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Gas pricing, marketing freedom to help companies draw investments http://bit.ly/2TZghpN

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Gas pricing, marketing freedom to help companies draw investments http://bit.ly/2BJSKlM The Cabinet on Tuesday granted marketing and pricing freedom to all new gas discoveries whose field development plan (FDP) had yet to be approved. http://bit.ly/2TZghpN February 20, 2019 at 04:29PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance Industries, others to invest in India http://bit.ly/2Niiv15

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Saudi Aramco in talks with Reliance Industries, others to invest in India http://bit.ly/2GC7xmu Saudi officials say plan to invest in refineries and petrochemical projects separate from $44-b Maharashtra refinery. http://bit.ly/2Niiv15 February 20, 2019 at 04:03PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

GIC, ADIA to power Greenko again with $550m cheque http://bit.ly/2X7LkBE

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GIC, ADIA to power Greenko again with $550m cheque http://bit.ly/2SejLDe The company is installing three new projects in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra by 2021. http://bit.ly/2X7LkBE February 20, 2019 at 03:20PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

World's biggest thermal coal exporter is capping output over climate concerns

World's biggest thermal coal exporter is capping output over climate concerns https://cnb.cx/2Ek3bhw Glencore says it will not grow its coal output beyond current levels as it aims to align its business with efforts to battle climate change. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 20, 2019 at 07:37AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil prices react to US shale output forecast

Oil prices react to US shale output forecast https://cnb.cx/2V64vtL John Kilduff, CNBC contributor, and Tamar Essner, director of energy and utilities at Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, discuss strong forecasts for U.S. shale output. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 20, 2019 at 06:16AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

APA Group chief: It's onwards and upwards for us

APA Group chief: It's onwards and upwards for us https://cnb.cx/2DXJxX4 Mick McCormack of APA Group weighs in on the company's "textbook" earnings following its failed takeover of Hong Kong-based CKI, and says the firm has opportunities to grow the business within Australia. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 19, 2019 at 09:01PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil near 2019 highs amid OPEC cuts, US sanctions

Oil near 2019 highs amid OPEC cuts, US sanctions https://cnb.cx/2TSJAdw Oil prices were around 2019 highs on Wednesday amid crude supply cuts led by OPEC and U.S. sanctions on Iran and Venezuela. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 19, 2019 at 06:40PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Gujarat solar auction: UPC Energy Group, Adani Green Energy, ReNew Power winners http://bit.ly/2DPaNa4

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Gujarat solar auction: UPC Energy Group, Adani Green Energy, ReNew Power winners http://bit.ly/2SN8pv2 Orange Renewable and ReNew Power won 120 MW and 105 MW at Rs 2.67 and Rs 2.68 in the auction. http://bit.ly/2DPaNa4 February 19, 2019 at 07:53AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

ETF Spotlight: Crude hits highest level since November

ETF Spotlight: Crude hits highest level since November https://cnb.cx/2InPHFu CNBC's Sara Eisen takes a look at WTI crude as it hits its heighest level since Nov. 20, 2018. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 19, 2019 at 06:07AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Government reverts back to old system of awarding oil and gas blocks http://bit.ly/2GxRNRh

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Government reverts back to old system of awarding oil and gas blocks http://bit.ly/2Im8SPW The new system of awarding blocks in not so prolific areas will replace a two-year-old method of awarding. http://bit.ly/2GxRNRh February 19, 2019 at 06:34AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Half of European companies have no carbon reduction plan, report finds

Half of European companies have no carbon reduction plan, report finds https://cnb.cx/2DSXgP5 Non-profit firm CDP published its annual carbon disclosure report on Tuesday, which found that 53 percent of European firms had no plans in place to reduce their carbon emissions. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 19, 2019 at 04:31AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

India's solar capacity at 28 GW at Dec-end: Bridge To India report http://bit.ly/2DSkcOb

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India's solar capacity at 28 GW at Dec-end: Bridge To India report http://bit.ly/2SQQ9kA The quarterly market report, titled 'India Solar Compass Q4 2018', gives a detailed analysis of capacity addition. http://bit.ly/2DSkcOb February 19, 2019 at 04:50AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

A wind farm is helping to power an oil refinery in Australia

A wind farm is helping to power an oil refinery in Australia https://cnb.cx/2T3WesW The power purchase agreement between Viva Energy and Acciona started in January 2019. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 19, 2019 at 02:22AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Saudi Arabia's oil deal with Russia is now 'more fragile than ever,' analyst says

