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  Warsaw, Poland (UPI) Dec 28, 2016 A Polish natural gas company said it would use any means necessary to ensure its energy sector is secured from the domination of Russian suppliers. The Polish company known by its initials PGNiG issued a complaint to European justice officials that said Russian energy company Gazprom was not in compliance with rulings on the regional gas market, namely the Russian company's access to the OPAL pipeline. The European courts ruled Gazprom is barred from securing more than 80 percent of the ... read more |
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Russian banker says economy can handle $45 per barrel oilThere will be few pressures on the Russian economy so long as the price for crude oil stays above $45 per barrel, the head of one of Russia's largest bank said. ... more 
Iraq commits to OPEC cuts, sends oil prices higherCrude oil prices edged higher in early trading Wednesday in thin volumes amid expectations OPEC will hold the production line, though doubts persist. ... more 
New production starts in Norwegian watersGerman energy company Wintershall said Wednesday it was claiming a leadership position in Norway with the start of operations in the North Sea. ... more 
Kuwait to start importing gas from Iraq: ministersKuwait is set to begin importing up to 200 million cubic feet of gas daily from neighbouring Iraq, oil ministers from the two Arab nations said after talks on Wednesday. ... more |
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Iran: There are no guarantees with OPECFollowing an announcement regarding an increase in oil production, Iran's oil minister said there are no guarantees an OPEC production ceiling will be enforced. ... more 
Eni gains stronger position in EgyptItalian energy company Eni said it continued its track record of success in the Mediterranean Sea by securing two new agreements in an Egyptian auction. ... more 
Russian oil company says production is upAs supply-side issues weigh on oil markets, Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft said its production for the year was up more than 7 percent from 2015. ... more
OPEC-fueled oil price rally means higher gas pricesU.S. retail gasoline prices continued moving higher as the year winds down, but some relief may come with the start of the new year, AAA reports. ... more 
Turkey opens new LNG terminalFrench energy company ENGIE said it was building its European footprint in the liquefied natural gas market with the opening of a new terminal in Turkey. ... more |
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Putin: We're not a member of OPECRussia's president said his country would meet its obligations in terms of crude oil production, but stressed Friday that Russia is not a member of OPEC. ... more 
U.S. leaders question need for Strategic Petroleum ReserveMembers of a House energy panel said they wanted a federal investigation into whether or not the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve should be maintained. ... more |
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Michigan State University scientists have engineered "molecular Velcro" into to cyanobacteria, boosting this microalgae's biofuel viability as well as its potential for other research.
The findings, featured in the current issue of ACS Synthetic Biology, show how MSU researchers have designed a surface display system to attach cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, to yeast and oth ... more Biomass operations aren't currently feasible in rural communities Ultrafast lasers reveal light-harvesting secrets of photosynthetic algae People willing to pay more for new biofuels |
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Japanese electronics corporation Panasonic and energy storage company Tesla announced plans to start producing solar power components at a factory in New York.
Buffalo, N.Y., will serve as a manufacturing base for the production of solar components that will first service sectors outside Tesla's solar-roof products.
"When production of the solar roof begins, Tesla will also incor ... more Ohio keeps renewable energy standards Blue Oak Energy and Sun Air Solar complete additional 808kW PV System Tenth Year of Consecutive Global Growth for PV Demand, IHS Markit Says |
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A rule change means consumers in Alberta can have more flexibility when it comes to how they generate their own forms of green electricity, the government said.
The provincial government amended regulations governing low-carbon power sources to allow for more flexibility in grid connectivity and power limits, increasing micro-generation size limits from 1 megawatt to 5 MW.
The go ... more Offshore wind makes U.S. debut Apple invests in China wind farms German energy company plants wind farm seed in Texas |
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Physicists from MIPT and the Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences described the mobility of line defects, or dislocations, in uranium dioxide. This will enable future predictions of nuclear fuel behavior under operating conditions. The research findings were published in the International Journal of Plasticity.
Nuclear fuel has an immense potential, as i ... more Battling energy crisis, Pakistan turns on fourth nuclear plant Report finds additional radioactive materials in gas-well drill cuttings Chemistry research breakthrough that could improve nuclear waste recycling technologies |
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Australian, South African and US researchers say that although the environmental movement is in shock at US President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and its implications, it is not all doom and gloom.
"The environmental movement should proactively seize opportunities over the next four years," said lead author Dr Duan Biggs of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions ... more Climate report says 2016 on pace to be hottest year yet Glee to gloom: Climate and the 'Trump effect' 'Fear is palpable' among US climate scientists over Trump moves |
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Charging stations along the U.S. highway system and advances for school bus fleets are getting the bulk of new alternative vehicle funding, the government said.
The U.S. Energy Department said it was putting $18 million in support forward for projects aimed at developing electric and other hybrid vehicle technology.
