http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Biofuels, shale oil and other unconventional energy sources in the news http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Wildhorse_Energy_update_on_Mecsek_Hill_UCG_project_in_Hungary.aspx Underground coal gasification (UCG) developer, Wildhorse Energy, is close to completing its drilling and analysis at its Mecsek Hills project in Hungary, with multiple UCG-suitable coal seams indentified. 31/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Cockatoo_Coal_announces_JORC_reserves_at_Surat_basin_projects.aspx Australian miner, Cockatoo Coal, announces JORC reserves at Taroom and Collingwood projects in the Surat basin, and the establishment of the North Surat Joint Venture with Mitsui. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Ambani_brothers_could_co-operate_over_CBM.aspx Reliance Industries and Reliance Power have entered into preliminary discussions to jointly develop CBM assets in Madhya Pradesh. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Essar Oil announces increase in CBM reserves and resources at its Raniganj block.aspx Essar Oil Ltd. a subsidiary of Essar Energy, has announced a significant increase in proven and probable reserves and best estimate contingent gas resources at its Raniganj coalbed methane (CBM) exploration block in West Bengal. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Renewables_need_randd_investment.aspx In order for renewables targets to be met, and schemes to be completed, the message is clear: invest in R&D. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/First_UK_marine_energy_park_to_open_in_SW.aspx As part of a scheme to speed up the expansion of the UK’s wave and tidal industry, the park will stretch from Bristol to Cornwall. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EIC Monitor indicates a slowdown_in_new_development_proposals_across_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report shows that all sectors across the global energy industry have seen a decrease in the number and the potential investment value of new projects. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Making_the_right_energy_choices.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BP_energy_outlook_2030wrrt.aspx BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/World_first_tidal_energy_turbine_given_all_clear.aspx The SeaGen tidal energy turbine at Strangford Lough has been given the all clear by environmental scientists. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Worlds_largest_wave_farm_developed_off_Scottish_coast.aspx A joint venture between Alstom and SSE Renewables is set to develop the world’s largest wave farm off the coast of Scotland. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Fracking_will_not_cause_dangerous_earthquakes.aspx Scientists in London argue that fracking is unlikely to cause an earthquake greater than 3.3 on the Richter scale. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CBM_exploration_well_in_Indonesia_is_spud.aspx The first CBM exploration core well in the Kutai West Coalbed Methane Production Sharing Contract (Kutai West CBM PSC) was spud on 12 December 2011. The well is the first step in delineating the CBM resource and commercial potential of the Kutai West CBM PSC. A neighbouring CBM PSC is already in commercial production. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Battallion_Resources_acquires_CBM_assets_in_the_PRB.aspx Battalion Resources Holding has acquired coalbed methane (CBM) assets in the Powder River Basin (PRB) from J.M. Huber Corp. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Unexpected_end_to_COP17_brings_a_climate_deal_closer.aspx In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_2012_Global_Energy_Prize_is_now_accepting_nominations.aspx The Global Energy Prize, one of the world’s most respected awards in energy science, is now accepting nominations for its US$ 1 million 2012 award. 08/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Legislation_in_works_to_speed_up_Keystone_XL_pipeline.aspx Efforts to speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline appear to be gaining momentum in Washington DC. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Biodiesel_Corporation_of_the_Year_Award.aspx Albemarle have won the Biodiesel Corporation of the Year Award. 03/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_EPA_is_to_develop_wastewater_discharge_standards_for_CBM_and_shale_gas_extraction.aspx The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it intends to develop new wastewater discharge standards for coalbed methane (CBM) and shale gas extraction that could significantly increase the cost of disposal. 24/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_positive_signs_of_growth_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows growth in potential investment value across all sectors this quarter. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CBM_could_become_Asia_and_Australia’s_shale_gas.aspx Coalbed methane (CBM) may become as important for Asia and Australia as shale gas has become for North America, but this will require the CBM industry to overcome critical commercial, technical and regulatory challenges. 06/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Grizzly_Oil_Sands_awards_4_million_dollar_plus_order_to_Rockwell_Automation .aspx Grizzly Oil Sands, independent oil sands company based in Alberta, Canada, has awarded a US$ 4 million plus order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team. 17/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/APG_comment_on_EPA_greenhouse_gas_reporting_rule.