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  Dubai (AFP) March 14, 2018 Saudi Arabia is fast-tracking an atomic energy programme to reduce its dependence on oil, but concerns over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East could put a damper on its ambitious plans. The atomic policy, which limits nuclear activities to peaceful purposes, was approved by the cabinet on Tuesday just days before powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter of oil, has framed its nuclear project as driven purely by economics. T ... read more |
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Shell pledges to do its part on energy transitionWashington (UPI) Mar 15, 2018 Royal Dutch Shell is committed to playing a leadership role in the transition to a low-carbon global energy sector, the company said Thursday. ... more 
US Navy sees better Iranian behaviour in GulfManama (AFP) March 15, 2018 The Iranian military's behaviour in the Gulf has changed "across the board" in recent months, the US Navy said on Thursday, after years of tensions in the busy waterway. ... more 
Oil prices up on deflated consumer fuels, but demand may start dwindlingWashington (UPI) Mar 15, 2018 Crude oil prices moved higher early in the Thursday session on signs of steady consumer demand, but long-term transitions in energy could throttle momentum. ... more 
Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spillsLagos (AFP) March 16, 2018 Nigeria was on Friday urged to re-open investigations into 89 oil spills in its southern delta region, after claims that Shell and ENI misreported the causes. ... more |
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Tillerson ouster bullish for oil, analysts sayWashington (UPI) Mar 14, 2018 The departure of Rex Tillerson as the top U.S. diplomat could end the Iranian nuclear deal and send oil prices sharply higher as a result, analysis finds. ... more
Oil prices start Wednesday in the black, but look to falterWashington (UPI) Mar 14, 2018 Oil prices were in positive territory in early Wednesday trading on the back of signs of diminished supplies, though economic concerns could spoil the rally. ... more 
Oil development costs lower, but volume is still a questionWashington (UPI) Mar 14, 2018 The Lower 48 isn't the only area where development costs are moving lower, but the mentality of the industry may be changing on production, analysis found. ... more 
Alaska timeline for LNG project 'establishes clarity' for investorsWashington (UPI) Mar 14, 2018 With a timeline for a gas delivery point in Alaska established, Gov. Bill Walker said a hurdle for investments in the project has been cleared. ... more 
More needed offshore for Norway to maintain production levels, CEO saysWashington (UPI) Mar 14, 2018 The Norwegian oil and gas sector needs to look beyond the horizon of big fields like Johan Sverdrup to keep production momentum going, a CEO said Wednesday. ... more |
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 Ecuador looks for investors for newly opened oil, gas territories 
Steady as she goes for U.S. gas pricesWashington (UPI) Mar 13, 2018 An increase in U.S. gasoline inventories offset some of the volatility in crude oil prices to leave retail gasoline prices relatively steady, analysis finds. ... more  |
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Nord Stream a critical component for OMVWashington (UPI) Mar 13, 2018 The European shift away from coal means more market demand for natural gas - and the Nord Stream pipeline can help bridge the gap, Austria's OMV said Tuesday. ... more 
Cairn Energy lifted by North Sea productionWashington (UPI) Mar 13, 2018 New production from the British waters of the North Sea means it's time for renewed optimism in the sector, London-listed Cairn Energy said Tuesday. ... more 
Alberta takes bold step on petrochemicalsWashington (UPI) Mar 13, 2018 Up to $1.5 billion in credits, grants and loans will add diversity in the Alberta energy sector by building up the petrochemicals sector, its government said. ... more 
Offshore Senegal focus of Woodside developmental studyWashington (UPI) Mar 13, 2018 Offshore Senegal is receiving more interest in oil developments with studies on performance contracted by an Australian player, a services company said. ... more 
Germany's RWE says mission accomplishedWashington (UPI) Mar 13, 2018 German energy company RWE said that, a day after dividing up its renewable energy segment, that a tighter focus meant mission accomplished for 2017. ... more |
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 Waterloo, Canada (SPX) Mar 12, 2018 
Farm manure could be a viable source of renewable energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. Researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing technology to produce renewable natural gas from manure so it can be added to the existing energy supply system for heating homes and powering industries.
That would eliminate particularly harmful gases released ... more |
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 Belleair Bluffs FL (SPX) Mar 16, 2018 
Seminole Financial Services ("SFS"), a leading finance provider in the renewable energy space, is celebrating over $1.48 billion in financing of solar and wind installations throughout the United States, equaling more than 770 megawatts (MW) in installed capacity.
