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Canada could use oil as a weapon in a trade war: Expert

Canada could use oil as a weapon in a trade war: Expert https://cnb.cx/2oshrfr John Kilduff of Again Capital discusses the impact of trade uncertainty with Canada on oil markets. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 31, 2018 at 09:52AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Diesel price crosses Rs 70/ltr mark for first time ever; LPG rates up by Rs 1.49 http://bit.ly/2oqmqwV

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Diesel price crosses Rs 70/ltr mark for first time ever; LPG rates up by Rs 1.49 http://bit.ly/2Po0jTg Oil firms revise LPG price on 1st of every month based on average benchmark rate and foreign exchange rate in the previous month. http://bit.ly/2oqmqwV August 31, 2018 at 05:50AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Four-year high gas prices are still about $1 cheaper than the most expensive Labor Day

Four-year high gas prices are still about $1 cheaper than the most expensive Labor Day https://cnb.cx/2wxSvrb Motorists this Labor Day will be paying the most at the pump since 2014, but those prices are nothing compared with the end of summer 2012, GasBuddy analyst Patrick DeHaan says. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 31, 2018 at 04:03AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

No RBI representative in first empowered committee meeting on stressed power plants http://bit.ly/2NAKM21

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No RBI representative in first empowered committee meeting on stressed power plants http://bit.ly/2PUHzMn The meeting chaired by cabinet secretary P K Sinha discussed the stress factors in the first meeting and the series of meetings will continue, a source said. http://bit.ly/2NAKM21 August 31, 2018 at 05:09AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Dharmendra Pradhan blames "isolated" American policies for fuel price rise http://bit.ly/2or6c71

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Dharmendra Pradhan blames "isolated" American policies for fuel price rise http://bit.ly/2wCYOc6 Petrol and diesel prices hit an all-time high in four metros across the country today, crossing the previous peak reached on May 29. http://bit.ly/2or6c71 August 31, 2018 at 04:23AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Drivers seeing highest Labor Day gas prices since 2014

Drivers seeing highest Labor Day gas prices since 2014 https://cnb.cx/2N34y9r Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy, discusses what Labor Day travelers should expect to pay at the pump. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 31, 2018 at 01:43AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Maersk Tankers has installed two huge rotor sails on one of its vessels

Maersk Tankers has installed two huge rotor sails on one of its vessels https://cnb.cx/2LKkecQ Efforts are underway to cut fuel consumption and related emissions.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 31, 2018 at 01:35AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

UK doubles down on plastic bag charges as it plans to expand and increase levy

UK doubles down on plastic bag charges as it plans to expand and increase levy https://cnb.cx/2CfBCaf An increased charge for using plastic bags could soon be introduced.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 31, 2018 at 12:47AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again http://bit.ly/2BZHIeo

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Petrol, diesel prices hiked again http://bit.ly/2MGbxph Petrol price has been increased by Rs 0.22 per litre since Thursday and diesel price by Rs 0.28 per litre in the national capital. http://bit.ly/2BZHIeo August 30, 2018 at 07:26PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil prices dip on concerns Sino-US trade conflict could escalate

Oil prices dip on concerns Sino-US trade conflict could escalate https://cnb.cx/2PX02Ii Oil prices fell amid concerns the trade war between the U.S. and China could intensify, although looming U.S. sanctions against Iran's oil exports prevented markets from falling further. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 30, 2018 at 03:38PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil Prices Poised for Further Hike: International Energy Agency http://bit.ly/2PlmObs

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Oil Prices Poised for Further Hike: International Energy Agency http://bit.ly/2wsA3jI “If the OPEC alliance countries don’t increase their production significantly in the next months to come, we may see tightening of the global oil markets towards the end of this year," said Fatih Birol. http://bit.ly/2PlmObs August 30, 2018 at 08:11AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Solar Energy Corporation’s fresh wind tender sees better response http://bit.ly/2olAXtQ

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Solar Energy Corporation’s fresh wind tender sees better response http://bit.ly/2NEvjOk SECI, a government company mandated to implement the nation’s renewable energy agenda, then scaled down the tender to 1,200 MW, which has drawn bids of 2,290 MW, sources said. http://bit.ly/2olAXtQ August 30, 2018 at 07:45AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

