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US senator introduces bill to facilitate LNG exports to Europe

December 20, 2012
The U.S. is looking into ways to play a more important role in the European natural gas market by lifting the limitations on liquefied natural gas deliveries to its transatlantic allies and helping them become less dependent on Russian natural gas.
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California refineries struggle for supplies

December 19, 2012
The surge in U.S. shale gas production is taking over the country, but in California refineries are struggling to reduce costs and cope with the difficult market conditions.
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Canada's oil and gas industry faces important changes in 2013

December 12, 2012
The Canadian oil and gas industry is facing a new year that could bring numerous changes not just for the sector but also for the development of the industry in the whole of North America.
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Legislation would allow NATO allies to tap U.S. natural gas exports

December 12, 2012
The U.S. Congress should give European allies access to burgeoning supplies of U.S. natural gas, Republican Senator Richard Lugar said on Wednesday, proposing a new law that he said would improve energy security in a critical region.
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Shell moves natural gas business to Singapore

December 6, 2012
LONDON — In response to booming demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Asia, Royal Dutch Shell announced plans Wednesday to move its natural-gas business from The Hague to Singapore.
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Ohio oil and gas production on the rise

December 6, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The production of oil and natural gas in Ohio increased by 4.1 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year, according to figures from the Ohio Department
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One dead, three injured following incident at Valero’s Memphis refinery

December 5, 2012
MEMPHIS — One person died and three others — including two firefighters — were injured Monday after being exposed to hazardous chemicals at the Valero Energy Corp.’s Memphis refinery,
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Report deems fracking in New Zealand safe

November 29, 2012
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is a safe method to obtain gas and oil if it is managed and regulated properly, a new interim
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USDA awards payments to support producers of advanced biofuels

November 27, 2012
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded payments to 189 companies to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels. The funding, which totals more than
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Oklahoma oil producers call for pipeline infrastructure improvement

November 27, 2012
TULSA, Okla. — U.S. oil production is facing a bright future, according to various estimates, some of which even see the country becoming the largest oil producer globally in
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