Saudi Arabia's oil deal with Russia is now 'more fragile than ever,' analyst says https://cnb.cx/2Imn7UM The two countries have attempted to raise prices by agreeing supply cuts while at the same time the U.S. has increased output. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 19, 2019 at 02:13AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Despite concerns, Ladakh solar plan attracts 50 companies http://bit.ly/2EiQi7l

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Despite concerns, Ladakh solar plan attracts 50 companies http://bit.ly/2GQEvPp But the elephant in the room was definitely the security situation in the state. http://bit.ly/2EiQi7l February 18, 2019 at 07:21PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Maharashtra solar auction winning tariffs remain unchanged at Rs 2.74 per unit http://bit.ly/2SPAfa8

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Maharashtra solar auction winning tariffs remain unchanged at Rs 2.74 per unit http://bit.ly/2DMR4YA The impact of safeguard duty of 25% has not been factored into the tariff and will be added once the exact quantum of the impact is known. http://bit.ly/2SPAfa8 February 18, 2019 at 06:41PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Ahead of Prince Salman's visit Saudi Aramco deal in Ratnagiri to be relocated http://bit.ly/2BHFrlI

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Ahead of Prince Salman's visit Saudi Aramco deal in Ratnagiri to be relocated http://bit.ly/2TXi5zs The ADNOC and the Saudi Aramco are proposed to partner with a consortium comprising IOCL, HPCL, BPCL. http://bit.ly/2BHFrlI February 18, 2019 at 05:42PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Brent eases from 2019 highs as markets await trade talks outcome

Brent eases from 2019 highs as markets await trade talks outcome https://cnb.cx/2GyD3S7 Brent crude oil prices slipped from 2019 highs on Tuesday amid concerns over the health of the global economy this year, though global oil markets remained relatively tight because of supply cuts led by OPEC. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 18, 2019 at 04:59PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Petrol, diesel set to get dearer as global crude prices surge http://bit.ly/2STydoD

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Petrol, diesel set to get dearer as global crude prices surge http://bit.ly/2IkTMdG Crude oil prices rose to $66.7 a barrel on Monday, the highest since November, but fell to $66.08 after a few hours. http://bit.ly/2STydoD February 18, 2019 at 04:27PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

PFC plans to resolve 20-30% NPAs in 4 months http://bit.ly/2U2C0Nm

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PFC plans to resolve 20-30% NPAs in 4 months http://bit.ly/2BCs3iv The state-run lender to power projects expects the upcoming acquisition of Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) to help in and expedite resolution of some stressed assets. http://bit.ly/2U2C0Nm February 18, 2019 at 07:34AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Modi government reappoints AK Sharma as IOC Director-Finance ahead of elections http://bit.ly/2U0W0Al

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Modi government reappoints AK Sharma as IOC Director-Finance ahead of elections http://bit.ly/2BHy2CP The reappointment is with effect from February 18, the company said without giving reasons for the reemployment. http://bit.ly/2U0W0Al February 18, 2019 at 04:39AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

ArcelorMittal offers Rs 4,800 crore for Essar Mahan under OTS: Power Finance Corporation http://bit.ly/2GORroT

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ArcelorMittal offers Rs 4,800 crore for Essar Mahan under OTS: Power Finance Corporation http://bit.ly/2trbull Essar Group has made a resolution offer of Rs 3,500 crore under one time settlement (OTS) scheme for Essar Mahan, which is a 2x600 MW coal based power plant situated in MP. http://bit.ly/2GORroT February 18, 2019 at 03:21AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

IOC signs $1.5 billion deal to buy US crude oil http://bit.ly/2SYFd3q

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IOC signs $1.5 billion deal to buy US crude oil http://bit.ly/2NdJWJd This is the first time any Indian refiner has signed an annual contract since the country in 2017 began importing crude oil from the US. http://bit.ly/2SYFd3q February 18, 2019 at 01:17AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

How fashion, food and phones are embracing sustainability, part three

How fashion, food and phones are embracing sustainability, part three https://cnb.cx/2toHxCo These ideas could transform three important sectors. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 18, 2019 at 01:06AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

How fashion, food and phones are embracing sustainability, part two

How fashion, food and phones are embracing sustainability, part two https://cnb.cx/2GPBmiS These ideas could transform three important sectors. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 18, 2019 at 01:05AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

How fashion, food and phones are embracing sustainability, part one

How fashion, food and phones are embracing sustainability, part one https://cnb.cx/2tnFNtc These ideas could transform three important sectors. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 18, 2019 at 01:05AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Brent crude oil slips away from 2019 high after China reports car sales drop

Brent crude oil slips away from 2019 high after China reports car sales drop https://cnb.cx/2GUoyI3 International Brent crude futures declined after earlier climbing to their highest point since November 2018. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 17, 2019 at 07:32PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Relief for solar developers on safeguard duty http://bit.ly/2X4HUQl

