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  (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 There's still a need to get Canadian natural gas out of North America, energy company TransCanada said after an export option for British Columbia was scrapped. Malaysia energy company Petronas said that, as the head of a partnership, it was no longer pursuing a liquefied natural gas project at Port Edward in British Columbia. Anuar Taib, the company's CEO, said the decision was made because of an "extremely challenging environment" brought on by a weak market. Pipeline and energy compan ... read more |
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Petronas drops massive natural gas project in CanadaMontreal (AFP) July 26, 2017 Petronas said Tuesday it was pulling out of its Can$36 billion ($28.8 billion US) liquefied natural gas exporting project on Canada's west coast long opposed by environmentalists and native rights activists. ... more 
Africa-focused Tullow Oil cuts costs, but keeps output steady(UPI) Jul 26, 2017 London-listed Tullow Oil, which is focused heavily on Africa, said Wednesday it was cutting costs after seeing its realized oil price drop from last year. ... more 
More reserves than initially thought in the North Sea, Norway says(UPI) Jul 26, 2017 A new oil and natural gas discovery in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea holds an estimated 30 percent more reserves than expected, the government said. ... more 
U.S. inventory declines, OPEC trouble help extend oil price rallyWashington (UPI) Jul 26, 2017 A bullish report on crude oil inventories from the United States added to planned and unplanned shortages from OPEC to give oil prices another rally Wednesday. ... more |
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Report: Gas could be sidelined by renewables in parts of Australia(UPI) Jul 26, 2017 With Australia monitoring natural gas demand, a consultant group found gas-fired power could get squeezed out in parts of the country as renewables get cheaper. ... more 
Hess: Taxes mask improvements in the second quarter(UPI) Jul 26, 2017 U.S. energy company Hess Corp. said Wednesday its net loss for the second quarter of $449 million masked improvements apparent before income taxes. ... more 
Philippines to consult ASEAN on joint China sea oil searchManila (AFP) July 26, 2017 The Philippines tried Wednesday to reassure Southeast Asian neighbours about its proposal to partner with Beijing in oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, promising to consult them on any plans. ... more 
Militants hit Nigerian crude oil pipelineWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 A militant attack on a crude oil pipeline in Nigeria has sidelined more than 100,000 barrels of oil per day, the head of a state oil company announced. ... more 
In Australia, Shell signals new era for LNGWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 The arrival of a floating liquefied natural gas facility off the coast of Australia signals a milestone for the region as an energy hub, Royal Dutch Shell said. ... more 
Parts of petroleum sector bruised, Norway saysWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 Though third quarter prospects are improving, the Norwegian government said industrial managers, led by the petroleum industry, are facing short-term pressures. ... more |
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Supply and demand factors mean higher gas pricesWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 Supply and seasonal demand pressures are catching up with U.S. travelers, pushing gas prices up in all but 11 states, motor club AAA reported. ... more 
TechnipFMC says error takes millions off first quarter figuresWashington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017 An error in calculations prompted energy services company TechnipFMC to restate its earnings report because of errors in the rates it used for calculation, the company reported on Tuesday. ... more 
Texas energy sector facing slight headwindsWashington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 Strong job growth in Texas was apparent, though some energy sector indicators are still presenting headwinds, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said. ... more 
Russia sees oil supplies dwindling from global marketWashington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017 Hundreds of millions of barrels of crude oil are lacking from the global energy market because of joint efforts with OPEC, Russia's oil minister said Monday. ... more |
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  Pullman WA (SPX) Jul 25, 2017 
Washington State University researchers have developed a way to grow algae more efficiently - in days instead of weeks - and make the algae more viable for several industries, including biofuels.
Researchers would like to produce algae efficiently because of its potential environmental benefits. Oil from the algae can be used as a petroleum alternative and algae also can be used as food, f ... more Amherst MA (SPX) Jul 25, 2017Fungi that evolved to eat wood offer new biomass conversion tool  Bochum, Germany (SPX) Jul 24, 2017How enzymes produce hydrogen  Okanagan, Canada (SPX) Jul 14, 2017New biofuel technology significantly cuts production time |
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 Cambridge UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2017 
Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar cells.
The team of researchers, from the University of Cambridge and the United States, have used theoretical and experimental methods to show how bismuth - the so-called "green element" which sits next to lead on the periodic table, could be used in low-cost solar cells.
