Oil and Gas
Iran’s president boasts of increasing oil production
Tehran (UPI) Jun 16, 2013 - Iranian oil production has increased as multilateral nuclear negotiations continue, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
Oil and Gas
More than $1 trillion in new money coming to oil in eastern Russia
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.
Oil and Gas
More than a quarter million barrels of oil per day sent from U.S.
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.
Wind Daily
Scotland attracts more investments to renewable energy sector
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.
Oil and Gas
Two idled oil fields in Libya again sending oil to Brega refinery
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.
Oil and Gas
U.S. led world in oil production growth last year, BP says
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.
Wind Daily
Britain rolls out offshore wind power investment stimulation plan
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.
Energy Tech
DOE to move forward on LNG export applications
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.
Energy Tech
Iraq slashes production plan, but doubts remain
Baghdad (UPI) Jun 14, 2013 - Iraq has formally lowered its controversial oil production target by a quarter, apparently recognizing it was way too ambitious but industry analysts say even the scaled-down plan may still be beyond Baghdad's reach because of shale oil.
Energy Tech
Philippines coast guard officials face possibe charges
Manila, Philippines (UPI) Jun 14, 2013 - A Philippines Justice Department investigation has recommended filing criminal charges against coast guard officials involved in the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman last month.
Energy Tech
Popcorn particle pathways promise better lithium-ion batteries
Livermore CA (SPX) Jun 14, 2013 - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have confirmed the particle-by-particle mechanism by which lithium ions move in and out of electrodes made of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, or LFP), fi
Energy Tech
Three Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan
Tokyo (AFP) June 14, 2013 - Three Chinese government ships sailed into waters around disputed islands controlled by Tokyo on Friday, for the first time since late May, Japan's coastguard said.
Bio Fuel
Wood not so green a biofuel
Hanover NH (SPX) Jun 14, 2013 - Using wood for energy is considered cleaner than fossil fuels, but a Dartmouth College-led study finds that logging may release large amounts of carbon stored in deep forest soils. Global atmo
Oil and Gas
British oil company unfazed by violence gripping Iraq
London (UPI) Jun 13, 2013 - Production from the Shaikan oil field in the Kurdish north of Iraq should be at 40,000 barrels per day by year's end, Gulf Keystone Petroleum said Friday.
Energy Tech
Canadian PM’s London visit sparks protest
London (AFP) June 13, 2013 - British police on Thursday arrested three environmental activists after they staged a protest against the historic visit of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the Houses of Parliament.
Oil and Gas
China emerges as new energy ‘center of gravity’
Houston (UPI) Jun 13, 2013 - China's demand for oil and natural gas will be unrivaled within the next two decades, analysis from Wood Mackenzie finds.