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September 11, 2016

Payrolls down for shale-rich Texas
Dallas (UPI) Sep 8, 2016
Manufacturing, an economic backstop in shale-rich Texas, is witnessing a drop in payrolls in an otherwise mixed bag, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said. "Employment reports varied across sectors," the bank said in a report. "Manufacturing and energy services firms continued to trim payrolls." Apart from oil, Texas is one of the top manufacturing states in the country and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said a stronger dollar, which makes U.S. goods more expensive, continued to pu ... read more

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Energy sector job losses mount for Norway The government of Norway said Thursday the number of jobs tied to the production of oil and natural gas declined during the second quarter. ... more		Nigeria says to borrow from World Bank, China, Japan Nigeria's presidency on Thursday said it had approved an external borrowing plan after the cash-strapped African economy plunged into official recession. ... more		American Indians united by oil pipeline fight Drive on a state highway along the Missouri River, amid the rolling hills and wide prairies of North Dakota, and you'll come across a makeshift camp of Native Americans - united by a common cause. ... more
				Oil-rich Alberta unveils jobs package The provincial Canadian government in oil-rich Alberta said it was pushing forward with a jobs plan as the region's economy drags down the nation. ... more		Gazprom gets permits for Turkish gas pipeline Russian energy company Gazprom said it received the first permits from the Turkish government to start implementing a new natural gas pipeline project. ... more

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Oil prices extend rally after ECB rate stand-still Oil prices, already rising in response to a decline in U.S. production estimates, rallied further on Thursday after the European Central Bank stood still. ... more		Rig counts up, but still lower than last year Exploration and production activity in North America is on the rise, but still far below the levels seen last year, data from Baker Hughes show. ... 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		Texas energy sector teetering on recovery The deep contraction in the Texas oil and gas sector seems to be over, though a full rebound remains elusive, an economist in the state said. ... more
				House moves to hold oil, gas leases online Bipartisan leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives returned from recesses to pass a measure that would move offshore oil and gas leasing to the Internet. ... more		White House: No change in fracking stance since Oklahoma quake Federal policies and positions on hydraulic fracturing have not changed in response to a weekend earthquake in Oklahoma, a White House spokesman said. ... more

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Norway's sovereign fund bars US Duke over pollution Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, has placed US group Duke Energy and three subsidiaries on its blacklist for causing "unacceptable" environmental damage, Norway's central bank said Wednesday. ... more		Apache Corp. unveils what it sees as a major shale find in Texas U.S. shale player Apache Corp. said it increased its spending plans for the year to help the development of what it says is the next big thing in Texas. ... more		Skimming the Sun, probe sheds light on space weather threats Are Unlocked Phones Any Good? Unlocked vs. Locked Phone Benefits Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary on SpaceX capsule return to Earth		Oil prices drifting aimlessly in early Wednesday trading Crude oil prices moved in volatile territory early Wednesday as investors waited for key banking and industry data as anticipation over production moves waned. ... more
Tribe not satisfied with brief halt to Dakota Access pipeline A tribal group protesting a pipeline that is to carry oil from North Dakota said it was disappointed the project was still going forward despite a temporary delay. ... more		Ecuador begins pumping oil in Amazon nature reserve Ecuador began pumping oil Wednesday from a massive field located partly on a protected nature reserve in the Amazon rainforest, drawing criticism from environmentalists and indigenous-rights groups. ... more		New genus of bacteria found living inside hydraulic fracturing wells Researchers analyzing the genomes of microorganisms living in shale oil and gas wells have found evidence of sustainable ecosystems taking hold there--populated in part by a never-before-seen genus ... more		Shell starts new production in Gulf of Mexico After taking a partial cash offer for assets in the region, Royal Dutch Shell said it started production at its deepest project yet in the Gulf of Mexico. ... more

	Statoil again ups stake in Barents Sea After stating its intention to move to northern waters, Norwegian energy company Statoil said it strengthened its grip on Barents Sea assets. ... more		Offshore Senegal still in the investment stage Australian energy company FAR Ltd. said it bet heavily on offshore Senegal, though revenue year-on-year was lower by more than 50 percent. ... more

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Deal with oil giant helps near-extinct whale recover		Putin calls for 'compromise' towards oil freeze		Russia called to talk gas with Ukraine, EU		Oil spikes on Saudi, Russia joint statement		Earthquake rocks Oklahoma, key US fracking state

Gas is cheap ahead of U.S. holiday

Oil prices jump on rumors and labor numbers

Moody's sees subdued growth for Nigeria

Iran planning more oil drilling

Enbridge: North Dakota oil output too low for pipeline

Oil bounces on Saudi-Russian pledge to steady prices

Putin ally says oil privatization still on the table

Development plans for Senegalese oil unveiled

Oil prices sink as balance sentiment fades

Lundin next driller in line for Barents Sea

Analysts say oil market balance hasn't appeared yet

Chevron starts gas production offshore Indonesia

Russia: Turkish gas pipeline progress continues

Security concerns prompt Canada to halt pipeline review

With oil on the radar, Senegal gets good IMF marks

Oil prices resume downturn

Statoil sets sights on Barents Sea

Nigeria's oil-based economy stumbles

Restructuring Iraqi oil player seeking more capital

Oil sands fires send Canada GDP reeling in Q2

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