"Public investment in advanced, energy efficient transportation ... more China fines GM unit $29 million for 'price-fixing' Uber puts brakes on self-driving cars in California Volkswagen reaches emissions agreement with 3-liter car owners |
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  Iraqi forces launched the multi-pronged "second phase" of the battle to retake eastern Mosul from jihadists on Thursday, a top commander said.
Iraqi forces punched into eastern Mosul after the massive operation to recapture the northern city from the Islamic State group was launched on October 17, but progress slowed to a crawl.
"The second phase of liberating the left bank in Mosul was ... more Iraq PM says needs three months to eliminate IS Bittersweet Christmas for Iraqi Christians near Mosul Iraqi air force drops 4 million letters on Mosul: coalition |
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India's Defense Research and Development Organization completed a test for its Agni-V ballistic missile, leading China to question the country's intentions.
The test marked the fourth demonstration of the weapon, which is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead at a range of over 3,100 miles The Hindu reported. The Defense Research and Development Organization hailed the event as a "huge ... more N. Korea plans nuclear push in 2017: top defector Duped by fake news, Pakistan minister makes nuke threat to Israel Is the Iran nuclear deal already being violated? |
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Nine residents of the Chinese "rebel" village of Wukan have been jailed for "disrupting social order" after September protests against officials turned violent, leading police to shut down the settlement and impose a media blackout.
Wukan, a 13,000-strong fishing village in the southern province of Guangdong, became a symbol of resistance against corruption after a mass uprising over alleged ... more Hong Kong's ousted anti-China lawmakers make final appeal over ban Born again: baby boom after China ends one-child rule Dalai Lama will not visit Mongolia again: govts |
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  Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday claimed the military had routed Boko Haram in a key northeastern stronghold, a year after saying the Islamist militants had been "technically" defeated.
A campaign lasting for months in the 1,300 square-kilometre (500 square-mile) forest in northeastern Borno state led to the "final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sam ... more UN cancels controversial Gambia army chief's Darfur visit Influx of Chinese investors angers Madagascans Mobile money lifts Kenyan households out of poverty |
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  Russian rescuers working round the clock have found the main black box from the Syria-bound military plane that crashed into the Black Sea with 92 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
The defence ministry said the box, which could provide vital clues as to why the Tu-154 jet crashed, was discovered early Tuesday only 1,600 metres from the shore and 17 metres under the surface and was i ... more Preparing for air traffic control via satellite Sikorsky funded for Phase III of DARPA's ALIAS program Lockheed Martin contracted for PAC-3 production for Qatar |
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China had "real cause for concern" after US President-elect Donald Trump chose outspoken China critic Peter Navarro for a top trade position, Chinese media reports said Friday, as they warned of a potential trade war.
Trump has picked Navarro to head the White House National Trade Council, a new office that will oversee trade and industrial policy, in the latest sign he is moving ahead with ... more US returns Alibaba website to counterfeits blacklist Trump names critics of China, regulation for economic posts Toshiba shares fall 20% after it flags one-off loss |
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Chinese growth stabilised in the third quarter, data showed Wednesday, as ample credit and hot property markets propped up the world's second-largest economy.
But while the forecast-beating reading was in line with state targets, it came as experts warned that authorities have relied too much on easy credit, which has in turn increased financial risks.
The economy grew 6.7 percent in Jul ... moreChina data and US banks propel equities higher No debt-for-equity cure for zombie firms, says China China's ranks of super-rich rise despite economic slowdown |
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Incoming UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he wants to meet Donald Trump "as soon as possible" and is "determined to establish a constructive dialogue with the new US administration".
Guterres, who met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of last month, said he hoped for a similar outcome with the American President-elect.
The former Portuguese prime minister takes o ... more India bans foreign funds of 20,000 charities: official China and Sao Tome restore diplomatic ties in snub to Taiwan This is a drill: British army returns to Hong Kong |
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  China's smoggiest city closed schools Wednesday as much of the country suffered its sixth day under an oppressive haze, sparking public anger about the slow response to the threat to children's health.
Since Friday a choking miasma has covered a large swathe of northeastern China, leaving more than 460 million gasping for breath.
Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei province, was one of mo ... more In Spain first, Madrid bans half of cars to fight smog RIT researchers estimate 10,000 metric tons of plastic enter Great Lakes every year Planes grounded as smog chokes China for fifth day |
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Amazon's connected personal assistant Alexa may have witnessed a murder. But will she talk?
Investigators in Arkansas recovered the Amazon Echo speaker infused with artificial intelligence from a murder scene, and want to know what Alexa heard, according to lawyers on both sides.
The case centers around Victor Collins, 47, who was found strangled in November 2015 in a bathtub of the Bent ... more 'Tiny earthquakes' help scientists predict mountain rock falls 58,000 people died on Chinese roads in 2015: report 66,000 workplace deaths in China last year: report |
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