Athens GA (SPX) May 14, 2013 - The sun provides the most abundant source of energy on the planet. However, only a tiny fraction of the solar radiation on Earth is converted into useful energy. To help solve this problem, re
Arlington, Va. (UPI) May 14, 2013 - The Chinese deployment of Marine Oil 981 offshore drill rig to the coast of Vietnam in early May was yet another serious escalation in an already tense South China Sea. The possibility of a naval clash between China and Vietnam has not been more probable than since their last skirmish on Johnson Reef in 1988 that killed some 70 Vietnamese sailors. Many in Washington perceive Beijing as reckless, but in the Chinese mind, this provocation is rooted in strategic logic.
Hanoi, Vietnam (UPI) May 14, 2013 - China has no sovereignty over waters in the South China Sea where it has deployed government vessels alongside an oil rig, a Vietnamese historian said.
Vechta, Germany (SPX) May 14, 2013 - WELTEC BIOPOWER biogas plant construction company from Vechta (Germany) builds a biogas plant in Jeppo (Finland). The company from Lower Saxony is implementing this project jointly with its Finnish
Vienna (UPI) May 13, 2013 - Operations in Libya for Austrian energy company OMV were curtailed sharply by security issues, CEO Gerhard Roiss said Tuesday.
Sao Paulo (UPI) May 13, 2013 - A joint research center to research the use of biofuel in the Brazilian aviation industry is to be opened in Brazil by Boeing and Embraer S.A.
Kirkuk, Iraq (AFP) May 13, 2013 - Multiple bombs hit a pipeline carrying oil from Iraq to Turkey on Monday, causing a major fire and stopping exports, a senior official from the North Oil Company said.
Tokyo (AFP) May 13, 2013 - Three Chinese government ships remained in the waters off disputed Tokyo-controlled islands for nearly 12 hours on Monday, Japan's coastguard said, as a long-running row shows no sign of fading.
Baar, Switzerland (UPI) May 13, 2013 - The consortium managing the planned Trans-Adriatic pipeline said it was seeking contractors for the onshore section planned through Greece and Albania.
Washington (UPI) May 13, 2013 - Oil production from the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas is expected to increase by 27,000 barrels per day next month, a U.S. government report said.
Vienna (UPI) May 13, 2013 - Though the European economy is showing signs of recovery, OPEC said Tuesday much of the growth in oil demand is coming from the Middle East and China.
London (AFP) May 13, 2013 - Global oil prices fell on Monday on the back of the strong dollar and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data, dealers said.
Lima (UPI) May 13, 2013 - Peru, the fastest growing economy in Latin America, is hoping its natural gas development projects will transform its economy and Fitch rating agency agrees.
Naypyitaw, Myanmar (UPI) May 12, 2013 - China's deployment of an oil rig in contested waters is evidence of Beijing's growing threat to nations in the Asia-Pacific, Vietnam's prime minister said.
Manama (AFP) May 12, 2013 - Vice Admiral John Miller, commander of the US Fifth Fleet, said on Sunday that a massive naval minesweeping exercise involving 41 countries was not directed at Iran.
Tehran (UPI) May 12, 2013 - Foreign business entities are welcome to take part in companies doing business in the manufacturing part of Iran's oil and gas sector, a director said.
