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  New York (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Donald Trump's election as US president brings back a champion of the oil industry to the White House, but experts warn that his push for low prices could be at odds with petroleum companies' priorities. On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly said he would "unleash" the US oil sector by boosting production and curbing the move towards renewable energy pushed by outgoing president Joe Biden. "We will have an administration that will work with the US oil and gas industry and not disparage them ... read more |
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Iraq Kurds hope to resume oil exports after Baghdad offers higher cost paymentsArbil, Iraq (AFP) Nov 6, 2024 Authorities in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region said Wednesday they hoped oil exports could resume "as soon as possible" after the federal government offered higher cost payments to producers. ... more  
Bio-based fibers may have greater environmental impact than traditional plasticsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Bio-based materials, often promoted as eco-friendly replacements for conventional plastics, may present more significant risks to certain vital species than the plastic materials they aim to replace ... more 
Cobalt copper tandem catalysts transform CO2 into renewable ethanolBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have unveiled a pioneering approach to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, providing a sustainable alternative for chemical applicatio ... more 
Azerbaijan says 'God-given' oil and gas will help it go greenBaku (AFP) Nov 5, 2024 Flames soar into the air from a sandstone outcrop on a hillside on the Absheron peninsula near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, as it prepares to host the COP29 climate conference next week. ... more |
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Hydrogen: A Key Element for Sustainable AviationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 02, 2024 Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles have seen progress with electric and hybrid technologies, yet aviation continues to be a significant greenhouse gas contributor. Researchers from ACS Su ... more |
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'Waiting in vain': year on from pledge, world clings to fossil fuelsParis (AFP) Nov 1, 2024 One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy experts. ... more 
COP29 at risk from graft, fossil fuel interests: reportParis (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 UN climate summits risk "being undermined by undue corporate influence and fossil fuel industry capture", two corruption watchdogs said Thursday as oil-and-gas producer Azerbaijan prepares the next global meeting. ... more 
Are bioplastics really the wonder alternative to petro plasticsParis (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging. ... more 
Advanced biodegradable plastics achieve unprecedented toughness and sustainabilityOsaka, Japan (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Efforts to build a sustainable, resource-efficient society have taken a significant step forward as Osaka University researchers introduce new, robust biodegradable plastics with advanced properties ... more |
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Vast and GGS Energy launch Project Bravo to power US green fuel production Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 Vast Renewables Limited ("Vast") (Nasdaq: VSTE), a leader in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems, has announced a development services agreement with GGS Energy LLC ("GGS Energy") to laun ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Report details fossil fuel threat to 'Amazon of the seas'Cali, Colombia (AFP) Oct 26, 2024 Fossil fuel exploration is threatening an ever-expanding swath of the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world, a report said Saturday. ... more 
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuelsWashington (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a ministerial statement released Friday. ... more 
Turkmenistan's 'Gateway to Hell' lit gas pit faces closureAshgabat, Turkmenistan (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 Turkmenistan said on Friday it will capture the gas fuelling its "Gateway to Hell", putting the man-made fire pit at risk of closure as the reclusive state seeks to reduce its greenhouse emissions. ... more 
Iran, Saudi plan joint military exercises: Iranian mediaTehran (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights. ... more |
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Oil-rich Iraqi Kurdistan votes, shadowed by economic struggles Arbil, Iraq (AFP) Oct 20, 2024 Iraq's Kurdistan voted on Sunday to elect a new parliament for the autonomous oil-rich region, where voters expressed concern over economic struggles and disenchantment with the political elite. ... more 
Shell pipeline oil leak in Singapore containedSingapore (AFP) Oct 20, 2024 An oil pipeline belonging to British giant Shell began leaking into the sea on Sunday, Singaporean authorities and the company said, adding that the spill was stopped and cleanup crews deployed. ... more 
U.S. stealth bombers strike 'hardened' underground weapons sites in Houthi-run parts of YemenWashington DC (UPI) Oct 17, 2024 U.S. military forces hit Houthi weapons storage facilities in northwestern areas of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed rebels overnight, targeting their ability to attack American and international shipping transiting the Red Sea, the Pentagon said. ... more 
Husker researchers assess hydrogen energy potential from ancient riftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 Approximately 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent almost divided, leaving a 1,200-mile stretch of volcanic rock called the Midcontinent Rift. Scientists at the University of Nebraska ... more |
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Baylor engineers introduce ultra-clean biofuel combustion technology Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 Baylor University researchers from the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have developed an advanced method for burning biofuels with minimal emissions. Using a new Swirl Burst (SB) in ... more 
Iowa Supreme Court mulling Summit pipeline lawsuitWashington DC (UPI) Oct 15, 2024 The Iowa Supreme Court is weighing a decision that could uphold a pipeline company's eminent domain right to survey property without landowner permission. ... more 
Israel tells US will not hit Iran's nuclear or oil facilities: mediaWashington (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Israel has assured the White House that a planned retaliatory attack on Iran won't target nuclear or oil facilities, US media reported Monday. ... more
Iran condemns 'illegal and unjustified' US sanctions on oil industry: ministryTehran (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 Iran condemned Sunday what it called an "illegal and unjustified" expansion of US sanctions targeting its oil industry following Tehran's missile attack on Israel earlier this month. ... more |
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U.S. expands sanctions on Iran's oil industry in response to Oct. 1 missile attackWashington DC (UPI) Oct 11, 2024 The Biden administration on Friday expanded sanctions against Iran's oil and petrochemical industries in response to Tehran's Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel. ... more |
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Iran oil minister visits key site after Israeli threats Tehran (AFP) Oct 6, 2024 Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited an oil facility on Kharg Island on Sunday amid growing concerns over potential Israeli air strikes targeting such vital sites. ... more 
Construction of largest research facility for e-fuel production begins in GermanyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has begun construction of the world's largest facility for research into electricity-based fuels, also known as e-fuels or electrofuels. The Technology Platform for ... more 
Innovative catalyst converts CO2 to methane using electricityBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 Researchers from the University of Bonn and University of Montreal have developed a highly efficient catalyst capable of converting carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into methane (CH4) using elec ... more 
Petrobras announces 'huge' gas discovery in ColombiaBogota (AFP) Oct 3, 2024 Petroleum giant Petrobras announced Thursday the discovery of natural gas deposits in Colombia that could double the South American country's known reserves even as it seeks to transition away from hydrocarbons. ... more |
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