JSW Steel promises to revise its offer to acquire Prayagraj Power, seeks meeting with lenders http://bit.ly/2NwSvOK

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JSW Steel promises to revise its offer to acquire Prayagraj Power, seeks meeting with lenders http://bit.ly/2N1mBN9 The development comes within days of Resurgent Power making an improved bid over JSW Steel’s offer for Prayagraj Power to lenders. http://bit.ly/2NwSvOK August 30, 2018 at 05:26AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Labor Day gas prices hit 4-year high — and probably won't drop much after the holiday

Labor Day gas prices hit 4-year high — and probably won't drop much after the holiday https://cnb.cx/2MCxhTh The national average gasoline price remains stuck around $2.85 a gallon, and analysts don't expect it to drop much this fall. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 30, 2018 at 03:03AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Flood-hit Kerala to get low cost LPG cylinders http://bit.ly/2MAybzz

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Flood-hit Kerala to get low cost LPG cylinders http://bit.ly/2NyjSru Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said those below the poverty line will be given an LPG connection for Rs 200 and the rest would be offered the same at Rs 1,200. http://bit.ly/2MAybzz August 30, 2018 at 01:46AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Government should offer incentive to help India achieve solar power target by 2022: LSI http://bit.ly/2C1uCxl

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Government should offer incentive to help India achieve solar power target by 2022: LSI http://bit.ly/2oktxae Ratings agency Crisil had, in its last report, said India will not be able to achieve its ambitious target of generating 100GW solar power by 2022. http://bit.ly/2C1uCxl August 30, 2018 at 12:23AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Dyson, the company that reinvented the vacuum cleaner, is now taking on the car

Dyson, the company that reinvented the vacuum cleaner, is now taking on the car https://cnb.cx/2NxyRlH Dyson has been working on a battery electric vehicle for several years. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 30, 2018 at 12:07AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Natural gas price may be hiked by 14% from Oct; may push CNG, electricity prices up http://bit.ly/2wr4neo

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Natural gas price may be hiked by 14% from Oct; may push CNG, electricity prices up http://bit.ly/2NyazIc Sources said the price revision is likely to be announced on September 28. http://bit.ly/2wr4neo August 29, 2018 at 11:37PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil prices nod up as US fuel supply falls and sanctions on Iran loom

Oil prices nod up as US fuel supply falls and sanctions on Iran loom https://cnb.cx/2MBktfI Oil prices saw a slight increase as they continued their upward trend from the previous section on the back of a decrease in U.S. crude inventories and expected disruptions to global supply from Iran and Venezuela. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 29, 2018 at 07:03PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Court rejects failed GOP candidate Don Blankenship's bid to run on third-party line for Senate

Court rejects failed GOP candidate Don Blankenship's bid to run on third-party line for Senate https://cnb.cx/2BZ4t27 Don Blankenship had called Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell "Cocaine Mitch" during a failed bid to win the Republican nomination for Senate in West Virginia. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 29, 2018 at 10:37AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Government unlikely to invoke section 7 to direct RBI on power companies http://bit.ly/2wo8nwo

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Government unlikely to invoke section 7 to direct RBI on power companies http://bit.ly/2wEikVZ Policymakers not keen on setting a precedent on use of the Section of RBI Act on such an issue. http://bit.ly/2wo8nwo August 29, 2018 at 07:29AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Indian Oil earmarks Rs 22,000-crore capex for FY19 http://bit.ly/2LCURtB

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Indian Oil earmarks Rs 22,000-crore capex for FY19 http://bit.ly/2wmFsce Sanjiv Singh, the chairman of the nation's largest oil marketing company, said the board has approved a capex plan of Rs 22,000 crore for FY19, of which around Rs 6,000 crore will be towards upgrading refineries to meet BS-VI emission norms. http://bit.ly/2LCURtB August 29, 2018 at 05:08AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Petrol, diesel at new high; government hopes it is temporary http://bit.ly/2oju78b