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s propositions to amend the greenhouse gas reporting rule. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/ConocoPhillips_gives_FID_for_Australia_Pacific_LNG_project.aspx ConocoPhillips today announced approval of the final investment decision for the initial train of a two train LNG 9 million tpa project by Australia Pacific LNG in Queensland, Australia. 29/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_bumpy_ride_on_the_road_to_recovery_for_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down. 19/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Reflecting_on_the_UK_government’s_plans_for_electricity_market_reforms.aspx The UK government released its White Paper on Electricity Market Reform this week, setting forward its proposals to secure and decarbonise the UK’s electricity market. Jonathan Rowland, editor of World Coal, highlights some of the questions it raises. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Doing_it_right_the_first_time.aspx How can the pipeline industry is finding profit in social responsibility? Gordon Cope reports on CSR. 07/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Promoting_women_into_senior_management.aspx Hays Oil and Gas have found that the majority of people do not believe that companies do enough to promote women into senior management positions. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Kidnap_and_the_global_energy_sector_risk_by_region.aspx Taryn Evans, AKE, takes a brief look at the differences between regions in terms of the threat posed to foreign personnel engaged in energy projects by kidnap and ransom. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Wood_Group_awarded_project_management_contract_for_GLNG_project.aspx Brisbane-based Wood Group Wagners has been awarded the Project Management Services Contract for the GLNG Pipeline Project in Queensland, a development that will process coal seam gas (CSG) into LNG. 13/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/KBR_to_design_CSG_pipelines.aspx KBR has been chosen by Curtis Island LNG and Asia Pacific LNG to design three massive 42 in. gas pipelines to carry coal seam gas to the Curtis Island terminal from inland gasfields in Queensland, Australia. 06/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Biofuels_in_Europe.aspx Marc Gillmann, European Biofuels Technology Platform, discusses the recent trends in the european biofuels markets and how they are affecting refiners. 27/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Alkane_Energy_seeking_partner_in_CBM_exploration_in_the_UK.aspx Envoi seeks specialist company for strategic entry in largely unexplored CBM resource potential, onshore U.K. 13/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Is_Alternative_Energy_Investment_Overlooking _Sunthetics.aspx With global demand projected to reach 92.1 million barrels of oil a day by 2020, it might be time to challenge the conventional wisdom of our alternative energy investment to include a renewable alternative to oil. 11/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Sinopec_signs_massive_purchase_agreement_for_Australian_LNG.aspx Australia Pacific LNG and Sinopec have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the supply of LNG from Australia Pacific LNG’s CBM resources and proposed LNG facility on Curtis Island, Queensland. The agreement could be worth up to US$ 85 billion. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/qedi_awarded_major_CBM_contract_in_Australia.aspx QGC has appointed qedi to apply its proprietary commissioning technology and consultancy expertise on its Queensland Curtis liquefied natural gas (QCLNG) development. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BP_accesses_four_CBM_production_sharing_contracts_in_Indonesia.aspx BP confirmed today that it has signed four new coalbed methane (CBM) production sharing contracts (PSCs) in the Barito basin of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. 05/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Australia’s_Icon_Energy_signs_20_year_LNG_sales_agreement_with_Shantou_SinoEnergy .aspx Icon Energy has signed a 20 year LNG sales agreement with Icon Energy to supply 40 million tonnes of LNG. The first cargo is expected to be delivered by 2016. 30/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Japan’s nuclear crisis blows open energy debate.aspx In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix. 18/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EU_emissions_cut.aspx A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/ExxonMobil_plans_for_future_energy_demand.aspx Exxon Mobil Corporation reviews 2010 while outlining plans for future projects in its annual presentation to investment analysts at the New York Stock Exchange. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BG_Group_and_Tokyo_Gas_sign_20_year_LNG_sales_contract.aspx BG Group today signed a sales agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. for the supply of 1.2 million tpy of LNG for 20 years from 2015. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/NPRA_urges_EPA_caution_over_proposed_ozone_standards_change.aspx Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Russia_to_begin_producing_power_from_coalbed_methane .aspx The first coalbed methane (CBM) to energy project in Russia celebrated its grand opening in Kemerovo Oblast. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Global_gas_and_shale_unconventional_story.aspx As European shale plays gain momentum and Asian energy providers continue to invest in US shale projects, it is a crucial tipping point for the future of the unconventional gas source on the global scene. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Australia_Pacific_LNG_project_receives_environmental_approval.aspx The Australian Government has granted environmental approval for ConocoPhillips’ and Origin Energy’s US$ 35 billion joint coalbed methane (CBM) project in Queensland. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/APGA_on_DOE_budget.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the US Department of Energy budget to 2012. 18/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Shell_future_energy_scenarios_zone of_uncertainty_ahead.aspx Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BRE_Trust_issues_Financing_UK_Carbon_Reduction_Projects_report.aspx Funding for small-scale solar, biomass and other carbon reduction projects in the UK could rise significantly if consistent reporting guidelines for these schemes can be agreed, a study from BRE Trust, owner of the UK’s leading building research body BRE showed. 11/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Israel_prepared_for_gas_disruption.aspx Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared for possible disruptions in its natural gas supplies from Egypt, following the recent unrest in the country that supplies a quarter of its energy needs. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_slight_downturn_in_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a slight downturn this quarter (Q4: October – December 2010), with the total value of project announcements down nearly 8%. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/APGA_comment_on_Obama’s_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx President Obama’s mixed message for natural gas in the State of the Union Address. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/ExxonMobils_energy_outlook.aspx ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Pilot_production_well_in_Meridian_SeamGas_CSG_fields_drilled.aspx WestSide Corp. Ltd, the operator of the Meridian SeamGas CSG gas fields in the Bowen basin, Queensland, Australia, has advised that drilling of a pilot production well commenced on 22 January 2011. The well will be drilled to a depth of 550 m. 25/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Thiess_awarded_coal_seam_gas_contract.aspx Thiess has been awarded a major coal seam gas upstream infrastructure contract in the Surat basin, Queensland, Australia. 25/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/GE_and_Shenhua_form_joint_venture_company_for_coal_gasification_in_China.aspx GE and Shenhua have agreed to form an industrial coal gasification joint venture to advance the deployment of cleaner coal technology solutions in China. 19/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Azerbaijan_as_an_alternative_to_Russia.aspx As Europe grows increasingly weary of the Russian energy dominance that its member states regularly complain about, this issue has yet to be addressed, as bilateral negotiations with Moscow are ongoing. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/LNG_Energy_spuds_first_shale_gas_well_in_Poland.aspx Saponis Investments Sp. Z o.o., a 20% owned subsidiary of LNG Energy Ltd has spudded its first exploratory shale gas well in Poland. 12/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Seneca_Resources_acquires_additional_Marcellus_Shale_acreage.aspx Seneca Resources has acquired additional acreage in the Marcellus Shale from EOG Resources at a cost of US$ 23 million. 11/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Increased_access_to_oil_and_gas_reserves_could_drive_US_recovery.aspx Wood Mackenzie study shows path to job growth and more government revenue is through increased access to oil and gas reserves. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Opposition_against_E15_continues_in_to_2011.aspx Organisations have asked the federal appeals court to overturn the EPA approval of E15. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Santos_sells_stake_in_Gladstone_LNG_and_signs_supply_agreement_with_KOGAS.aspx Santos LNG has sold stakes in its Gladstone LNG project to KOGAS and Total and signed a 20 year supply agreement with KOGAS. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/El_Paso_and_KKR_form_midstream_joint_venture.aspx El Paso Midstream Group, Inc., a subsidiary of El Paso Corporation, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have executed agreements to create a new midstream joint venture. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CNOOC acquires stake in_Exoma’s_unconventional_gas_portfolio.aspx CNOOC has acquired a 50% interest in Exoma’s Queensland portfolio of coal seam gas and shale gas exploration blocks; it will contribute AU$ 50 million towards exploration costs as part of the agreement. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Cuadrilla_resources_find_shale_gas_in_UK.aspx Cuadrilla Resources has found shale gas after drilling 4000 ft down into the Bowland Shale formation in Lancashire, Northern England. 08/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/China’s_unconventional_gas_industry_to_see_long-term_growth.aspx China is increasingly looking to exploit its native reserves of unconventional gas but this development will not match the pace of the US. 26/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/UK_consuming_a_third_more_CO2_than_in_1990.aspx New research from Policy Exchange shows that Britain and the EU are only on course to meet international carbon targets because emissions have been ‘off shored’ to countries like China. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Williams_acquires_Bakken_shale_acreage.aspx Williams has acquired 85,800 acres of core Bakken shale from private owners for US$ 925 million, and expects to invest a further US$ 300 million developing the assets. 18/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_energy_world_faces_unprecedented_uncertainty.aspx According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Letter_to_The_Times_on_climate_change_financing.aspx A letter from members of the UN High Level Advisory Group on climate change financing. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Global_energy_industry_holding_steady.aspx The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects. 26/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Japan_enters_into_nuclear_co-operation_agreement_with_Vietnam .aspx Japan has made an agreement to co-operate with Vietnam on nuclear technologies and materials. 25/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Santos_to_supply_GLNG_with_Cooper_Basin_natural_gas.aspx Santos has agreed a deal to supply 750 PJ of natural gas from its Cooper Basin gas assets to the Gladstone LNG project. 25/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Origin_Energy_halt_CSG_drilling_in_Queensland.aspx After detecting traces of BTEX around eight coal seam gas wells in southern Queensland, Australia, Origin Energy has suspended drilling operations until it can find the source of the contamination. 21/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CNOOC_to_purchase_interest_in_Chesapeake’s_shale_interests.aspx CNOOC is to purchase 33% of Chesapeake’s acreage in the Eagle Ford shale project. 20/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Energy_Transfer_Partners_to_construct_two_Eagle_Ford_shale_pipelines.aspx ETP will construct two natural gas pipelines to provide transportation services from the prolific Eagle Ford Shale located in South Texas. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_shale_gas_discovery_over_already.aspx The CEO of Chesapeake Energy Aubrey McClendon has said that the most significant natural gas and oil shale fields in the US have already been found, and that investors should not wait around for major new discoveries. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Statoil_enters_Eagle_Ford_shale.aspx Statoil has acquired the Eagle Ford Shale assets of Enduring Resources LLC, in partnership with Talisman Energy Inc. 11/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/DOE_names_new_partners_in_FutureGen_2.0.aspx Air Liquide have joined the FutureGen 2.0 project to build an oxy-combustion coal fired plant with CCS technology incorporated. 08/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Downstream_news_from_North_and_South_America.aspx A roundup of downstream news from North and South America. 28/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Swift_Energy_enter_agreement_with_Meritage_Midstream_Services.aspx Swift Energy has made a long term agreement with Meritage Midstream to provide natural gas gathering and treating services. 24/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Baker_Hughes_acquires_Meyer_and_Associates .aspx Baker Hughes has acquired Meyer & Associates, a leading petroleum industry software developer. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Saudi_Aramco_discovers_unconventional_reserves.aspx Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, has announced that it has huge reserves of unconventional gas in the form of shale gas, which could double its proved gas reserves. 20/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Oilsands_expansion.aspx Shell oilsands expansion is now onstream. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Enbridge_to_build_Sunrise_oilsands_project_pipeline.aspx Enbridge is to provide pipeline and terminaling services to the proposed Sunrise oilsands project. 09/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/New_refinery_builds_sales_and_shutdowns.aspx An overview of recent global announcements of new refinery builds, sales and shutdowns. 09/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Enterprise_to_build_Eagle_Ford_Shale_pipeline.aspx As part of a long term agreement to supply mid stream services to EOG Resources, Enterprise Products has committed to build a 140 mile pipeline from Eagle Ford Shale. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Baker_Hughes_installs_world’s_first_ultra_temperature_SAGD .aspx Baker Hughes has installed the world’s first ultra temperature electrical submersible pumping systems in steam assisted gravity drainage wells in the Canadian oilsands. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Enbridge_to_expand_Athabasca_pipeline.aspx Enbridge Inc. is expanding its Athabasca pipeline to increase the volume of oilsands crude oil it can transport to the mainline hub at Hardisty, Alberta. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Mascoma_acquires_SunOpta_Bioprocess_Inc.aspx Mascoma has announced the acquisition of SunOpta Bioprocess Inc., creating a company with comprehensive capabilities to develop biofuel. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/OPEC to_invest_in_refineries.aspx News of investment in refineries from OPEC members. 31/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/First_L-CNG_stations_in_Italy_open_to_the_public.aspx Italy’s first LNG to CNG refuelling station has opened in Villafalletto. 31/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_offers_shale_gas_technical_assistance.aspx The US is offering help in developing shale gas assets to developing nations to help combat climate change and deliver energy security. