http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/unconventional-resources.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Everything from solar power solutions and wind farms to ecology issues. 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