Oil and Gas
Higher inventories send oil prices lower
New York (UPI) Feb 15, 2017 - More signs of recovery in U.S. shale oil basins and indications of a build in inventories sent crude oil prices lower early Wednesday.
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New plans for the North Sea, German energy company says
Essen, Germany (UPI) Feb 15, 2017 - German energy company Wintershall said Wednesday it was showcasing its commitment to Norway by submitting plans for offshore development.
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OPEC notes role as market stabilizer
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UPI) Feb 15, 2017 - The secretary-general of OPEC said market stability was a primary objective for the production group, but noted the importance of spare capacity.
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Tribe tries again to block Dakota Access pipeline
Washington (UPI) Feb 15, 2017 - The tribe at the center of the debate over the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline said it was again challenging the White House on the issue.
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U.S. gas prices likely at short-term low
Boston (UPI) Feb 15, 2017 - A retail price watchdog said this may be the short-term seasonal low point for U.S. gasoline prices as refiners start switching to a different blend.
Energy Tech
Accelerating low-carbon innovation through policy
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Feb 14, 2017 - Global climate change is affecting our planet and mankind; climate science is thus instrumental in informing policy makers about its dangers, and in suggesting emission limits. Science also shows th
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Alberta honors oil legacy
Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) Feb 14, 2017 - With the nation's prime minister in Washington discussing trade issues, leaders in Alberta commemorated the economic legacy of oil and gas.
Energy Tech
Next-Gen batteries could provide power to microsatellites, cubesats
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Feb 14, 2017 - Sometimes good things come in very small packages. Just ask Dr. Luke Roberson, senior principal investigator for Flight Research within the Exploration Research and Technology Directorate at NASA's
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Norway heralds new North Sea production
Oslo, Norway (UPI) Feb 14, 2017 - The start of new production in the North Sea is a testament to the enduring strength of Norway's energy sector, the country's energy minister said.
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Oil prices recover lost ground after Monday’s beating
New York (UPI) Feb 14, 2017 - Tepid growth in the European economy and a recovery phase following steady losses in the previous session pushed oil prices higher early Tuesday.
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‘Strange black soot’ blankets Nigeria’s oil hub
Port Harcourt, Nigeria (AFP) Feb 14, 2017 - The Nigerian city of Port Harcourt used to be known as The Garden City because of its soaring palm trees and green open spaces.
Energy Tech
The ultimate green technology
Edmonton, Canada (SPX) Feb 14, 2017 - Imagine patterning and visualizing silicon at the atomic level, something which, if done successfully, will revolutionize the quantum and classical computing industry. A team of scientists in Edmont
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UMD physicist improves method for designing fusion experiments
College Park MD (SPX) Feb 14, 2017 - Measure twice, cut once is an old carpenter's proverb - a reminder that careful planning can save time and materials in the long run. The concept also applies to the design of stellarators,
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U.S. gas prices remain relatively stable
Washington (UPI) Feb 14, 2017 - Retail gasoline prices in the United States continue to hold steady despite regional fluctuations because oil markets in are limbo, a market survey found.
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US tribe asks court to reverse Trump administration on pipeline
Chicago (AFP) Feb 14, 2017 - The Native American tribe at the center of protests against the Dakota Access pipeline in the northern United States, on Tuesday asked a federal court to reverse the Trump administration's decision to let the project proceed.
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World Bank chief visits oil-rich Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (UPI) Feb 14, 2017 - Riyadh received support for a new economic vision from the World Bank, the government said as representatives met on the sidelines with OPEC.