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CREEnergy_partner_with_GPTI_to_clean_up_tailwater.aspx CREEnergy has entered into a joint venture with GPTI to remediate the toxic tailing ponds in the Ft. McMurray area of Alberta province. 26/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CBM_to_play_an_increasingly_important_role_in_China’s_gas_supply.aspx According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy, CBM will make up a third of unconventional gas supply in China by 2030 and account for 14% of total domestic supply, despite slow production growth. 25/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/FPL_to_build_new_combined_cycle_gas_powered_plant_at_Cape_Canaveral.aspx FPL is to demolish the old plant and replace it with a new combined cycle gas powered plant, which will emit 50% less carbon dioxide emissions. 23/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/CBM_development_in_China.aspx CAMAC Energy has started drilling as part of its programme to develop the CBM in its Zijinshan gas asset. 20/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/First_ever_Polish_fracking_operation_goes_ahead.aspx Halliburton, under contract from PGNiG, have performed the first ever hydraulic fracturing operation on Polish soil. 16/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Range_Resource_spearheading_voluntary_initiative.aspx Range Resources has voluntarily started releasing information about its hydraulic fracturing processes, to assuage fears over environmental damage. 13/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Juggling_the_current_oil_and_gas_issues.aspx Do the environmental impacts of potential oil spills outweigh the economic effects of stifling exploration efforts, and can more be done to make oil and gas drilling safer? 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Renewable_energy_jobs_outlook.aspx The Bain Report published in 2008 suggests there are 5000 direct full time employees recorded in the UK large-scale wind energy industry and wave and tidal industries combined. 05/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/PetroAlgae_signs_offtake_agreement_with_Eco-frontier.aspx PetroAlgae have signed a three year offtake agreement with Eco-Frontier to supply biocrude from its licensees. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_EPA_criticise_XL_pipelines_environmental_impact_report.aspx The environmental protection agency has criticised TransCanada Corp’s environmental report for its Keystone XL pipeline as inadequate, and called for more study and analysis to be carried out. 26/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/French_power_shortages_to_impact_on_UK.aspx Power shortages in France could have a knock-on effect on the UK energy market due to cross channel ownership of UK power stations. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Inaugural_Energy_Event_awards_Dinner.aspx The Energy Event will be hosting its inaugural Awards Dinner in September to showcase a more positive side of the energy industry. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BIO_calls_on_US_congress_for_more_support_for_the_industry.aspx The Biotechnology Industry Organisation has called on Congress to extend federal tax incentives to the advanced biofuel industry, to help the industry secure more private investment funding. 20/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BA_to_run_passenger_jets_on_biofuel.aspx BA has entered into a partnership with Solena to acquire bio jet fuel to run it’s fleet of passenger jets. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BP_buys_out_Verenium.aspx BP has agreed to buy Verenium’s cellulosic biofuels business for US$ 98.3 million. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/security_implications_of_Asia’s_interest_in_nuclear_power.aspx Brittany Damora, AKE Intelligence Analyst, considers security implications of Asia’s growing interest in nuclear power. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Beach_Energy_Ltd_enters_into_constructive_partnership_with_ITOCHU_Corp.aspx Beach Energy has signed an MOU with ITOCHU to co-operate on an LNG project that will be supplied by Beach’s onshore gas reserves. 06/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Polish_shale.aspx Poland could potentially be sitting on a shale boom if the unconventional resources can be tapped. 05/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Agriculture_and_bio_industries_to_generate_US$_230_billion.aspx A World Economic Forum report has outlined how these industries could potentially generate billions of dollars of income in the US and globally. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Greener_oilsands.aspx Nanotechnology is being used to reduce the environmental impact of oilsands extraction. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_US_DOE_is_to_invest_US$_24_million_in_biofuel_research.aspx The US Department of Energy is to invest US$ 24 million for algal biofuels research. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Keystone_XL_expansion_delayed_by_congressmen.aspx A letter sent to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asks that more consideration be given to the proposed expansion before a permit is granted. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Samson_Oil_and_Gas_to_sell_part_of_Goshen_County_project.aspx Samson Oil & Gas is to sell of part of its Goshen county assets to finance development of their other assets in Goshen County, Williston Basin and the Gulf coast onshore basin. