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Ohio steps up rules for safer disposal of Utica Shale drilling waste

February 13, 2013
Ohio is proposing stepping up the current regulations on handling waste with low levels of radiation from natural gas drilling in the Utica shale.
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European pipelines fighting for clients

February 11, 2013
Competition among key European oil pipeline operators is more fierce than ever, as the number of clients declines, amid other concerns including economic instability and the occasional fuel shortage.
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Canada not ready to deal with offshore leaks, report finds

February 8, 2013
Canadian authorities are not ready to deal with the consequences of a potential offshore oil leak, according to a new report released by the federal commissioner of the environment and sustainable development.
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Arlington council approves controversial drilling operation expansion

February 7, 2013
A new natural gas well is on the agenda for Arlington, Texas, after the Arlington City Council approved the project for a second well on what proved to be a controversial site.
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European power stations turn to coal

February 5, 2013
While the United States is taking advantage of its shale gas production boom, countries across the Atlantic have responded with a sharp increase in burning of coal to fuel local utilities, despite EU regulations intended to reduce fossil fuels.
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Phillips 66 settles hazardous waste violations at former refinery

January 30, 2013
EPA cited Phillips 66 for RCRA violations involving hazardous waste stored at the facility, including oil refinery hydrocarbon waste, chromium waste and heavy metal waste from batteries.
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SCADA market for oil & gas propelled by Asia’s sprinting economy

January 29, 2013
Following the global recession of 2008-2009, the Asia market for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) has rebounded strongly, growing at a near double-digit rate. Asia’s fast-growing economy is further boosting the market for SCADA oil and gas systems.
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Countries around the world consider fracking after US success

January 29, 2013
Tempted by the U.S. shale gas revolution that could soon see that country top the charts in natural gas production, countries around the world are considering introducing the same technology, in the hope of achieving similar results.
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Shell and Kinder Morgan announce plans to export LNG from the US

January 29, 2013
Shell US Gas & Power and Southern Liquefaction Co., a Kinder Morgan company, are forming a limited liability company to develop a natural gas liquefaction plant at an existing Elba Island LNG Terminal, near Savannah, Ga.
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US senators urge President Obama to approve Keystone XL pipeline

January 28, 2013
A letter signed by 53 U.S. senators calls for action from President Obama in relation to the Keystone XL oil pipeline, urging him to give the project the green light.
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