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Petrol, diesel at new high; government hopes it is temporary http://bit.ly/2PhNLNn In Delhi, where the fuel is cheapest in all metros and most state capitals due to lower sales tax or VAT, a litre of petrol now comes for Rs 78.18 as against Rs 78.05 per litre rate of yesterday. http://bit.ly/2oju78b August 29, 2018 at 04:48AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

IOC eyes 52,000 fuel retail outlets in 3 years http://bit.ly/2N2uJNm

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IOC eyes 52,000 fuel retail outlets in 3 years http://bit.ly/2LBgtGw IOC, India's largest fuel retailer, accounts for 44% of the market despite the entry of private sector in the segment. http://bit.ly/2N2uJNm August 29, 2018 at 03:23AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Reliance Infrastructure board approves sale of Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission http://bit.ly/2LCk739

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Reliance Infrastructure board approves sale of Mumbai power business to Adani Transmission http://bit.ly/2MXeNvW R-Infra said that it had received approval from all regulatory authorities - Competition Commission of India (CCI), shareholders of the company, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission, and others for the sale. http://bit.ly/2LCk739 August 29, 2018 at 02:26AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

India expects clarity on Iran oil cut after US meeting: Source http://bit.ly/2LCQmz2

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India expects clarity on Iran oil cut after US meeting: Source http://bit.ly/2N4Uq04 "Definitely we are not going to zero" (purchases), said the official, who has direct knowledge of India's oil purchase policy and did not wish to be identified. http://bit.ly/2LCQmz2 August 29, 2018 at 02:00AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Existing power pacts between Bhushan Steel, Bhushan Energy under discussion: Tata Steel http://bit.ly/2LzrA2N

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Existing power pacts between Bhushan Steel, Bhushan Energy under discussion: Tata Steel http://bit.ly/2wonG8i The statement comes amid reports that Tata Steel has started the process of cancelling PPAs between Bhushan Steel and Bhushan Energy in a bid to cut costs. http://bit.ly/2LzrA2N August 29, 2018 at 01:39AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

AES Corp CEO on renewable energy and storage

AES Corp CEO on renewable energy and storage https://cnb.cx/2LDwXho Andres Gluski, AES Corporation CEO, discusses the energy company's strategy for power generation and storage. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 29, 2018 at 12:33AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

IOC to invest Rs 286 cr to expand LPG bottling output in Northeast India by 2020 http://bit.ly/2N0YEpl

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IOC to invest Rs 286 cr to expand LPG bottling output in Northeast India by 2020 http://bit.ly/2LAEGNa The IOC is pumping in Rs 143.46 crore to set up the plant at Agartala that will have an installed bottling capacity of 60,000 metric tonne per annum (MTPA). http://bit.ly/2N0YEpl August 28, 2018 at 11:17PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Facebook just made a huge commitment on renewable energy

Facebook just made a huge commitment on renewable energy https://cnb.cx/2BW2NGU The pledge relates to both greenhouse gas emissions and clean energy use.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 28, 2018 at 10:36PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Government puts restrictions on export of bio-fuels http://bit.ly/2PO9w8H

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Government puts restrictions on export of bio-fuels http://bit.ly/2BX5zvh The directorate had last week imposed restriction on import of bio-fuels including ethyl alcohol and other denatured spirits, bio-diesel, petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals other than crude. http://bit.ly/2PO9w8H August 28, 2018 at 10:17PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

India is set to overtake China as the top driver of global oil demand growth

India is set to overtake China as the top driver of global oil demand growth https://cnb.cx/2PNNvqh India's expanding middle class will be a key factor, as well as its growing need for mobility, a research and consultancy group said. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 28, 2018 at 09:05PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Reliance Infrastructure board to meet today to approve transfer of Mumbai power biz to Adani Transmission http://bit.ly/2ojxImT

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Reliance Infrastructure board to meet today to approve transfer of Mumbai power biz to Adani Transmission http://bit.ly/2BVUWsC Last week, Reliance Infrastructure had defaulted on payment of redemption of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) amounting to Rs 133.38 crore. http://bit.ly/2ojxImT August 28, 2018 at 07:29PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Government to hold talks on seeking RBI relief for stressed power firms http://bit.ly/2wp8g3F

