Greenpeace threatens legal action over offshore drilling

Greenpeace lawyers have threatened the UK government with legal action over deep sea drilling in British waters, as four Greenpeace climbers who spent nearly 48 hrs in sub zero temperatures on an Arctic oil rig ended their occupation early this morning.

Deepwater control systems

With the investigation into the underlying cause of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico underway, people are starting to scrutinise the software systems that controlled the blow-out preventer amongst other things. What steps can be taken to make sure control systems are foolproof?

Thousands call on Congress to look at jobs and the economy

More than 5000 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Texas rallies.

Tokyo Gas and MOL agree share transfer

Tokyo Gas and MOL have agreed a minority share transfer in LNG shuttle and regasification vessels (SRVs) jointly owned by MOL and Höegh LNG.

Mascoma acquires SunOpta Bioprocess Inc.

Mascoma has announced the acquisition of SunOpta Bioprocess Inc., creating a company with comprehensive capabilities to develop biofuel.

California has issued a license for the first solar thermal power plant in 20 years in the state

The California Energy Commission has approved construction of the 250 MW Beacon Solar Energy project.

E15 concerns

New study raises additional concerns with rapid E15 introduction.

Regional update: Middle East downstream industry

A round up of recent news from the Middle East’s downstream oil and gas industry.

News from the EPA

The EPA investigate East Side refinery and propose grading system for car fuel economy.

Coal Trading and Risk Management - 06/09/2010

Coaltrans’ three day intensive course provides interactive training in the risk management and hedging methods needed to carry out an effective risk management strategy in an unpredictable coal market. The course provides practical working knowledge of coal trading, equipping you with valuable day-to-day tools that can be applied as soon as you are back in the office.

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Mining Electrical Maintenance & Safety Association - 07/09/2010

Two full days of Safety and Technical Session to start on Wednesday at 10AM with a full day of papers on Thursday. Two days of safety and technical sessions has been designed to give you additional knowledge with twice the value with no increase in meeting fees.

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FPSO Training Course Rio 2010 - 08/09/2010

In response to industry requests, IBC Energy Academy is delighted to bring this widely acclaimed FPSO Training Course back to Rio for the fourth consecutive year.

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The Energy Event Awards Dinner - 08/09/2010

On 8th September at 7.30 pm, the Hilton Birmingham Metropol is the place to be. Consumers, suppliers, advisors and exhibitors from the energy industry will gather and relax with their peers and enjoy outstanding hospitality whilst anxiously crossing fingers and toes in anticipation of what may be.

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India Oil & Gas Review Summit and International Exhibition - 09/09/2010

Like the past 16 years Oil Asia with the technical support of noted oil sector expert from national and multinational oil companies is organising IORS-2010 International Exhibition along with India Oil & Gas Review Summit.

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