Expanding its "One-Stop Shop" capabilities to better serve the needs of its customers, SFS is now also an approved lender under ... more |
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 15, 2018 
In a report on energy efficiency trends, British energy company BP said onshore wind could become the most economical source of electricity within 30 years.
A technology outlook for 2018 by the British supermajor finds coal is currently the largest source of global energy generation. There's enough on hand, the report read, to keep the grid satiated for more than a century based on curr ... more |
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 Paris, France (SPX) Mar 16, 2018 
Framatome has performed a comprehensive modernization of the instrumentation and control (I&C) technology of the Borssele Dutch nuclear power plant, operated by EPZ (Elektriciteits-Productiemaatschappij Zuid-Nederland). The project started in 2014 and included the installation of a new reactor control and limitation system to monitor the operation of the plant and interfere in case of any deviat ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) March 14, 2018 
Global warming could place 25 to 50 percent of species in the Amazon, Madagascar and other biodiverse areas at risk of localised extinction within decades, a report said Wednesday.
The lower projection is based on a mercury rise of two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over pre-Industrial Revolution levels - the warming ceiling the world's nations agreed on in 2015.
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 Frankfurt Am Main (AFP) March 13, 2018 
The chief executive of the world's largest carmaker Volkswagen said Tuesday he was convinced of a comeback for diesel motors, two-and-a-half years after the firm admitted to emissions cheating on a massive scale.
"I don't only hope that diesel won't be talked to death, I am convinced that diesel is experiencing a renaissance," Matthias Mueller told journalists in Berlin.
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 Washington (AFP) March 15, 2018 
A US military aircraft has crashed in western Iraq with American personnel aboard, the international coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group said on Thursday.
"Rescue teams are responding to the scene of the downed aircraft at this time," the US-led coalition said in a statement.
It did not specify the type of aircraft, whether or not there were casualties, or what caused the ... more |
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 Tehran (AFP) March 14, 2018 
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's sacking shows that Washington is set on quitting the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, Iran's deputy foreign minister said Wednesday.
"The United States is determined to leave the nuclear deal, and changes at the State Department were made with that goal in mind - or at least it was one of the reasons," Abbas Araghchi said in comments carrie ... more |
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 Shanghai (AFP) March 14, 2018 
Citizens across China are being corralled into cinemas to watch a propaganda film extolling the Communist Party and Xi Jinping, as an intensifying personality cult around the 64-year-old leader hits the big screen.
The mass viewings by staff from companies and government agencies have catapulted the feature-length movie, called "Amazing China" in English and released March 2, into the ranks ... more |
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 Kano, Nigeria (AFP) March 15, 2018  At least two soldiers were killed Wednesday in renewed violence between herders and farmers in central Nigeria's Plateau state days after similar violence killed 25 in unrest linked to land, water and grazing rights.
Troops were deployed to contain the fresh clashes between Fulani herders and farmers from Irigwe ethnic group in Bassa district, a military spokesman told reporters, as bloodshe ... more |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Mar 16, 2018 
In a jet engine, the flow of air is slowed down to increase the temperature and pressure for combustion - burning fuel with the right ratio of fuel and air to conquer drag allows for acceleration.
But in supersonic engines achieving the right flow speed, producing the right ratio of evaporated fuel and causing ignition at the right time is more complex. With evaporating liquid in a combust ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) March 14, 2018  China's industrial output strengthened in the first two months of the year, official data showed Wednesday, led by production at state enterprises.
Output at factories and workshops expanded 7.2 percent year-on-year in January and February combined, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said, beating the 6.2 percent recorded in December and the 6.2 percent forecast in a Bloomberg News surv ... more |
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 Brussels (AFP) March 14, 2018 
All 29 NATO countries urged Russia Wednesday to answer Britain's questions over the poisoning of an ex-spy in what they called the first ever offensive use of a nerve agent on the alliance's territory.
The joint statement by the 29 member countries of the US-led alliance said the attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, southwest England, was a "clear breach of inte ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) March 14, 2018 
Emerging from the tunnel of a former highway along the River Seine in Paris, bikes zip past the cars caught in traffic on a road just next to them.
"It's great for cyclists, it's safer," says Kolestin Onaindia, though he is one of just a handful of riders taking advantage of the car-free thoroughfare on a weekday afternoon.
Onaindia knows his perk comes with a price.
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 Washington (UPI) Mar 15, 2018 
Much attention is paid to the impact of natural disasters on land and humans. Some attention is paid to larger animals. But what about the smallest creatures, insects and other invertebrates?
New research suggests natural disasters can have a significant impact on the abundance and diversity of small species.
When researchers surveyed insects and invertebrate populations nine mon ... more |
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