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Relief for solar developers on safeguard duty http://bit.ly/2S5QmuJ Maharashtra regulator rules cos that had won projects before the levy kicked in last year should be compensated. http://bit.ly/2X4HUQl February 17, 2019 at 08:05AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Power shortages likely during polls as discoms miss payments http://bit.ly/2X4HTff

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Power shortages likely during polls as discoms miss payments http://bit.ly/2S5QlqF Private producers write to govt seeking help as state utilities fail to pay Rs 14,600 crore, affecting their coal purchases and payments to railways for transportation. http://bit.ly/2X4HTff February 17, 2019 at 07:50AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Google is building a solar power project above fishing ponds in Taiwan, its first in Asia

Google is building a solar power project above fishing ponds in Taiwan, its first in Asia https://cnb.cx/2BE2VrZ Google is the biggest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world, and now the technology giant is building its first solar power project in Asia, directly above fishing ponds in Taiwan. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 17, 2019 at 06:00AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Government eases green clearance norms for captive power plants http://bit.ly/2XaxyhV

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Government eases green clearance norms for captive power plants http://bit.ly/2S6xJXK This exemption was so far given to thermal power plants using waste heat boilers without any auxiliary fuel. http://bit.ly/2XaxyhV February 17, 2019 at 02:38AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

High-level panel for reverting to older system of auctioning oil blocks http://bit.ly/2GOiP6y

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High-level panel for reverting to older system of auctioning oil blocks http://bit.ly/2tyWodL The move to revenue sharing was contrary to most of the industry players being against the new regime. http://bit.ly/2GOiP6y February 17, 2019 at 12:22AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

IOC gets "green nod" for storage and distribution terminal in Telangana http://bit.ly/2Nc2d9Y

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IOC gets "green nod" for storage and distribution terminal in Telangana http://bit.ly/2SS0H1W The total area available for the project is over three lakh sqm, of which greenbelt will be developed in an area of over one lakh sqm covering 33 per cent of the total project area. http://bit.ly/2Nc2d9Y February 16, 2019 at 09:22PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

EVI Technologies plans to set up 20,000 EV charging stations https://ift.tt/2PddWW7

EVI Technologies plans to set up 20,000 EV charging stations http://bit.ly/2SXACyv The firm has also tied up with BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd to set up around 3,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Delhi. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 16, 2019 at 08:28PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

US will not open door to Saudi Arabia building nuclear weapons, top official says

US will not open door to Saudi Arabia building nuclear weapons, top official says https://cnb.cx/2NasGEJ The Trump administration wants to sell its nuclear energy technology to cash-rich Saudi Arabia. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 16, 2019 at 07:04AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil prices are rising and poised for a breakout. Here are the next levels to watch

Oil prices are rising and poised for a breakout. Here are the next levels to watch https://cnb.cx/2Ii8uSv Analysts say oil prices are approaching breakout levels, and the final day of trading this week may tell whether crude can keep rallying. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 15, 2019 at 05:09AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Orsted's huge offshore wind farm in UK produces first power

Orsted's huge offshore wind farm in UK produces first power https://cnb.cx/2GpTz77 The U.K. is reinforcing its position as an offshore wind powerhouse. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 15, 2019 at 02:49AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

India to surpass China as world's largest energy growth market: BP http://bit.ly/2GFPKtT

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India to surpass China as world's largest energy growth market: BP http://bit.ly/2tldj3h The 2019 edition explores the key uncertainties that could impact the shape of global energy markets out to 2040. http://bit.ly/2GFPKtT February 15, 2019 at 02:12AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

India's oil imports from Iran plunged 45 per cent in Jan y/y http://bit.ly/2tldgo7

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India's oil imports from Iran plunged 45 per cent in Jan y/y http://bit.ly/2GMbmob January imports from Iran were 10.4 percent lower than December, the tanker arrival data showed. http://bit.ly/2tldgo7 February 15, 2019 at 01:58AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Jeans you can lease instead of buying? How fashion is coming to terms with sustainability

Jeans you can lease instead of buying? How fashion is coming to terms with sustainability https://cnb.cx/2IcRGMI New ideas and ways of thinking could transform the fashion industry. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 15, 2019 at 01:12AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

ONGC sells 2nd Russian Sokol crude cargo loading in April at lower premium http://bit.ly/2TRDb2a

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ONGC sells 2nd Russian Sokol crude cargo loading in April at lower premium http://bit.ly/2BCbXWp Sokol's premium fell after Dubai strengthened against Brent and narrowed the price gap between the two markers to close to parity, the sources said. http://bit.ly/2TRDb2a February 14, 2019 at 09:53PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil prices hit 2019 highs amid OPEC-led supply cuts