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Government to hold talks on seeking RBI relief for stressed power firms http://bit.ly/2BXXnuW The Allahabad High Court had on Monday declined to give private power companies any interim relief on the RBI circular of February 12 that tightened bad loan norms. http://bit.ly/2wp8g3F August 28, 2018 at 05:09PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Panel meeting to take up key power reforms http://bit.ly/2Lzy1TI

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Panel meeting to take up key power reforms http://bit.ly/2MDbACr The companies have also sought a tripartite agreement between discoms, banks and themselves to mitigate payment risk, akin to the one for public sector. http://bit.ly/2Lzy1TI August 28, 2018 at 04:37PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Be proactive on stressed power assets: HC to government http://bit.ly/2Mzw92t

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Be proactive on stressed power assets: HC to government http://bit.ly/2LyBtxO The court said that while the government can issue directives to RBI after consulting the governor, it is expected to do so only if there are sufficient grounds, and not “indiscriminately or randomly”. http://bit.ly/2Mzw92t August 28, 2018 at 03:25PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil prices stabilize on Iran sanctions and rising global supply

Oil prices stabilize on Iran sanctions and rising global supply https://cnb.cx/2okfUba The prospect of U.S. sanctions on Iran have lifted oil prices but were kept in check by increasing supply from countries outside the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 28, 2018 at 03:12PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Rural LPG delivery to get IT legup http://bit.ly/2LyID4Y

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Rural LPG delivery to get IT legup http://bit.ly/2PMESfO In two years, state oil companies have added nearly 4 crore active consumers, expanding the consumer base 19% to 24 crore. http://bit.ly/2LyID4Y August 28, 2018 at 08:06AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Petrol crosses Rs 78, diesel rates at new high http://bit.ly/2PdX9S3

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Petrol crosses Rs 78, diesel rates at new high http://bit.ly/2MSo8Fr Petrol price has risen by Rs 0.91 a litre in Delhi in last 13 days. Diesel rates have gone up by Rs 0.89 per litre since then. http://bit.ly/2PdX9S3 August 28, 2018 at 03:14AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil market being kept afloat on headlines, says expert

Oil market being kept afloat on headlines, says expert https://cnb.cx/2ojfdio Stephen Schork, The Schork Report editor, discusses the state of the oil market. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 28, 2018 at 01:37AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

'Coal imports may rise to 62 mt in FY19 to meet power demand' http://bit.ly/2PLHGcS

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'Coal imports may rise to 62 mt in FY19 to meet power demand' http://bit.ly/2wwHKo8 According to the ratings agency, imported coal requirement is likely to increase to 62 million tonne this fiscal from 56 million tonne in FY2018 to meet the incremental power generation. http://bit.ly/2PLHGcS August 28, 2018 at 01:52AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Equinor considers constructing a floating wind farm to power North Sea oilfields

Equinor considers constructing a floating wind farm to power North Sea oilfields https://cnb.cx/2Lz6P7E The proposed floating offshore wind farm would power oilfields in the North Sea. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 28, 2018 at 12:14AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Air pollution could cause a significant reduction in intelligence, major study says

Air pollution could cause a significant reduction in intelligence, major study says https://cnb.cx/2LysYTp The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, paints a worrying picture.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 27, 2018 at 10:50PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Caltex Australia CEO talks about impact of higher crude oil prices

Caltex Australia CEO talks about impact of higher crude oil prices https://cnb.cx/2LysUTF Julian Segal, managing director and CEO of Caltex Australia, says that while it will take some time for the costs to be passed on to customers, there will be temporary pressure on margins. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 27, 2018 at 05:42PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Vedanta bags 41 blocks under India’s first mega oil & gas auction http://bit.ly/2Pdxp8h

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Vedanta bags 41 blocks under India’s first mega oil & gas auction http://bit.ly/2MRX1dD Under the policy, companies can express interest in specific blocks round the year. The government aggregates these interests over six months and then put these blocks up for auction. http://bit.ly/2Pdxp8h August 28, 2018 at 12:00AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Govt, EESL, World Bank sign $300 million pact to boost energy efficiency programme http://bit.ly/2BRMJpB

