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  Aberdeen, Scotland (UPI) Feb 17, 2017 North Sea oil and gas company Ithaca Energy announced Friday the successful start of production from the region's Stella field. "Production has been started from the field and oil export to the adjacent shuttle tanker has commenced," the company said in a statement. "The production ramp-up phase will commence when the on-going commissioning of the gas processing and compression facilities is complete." First discovered in 1979, Ithaca has led in a string of discoveries in the field in th ... read more |
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It's a foreign pipeline, Keystone XL opponents remind TrumpA voice of opposition to the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline used U.S. President Donald Trump's logic against him as the transit network gets new life. ... more 
Vladimir Putin: Clear signs of Russian economic growthAs oil prices stabilize in the wake of an OPEC-led production deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin said signs of economic strength are becoming clear. ... more 
EnQuest on pace for new North Sea oilA company helping to steer development of the Kraken oil field in the North Sea said Friday it was on pace to start production by the second quarter. ... more 
Oil prices move lower after day of volatilityA test of the credibility of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries against U.S. shale pushed crude oil prices lower early Friday. ... more |
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Despite tough energy recovery, Norway's debt decreasesAfter reporting slight gains in oil and gas sector job prospects, Norway's government said its debt in the fourth quarter was the low mark for 2016. ... more 
Croatia next in line for LNG terminalThe European Commission said Friday it agreed on more than $100 million in support for a new liquefied natural gas terminal on a Croatian island. ... more 
Oil-rich Alberta preps for wildfire seasonJust as its oil sector recovers from last year's breakout, the provincial government in Alberta issued an advisory for the pending start of wildfire season. ... more 
Libya asks NATO for security helpLibya's UN-backed government has sent NATO an official request to help improve its security and defences, the alliance said Thursday. ... more 
Oil prices get modest lift from OPEC, but pressures lingerOil prices got a modest lift early Thursday on word OPEC may be upping the production cut ante, but gains were balanced by signs of Russian production growth. ... more 
Austrian energy group OMV says retooling paid offAustrian energy company OMV said Thursday it turned the corner by generating free cash flow and reprioritizing its asset base. ... more |
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Resource-rich Ghana facing mixed economic prospectsEmerging oil and gas producer Ghana could see its economy improve, though certain sectors are expected to face challenges, Moody's Investors Service found. ... more 
French company makes strides for maritime LNGFrench energy company ENGIE said it was leading efforts to offer low-carbon options to the maritime shipping industry with liquefied natural gas. ... more 
U.S. gas prices likely at short-term lowA retail price watchdog said this may be the short-term seasonal low point for U.S. gasoline prices as refiners start switching to a different blend. ... more
OPEC notes role as market stabilizerThe secretary-general of OPEC said market stability was a primary objective for the production group, but noted the importance of spare capacity. ... more |
  
The provincial government of Alberta said it was creating new jobs by offering funding to support bioenergy and a low-carbon future.
The government said it was offering up to $45 million to support a bioenergy producer program aimed at deriving fuels from crops and livestock waste.
The industry already powers the equivalent of 200,000 average households in Alberta and contributes ... more A better way to farm algae DuPont Industrial Biosciences to develop new high-efficiency biogas enzyme method Cathay Pacific to cut emissions with switch to biofuel |
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A U of T Engineering innovation could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper. Dr. Hairen Tan and his team have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of a relatively new class of solar devices called perovskite solar cells. This alternative solar technology could lead to low-cost, printable solar panels capable of turning nearly any surface ... more Governors tell Trump that China will reap low-carbon rewards First Solar Awarded 140Mw Module Supply Contract For Australia'S Largest Solar Project Accelerated chlorophyll reaction in microdroplets to reveal secret of photosynthesis |
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All electric service providers in Michigan met their renewable energy targets, with wind contributing most to the green economy, a public commission found.
"The combined efforts of the electric providers, renewable energy project developers, communities hosting renewable energy projects, renewable energy advocates and many others have contributed to the effective implementation of Michi ... more British grid drawing power from new offshore wind farm Prysmian UK to supply land cable connections for East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm Russia's nuclear giant pushes into wind energy |
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The French nuclear group Areva said Tuesday a truck carrying a chemical used in the uranium fuel process had tipped over in Benin, but there was "no risk" of contamination.
The accident occurred in the West African country on Sunday near Dassa, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) north of the capital Cotonou.
The truck was carrying uranate, an oxide used in the process to make nuclear fuel. ... more Slovenian nuclear plant shuts down after water problemSlovenian nuclear plant restarts after shutdown Explosion at French nuclear plant, 'no radiation risk' |
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  The Alpine skiing season may be much shorter by century's end, and limited to a smaller area, said a climate study Thursday warning of snow cover loss as high as 70 percent.
Most climate models predict increased winter precipitation due to global warming, scientists wrote in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) journal The Cryosphere.