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Canadian_oil_sands_could_be_leading_US_import_in_2010.aspx The Canadian oil sands have increasingly become an important source of global oil supply growth and are now poised to become the number one source of US crude oil imports in 2010. 23/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/What’s_needed_in_an_energy_bill.aspx Charles T. Drevna answers the question. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Sentry_Petroleum_announces_award_of_coal_tenement.aspx Sentry Petroleum has been awarded a large coal tenement in the Eromanga basin, highlighting the potential for the coal seam gas industry in the area. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EXCO_to_acquire_shale_acreage_from_SWN.aspx EXCO has announced a deal worth US$ 355 million to acquire acreage in the Haynesville and Bossier Shale from Southwestern Energy. 17/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/KKR_and_Hilcorp_form_partnership_to_exploit_Eagle_Ford_Shale.aspx The two companies have signed a deal worth US$ 400 million to exploit the Eagle Ford Shale, in which Hilcorp already own 100,000 acres. 16/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Solid_Energy_plans_underground_coal_gasification_plant.aspx New Zealand coal miner, Solid Energy, plans to build an underground coal gasification plant on its Huntly West Coal Mining Licence area, Waikato. The plant, which is subject to approval of the relevant applications, will convert up to 30,000 t of coal into syngas and builds on 5 year’s of investigation by the company. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_essential_to_meeting_new_energy_demand_growth.aspx Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Moray_Firth_to_become_carbon_sequestration_location.aspx The Captain Sandstone in the Moray Firth is being investigated as a possible site for carbon storage due to the salt infused sandstone present there. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/EXCO_and_BG_Group_close_JV.aspx EXCO and BG Group have announced the closure of the Appalachian JV. 02/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/COFCO,_Sinopec_and_Novozymes_to_build_cellulosic_ethanol_demonstration_plant.aspx The three companies plan to get the plant running by 2011 to test if cellulosic biofuel can be successfully commercialised and be competitive with conventional gasoline fuels. 28/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Hitachi_and_TOYO_sign_agreement_for_feasibility_study_with_Eastern_Star.aspx Hitachi and TOYO are to conduct a feasibility study for an electric motor driven LNG plant for Eastern Star Gas Ltd in Newcastle. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Biofuel_companies_form_joint_venture.aspx Ceres Inc. and Novozymes, both companies involved at different stages of the value chain in producing biofuels, have joined forces to help commercialise biofuel crops. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Xergi_to_build_anaerobic_digestion_plant_in_Scotland.aspx Xergi and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) have entered into a joint venture agreement to build an €8 million anaerobic digestion plant in Scotland. 19/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Clean_energy_sees_strong_Q1_growth.aspx The clean energy Industry has defied the global recession and seen strong growth in Q1 2010. 19/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_foreign_oil_imports_remain_high.aspx US imports of foreign oil remain stubbornly high in spite of initiatives to use more domestic natural gas. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Unconventional_oil_found_near_Paris.aspx Toreador and Hess have created a joint venture to exploit vast reserves of shale oil in the Paris basin. 17/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/LNG_Ltd_obtain_EPC_proposal_for_LNG_project_and_may_look_for_investment_partners.aspx LNG Ltd has completed the FEED work for the Fisherman’s Landing project and has obtained an EPC proposal for the project. 14/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Fluor awarded early_works_contract_for_Gladstone_LNG_project.aspx Fluor Corporation has been awarded an early works contract by Santos for the Gladstone LNG project, and is the preferred contractor for the full EPC contract. 14/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/A_green_light_for_North_America.aspx Few would disagree that 2009 was a terrible year for the North American oil patch. But now, as 2010 unfolds, the sector is gearing up to go. Is this the beginning of a renaissance in the petroleum industry or a false rally? 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Shale_gas_outlook.aspx The Annual Energy Outlook presents a projection and analysis of US energy supply, demand, and prices through 2035. 12/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/BG_Group_announces_joint_venture_with_EXCO .aspx BG Group today announced that it has entered into further joint venture arrangements with its US shale partner, EXCO Resources, Inc. This agreement adds to the alliance entered into over EXCO’s shale assets in East Texas and North Louisiana in June 2009. 11/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Santos_to_delay_investment_decision_on_Gladstone_LNG_project.aspx After the Australian government’s announcement of a new super resource tax, Santos is delaying an investment decision on the Gladstone LNG project. 07/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Australian_coal_seam_gas_stocks_fall.aspx Following the announcement on Sunday that a new super tax will be levied on resources, coal seam gas stocks were sent tumbling. 