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Govt, EESL, World Bank sign $300 million pact to boost energy efficiency programme http://bit.ly/2MTGZjg Under the program, EESL will deploy 219 million LED bulbs and tube lights and 7.2 million street lights. http://bit.ly/2BRMJpB August 27, 2018 at 11:20PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Indian renewables sector to see strong growth, favourable policy support: Report http://bit.ly/2wjYFLo

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Indian renewables sector to see strong growth, favourable policy support: Report http://bit.ly/2PctDfo Investment in the power sector in India is important to maintain economic growth and also to improve the livelihoods of large sections of the population which are still without electricity. http://bit.ly/2wjYFLo August 27, 2018 at 10:40PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Rising oil prices could take a bite out of India's economy

Rising oil prices could take a bite out of India's economy https://cnb.cx/2Not4yO India's economy is in for a rough ride, with rising oil prices set to continue weighing on its weakening currency and growth outlook. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 27, 2018 at 06:00PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

RBI deadline ends: Many power(less) plants may fall into bankruptcy http://bit.ly/2oeMCus

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RBI deadline ends: Many power(less) plants may fall into bankruptcy http://bit.ly/2BUyxw5 ​Nearly 40 cos have defaulted on loans of more than Rs 2K-cr but escaped getting into the resolution process​. http://bit.ly/2oeMCus August 27, 2018 at 04:48PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Reducing the burden: CERC told to pass on duty changes to power users http://bit.ly/2BTUMly

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Reducing the burden: CERC told to pass on duty changes to power users http://bit.ly/2MXwviO It’s a rare case where the government has invoked its powers under Section 107 of the Electricity Act to issue this direction to the independent power regulator. http://bit.ly/2BTUMly August 27, 2018 at 03:41PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil prices rise on expectations of market tightening

Oil prices rise on expectations of market tightening https://cnb.cx/2wqlKeP Oil prices rose on Tuesday as risks of supply disruptions from countries such as Venezuela, Libya, Nigeria and Iran raised the prospect of a tightening market. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 27, 2018 at 03:31PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

UK ambassador takes US road trip in Jaguar I-Pace to talk clean energy with Midwest states

UK ambassador takes US road trip in Jaguar I-Pace to talk clean energy with Midwest states https://cnb.cx/2oc30Mm U.K. Ambassador Kim Darroch is meeting with several state and city politicians, including Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to talk clean energy. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 27, 2018 at 09:53AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Pradhan rules out splitting GAIL but wants petrochemical business divested http://bit.ly/2PEZd6F

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Pradhan rules out splitting GAIL but wants petrochemical business divested http://bit.ly/2LxD4nL GAIL, Dharmendra Pradhan said, has to perform and fulfil the aspirations of taking gas to every nook and corner of the country. http://bit.ly/2PEZd6F August 27, 2018 at 03:51AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Shell to buy out Total in Hazira LNG terminal http://bit.ly/2whhsXP

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Shell to buy out Total in Hazira LNG terminal http://bit.ly/2LttYYV Hazira LNG & Port venture comprises two companies -- Hazira LNG that operates an LNG regasification terminal in Gujarat and Hazira Port, which manages a direct berthing multi-cargo port at Hazira. http://bit.ly/2whhsXP August 27, 2018 at 01:14AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Power ministry directs regulator to pass on changes in duties to consumer tariffs http://bit.ly/2PINKTR

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Power ministry directs regulator to pass on changes in duties to consumer tariffs http://bit.ly/2NlUG7I The industry welcomed the government’s move and said it will expedite procedures, helping a big chunk of power projects stuck due to such regulatory issues. http://bit.ly/2PINKTR August 27, 2018 at 12:46AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Allahabad High Court refuses to give interim relief to power firms http://bit.ly/2NpjaN9

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Allahabad High Court refuses to give interim relief to power firms http://bit.ly/2oflqvE Banks were trying to come up with a resolution plan for these firms as going to the NCLT would mean large haircuts. http://bit.ly/2NpjaN9 August 27, 2018 at 12:30AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Government receives 150 proposals to build ethanol capacity http://bit.ly/2BSgSFa