T ... more Ulsan, South Korea (SPX) Jul 27, 2017UNIST hits new world efficiency record with perovskite solar cells  Washington DC (SPX) Jul 25, 2017Measure adds Aerial Solar Plant Inspections to Drone Services Portfolio  London, UK (SPX) Jul 27, 2017Cubico completes acquisition of Andasol 1 and Andasol 2 concentrated solar power plants in Spain |
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 Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 24, 2017 
ABB has won a $30 million order from ScottishPower Renewables to supply two SVC Light Static Compensators (STATCOMs) that will smooth out the voltage fluctuations that are an inherent feature of intermittent wind energy.
They will increase power transfer capability, improve power quality and enhance grid stability, enabling more energy efficient and reliable power supplies for millions of ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2017GE's renewables not enough to boost overall revenue  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jul 18, 2017Unbalanced wind farm planning exacerbates fluctuations  Washington (UPI) Jul 10, 2017Algeria seen as African leader for renewable energy |
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 Tokyo (AFP) July 21, 2017 
The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant said Friday it is using an underwater robot in a renewed attempt to inspect damage suffered in a tsunami-induced meltdown.
A massive undersea earthquake on March 11, 2011 sent a huge wave barrelling into Japan's northeast coast, killing more than 18,500 people, and sending three reactors into meltdown at the plant in the worst such acc ... more Helsinki (AFP) July 20, 2017Finland's TVO claims partial win in Areva nuclear dispute  Washington DC (SPX) Jul 18, 2017Laser-Armed Nuclear Icebreakers: What Russia Has in Store for Arctic  Brussels (AFP) July 12, 2017Britain must leave EU nuclear body: Verhofstadt |
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 Seattle WA (SPX) Jul 26, 2017 
The idea of geoengineering, also known as climate engineering, is very controversial. But as greenhouse gases continue to accumulate in our atmosphere, scientists are beginning to look at possible emergency measures.
A new University of Washington study looks at the idea of marine cloud brightening, which a UW group is investigating as a promising strategy to offset global warming. The str ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 24, 2017New carbon-capturing membranes may reduce greenhouse gas emissions  Rome (AFP) July 25, 2017Vatican switches off fountains as Italy battles drought  Exeter UK (SPX) Jul 21, 2017Sea temperature changes contributing to droughts |
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 Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 24, 2017 
German carmakers faced a brewing scandal Monday as suspicions grew they colluded illegally for decades, further damaging the industry's image and exposing it to massive financial risks.
News weekly Der Spiegel reported Friday that German carmakers Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW and Daimler secretly worked together from the 1990s on car development, construction and logistics - including how ... more Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 21, 2017Audi voluntarily recalls up to 850,000 diesel vehicles  London (AFP) July 26, 2017World gears up for electric cars despite bumps in road  London (AFP) July 26, 2017UK to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 |
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 Qaraqosh, Iraq (AFP) July 24, 2017 
A French cardinal hailed the "rebirth" of Iraq's devastated main Christian town of Qaraqosh on Monday, where residents are returning following two years of jihadist rule.
Taking part in mass in the town's cathedral, Lyon's Archbishop Cardinal Philippe Barbarin spoke of both "sadness" and "hope" on returning to the town, which he had previously visited just a month before the Islamic State g ... more Tehran (AFP) July 23, 2017Iran, Iraq vow to boost military ties  Mosul, Iraq (AFP) July 19, 2017After the battle: Mosul looks to rise from the ashes  Arbil, Iraq (AFP) July 21, 2017Mosul's Christians face dilemma after Islamic State |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2017 
China on Monday defended its repatriation of North Koreans who have escaped across its border after a United Nations envoy voiced concern about increasing detentions and expulsions.
Tomas Ojea Quintana, the UN's special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea, said last week he had shared his concerns with Chinese officials in recent months.
But foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said ... more Washington (AFP) July 25, 2017US detects signs of new NKorea missile test  Washington (AFP) July 25, 2017US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel  United Nations, United States (AFP) July 25, 2017US sees progress in push for 'pretty serious' N. Korea sanctions |
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 Gaborone, Botswana (AFP) July 25, 2017 
Botswana on Tuesday confirmed it will allow the Dalai Lama to visit next month as "a foreign dignitary" in the face of China's fierce opposition to the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Beijing views the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist campaigning for Tibetan independence and consistently condemns foreign governments who welcome him.
Botswana Foreign Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi told law ... more Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2017China anti-graft watchdog probes Politburo member  Beijing (AFP) July 27, 2017Chinese police detain suspected pyramid scheme protesters  Shenyang, China (AFP) July 15, 2017Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo's ashes buried at sea |
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 Bamako (AFP) July 26, 2017 
Two German UN peacekeepers were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed as they were monitoring clashes in northern Mali, German and UN officials said.
UN diplomats confirmed that the attack helicopter and the crew had been supplied by Germany to MINUSMA, the UN mission in Mali.
"Sadly we now know that two Bundeswehr (German army) soldiers have given their lives for our country," ... more Beijing (AFP) July 26, 2017China warns Botswana over Dalai Lama visit  Toubacouta, Senegal (AFP) July 20, 2017Peace deal eludes Senegal's Casamance, 35 years on  Nairobi (AFP) July 13, 2017Rwandan forces killing suspects without trial: HRW |
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 Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017 
L3 Technologies has received an order from Airbus for 37 of its MX-15 electro-optical infrared imaging systems for foreign military H225M helicopters, the company announced on Wednesday.
The MX-15 EO/IR systems will be installed in France before the H225Ms are forwarded to their government customers.
"L3 WESCAM is proud to have been chosen to supply its MX-15 systems, as it highl ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017CAE wins new military contracts with Lockheed Martin, L3 and Airbus  Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Lockheed Martin receives contract for work on Israeli F-35s  Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Wildcat helicopter fabrication to remain in Britain |
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 Seoul (AFP) July 27, 2017 
South Korea's economic growth slowed in the past quarter, the central bank said Thursday, as a diplomatic row with top trading partner China over a US missile shield hit exports.
The figures come as South Korea struggles to shake off an extended economic slowdown, a key factor in the election of left-leaning new President Moon Jae-In in May, who has promised a massive fiscal stimulus packa ... more Beijing (AFP) July 26, 2017China to change state-owned firms into corporations  Beijing (AFP) July 18, 2017China's Xi calls for more imports and more 'open economy'  Beijing (AFP) July 23, 2017China cashing out as mobile payment soars |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 24, 2017  China warned on Monday that it will step up its troop deployment in a border dispute with India, vowing to defend its sovereignty at "whatever cost".
The standoff started more than a month ago after Chinese troops started building a road on a remote plateau, which is disputed by China and Bhutan.
Indian troops moved in to the flashpoint zone to halt the work, with China accusing them of ... more Manila (AFP) July 25, 2017China urges ASEAN to reject outside interference  Washington (UPI) Jul 25, 2017Sweden plans large joint military exercise with NATO  Beijing (AFP) July 27, 2017China and India locked in high-stakes, high-altitude border row |
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 Meulaboh, Indonesia (AFP) July 26, 2017 
Young children lie in hospital in Aceh province, Indonesia, as thick smoke caused by forest fires forces dozens of people to be treated for lung infections.
Some schoolchildren were still able to go to school in Meulaboh Wednesday wearing masks but several schools suspended classes so students could stay at home.
In the past week, about 35 hotspots - concentrations of fires - have de ... more Paris (AFP) July 24, 2017Pioneering Paris canal swimming spot closed due to pollution  Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) July 18, 2017Bavaria juggles support for diesel and clean city air  Phnom Penh (AFP) July 13, 2017Cambodia bans overseas exports of coastal sand |
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 Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jul 25, 2017 
In an emergency, early warning is key to escaping from a hazard, such as a forest fire or a chemical leak. Motivated to improve on safety, a team from KAUST is using 3D printing to develop a cheap, reliable system to signal danger.
Existing early warning systems rely on satellite monitoring, watch towers or expensive fixed sensors. The system, developed by a team led by Associate Professor ... more Tokyo (AFP) July 23, 2017Robot finds possible melted fuel inside Fukushima reactor  Kathmandu (AFP) July 21, 2017Cheap 3D printed prosthetics could be game changer for Nepal  Oxford UK (SPX) Jul 18, 2017The last survivors on Earth |
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