Oil prices hit 2019 highs amid OPEC-led supply cuts https://cnb.cx/2Ige2gg Oil prices gained on Friday as international benchmark Brent crude futures touched 2019 highs amid U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran and crude supply cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 14, 2019 at 04:26PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Policy on energy storage will help bring in investments: AES Executives http://bit.ly/2V41OsV

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Policy on energy storage will help bring in investments: AES Executives http://bit.ly/2EaRfhY Where we have seen energy storage is most successful, is where you do have a government policy. Eventually, a lot of production has to be localised for India. http://bit.ly/2V41OsV February 14, 2019 at 04:25PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

BP's vision of the near future sees renewable power and natural gas dominating energy

BP's vision of the near future sees renewable power and natural gas dominating energy https://cnb.cx/2IcB87q BP 's latest Annual Energy Outlook report lays out a vision through 2040 for Earth's energy future. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 14, 2019 at 09:06AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Net-zero energy homes have arrived — and are shaking up the US housing market

Net-zero energy homes have arrived — and are shaking up the US housing market https://cnb.cx/2GpLDCH Starting in 2020, new homes built in California will include solar panels, a big step toward a future housing market that produces as much energy as it consumes. California will add as many as 100,000 homes every year designed to be net zero energy. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 14, 2019 at 03:59AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Innovative wave technology could be used to provide homes with low cost energy

Innovative wave technology could be used to provide homes with low cost energy https://cnb.cx/2N4GeSc The U.K. is home to a number of interesting marine based renewable energy projects. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 14, 2019 at 01:57AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Climate disasters cost $650 billion over 3 years — Americans are bearing the brunt: Morgan Stanley

Climate disasters cost $650 billion over 3 years — Americans are bearing the brunt: Morgan Stanley https://cnb.cx/2SWwNtz Morgan Stanley says companies need to consider preparing for a world gripped by more intense weather events, rising seas and other impacts. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 14, 2019 at 01:27AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Sterlite Power bids for two battery energy storage projects in US http://bit.ly/2Gp61E3

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Sterlite Power bids for two battery energy storage projects in US http://bit.ly/2IfVjl4 "This marks the first foray of Sterlite Power into grid connected battery energy storage systems (BESS)," the company said in a statement. http://bit.ly/2Gp61E3 February 13, 2019 at 08:16PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil prices rise on Beijing-Washington trade hopes, upbeat China data

Oil prices rise on Beijing-Washington trade hopes, upbeat China data https://cnb.cx/2DELpDQ Oil prices gained on Thursday amid hopes that potential progress in the ongoing China-U.S. trade talks would improve the global economic outlook, and as trade data from China, including crude imports, beat forecasts. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 13, 2019 at 06:52PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Group of Ministers to vet gas pricing reforms http://bit.ly/2SvcOCw

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Group of Ministers to vet gas pricing reforms http://bit.ly/2DElMmF The panel had sought gas pricing freedom for all new discoveries that are yet to start production. http://bit.ly/2SvcOCw February 13, 2019 at 04:37PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Crude rally continues—Here's where traders say it's headed

Crude rally continues—Here's where traders say it's headed https://cnb.cx/2UXfdCS "Futures Now" team Brian Stutland, Equity Armor Investments, and Scott Nations, NationsShares, discuss the key levels for crude oil CNBC's Seema Mody. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 13, 2019 at 07:48AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

US warns countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oil http://bit.ly/2GpImDC

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US warns countries, including India, against buying Venezuelan oil http://bit.ly/2IlhyWC The US has slapped sweeping sanctions on PDVSA with a view to curb Venezuela's crude exports and put pressure on socialist President Maduro to step down. http://bit.ly/2GpImDC February 13, 2019 at 06:29AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Goldman sees oil rising toward $70, says demand forecasts are too gloomy

Goldman sees oil rising toward $70, says demand forecasts are too gloomy https://cnb.cx/2SQmB5B Goldman Sachs thinks the Street is underestimating oil demand and says OPEC is taking a "shock and awe" approach to cutting output. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 13, 2019 at 04:52AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Mitch McConnell is going to force the Senate to vote on Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal

Mitch McConnell is going to force the Senate to vote on Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal https://cnb.cx/2GBrXLD The resolution is not expected to pass the Republican-dominated Senate, but could force Democrats to make a politically awkward calculation. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 09:56AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Ford executive raises doubts about VW deal for electric vehicles

Ford executive raises doubts about VW deal for electric vehicles https://cnb.cx/2IahuJp Ford and VW's electric car programs are out of sync, "almost like snowboarding and skiing," said Ford's president of global markets. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 13, 2019 at 01:00AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Don't expect US sanctions against Venezuela to fuel a rally in oil prices, IEA says