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Government receives 150 proposals to build ethanol capacity http://bit.ly/2oaCkvk Under the scheme, the government is encouraging building additional ethanol production capacity as it would help diversion of cane during surplus season. http://bit.ly/2BSgSFa August 26, 2018 at 11:30PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Diesel price hits record high of Rs 69.46 a litre, petrol inches towards Rs 78 mark http://bit.ly/2NjYOF6

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Diesel price hits record high of Rs 69.46 a litre, petrol inches towards Rs 78 mark http://bit.ly/2PE77gC The increase pushed diesel price to its highest ever level of Rs 69.46 a litre in Delhi. In Mumbai, the fuel now costs Rs 73.74 a litre. http://bit.ly/2NjYOF6 August 26, 2018 at 08:38PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Australia's leadership shakeup is an 'absolute disaster' for policy certainty: Economist

Australia's leadership shakeup is an 'absolute disaster' for policy certainty: Economist https://cnb.cx/2PDYWkq Adam Carr from the Australia Chamber of Commerce says that some businesses are worried the political changes could push developments in the country's energy policies back to square one. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 26, 2018 at 02:01PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Russia will work with India for localisation of equipment for nuclear power plants: Andrey Shevlyakov, CEO, Rosatom South Asia http://bit.ly/2Lw2Fxc

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Russia will work with India for localisation of equipment for nuclear power plants: Andrey Shevlyakov, CEO, Rosatom South Asia http://bit.ly/2MS5Bck On India’s request, additional safety measures are being put in place in Units 3 and 4 to withstand even higher seismic, climatic and technical impact, says Shevlyakov. http://bit.ly/2Lw2Fxc August 26, 2018 at 05:17PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Tata's backed Resurgent Power makes better offer for Prayagraj Power http://bit.ly/2MXZkeW

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Tata's backed Resurgent Power makes better offer for Prayagraj Power http://bit.ly/2LuE1gd JSW Energy’s offer is laced with conditions that make it less attractive, said two senior bank officials who did not want to be identified. http://bit.ly/2MXZkeW August 26, 2018 at 05:22PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil stable as U.S./Sino trade row weighs, Iran sanctions cut supply outlook

Oil stable as U.S./Sino trade row weighs, Iran sanctions cut supply outlook https://cnb.cx/2PGQa50 Oil prices saw a slight dip on Monday over concerns of the U.S.-China trade dispute's potential impact on global economic growth while the impending U.S. sanctions on Iran kept crude's decline in check. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 26, 2018 at 04:29PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

'We will see that Aramco IPO,' expert says

'We will see that Aramco IPO,' expert says https://cnb.cx/2BPi4cl Saudi Arabia's energy minister, Khalid al-Falih, denied reports that the kingdom has scrapped plans to list shares of state-owned energy giant Aramco. Alejandro Barbajosa of Argus Media weighs in. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 26, 2018 at 01:42PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

GAIL to launch portal allowing outsiders to hire its gas pipelines http://bit.ly/2wdmV1C

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GAIL to launch portal allowing outsiders to hire its gas pipelines http://bit.ly/2P88rr6 The oil ministry has been for last few months considering separating GAIL's gas transportation and marketing business to resolve the conflict of the same entity doing both the jobs. http://bit.ly/2wdmV1C August 25, 2018 at 08:58PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

No Saudi Aramco IPO? No problem, potentially, for Saudi Arabia’s investment dreams

No Saudi Aramco IPO? No problem, potentially, for Saudi Arabia’s investment dreams https://cnb.cx/2BYdCIz Saudi Arabia's national oil company has postponed its potentially record-breaking initial public offering, but Saudi Aramco is now pursuing various alternative transactions to support its big spending plans. NYT reports. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 25, 2018 at 04:40AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil prices rise on Iran sanctions; trade row mutes activity

Oil prices rise on Iran sanctions; trade row mutes activity https://cnb.cx/2BHpnmf Traders said the supply versus demand outlook for oil markets was relatively tight because of the looming U.S. sanctions against Iran that will target oil exports in November.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 23, 2018 at 08:18PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

