Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UPI) Jun 17, 2013 - Despite massive spending on Western weapons, the Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf are unable to secure themselves from any external threat - meaning Iran - and are running up huge public and foreign debt, a Gulf think tank says.
Luxembourg (UPI) Jun 17, 2013 - The European Investment Bank said a Polish natural gas pipeline project will add a layer of diversity to the European gas corridor.
Perth, Australia (UPI) Jun 17, 2013 - Shell said Tuesday it views Australia as a vital part of global energy market despite unloading its shares in Australian energy company Woodside Petroleum.
Ankara, Turkey (UPI) Jun 17, 2013 - Ankara expects a third tanker loaded with oil from the Kurdish north of Iraq will leave port before the end of the month, the energy minister said.
Baku, Azerbaijan (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Building a gas corridor from Azerbaijan is just as vital for European energy security as it is Azeri economic development, a top European leader said in Baku.
Washington (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - As world leaders try to generate momentum for an international agreement on and solution to climate change, large amounts of coal continue to be produced and burned. In fact, coal consumption now accounts for more than 30 percent of the world's energy market - its highest share in 44 years.
Islamabad (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Austrian energy company OMV said Monday getting a new gas facility on stream in Pakistan was a major boost for the country's energy supplies.
Moscow (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Russia's Gazprom said Monday it switched Ukrainian gas company Naftogaz over to the new payment scheme because of $4.45 billion in overdue bills.
Tehran (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Iranian oil production has increased as multilateral nuclear negotiations continue, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Moscow (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Major investments in oil operations in the eastern part of Russia will boost export potential by 2035, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said Monday.
Washington (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - The 268,000 barrels of crude oil exported per day from the United States in April was the highest level in 15 years, the Energy Department said Monday.
Edinburgh, Scotland (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - A decision to invest more than $3 million on a tidal array planned for Scottish waters is a testament to its green energy strength, the energy minister said.
Tripoli, Libya (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Two Libyan oil fields resumed deliveries to a key refinery in the country following a court order on political stability, two state energy companies said.
London (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - The increase in U.S. oil production last year was the largest annual rise the world has ever seen, BP Chief Economist Christof Ruhl said Monday.
Manchester, England (UPI) Jun 14, 2013 - Britain this week announced the start of an offshore wind investment plan at a time when some are questioning its commitment to developing the industry.
Washington (UPI) Jun 14, 2013 - U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said he absolutely expects to have final decisions before the end of the year on some of the 16 pending applications to export natural gas to countries that don't have free-trade agreements with the United States.