Don't expect US sanctions against Venezuela to fuel a rally in oil prices, IEA says https://cnb.cx/2DAL5pM Energy market participants may be able to adjust to U.S. sanctions against Venezuela's crude industry, the IEA said in its closely-watched report on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 11:02PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Beach Energy CEO: Trade war hasn't had 'direct impact' on us

Beach Energy CEO: Trade war hasn't had 'direct impact' on us https://cnb.cx/2N46b4h Matthew Kay of Beach Energy says the outlook for the company is "very strong" for the rest of 2019. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 03:55PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Discussing Orora's biggest challenges in 2019

Discussing Orora's biggest challenges in 2019 https://cnb.cx/2SHBNly Nigel Garrard of Orora says cost pressures for energy in Australia and a slower economy in the U.S. will likely be headwinds for the company in 2019. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 03:50PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Natural gas price to be hiked by 10 pc for ONGC, Reliance http://bit.ly/2SS8OeG

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Natural gas price to be hiked by 10 pc for ONGC, Reliance http://bit.ly/2N0Godl Natural gas prices are set every six months - on April 1 and October 1 every year - based on average rates in gas-surplus nations like the US, Russia and Canada. http://bit.ly/2SS8OeG February 12, 2019 at 09:09PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil rises 1 percent on deepening OPEC supply cuts, sanctions on Venezuela

Oil rises 1 percent on deepening OPEC supply cuts, sanctions on Venezuela https://cnb.cx/2N54dR0 Oil prices advanced on Wednesday as producer club OPEC said it had cut supply sharply in January. Meanwhile, prices were also supported by U.S. sanctions hitting Venezuela's crude exports. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 06:53PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Venezuela turns to India as sanctions cut oil flow to U.S., Europe http://bit.ly/2Na1KVP

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Venezuela turns to India as sanctions cut oil flow to U.S., Europe http://bit.ly/2SOo5gH The South American nation is turning its focus to cash-paying buyers, especially in India, its second-largest customer after the US. http://bit.ly/2Na1KVP February 12, 2019 at 05:02PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Crude oil jumps on production cuts

Crude oil jumps on production cuts https://cnb.cx/2SMlxQ6 The "Futures Now" team Brian Stutland of Equity Armor Investments and Anthony Grisanti of GRZ Energy join CNBC's Seema Mody to discuss the jump in crude oil prices. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 07:48AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Major boost for 4 hydro projects worth Rs 45,000 crore http://bit.ly/2SLAzWm

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Major boost for 4 hydro projects worth Rs 45,000 crore http://bit.ly/2N3OO3I The 2,800-mw Dibang multipurpose project was granted pre-investment approval in November last year. http://bit.ly/2SLAzWm February 12, 2019 at 08:08AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal is the latest villain in Trump's 2020 stump speech

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal is the latest villain in Trump's 2020 stump speech https://cnb.cx/2BxPTMi President Donald Trump claimed the Democratic plan was one "of taking away your car, of taking away your airplane rights, of 'let's hop a train to California,' of you're not allowed to own cows anymore." https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 06:52AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Bombay High Court rejects Reliance Naval plea against ONGC http://bit.ly/2N0YmfK

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Bombay High Court rejects Reliance Naval plea against ONGC http://bit.ly/2SGFF6p The matter was heard by Justice Girish S Kulkarni, who refused to grant any relief to RNEL http://bit.ly/2N0YmfK February 12, 2019 at 07:05AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Environmental damage could lead to a new economic crisis, report claims

Environmental damage could lead to a new economic crisis, report claims https://cnb.cx/2GBcfjo The world is entering an age of unprecedented environmental breakdown that could see an economic collapse like the 2008 financial crisis, a thinktank warned on Tuesday. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 03:55AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Saudi Aramco will expand into international oil and gas exploration: FT

Saudi Aramco will expand into international oil and gas exploration: FT https://cnb.cx/2WYO700 Saudi oil giant Aramco has historically focused on developing the kingdom's vast, low-cost reserves. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 03:19AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Scientists develop flags that can produce energy from the wind and sun

Scientists develop flags that can produce energy from the wind and sun https://cnb.cx/2WVb7gk The flags are able to power remote sensors and small-scale portable electronics. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 02:41AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

OPEC cuts production by nearly 800,000 barrels a day in January, pumping just above its oil target

OPEC cuts production by nearly 800,000 barrels a day in January, pumping just above its oil target https://cnb.cx/2E7cLnK Saudi Arabia throttles back production during OPEC's first month of output cuts aimed at draining oversupply from the oil market. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 02:25AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