05/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/ITF_calls_for_technology_proposals.aspx ITF is calling for proposals for new technologies associated with the more efficient recovery of unconventional resources and enhanced oil recovery. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Shale_gas_drillers_suffer_setback_in_New_York_state.aspx New York State has passed restrictive legislation on the use of hydraulic fracture drilling near the cities of Syracuse and New York. 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Iran_and_Qatar_oil_and_gas_industries.aspx Ng Weng Hoong takes a look at the changing fortunes of the oil and gas industries in Iran and Qatar in LNG Industry's Spring regional report. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Shell_predicts_energy_will_grow_rapidly_over_next_two_decades.aspx Shell officials have stated that the Middle East will struggle to keep enough investment to meet the demand for natural gas over the next two decades. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Solar_fuel_producer_Joule_listed_among_worlds_top_10_emerging_technologies.aspx Joule has been listed in the top 10 emerging technologies by Technology Review TR10, for its pioneering solar fuel technology. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Atlas Energy and Reliance_Industries_acquire_additional_acres_in_Marcellus_shale.aspx The two companies have announced that they have jointly acquired an extra 42,000 acres of Marcellus Shale to exploit for unconventional shale gas. 22/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Natural_gas_debate.aspx NPRA have commented on T. Boone Pickens’ plan to power vehicles with natural gas. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/WorleyParsons_awarded_contract_by_Total_E_and_P_Joslyn.aspx WorleyParsons has been awarded a contract from Total E&P Joslyn Ltd for the Total Joslyn North Mine Mineable Oil Sands plant project. 15/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Reliance_Industries_enters_joint_venture_with_Atlas_Energy.aspx Reliance Industries has entered into a joint venture with Atlas Energy Inc. for a 40% stake in Atlas’ Marcellus Shale acreage. 14/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Icon_Energy_sees_shares_rise_after_massive_China_deal.aspx Icon Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply China with LNG, the move has sparked a massive increase in the company’s share price. 09/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_Air_Force_investing_heavily_in_biofuel.aspx The US Air Force is planning to run its aircraft on 50:50 biofuel in an efficiency and self-sufficiency drive. 08/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Tobacco_identified_as_potential_biofuel.aspx The much maligned tobacco plant could get a new lease of life being used to produce biofuels. 01/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/China_to_become_shale_gas_producer.aspx China has signed a deal with Shell to exploit its domestic shale gas reserves, which, if successful could turn Chinese energy policy on its head. 30/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Coalition_send_letter_to_EPA_regarding_mid_level_ethanol .aspx A coalition including the NPRA is urging the EPA to base mid level ethanol decision on sound, complete science. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/2010_innovation_in_offshore_oil_and_gas_energy_sector.aspx 2010 is hopefully going to be a more productive year for the offshore sector with analysts expecting oil and gas production to return to more healthy levels during the course of the year. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Ofgem_wants_tighter_regulation_of_UK_energy_market.aspx The UK energy market is in danger of falling short of energy demand and needs tighter controls to ensure enough extra capacity comes online. 01/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Shale_gas_producers_facing_tighter_regulation.aspx Shale gas producers may soon be limited by federal regulation over their use of fracture drilling techniques to open up shale gas reserves. 18/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/North_America_downstream_update.aspx Recent news from the downstream hydrocarbon processing industry 11/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Gazproms_Shtokman_delayed_LNG_plans_discussed.aspx Gazprom will delay the start up of its Shtokman gas field by three years, and plans to export half its output as LNG to Europe. 08/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Blow_for_CCS_after_UN_committee_recommends_CDM_delay.aspx UN committee recommends delaying the decision to include carbon capture and storage in Clean Development Mechanism. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_energy_secretary,_Steven_Chu,_announces_US$_3_billion_investment_for_CCS.aspx US energy secretary, has announced the selection of three new projects to accelerate the development of advanced coal technologies with CCS at commercial-scale. 05/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Dooson_Babcock_announces-carbon_capture_project_with_Basin_Electric_Power_Cooperative.aspx Doosan Babcock had announced it will undertake a major carbon capture project with Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The project will commence in January. 04/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Exxon_Mobil_Corporation_and_XTO_Energy_Inc._announce_agreement.aspx Exxon Mobil makes agreement with XTO Energy to enhance its position in the development of unconventional gas and oil resources. 21/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Can_the_UK_lead_the_way_in_carbon_capture_and_storage_technologies.aspx The UK government is working closely with domestic power companies to help keep the UK at the forefront of CCS technology. 