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October 17, 2016

Natural gas hydrate in the foraminifera
Beijing, China (SPX) Oct 17, 2016
Natural gas hydrates are clathrate hydrates that consist of water molecules and natural gas molecules (major constituent: methane). They are mainly distributed along continental slopes of the oceans or permafrost regions on land. Highly saturated hydrate reservoirs may be ideal alternative energy resources, which makes them an important target area for the exploitation and utilization of natural gas hydrates. Generally, influenced and restricted by the grain size of the sediments, natural gas hydr ... read more

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More oil pending from Angola Italian energy company Eni said it was one step closer to its goal of pulling more oil from Angola with the pending launch of an offshore production facility. ... more		Kashagan crude oil ready for exports The first batch of crude oil from the giant Kashagan oil field off the coast of Kazakhstan has been processed and destined for exports, an operator said. ... more		Georgia, a former Soviet republic, joins European energy treaty Europe is laying a broader foundation under its collective energy system with a partnership with Georgia, a former Soviet republic, an official said. ... more
				Oil prices inch lower after concluding statement from OPEC Crude oil prices drifted lower from the previous session at the start of Friday trading even after positive production talks in Istanbul from OPEC members. ... more		Support offered to online energy auctions in face of fierce protests Protests against a North Dakota oil pipeline that some authorities have said are violent supports a push to hold oil and gas leases online, backers said. ... more

Alberta looks for better gains from natural reserves Alberta needs a forward-looking strategy to make the most out of its vast wealth of natural resources for the sake of the economy, provincial leaders said. ... more		BP abandons Great Australian Bight drill plans British oil giant BP Tuesday ditched plans to drill in the Great Australian Bight after reviewing its global exploration programme, a decision environmentalists hailed as a victory for the pristine wilderness. ... more		Ash improves methane yield and fertilizer value in biogas systems Bio-oil from agricultural and forest waste could help seal abandoned oil wells and store carbon Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power		British government sees future potential for shale oil Shale oil has a place in the British energy mix, but exploitation will require environmental safeguards and industry expertise, a government agency said. ... more
				Russia hopes for credit rating upgrade The Central Bank of Russia said Thursday there was reason to be optimistic about an upgrade to its credit rating given the pace of economic recovery. ... more		Today is Oilfield Prayer Day in Oklahoma According to a proclamation made by the state governor, Thursday marks a day of prayer for the oil sector in the shale-rich state of Oklahoma. ... more

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	Oil prices turn south as data trumps rhetoric Crude oil prices made a U-turn in early Wednesday trading after monthly data show a lingering gap between global supply and demand. ... more		Expect more from Iraq, oil company says New production activity at oil wells in the Kurdish north of Iraq should boost production capacity by about 10 percent, Norwegian company DNO said. ... more

Romania says Russian drone breached its airspace

MSBAI wins DoD contract to accelerate OrbitGuard for space situational awarenes

AI powered SAR imagery analysis tool launched by SATIM and ICEYE

Concerns raised over Dakota Access pipeline "riots"		Canada says oil pipeline capacity lacking		Saudi energy company courts Turkish players		Russia backs Algerian and Turkish oil sectors		U.S. oil sector rising; Alberta recovering
Oil prices relatively flat, awaiting next move		Statoil to start new survey of Johan Sverdrup		Energy efficiency accelerates despite low oil prices: IEA		US government again seeks halt of pipeline opposed by Native Americans		Shale gas not EPA has pushed decline in coal-generated electricity

Scotland says 'no way' to controversial gas option

OMV closes on sale of stake in bright North Sea prospect

Crude oil prices stand still after long rally

Baker Hughes: North America showing recovery

British shale gas work gets the green light

Most of Sudan's oil opportunities have vanished, IMF says

Alaska gushes over new oil discovery in the North Slope

Iran touts new contracts for domestic oil companies

Venezuela to discuss Algerian oil accord with Russia

Russia sets eyes on Baltic energy market

No apparent end to rally in crude oil prices

U.S. importing more OPEC oil

Another day, another oil price rally

World Bank: Middle East oil exporters face low growth

Mexico, U.S., join hands offshore

Direct utilization of elemental sulfur for microporous polymer synthesis

OPEC-fueled rally in oil prices spills into October

Carnival to power cruise ships with LNG

Marathon Oil sells U.S. acreage

No sign of normal slump in retail gas prices

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