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The Coming Carbon Composite Revolution

Sep 16, 2013 at 14:08

The other day I was musing over how materials throughout history have improved our lives. Take the ordinary candle, which is made of beeswax. It helped us overcome our fear…

The Subsea Factory

Sep 16, 2013 at 08:54

It's tempting to think that all big oil companies are the same. They trade more or less in line with crude prices--with little to differentiate one from another for investors.

Ecuador vs Chevron Case Gets Down and Dirty

Sep 16, 2013 at 06:06

The record $19 billion fine levied against Chevron Corporation by a court in Ecuador for contaminating the Amazon rainforest takes a new twist as a New York court hears a…

Energy Industry Facing New Security Dilemma

Sep 13, 2013 at 17:18

Few members of OPEC posted gains in the series of market reports published last week. The International Energy Agency said OPEC crude oil production for August was down, though gains…

Gas Game Heats Up In Mozambique

Sep 13, 2013 at 17:14

Anadarko is negotiating with potential buyers for its massive planned gas project offshore Mozambique, Italy’s Eni is considering the sale of another 10% stake in a major gas block, and…

Turkey’s Big Electricity Plans

Sep 13, 2013 at 17:06

Turkey’s booming economy is the envy of its Middle Eastern and European neighbors. No less an authority than the World Bank noted, “Turkey is one of the largest middle-income…

Obama’s Latest Comments Cast Even More Doubt on Keystone XL Approval

Sep 13, 2013 at 17:01

Keystone watchers are in something of a swivet over comments made by U.S. President Barack Obama in a recent interview with the New York Times. Mr. Obama once again…

Why the Advanced Biofuel Industry is Struggling

Sep 13, 2013 at 16:53

Ask and Ye Shall ReceiveLast week, The Economist posed the following question: “What happened to biofuels?” The biofuels in question are so-called second generation biofuels that…

Could this be the Trade of the Decade?

Sep 13, 2013 at 16:01

This could be the most important column I write all year – and I wanted to write it when the ‘free view’ period was done and only those who had…

The World’s Best-Positioned Junior Coal Play?

Sep 13, 2013 at 15:59

I’ve said previously that India is going to be the biggest story no one’s heard yet in thermal coal. Last week came some of the first public recognition…

Nicaragua, the Canal to Rival Panama?

Sep 13, 2013 at 15:56

Bottom line: Is the Nicaragua canal even feasible? Not in the timeframe and budget set forth by HK Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Ltd. (HKND). If the project happens, much…

Oil Market Forecast & Review 16th September 2013

Sep 13, 2013 at 15:47

Although the chart pattern suggested October Crude Oil was set up for the start of a substantial correction, the futures contract rebounded quickly after a two-week setback and is now…

Final Years for Lukashenka?

Sep 13, 2013 at 15:40

Bottom Line: Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenka may not make it past 2015 presidential elections because he’s chosen to take on Russian oligarchs and Russia will hit back by destroying the…

Giant Kashagan Finally Starts Production, Watch the Transport

Sep 13, 2013 at 15:36

Bottom Line: Thirteen years and $50 billion later, Kazakhstan’s giant Kashagan oil reservoir started pumping on 11 September—but follow the money for the transport, which is where the real game…

Kurdistan: Turkish Power Brokers String Along UAE Producers

Sep 13, 2013 at 15:28

Bottom Line: As Taqa (Abu Dhabi National Energy) seeks approval to pump 30,000 barrels per day from its field in Iraqi Kurdistan, the Kurds drag their feet as influential Turkish…

US Natural Gas Exports Picking Up Momentum

Sep 13, 2013 at 08:42

Nerves less rattled over Syria, reflected in falling oil prices; the swelling LNG export momentum in the US—but is a pause in the works?; and this week’s astonishing issue of…

Clean Energy Damaging Europe’s Competitiveness

Sep 12, 2013 at 18:48

For years Europe has been at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, promoting and establishing global rules in this sector. There are signs however that this trend might change.

Momentum Builds for New Canadian Pipeline as Keystone Continues to Stall

Sep 12, 2013 at 18:43

TransCanada Corp has released a study commissioned from the consulting and audit firm Deloitte Touche that estimates the benefit to Canada from the company's proposed Energy East Pipeline from Alberta…

Gulf Keystone Wins Legal Battle over Kurdistan

Sep 12, 2013 at 18:41

There is a lot of talk that UK-based Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (GKP)—a Kurdistan exploration darling—is ripe for takeover, even more so now that it has won against forces who…

Protect Yourself from Traffic Pollution, Stick Car Ventilation on Recirculate

Sep 12, 2013 at 18:31

Setting a car’s ventilation system to “recirculate” is the best way to reduce exposure to harmful traffic pollution.That’s the advice researchers have for parents as millions of children…

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