HC stays order slashing tariffs of incentivised wind power generators http://bit.ly/2My838v

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HC stays order slashing tariffs of incentivised wind power generators http://bit.ly/2P11lEy The order is significant because the GBI issue was seen as a roadblock in Greenko’s planned acquisition of Orange’s renewable energy portfolio, as reported by ET on Aug 21. http://bit.ly/2My838v August 23, 2018 at 03:54PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Government sets schedule for state entities to float solar tenders http://bit.ly/2Llj7jS

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Government sets schedule for state entities to float solar tenders http://bit.ly/2w7XDlN Power and new and renewable energy minister RK Singh took cognisance and directed a timetable of bids is issued to ensure year-round activity. http://bit.ly/2Llj7jS August 23, 2018 at 03:33PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

BEE plans ‘energy conservation building code’ for residential units http://bit.ly/2Lhdjrz

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BEE plans ‘energy conservation building code’ for residential units http://bit.ly/2w8J9ls The Bureau hopes to achieve power savings of 40 GW by 2030 with the help of stricter conservation norms for ACs http://bit.ly/2Lhdjrz August 23, 2018 at 03:28PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Hawaii's unusual electric power system makes it really vulnerable to Hurricane Lane

Hawaii's unusual electric power system makes it really vulnerable to Hurricane Lane https://cnb.cx/2NcD2Dg Hawaii still burns oil to generate most of its electric power. Hurricane Lane threatens to disrupt the seaborne supply of fuel into the archipelago and throughout the island state. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 23, 2018 at 09:07AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Resurgent, Adani, JSW & Vedanta eye stressed power projects at half of cost http://bit.ly/2o4CjsM

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Resurgent, Adani, JSW & Vedanta eye stressed power projects at half of cost http://bit.ly/2BC6ZLu Lack of consensus among lenders on haircut is causing delay in resolution of many of these stressed projects. http://bit.ly/2o4CjsM August 23, 2018 at 08:08AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Trump says 'the coal industry is back.' The government's jobs numbers say otherwise

Trump says 'the coal industry is back.' The government's jobs numbers say otherwise https://cnb.cx/2MrxGYu Government data show the coal mining industry added about 2,000 jobs under President Donald Trump, but the change is so small that economists aren't confident employment levels actually budged. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 23, 2018 at 04:47AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Ride-hailing firm Grab invests in fast-charging electric fleet

Ride-hailing firm Grab invests in fast-charging electric fleet https://cnb.cx/2wpdjjY The EVs are set to be rolled out from the beginning of 2019, Grab said Thursday.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 23, 2018 at 01:18AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Volkswagen confirms 2019 launch of an all-electric car-share service

Volkswagen confirms 2019 launch of an all-electric car-share service https://cnb.cx/2PyqcRl After Berlin, fleets will be rolled out to other cities in Europe and North America. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 23, 2018 at 01:05AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

The Panama Canal is a wonder of the modern world – here's how it plans to reduce shipping emissions

The Panama Canal is a wonder of the modern world – here's how it plans to reduce shipping emissions https://cnb.cx/2PxYBzJ An extensive construction project means that bigger ships can now pass through the Panama Canal.  https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 09:06PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Reliance Power unit wins USD 56 mn international arbitration award http://bit.ly/2Nb9SnZ

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Reliance Power unit wins USD 56 mn international arbitration award http://bit.ly/2MGIcdN Reliance Power Netherlands BV has won an international arbitration award of USD 56 million (Rs 390 crore) against Prestige Capital Holding and Kokos Jiang. http://bit.ly/2Nb9SnZ August 22, 2018 at 09:34PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Tatas, JSW in race to buy Prayagraj Power http://bit.ly/2NaEENX

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Tatas, JSW in race to buy Prayagraj Power http://bit.ly/2MQwjSI The N Chandrasekaran-chaired Tata conglomerate and the Sajjan Jindal-controlled JSW Group have been competing against each other to purchase financially-stressed steel and energy assets. http://bit.ly/2NaEENX August 22, 2018 at 07:29PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Saudi Arabia denies reports that it's scrapping Aramco IPO