US solar workforce shrinks for second straight year as Trump tariffs bite

US solar workforce shrinks for second straight year as Trump tariffs bite https://cnb.cx/2SQEscR The U.S. solar power industry shed about 8,000 jobs in 2018, shrinking the workforce by 3.2 percent, according to the Solar Foundation. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 12, 2019 at 12:40AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

BP has invested more money in Egypt than anywhere else in the last two years, CEO says

BP has invested more money in Egypt than anywhere else in the last two years, CEO says https://cnb.cx/2E5MS7C BP has invested more money in Egypt in the last two years than anywhere else, the oil giant's Chief Executive Bob Dudley told CNBC. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 11, 2019 at 10:54PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Iran is turning its 'people into paupers' instead of providing food, Saudi prince says

Iran is turning its 'people into paupers' instead of providing food, Saudi prince says https://cnb.cx/2UTcz16 Iran is funding militias throughout the Middle East while turning its own people into paupers, Saudi Arabian Prince Turki Al-Faisal told CNBC Tuesday. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 11, 2019 at 08:53PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

BP CEO Bob Dudley warns oil market uncertainty could lead to a 'real crunch'

BP CEO Bob Dudley warns oil market uncertainty could lead to a 'real crunch' https://cnb.cx/2DvPTwQ A flurry of intensifying risks could trigger an energy market "crunch" over the coming months, according to the chief executive of BP. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 11, 2019 at 08:37PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to fill up half of Padur strategic crude oil storage http://bit.ly/2Dwa8u5

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to fill up half of Padur strategic crude oil storage http://bit.ly/2SoIZDE ADNOC had in February 2018 signed a pact to fill half of the 1.5 MT strategic oil storage at Mangalore. http://bit.ly/2Dwa8u5 February 11, 2019 at 08:36PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Big energy deals likely during Prince Salman’s visit http://bit.ly/2thQRb6

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Big energy deals likely during Prince Salman’s visit http://bit.ly/2GCMuPW Saudi Arabia’s investments in India remain relatively low despite its financial clout. http://bit.ly/2thQRb6 February 11, 2019 at 05:36PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

UAE energy minister and Siemens CEO agree it's time for the US to move on from coal

UAE energy minister and Siemens CEO agree it's time for the US to move on from coal https://cnb.cx/2N1cSnF Energy industry leaders issued calls for a greater commitment to developing renewable energy sources during the 2019 World Government Summit in Dubai — and some honed in specifically on the U.S. coal industry as an obstacle to those goals. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 11, 2019 at 03:52AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

NTPC issues electricity regulation notice to J&K discoms http://bit.ly/2SpbfGh

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NTPC issues electricity regulation notice to J&K discoms http://bit.ly/2DwZjYD For more than two years now the payment from J&K has been irregular and as on date the outstanding dues of NTPC have reached a staggering Rs 1985 crore. http://bit.ly/2SpbfGh February 11, 2019 at 12:57AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Venezuela oil czar courts India after $20 billion hit from US http://bit.ly/2TEWmvX

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Venezuela oil czar courts India after $20 billion hit from US http://bit.ly/2BvAw7r Manuel Quevedo's India visit coincides with swirling speculation over the future of the Venezuelan oil industry. http://bit.ly/2TEWmvX February 11, 2019 at 12:37AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Brent crude could trade between $74 and $84 by end-2019: Analyst

Brent crude could trade between $74 and $84 by end-2019: Analyst https://cnb.cx/2WTHT1g David Lennox of Fat Prophets discusses the outlook for demand in the oil market. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 10, 2019 at 04:46PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

UAE keen to invest in refining, petrochemical projects, store oil in India http://bit.ly/2UVIi1F

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UAE keen to invest in refining, petrochemical projects, store oil in India http://bit.ly/2tkvGoJ UAE supplies a small quantity of oil to India but is ramping up investments. http://bit.ly/2UVIi1F February 10, 2019 at 11:14PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

$60 to $70 is a fair price for a barrel of oil, Egypt's petroleum minister says

$60 to $70 is a fair price for a barrel of oil, Egypt's petroleum minister says https://cnb.cx/2DraQcf There is a fair price for a barrel of oil and OPEC and its non-OPEC partners are close to achieving it through their deal to cut production, according to Egypt's Petroleum Minister Tarek El-Molla. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 10, 2019 at 09:44PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Why Egypt's petroleum min expects more FDI into oil sector

