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December 29, 2015

Morocco postpones opening of huge solar plant without explanation
Rabat (AFP) Dec 27, 2015
Morocco postponed without explanation the inauguration of Noor-1, a solar power plant due to open Sunday in Ouarzazate, part of what will eventually be the world's largest solar power production facility. When asked by AFP, the communications agency that organised the inauguration on behalf of Moroccan solar energy agency Masen gave no reasons for the last-minute delay. With an electricity production capacity of 160 megawatts, Noor-1 is supposed to allow Morocco to significantly reduce emissions ... read more

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North Dakota rig count hits new low The number of rigs actively exploring for or producing oil or natural gas in North Dakota is at a historic low, state data for Monday show. ... more		Oil prices take nosedive Strong negative sentiment from some OPEC's top oil producers pushed crude prices deep into negative trading on the last Monday of 2015. ... more		New U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Will Help Safeguard Ships at Sea Planet captures first light from Pelican-3 satellite as constellation expands Trump signs memorandum to deploy U.S. National Guard troops to Memphis		Saudi oil revenue down 23 percent Total oil revenues for Saudi Arabia for the year are expected to be 23 percent less than the previous fiscal year, the Finance Ministry said Monday. ... more
				New drama at Hanergy as boss sells stake at massive discount The boss of Beijing-based solar energy firm Hanergy Thin Film Power Group is selling a stake in the company at a massive discount in Hong Kong, as the once high-flying firm faces a continuing regulatory probe. ... more		Transocean loses another rig contract early Rig company Transocean said Monday its contract for the Polar Pioneer rig, deployed offshore Alaska, was canceled early by Royal Dutch Shell. ... more

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