But with temperatures rising too, the is likely to be ... more Gas hydrate breakdown unlikely to cause massive greenhouse gas release Scientists argue current climate change models understate the problem Researchers say climate models understate risk, ignore human factors |
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When is an internal combustion engine not an internal combustion engine? When it's been transformed into a modular reforming reactor that could make hydrogen available to power fuel cells wherever there's a natural gas supply available.
By adding a catalyst, a hydrogen separating membrane and carbon dioxide sorbent to the century-old four-stroke engine cycle, researchers have demonstrated ... more Roads are driving rapid evolutionary change in our environment NTU Singapore invents ultrafast camera for self-driving vehicles and drones Tesla takes on Gulf gas guzzlers |
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  The first four months of the Iraqi offensive on Mosul were marked by relatively low displacement but the civilians who remain in the city's west face more dangers than ever.
In the east, the Iraqi forces adopted a strategy of protecting civilians by keeping them at home, and the mass exodus expected by humanitarian organisations did not occur.
Since the Mosul offensive against the Islami ... more Iraq digs anti-IS trench around city of Ramadi Mosul civilians divided over Iraqi army advice to 'stay at home' Iraq forces converge on Mosul airport |
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  The United States and Russia may be on the verge of a new arms race in Europe, decades after the missile crisis that shook the Old Continent in the waning years of the Soviet Union.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he would like to build warmer ties with Moscow, but in Europe tensions have been high since Russia annexed Crimea and began to foment separatism in Ukraine.
NATO has ... more Lockheed Martin to build additional Trident II missiles Iran in new military drills despite US warnings US pledges nuclear defence for Japan, S.Korea after N.Korea missile launch |
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Looking like living dress-up dolls, elaborately costumed children are paraded through an eastern China village as firecrackers roar, commemorating the end of barbaric child sacrifices hundreds of years ago.
It's an annual event in the village of Tufang in coastal Fujian province, where China's Hakka community is concentrated and marks its unique history with a range of colourful festivals. ... more Hong Kong police jailed over attack on democracy protester Struggle against evil sparks China ritual Ex-VP of China's top court jailed for life over graft |
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A key step on the road to peace in northern Mali will take place Saturday when interim local authorities begin work, smoothing the path to municipal elections, the Malian government said.
Tuareg-led rebels led an uprising in 2012 that was hijacked by jihadists, throwing northern Mali into chaos, but the rebels signed an accord in 2015 without the Islamists.
Putting into place interim aut ... more Under pressure DR Congo govt vows to stem violence DR Congo dubs video massacre fake, but admits "excesses" Third S.Sudan military official quits over 'ethnic crimes' |
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Google parent Alphabet said Thursday that artificial intelligence-infused navigation software has significantly sped up plans to deploy Project Loon internet balloons to serve remote regions of the world
Word that being able to more smartly guide high-altitude baloons promised to improve coverage while curbing cost came as Loon hit headwinds in some locales where it has been testing the tech ... more India, Russia close in on chopper deal: report Czech Republic, Switzerland eye A400M lease from Germany Dassault to offer Rafale fighter to Indian navy |
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  Israel Aerospace Industries has completed and delivered its Integrated Underwater Harbor Defense and Surveillance System project for India's navy.
The project, also known as IUHDSS, is designed to provide India with enhanced surveillance and patrol capabilities to protect the country's 4,670-mile coastline.
The solution was developed by IAI subsidiary Elta Systems, and includes u ... more Trump trade strategy 'doomed to failure:' US trade expert EU Parliament to vote on Canada trade deal China outbound investment plunges under new curbs |
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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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  The United States is not yet ready to cooperate militarily with Russia, Pentagon chief James Mattis said Thursday after Moscow's defence minister called for better ties.
"We are not in a position right now to collaborate on a military level, but our political leaders will engage and try to find common ground or a way forward," Mattis told reporters at a NATO summit in Brussels.
Russian D ... more Germany warns US off hurting Europe, favouring Russia Tillerson, Wang in highest-level US-China meet under Trump US remains 'your greatest ally', Pence tells Europe |
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Toxic smoke billowed Friday from a lake in India's technology capital Bangalore after the polluted water caught fire, with residents lamenting authorities' alleged inaction over the blighted environment.
The fire erupted late Thursday after a nearby pile of burning trash apparently caused chemical effluents on Bellandur lake to burst into flames.
TV footage showed thick grey plumes of s ... more Trump's pick to head environment agency confirmed London to tax old cars to combat air pollution Environmental lawyer murdered in Philippines: police |
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The drumbeat calling scientists to share their work with the public is as loud as ever, and Tracey Holloway is happy to answer. It's just that education isn't exactly what she's offering. She's got satellites.
"We have hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of data from satellites that have been up in space for over 10 years," says Holloway, a professor of environmental studies at the Univ ... more 'Scorpion' robot mission inside Fukushima reactor aborted Free hairdos to boost confidence of displaced Iraqi women Myanmar jade mine landslide kills 9: official |
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