Dhaka (AFP) April 21, 2010 - Dhaka-based housewife Mamota Begum cannot even boil the dirty, malodorous water that -- occasionally, if she's lucky -- trickles from her taps as there is not enough gas to power her cooker.
Beijing (UPI) Apr 20, 2010 - China has struck a $20 billion loans-for-oil deal with Venezuela.
Beijing (AFP) April 20, 2010 - China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC), the country's top oil producer, aims to boost output at a giant Iraqi oilfield by 10 percent this year, a newspaper owned by the company said Tuesday.
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Apr 20, 2010 - Biofuels processors who mill switchgrass into fine bits to help its flowability should be able to save time, energy and money by not doing so, a Purdue University study shows.
London, UK (SPX) Apr 20, 2010 - As shareholders gather in London this week for BP's annual general meeting, American and British investors are coordinating a unique effort putting pressure on four major oil multinationals over their controversial investments in the Canadian oil sands.
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Apr 20, 2010 - Purdue University scientists have defined a hidden second option plants have for making an essential amino acid that could be the first step in boosting plants' nutritional value and improving biofuel production potential.
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Apr 20, 2010 - A Purdue University researcher will lead a portion of a federally funded effort based at Iowa State University aimed at creating genetically engineered algae for environmentally friendly biodiesel production.
Beijing (AFP) April 19, 2010 - China and Venezuela have agreed on energy deals and loans worth a hefty 36 billion dollars, as the Asian giant cements ties with a Latin American state that is a major irritant to Washington.
Brussels (UPI) Apr 19, 2010 - The European Union's top climate official called for an energy tax to boost the bloc's climate protection efforts.
San Francisco (AFP) April 19, 2010 - French videogame titan Ubisoft is intent on being a big player in greening the industry.
Singapore (UPI) Apr 19, 2010 - East Asia can stabilize its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 without sacrificing growth, a new World Bank report says.
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) April 18, 2010 - Malaysian premier Najib Razak has denied reports that the country's national oil company has cut gasoline supplies to Iran.
Quito (AFP) April 17, 2010 - Ecuador's President Rafael Correa said Saturday he will introduce legislation under which foreign oil companies will face nationalization if they fail to sign contracts acceptable to Quito.
Dubai (AFP) April 17, 2010 - Iraq plans to launch a third bid round to develop three non-associated natural gas fields, the Middle East Economic Survey newsletter quoted Iraqi officials as saying.
Rio De Janeiro (UPI) Apr 15, 2010 - China is actively considering another multibillion-dollar credit line for Brazil to develop new offshore oil to meet future demand in Chinese industry.
Tokyo (AFP) April 15, 2010 - Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Reykjavik Energy of Iceland said Thursday they will jointly develop geothermal energy projects, particularly in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
