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October 20, 2015

China To Continue Expanding Its Influence In The Oil And Gas Sector
London, UK (SPX) Oct 15, 2015
Since 2009, China has been taking a much more active role in its pursuit of international oil contracts. In 2009, for the first time, Saudi Arabia exported more of its oil to China than it did to the U.S. China also made large investments in Saudi Arabia's oil refining industry as well. But China's oil investments didn't stop there; they also pursued oil producing Canadian assets in 2011-12. When it comes to Chinese energy industry, there are three major state owned companies. One is called China ... read more

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Scientists demonstrate how to improve ultrathin CIGSe solar cells by nanoparticles Nanoparticles with sizes the order of a wavelength interact with light in specific ways. A young investigator group at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, led by Professor Martina Schmid, is inquiring how to ... more		Study urges optimization of solar energy development On Oct. 7, Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed legislation aimed at increasing renewable-energy generation. Among renewable energy systems, solar energy has high potential for mitigating climate c ... more		Fossil fuels harm health from 'cradle to grave': report Trash, mulch and security: All jobs for troops in Washington Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: report		Chinese firm invests in Mexican wind power projects China's Envision Energy announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the wind energy projects of Mexico's ViveEnergia. ... more
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US cancels drilling rights auctions in Alaskan Arctic The United States has announced it is calling off two auctions for oil and gas drilling rights in the Arctic off Alaska and has denied requests for lease extensions by Shell and Statoil. ... more		Oil and gas companies make green pledge European and Middle East companies announced they're committed to playing a constructive role in reducing the intensity of global greenhouse gas emissions. ... more		Oil prices swing positive Indications the Chinese economy may be bigger than expected, and Beijing pledges to ease poverty, helped lift crude oil prices in early Friday trading. ... more		EIA reviews Indonesia's OPEC bid Despite its bid to reactivate its membership in OPEC, Indonesia will likely need to import more oil to meet its domestic demand, a U.S. analysis said. ... more

	Schlumberger: Market looks challenging Revenue from North American operations alone dropped 4 percent in the third quarter as the oil business environment declined further, Schlumberger said. ... more		U.S. coal sector in downturn The mineral mining sector in the United States is showing signs of serious decline brought on by bankruptcies in the coal sector, Fitch Ratings said. ... more

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