructure of its leaves. It is now used as a model to further develop the new Nanofur material for the environmentally friendly cleanup of oil spills. (DOI: 10.1088/1748-3190/11/5/056003) ... read more

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Scientists develop nanofur material to soak up oil A team of researchers in Germany have developed a new water-resistant nanofur material capable of soaking up oil with impressive efficiency. The material was inspired by water ferns. ... more		White House urged to ban Atlantic Ocean seismic activity An advocacy group called on the U.S. government to enact further restrictions on Atlantic Ocean energy work, citing seismic threats to marine animals. ... more		PetroChina profit almost wiped out in first half China's biggest oil producer PetroChina's net profit plunged 97.9 percent in the first half of this year, it said Wednesday, as it struggled with a weak domestic economy and low oil prices. ... more
				Oil prices move lower as OPEC doubts persist Sentiment on oil supply and inventory levels pushed crude oil prices lower in early Wednesday trading amid renewed doubts over extraordinary OPEC action. ... more		Norway expects slump in oil, gas investments The Norwegian government said that, after falling more than 10 percent, investments in the energy sector next year should see another steep decline. ... more

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Gazprom says it's not impacted by sanctions Western economic sanctions have little impact on Gazprom activities as the company focuses on domestic procurement efforts, the Russian company said. ... more		Analyst: Oil near $50 not good for a freeze The price point for crude oil that would likely trigger action from major oil producers is around $35 per barrel, a Swiss-based market research group said ... more		Underappreciated threat of nanoplastic pollution revealed in Atlantic Ocean study Deadly China-Nepal flood caused by glacial lake: experts New UK weather records being set 'very frequently': report		Alberta's economy hit by May wildfires The financial impact of May wildfires that curbed total Canadian oil production and the strains of lower oil prices are taking a toll, a provincial leader said. ... more
				New gas extraction methods increase price responsiveness Over the past decade, the shale revolution, driven by unconventional methods such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques, has fundamentally changed how natural gas is produced in ... more		Statoil grabs hold of British waters British oil and gas exploration companies said bringing Norway's Statoil to the table at a North Sea operation was a win for the industry. ... more

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Gazprom reviewing Nord Stream 2 options Amid anti-trust concerns from Poland, a new financing model for the expansion of a gas pipeline to Europe could emerge by year's end, Russia's Gazprom said. ... more		Gas prices follow in oil's footsteps An August rally in crude oil prices, coupled with regional refinery issues, resulted in the snap of a seven-week streak of declining fuel prices, AAA reported. ... more		Pakistan gets energy security loan Pakistan needs financial support to address critical energy issues that impede the potential for economic growth, the Asian Development Bank said. ... more		Three tremors in 24 hours near Oklahoma shale country Three minor seismic events were recorded near the shale reserve areas in Oklahoma in the past 24 hours, data for the U.S. Geological Survey show. ... more

	Oil-rich Texas sees slight employment gains While some sectors are still seeing obvious pressure, employment data in Texas show the economy is showing signs of improvement, a federal bank said. ... more		Nicaragua refinery fire under control: officials Firefighters have contained a massive refinery fire on Nicaragua's Pacific coast, officials said Sunday. ... more

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