Why Egypt's petroleum min expects more FDI into oil sector https://cnb.cx/2SGuKcB Tarek El-Molla, Egypt's petroleum and mineral resources minister, says companies will choose to make investments in countries with three conditions: Stability, a big market and a future. Egypt has these, he says, which is why he is not worried about foreign investment into the country's oil and gas sector. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 10, 2019 at 03:59PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil prices fall as U.S. rig count rise, trade concerns

Oil prices fall as U.S. rig count rise, trade concerns https://cnb.cx/2TGT4IH In the United States, energy firms last week increased the number of oil rigs operating for the second time in three weeks, a weekly report by Baker Hughes said on Friday. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 10, 2019 at 07:04PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Qatar, India’s biggest supplier, wants natural gas in GST ambit http://bit.ly/2GjauIl

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Qatar, India’s biggest supplier, wants natural gas in GST ambit http://bit.ly/2I7aRaE Indian oil and gas industry has long been demanding the inclusion of gas in GST. http://bit.ly/2GjauIl February 10, 2019 at 05:49PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

5 investors may join Brookfield for East West buy http://bit.ly/2WV1lLh

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5 investors may join Brookfield for East West buy http://bit.ly/2RTkUjg Negotiations are believed to be ongoing to include private sector banks like ICICI or state-run Bank of Baroda too. http://bit.ly/2WV1lLh February 10, 2019 at 03:17PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Dhoot Transmission acquires Bengaluru’s San Electromec http://bit.ly/2GAkBbh

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Dhoot Transmission acquires Bengaluru’s San Electromec http://bit.ly/2tgl2ja Dhoot Transmission has no immediate plans for further acquisitions but is open for any new opportunities. http://bit.ly/2GAkBbh February 10, 2019 at 08:00AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Engineers India Ltd wins consultancy contract for Mangolia refinery http://bit.ly/2UL5OOK

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Engineers India Ltd wins consultancy contract for Mangolia refinery http://bit.ly/2tfkUQX The MoU is for Project Management Consultancy services for construction of an oil refinery plant in Mongolia by EIL. http://bit.ly/2UL5OOK February 10, 2019 at 01:38AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Thermal power projects with investments worth Rs 2.5 lakh cr facing stress: Report http://bit.ly/2DoAKNN

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Thermal power projects with investments worth Rs 2.5 lakh cr facing stress: Report http://bit.ly/2Srby3D According to the report, there is no universal solution for these ailing power assets and a mixed multi-pronged strategy needs to be adopted. http://bit.ly/2DoAKNN February 10, 2019 at 01:30AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Govt move to unlock ONGC, OIL gas http://bit.ly/2BtRMJU

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Govt move to unlock ONGC, OIL gas http://bit.ly/2TGCJUx ONGC has about 35 billion cubic meters of recoverable reserves in discoveries in the shallow sea off Andhra Pradesh. http://bit.ly/2BtRMJU February 10, 2019 at 12:40AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

India offers 23 oil blocks in OALP-III bid round http://bit.ly/2GhEzbj

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India offers 23 oil blocks in OALP-III bid round http://bit.ly/2I6bKQP In OALP-III, 23 blocks in 12 sedimentary basins are being offered. Of these, five are coal-bed methane (CBM) blocks. Total area on offer is about 31,000 square kilometers. http://bit.ly/2GhEzbj February 09, 2019 at 09:52PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

All households to soon have clean cooking fuel: Dharmendra Pradhan http://bit.ly/2tiPWqN

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All households to soon have clean cooking fuel: Dharmendra Pradhan http://bit.ly/2URM780 He said coverage of LPG in the country has reached close to 90 per cent, rising from about 55 per cent in 2014. http://bit.ly/2tiPWqN February 09, 2019 at 08:22PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

IOC, Adani, HPCL biggest bidders for city gas licences http://bit.ly/2UO1MoL

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IOC, Adani, HPCL biggest bidders for city gas licences http://bit.ly/2tgpaj0 Together with past rounds, CGD network would now extend to 400 districts, covering 70 per cent of the population. http://bit.ly/2UO1MoL February 09, 2019 at 08:06PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

A bill to hobble OPEC is advancing in Congress. Trump's support is the question

A bill to hobble OPEC is advancing in Congress. Trump's support is the question https://cnb.cx/2te3fsD A senior Trump administration signaled support for "NOPEC" legislation, but President Donald Trump's stance remains unclear. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 08, 2019 at 09:32AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Adani Transmission completes acquisition of KEC International's project for Rs 228 crore http://bit.ly/2t9hBuu

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Adani Transmission completes acquisition of KEC International's project for Rs 228 crore http://bit.ly/2UQ4YQN The share purchase agreement for this acquisition was signed in November 2018.a company statement said. http://bit.ly/2t9hBuu February 08, 2019 at 06:54AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

