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UK should use shale gas to cut emissions, report says
2013-03-18 11:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The UK should use natural gas, including from "fracking", to help cut carbon by replacing coal for power supplies over the next few years, a report has suggested. But it would be risky to assume gas prices will be low in the coming years or that the UK has extensive supplies of shale gas which is extracted through the controversial process of fracking, the study said. And gas-fired power stations can only play a significant role in generating electricity beyond 2030 if they are fitted with...
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Russia tax breaks for shale, offshore oil seen on Jan.1
2013-03-18 07:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Russian tax breaks for shale and offshore oil, to unlock millions of barrels, will come in to force on Jan. 1 2014, a Finance Ministry official said on Monday. The tight oil tax package will make Russia one of the few countries to incentivise the production of energy resources from shale and other 'tight' rock. The package will cut the tax burden which is one of the world's highest for oil and gas production and exports and prevents investment in fracking and other expensive unconventional...
BNK Petroleum says to sell shale assets to Exxon
2013-03-18 03:41:52| Energy - Topix.net
Exxon will acquire BNK's Tishomingo Field assets other than the Caney and upper Sycamore formations, BNK said in a statement.
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Carnegie Mellon's Scott Institute Releases New Policymaker Guide Indicating Critical Need For Shale Gas And Environment Initiative
2013-03-18 03:08:38| pollutiononline News Articles
A team ofCarnegie Mellon University researchers are scheduled to visit Capitol HillMarch 13to encourage U.S. regional and state officials to establish a government-university- industry research and education initiative to inform the public about issues surrounding shale gas and the environment so the nation can better prepare for its energy future
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Carnegie Mellon's Scott Institute Releases New Policymaker Guide Indicating Critical Need For Shale Gas And Environment Initiative
2013-03-18 03:08:38| pollutiononline News Articles
A team ofCarnegie Mellon University researchers are scheduled to visit Capitol HillMarch 13to encourage U.S. regional and state officials to establish a government-university- industry research and education initiative to inform the public about issues surrounding shale gas and the environment so the nation can better prepare for its energy future
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