21/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Biofuels_news_FosterWheeler_Ensus_partnership.aspx Foster Wheeler have announced a strategic partnership with PetroAlgae and a new biorefinery is scheduled to come online in the next few weeks. 15/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Cemtrex_to_develop_a_coal_mine_methane_project_at_South_American_coal_mine.aspx Cemtrex Inc. has entered into an agreement with a South American coal mine company to develop, supply and construct a coal mine methane (CMM) project. 14/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Clean_Coal_Ltd_secures_licences_to_investigate_underground_coal_gasification_in_UK.aspx The UK Coal Authority has awarded Clean Coal Ltd licences to investigate the potential for underground coal gasification (UCG) at five sites in the UK. If the investigations are successful, commercial operations could start by 2014/15 and could lead to UGC producing 3 – 5% of the UK’s total energy requirement. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/ground_source_heat_pumps.aspx A renewable technology that generates heat from below the ground could produce a third of the UK’s renewable heat by 2020, a report from the Environment Agency has found. 09/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/NASA_oil_algae.aspx NASA has been applying space technology to a process that links the production of algae-based fuel with an inexpensive method of sewage treatment. This is done by growing algae in plastic containers filled with sewage floating in the ocean. 30/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/The_increasing_demand_for_energy_in_ASEAN.aspx ASEAN countries have been the subject of fast paced growth over recent years, leading to a growing demand for energy, as well as stepping up the search for alternative fuel sources as oil reserves decline. 20/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/Fossil_fuels_cannot_be_replaced_by_alternative_energy_systems.aspx A report has suggested that alternative energy systems will not be able to completely replace fossil fuels, and a major rethink on the dynamics of the modern world is required to adjust to the changing situation. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/five_ways_to_green_existing_power_plants.aspx Our existing fleet of fossil-fueled power plants represents a massive investment. With permits and infrastructure already in place, conversion upgrades can produce fast results at greatly reduced cost compared to new construction. Here are some ideas: 20/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/mitigating_coal_mine_methane.aspx Coal mine ventilation exhaust air constitutes the largest single source of coal mine methane emissions to the at¬mosphere. Catalytic and thermal oxidation are techniques that can be used to destroy ventilation air methane (VAM) at active underground coal mines. 19/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/south_american_pipeline_update.aspx The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries. 13/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/carbon_reduction_plans_suffer_setbacks.aspx Australia's carbon trading plan has been rejected in the same week that the UN strives to make its climate proposals more manageable. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/unconventional_resources_current_options.aspx Contrary to popular belief, the world is not running out of oil and gas; plenty still remains in the Middle East, Russia and Venezuela. The world is running out of cheap sources located in politically stable countries with open fiscal and regulatory regimes. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/assessing_biofuel_risk_from_field_to_fuel.aspx One of the key technologies for the realisation of eco-society is the production of biofuels. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/bp_and_martek_biosciences_sign_agreement_to_deliver_advanced_biofuels.aspx BP and Martek Biosciences Corp. have signed a joint development agreement to develop biodiesel production using sugar feedstocks. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/methane_from_coal_mines_presents_opportunity_to_recover_energy_and_generate_revenues.aspx If captured and recovered for energy, coal mine methane is a cost-effective resource. Coal mines around the world are increasingly focusing on the commercially available, cost-effective opportunities to capture and use this often wasted resource. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/new_brazilian_gas_law.aspx In March 2009, Brazil adopted the much-awaited Gas Law; regulating the transportation of natural gas. The Gas Law establishes a 30 year concession regime, bringing enhanced security for private companies to enter the market for transportation and storage of natural gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/joint_ventures_in_unconventional_natural_gas.aspx Joint ventures focused on unconventional natural gas opportunities and related capability transfer will require effective governance to be successful. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/brazils_petrobras_new_light_oil_find_prospects_for_production_pipelines.aspx Petrobras has announced a new light oil find in the Campos Basin. This article looks at the new oil find; Petrobras’ International Business Plan; relations between Brazil and China; foreign participation in the Brazilian market and prospects for the Brazilian pipeline sector over the next few years. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009