Saudi Arabia denies reports that it's scrapping Aramco IPO https://cnb.cx/2wfaqlw Khalid al-Falih, the Saudi minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and chairman of Saudi Aramco, said in a statement on Thursday: "The Government remains committed to the IPO of Saudi Aramco at a time of its own choosing when conditions are optimum." CNBC's Dan Murphy reports. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 03:48PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

No impact on output at BPCL Kochi refinery http://bit.ly/2MQmjc8

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No impact on output at BPCL Kochi refinery http://bit.ly/2Nanyj8 After being flooded for almost a fortnight, Kerala is slowly crawling back to normal life as flood water has started to recede. Reports suggest that petrol pump stations have seen spurt in vehicles coming for refill. http://bit.ly/2MQmjc8 August 22, 2018 at 04:51PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Saudi Arabia denies reports that it's scrapping Aramco IPO

Saudi Arabia denies reports that it's scrapping Aramco IPO https://cnb.cx/2MqGvla Khalid al-Falih, the Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of Saudi Aramco, said in a statement on Thursday: "The Government remains committed to the IPO." https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 03:43PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

US oil continues move upward as domestic inventories fall

US oil continues move upward as domestic inventories fall https://cnb.cx/2o0twbm U.S. oil prices saw more gains as the country's crude inventories fell while the international markets were cautious as a result of the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 03:10PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Saudi Arabia reportedly calls off Aramco IPO and disbands advisers

Saudi Arabia reportedly calls off Aramco IPO and disbands advisers https://cnb.cx/2Lgjax7 Saudi Arabia has scrapped its plans to list shares of its state-owned energy giant Aramco on stock exchanges, Reuters reports. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 06:48AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Trump's EPA just handed these states a way to keep burning coal

Trump's EPA just handed these states a way to keep burning coal https://cnb.cx/2PtldkR The Trump administration is replacing Obama-era rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, giving states an opportunity to keep coal-fired facilities online. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 05:34AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Alinz plans to set up portable fuel pumps in India http://bit.ly/2MMfJmL

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Alinz plans to set up portable fuel pumps in India http://bit.ly/2BBfwhN India has about 63,000 filling stations already and oil companies are adding more. http://bit.ly/2MMfJmL August 22, 2018 at 07:15AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Germany’s coal conundrum: Moving toward renewable energy before the infrastructure is ready

Germany’s coal conundrum: Moving toward renewable energy before the infrastructure is ready https://cnb.cx/2MHEosG Germany faces the problem of creating adequate and "intelligent" power grids across the country to harness and store that renewable energy and then transmit and distribute it. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 22, 2018 at 04:03AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Government imposes restrictions on import of bio-fuels http://bit.ly/2PvznSA

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Government imposes restrictions on import of bio-fuels http://bit.ly/2wjB50n The import of these items, which was free earlier, will now only be allowed for non-fuel purpose on actual user basis. http://bit.ly/2PvznSA August 22, 2018 at 12:00AM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Discussing the 'sorry saga' in Australia's environmental policy

Discussing the 'sorry saga' in Australia's environmental policy https://cnb.cx/2Bzdzmb Ken Baldwin of the Australian National University's Energy Change Institute discusses what Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision to remove emission reduction targets could mean for the country's green energy landscape. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 21, 2018 at 05:59PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

One of the biggest changes in oil market history could spark a diesel ‘resurgence,' analysts say

One of the biggest changes in oil market history could spark a diesel ‘resurgence,' analysts say https://cnb.cx/2N5frV6 A much-anticipated shipping revolution could spark a dramatic upswing in diesel fuel demand over the coming months, energy analysts have told CNBC. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 August 21, 2018 at 07:05PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

India seeks re-negotiation in gas price from TAPI pipeline http://bit.ly/2wfHXvX

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India seeks re-negotiation in gas price from TAPI pipeline http://bit.ly/2w2LsX6 "This rate in the present global energy scenario is unacceptable. And so taking into cognizance of the current gas market, India has proposed for re-negotiation of GSPA," the source said. http://bit.ly/2wfHXvX August 21, 2018 at 07:27PM Energy-Industry-The Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq