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  Washington (UPI) Sep 26, 2017 With a court dismissing a challenge to federal rules on hydraulic fracturing, producers said it was time for President Trump to erase the law altogether. "The industry recognizes that every energy-producing area has different geologic, topographic, and hydrologic conditions, which is why the states are far more efficient and effective at regulating hydraulic fracturing than the federal government," Barry Russell, the president and CEO of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, said in ... read more |
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Texas oil production slightly lower, early data showWashington (UPI) Sep 26, 2017 Crude oil production reported to the state energy regulator in Texas for July was slightly lower than last year, preliminary data show. ... more 
Strongman Haftar bolsters stature as key Libya playerRome (AFP) Sept 26, 2017 Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar met Italy's defence minister and security chiefs in Rome Tuesday, bolstering his stature as a key player in international efforts to stabilise his troubled country. ... more 
Growth prospects for energy-hungry Asia revised higherWashington (UPI) Sep 26, 2017 Growth in the developed economies of Asia should continue, especially if crude oil prices stay at moderate levels, the Asian Development Bank said. ... more 
Chesapeake Energy revises outlook because of Hurricane HarveyWashington (UPI) Sep 26, 2017 U.S. shale oil and natural gas company Chesapeake said it expects it will take until the fourth quarter to see production gains following Hurricane Harvey. ... more |
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Oil prices turn lower following Monday's surgeWashington (UPI) Sep 26, 2017 Following massive gains in the previous session, crude oil prices gave up some ground in Tuesday trading, though markets still look tight. ... more 
Both sides claim win with fracking rulingWashington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017 Both sides in the debate over hydraulic fracturing claimed victory with a federal appeals court in Denver ruling on federal powers. ... more 
Iraqi Kurdistan, autonomous and oil-richArbil, Iraq (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 Iraq's Kurdish region, which is holding a referendum on statehood on Monday, has been autonomous since 1991 and has played a major role in the war against jihadists. ... more 
Shale-rich Oklahoma holds special session to address budget gapWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 Lawmakers in shale-rich Oklahoma meet Monday in a special session to help address budget strains that the governor said are critical. ... more 
Gazprom steals spotlight from Exxon MobilWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 Russian energy company Gazprom was ranked by S&P Global Platts as the top financial performer of the year, ending the reign for Exxon Mobil. ... more 
Filter may be a match for fracking waterSwansea UK (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 A new superhydrophilic filter has proven able to remove greater than 90 per cent of hydrocarbons, as well as all bacteria and particulates from contaminated water produced by hydraulic fracturing (f ... more |
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 BP brings shale techniques to Oman to start gas production 
Tass: OPEC might extend production cut deal againWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 A source close to negotiations over an OPEC-led effort to balance the market with production cuts told Russian media Monday an extension was under review. ... more
Balanced sentiment drives oil prices higherWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 Sentiment that the global market for crude oil is returning to balance after years of supply-side strains pushed oil prices toward an eight-month high Monday. ... more 
Gas operations at one of Israel's largest fields closed downWashington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 Gas should start flowing again by the end of the week following repairs to the infrastructure on one of Israel's largest offshore fields, partners said. ... more 
Nigeria ready to play OPEC ball, Russia saysWashington (UPI) Sep 22, 2017 Nigeria may be ready to give up its status as an OPEC member exempt from the effort to balance the market with production cuts, Russia's oil minister said. ... more |
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  Princeton NJ (SPX) Sep 25, 2017 
Two new studies of green algae - the scourge of swimming pool owners and freshwater ponds - have revealed new insights into how these organisms siphon carbon dioxide from the air for use in photosynthesis, a key factor in their ability to grow so quickly. Understanding this process may someday help researchers improve the growth rate of crops such as wheat and rice.
In the studies publishe ... more Urbana IL (SPX) Sep 21, 2017Researchers discover unique property of critical methane-producing enzyme  University Park PA (SPX) Sep 21, 2017New biomaterial could replace plastic laminates, greatly reduce pollution  Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 27, 2017Illinois researchers develop gene circuit design strategy to advance synthetic biology |
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 Sendai, Japan (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed an innovative method for fabricating semitransparent and flexible solar cells with atomically thin 2D materials. The new technology improves power conversion efficiency of up to 0.7% - this is the highest value for solar cells made from transparent 2D sheet materials.
Transparent or semi-transparent solar cells with excellent mechanical flexi ... more Oakland CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Solar Power Lights Up Amazon Communities Fighting Dirty Energy  Albany NY (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Green Bank Network totals over $29 Billion for clean energy projects around the World  Antigua and Barbuda (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Antigua's well-built PV systems sustain impact of hurricane Irma |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017 
French energy company ENGIE said it teamed up with an investment group to help develop a wind energy program in India, one of the world's fastest growing economies.
The company formed a partnership with the Abraaj investment group to develop as much as 1 gigawatt of wind power in the Indian energy sector.
"Energy demand is growing tremendously in India, and ENGIE is investing in ... more Washington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Finding better wind energy potential with the new European Wind Atlas  Washington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017Last of the 67 turbines for a British wind farm installed  Washington (UPI) Sep 14, 2017Kimberly-Clark next U.S. company to draw more on renewables |
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 Saint Petersburg (AFP) Sept 22, 2017 
Russia on Friday held a launching ceremony for a powerful nuclear icebreaker, called Sibir (Siberia), in its drive to prepare a fleet for navigating the Northern Passage and hauling goods, particularly energy, to Asian markets.
The massive new ship measures 173 metres in length and has two nuclear reactors with the propulsion power of 60 megawatts.
It can crush ice up to three metres thi ... more Abu Dhabi (AFP) Sept 25, 2017UAE to open Arab Gulf's first nuclear reactor in 2018  London (AFP) Sept 20, 2017Against rising headwinds, UK pushes ahead with nuclear projects  Princeton NJ (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Russia's use and stockpiles of highly enriched uranium pose significant nuclear risks |
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 Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 21, 2017 
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many claims have been made that science denial, particularly as it relates to climate change, is primarily a problem of the political right.
But what happens when scientific conclusions challenge liberals' attitudes on public policy issues, such as gun control, nuclear power or immigration?
A new study from social psychologists at the Univer ... more Ottawa (AFP) Sept 20, 2017Canada Tory MP called out for referring to minister as 'climate Barbie'  Washington (AFP) Sept 17, 2017US looks to work with Paris climate accord 'partners': Tillerson  San Diego CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Climate risk classification created to account for potential 'existential' threats |
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 Washington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2017 
The quest for a greener economy demands unlikely sources of energy. How about traffic?
Researchers at Lancaster University in England are working to develop materials that can be incorporated into asphalt and convert the rumbling vibrations of passing vehicles into usable electricity.
The "piezolectric" ceramics developed by engineers could potentially generate more than 1 megawa ... more Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) Sept 22, 2017Carmakers face billions in European CO2 fines from 2021: study  Washington (AFP) Sept 20, 2017Dockless bike-share hits US capital, following craze in China  Beijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2017Baidu announces $1.5 bln fund for autonomous driving |
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 Baghdad (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
US-led forces invaded Saddam Hussein's Iraq in 2003 after claims it was harbouring weapons of mass destruction.
Here is a timeline of major events in the country since then:
- 2003 fall and capture of Saddam -
Sirens wail and explosions rock Baghdad around dawn on March 20, signalling the start of the invasion, as announced soon afterwards by US president George W. Bush in a televise ... more Baghdad (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Iraq hangs 42 prisoners on death row: ministry  Sharqat, Iraq (AFP) Sept 22, 2017Iraq forces oust IS from northern town in drive on Hawija  Baghdad (AFP) Sept 23, 2017Tribes, tradition stand in way of Iraq police |
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 Plesetsk (Sputnik) Sep 25, 2017 
The RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was test-launched from Russia's Plesetsk space center, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
"On September 20, a test launch of the solid-fuel mobile intercontinental ballistic missile RS-24 Yars equipped with a multiple independently targeted reentry vehicle [MIRV] was conducted from Plesetsk space center by the Yoshkar-Ola m ... more New York (AFP) Sept 26, 2017US labels N. Korea 'war' claim absurd, as Pyongyang boosts defences  Pyongyang (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Chinese traders get down to business at Pyongyang trade show  Seoul (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Trump Twitter tirades deepen Asia alarm over conflict risk |
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 Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2017 
Interpol opened its general assembly in Beijing on Tuesday as China seeks greater international help to repatriate alleged criminals - despite accusations it is using the international police organisation for political gain.
Nearly 1,000 public security officials and political leaders from 156 countries will discuss terrorism, organised crime and cybercrime at the four-day gathering, one of ... more Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017China gives Tianjin ex-mayor 12 years for graft  Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 23, 2017Universities battleground for latest row over Hong Kong freedoms  Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 21, 2017Patten on egg tarts and the future of Hong Kong |
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 Geneva, Switzerland (SPX) Sep 27, 2017 
The scientific community has been working on the possibility of a relationship between periods of drought and rioting for several years. The University of Geneva (UNIGE), operating in partnership with the universities of Heidelberg (Germany) and Lucerne (Switzerland), has formally verified this hypothesis by studying almost 1,800 riots that occurred over a 20-year period in sub-Saharan Africa. ... more Bamako (AFP) Sept 21, 2017New ceasefire signed by armed groups  United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 22, 2017C. Africa asks UN to send more peacekeepers, ease arms embargo  Lagos (AFP) Sept 23, 2017Nigerian journalist detained over report on flood camp protest |
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 Paris (AFP) Sept 13, 2017 
Airbus said Wednesday it has finalised a more than $4 billion order with Cathay Pacific for 32 of its A321neo aircraft to revamp the Hong Kong-based carrier's regional affiliate.
The single-aisle medium-haul jets will be operated by Cathay Dragon which flies from Hong Kong to a number of Asian destinations, Airbus said in a statement.
A preliminary agreement had been signed in August. ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017MD Helicopter contracted for 150 Cayuse Warriors for Afghan air force  Washington (UPI) Sep 12, 2017Harris Corp. developing F-35 missile release system  Washington (UPI) Sep 12, 2017Navy chiefs see difficulties but improvement with aircraft readiness |
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 Tokyo (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
Japan said on Monday that it expects to raise more than $11.6 billion by selling off another chunk of the country's massive postal service.
The government will sell 914 million Japan Post shares at 1,322 yen apiece, it said in a regulatory filing, with the offering set to raise as much as 1.3 trillion yen ($11.6 billion) if domestic and foreign investors snap up an extra allotment of stock. ... more Washington Sept 22, 2017US says NAFTA helps Chinese goods reach American market  Shenyang, China (AFP) Sept 24, 2017China rust belt opens door wider to foreign investors  Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017US commerce secretary in Beijing ahead of Trump trip |
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 Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
Chinese coast guard vessels sailed near disputed islands claimed by Japan and China in the East China Sea on Monday, marking the second such incident in less than a week.
The four ships entered the waters surrounding the island chain, controlled by Japan and known as Senkaku in Japanese and Diaoyu in China, at around 10:00 am (0100 GMT) and were moving in a southwest direction, according to ... more New Delhi (AFP) Sept 25, 2017US defence chief in India to boost military ties  Tokyo (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Five key events that shaped Abe's career  Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2017China conducts first military drills in Djibouti |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 
Fish may be suffering brain damage as a result of plastic pollution. New research shows plastic nanoparticles can end up inside the brains of fish.
"Our study is the first to show that nanosized plastic particles can accumulate in fish brains," Tommy Cedervall, a chemistry researcher at Lund University in Sweden, said in a news release.
Cedervall and his colleagues tracked the pa ... more Nantes, France (AFP) Sept 25, 2017The waste-collecting cyclists who caught the UN's eye  Manila (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Nestle tackles 'ocean-polluter' tag in Philippines  The Hague (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Dutch court to hear new case on I.Coast chemical spill |
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 Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 25, 2017 
Disaster relief workers on the ground in Mexico City were responding to this week's 7.1-magnitude earthquake by using a suitcase-sized radar instrument capable of detecting human heartbeats under rubble.
This technology was developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, and the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate in Washington. FINDER, ... more Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Rapid imaging of granular matter  Mexico City (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Blame starts to fly over Mexico quake collapses  Mexico City (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Nearly a week on, hopes fade in Mexico City quake rescue operations |
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