India unlikely to achieve 100 GW solar power target of 2022 http://bit.ly/2MSZd1O

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India unlikely to achieve 100 GW solar power target of 2022 http://bit.ly/2SFsCSs India's grid-connected power generation capacity rose 4% from Jan to Oct 2018 to reach 347 GW http://bit.ly/2MSZd1O February 07, 2019 at 11:47PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Breather for solar gear makers http://bit.ly/2RNSSFQ

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Breather for solar gear makers http://bit.ly/2WNUByy CCEA gave its nod to the scheme through which the govt will give a viability gap funding support of Rs 8,580 crore by central or state entities for the projects. http://bit.ly/2RNSSFQ February 07, 2019 at 05:04PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Oil falls on economic slowdown, but OPEC output cuts offer some support

Oil falls on economic slowdown, but OPEC output cuts offer some support https://cnb.cx/2DjCibJ Oil markets declined on Friday amid an economic slowdown, though supply cuts led by OPEC and U.S. sanctions against Venezuela offered some support for crude prices. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 07, 2019 at 06:11PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Gail sets up satellite LNG station in Bhubaneswar http://bit.ly/2GgHRMa

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Gail sets up satellite LNG station in Bhubaneswar http://bit.ly/2I2bthQ City gas licences have proliferated lately in the country: the downstream regulator offered 86 licences last year, and the process to award another 50 is under way. http://bit.ly/2GgHRMa February 07, 2019 at 03:48PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal offers 'economic security' for those 'unwilling to work'

Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal offers 'economic security' for those 'unwilling to work' https://cnb.cx/2UJX7nH The Green New Deal looks to create a more environmentally sound country with economic benefits for everyone — even those who don't want to work. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 07, 2019 at 10:59AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just released her massive Green New Deal — here's what's in it

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just released her massive Green New Deal — here's what's in it https://cnb.cx/2USwdub Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Edward Markey advance plan to remake the U.S. economy and reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 07, 2019 at 07:02AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Offshore wind capacity in Europe increased by 18 percent last year

Offshore wind capacity in Europe increased by 18 percent last year https://cnb.cx/2RLIYV2 The U.K. and Germany led the way for offshore wind in Europe. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 07, 2019 at 02:18AM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Short term power prices touches Rs 3 per unit in winter season http://bit.ly/2Dcd2E4

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Short term power prices touches Rs 3 per unit in winter season http://bit.ly/2Sf9Wtr Higher hydropower generation led to relatively low reliance on thermal generation, aiding in the inventory levels. http://bit.ly/2Dcd2E4 February 07, 2019 at 02:33AM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq

China and Russia loaned billions to Venezuela — and then the presidency went up for grabs

China and Russia loaned billions to Venezuela — and then the presidency went up for grabs https://cnb.cx/2HWgoAT China and Russia are doubling down on their support for Venezuela's embattled president, and some say that has a lot to do with the billions of dollars Caracas still owes to Beijing and Moscow. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 06, 2019 at 08:01PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

AAA confirms what Tesla, BMW, Nissan electric car owners suspected — cold weather saps EV range

AAA confirms what Tesla, BMW, Nissan electric car owners suspected — cold weather saps EV range https://cnb.cx/2Gs7BnP A new AAA study finds that when the thermometer drops to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, range falls by an average of 41 percent on the five electric vehicle models it tested. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 06, 2019 at 07:01PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Oil falls as US maintains record output, inventories climb

Oil falls as US maintains record output, inventories climb https://cnb.cx/2DfjsCw Oil prices slipped on Thursday following a rise in U.S. crude inventories and as production levels in the country held at record levels, though OPEC-led supply cuts and Washington's sanctions against Venezuela supported markets. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 06, 2019 at 06:15PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido will name a new Citgo board, Sen. Rubio tells the WSJ

US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido will name a new Citgo board, Sen. Rubio tells the WSJ https://cnb.cx/2GtA2lk In a bid to block Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from the country's lucrative oil business, opposition leader Juan Guaido will name a new governance board for the country's Citgo Petroleum, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio told The Wall Street Journal. https://ift.tt/2PddWW7 February 06, 2019 at 04:43PM Energy https://cnb.cx/2KU3Ztw

Essar Oil UK buys BP stake in Stanlow assets http://bit.ly/2MQ8RCz

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Essar Oil UK buys BP stake in Stanlow assets http://bit.ly/2DWJU5w Essar Oil UK has acquired 11.5% stake in UKOP pipeline, 45% stake in Kingsbury Terminal and the entire 100% stake in Northampton Terminal. http://bit.ly/2MQ8RCz February 06, 2019 at 03:00PM Energy-Industry-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2vJXaWq