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January 1, 2006

Russia Halts Natural Gas Sales to Ukraine

1/01/06 AP, Russia Halts Natural Gas Sales to Ukraine

Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

1/01/06 Polgreen, IHT, Oil Riches Bring Blood to Nigerian Villagers

Energy and the new world power play

1/01/06 Reynolds, BBC, Energy and the new world power play

Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

1/01/06 BBC, Two killed in Iraq fuel protest

Gas row 'could affect UK prices'

1/01/06 BBC, Gas row 'could affect UK prices'

January 2, 2006

Gas Supplies Fall Sharply in Europe

1/02/06 Jahn, AP, Gas Supplies Fall Sharply in Europe

Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

1/02/04 BBC, Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

1/02/06 BBC, Iraq oil exports hit post-war low

Russia to restore Europe's gas

1/02/06 CNN, Russia to restore Europe's gas

Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

Ukraine gas cut hits Europe

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Ukraine gas cut hits Europe

Russian gas row reignites nuclear debate

1/02/06 Macalister, Guardian, Russian gas row reignites nuclear debate

Gas and electricity bills set to soar by 100 pnds

1/02/06 Prosser, Independent, Gas and electricity bills set to soar by 100 pnds

Gas row sends shiver through EU

1/02/06 BBC, Gas row sends shiver through EU

Setbacks and success for world airlines

1/02/06 Cronin, BBC, Setbacks and success for world airlines

January 3, 2006

Energy-Efficient, Renewable, and Alternative Home Heating Options

1/03/05 MEN, Energy-Efficient, Renewable, and Alternative Home Heating Options

Be Your Own Battery

1/03/06 PopScience, Be Your Own Battery

Kunstler: Predictions for 2006

1/03/05 Kunstler, EnergyBulletin, Kunstler: Predictions for 2006

Where Europe gets its gas from

1/03/06 BBC, Where Europe gets its gas from

European moves to solve gas row

1/03/06 BBC, European moves to solve gas row

January 4, 2006

10 Books on Solutions for Energy Descent You Must Read in 2006

1/04/06 Hopkins, EnergyBulletin, 10 Books on Solutions for Energy Descent You Must Read in 2006

Russia and Ukraine Reach Deal in Gas Cost Dispute

1/04/06 Reuters, Russia and Ukraine Reach Deal in Gas Cost Dispute

Europe addresses gas supply fears

1/04/06 BBC, Europe addresses gas supply fears

Oil, gas and imperialism

1/04/06 Litvin, Guardian, Oil, gas and imperialism

January 5, 2006

The Russian bear trap

1/05/06 Bhadrakumar, Asia Tmes, The Russian bear trap

Gas truce sparks talk of EU energy pact

1/05/06 Lumsden & Osborn, Independent, Gas truce sparks talk of EU energy pact

January 6, 2006

Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization

1/06/06 RigZone, Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization or here

Natural Gas is Going Global

1/06/06 Landers, Dallas Morning News, Natural Gas is Going Global or here

BP Begins Production at West Azeri Field in the Caspian Sea

1/06/06 BP, BP Begins Production at West Azeri Field in the Caspian Sea or here

Wound Up Over Windmills

1/06/06 Ball, Wired, Wound Up Over Windmills

The politics of natural gas

1/06/06 Srivastava, Asia Times, The politics of natural gas

Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

1/06/06 Ridolfo, Asia Times, Adding fuel to Iraq's fire

January 7, 2006

The Geopolitics of Natural Gas

1/04/06 Klare, Nation, The Geopolitics of Natural Gas

Venezuela to send US more cheap oil

1/07/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela to send US more cheap oil

January 8, 2006

Gas bills set to soar by 25 per cent

1/08/06 Morgan, Guardian, Gas bills set to soar by 25 per cent

Gas: Russia's secret agenda Energy supply is a 'political weapon'

1/08/06 Webb & Barnett, Independent, Gas: Russia's secret agenda Energy supply is a 'political weapon'

Morales arrives in China

1/08/06 Al Jazeera,net, Morales arrives in China

January 9, 2006

CNOOC Announces $2.3B Nigeria Investment

1/09/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, CNOOC Announces $2.3B Nigeria Investment

January 10, 2006

China seals $2.3bn Nigeria oil deal

1/10/06 Al Jazeera.net, China seals $2.3bn Nigeria oil deal

January 11, 2006

Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Jan/Feb Issue, Reece, Orion, Moving Mountains: The battle for justice comes to the coal fields of Appalachia

Ukraine parliament sacks prime minister's government

1/11/06 Bright, CSM, Ukraine parliament sacks prime minister's government

January 12, 2006

Myanmar stiffs India on gas, prefers China

1/12/06 Asia Times, Myanmar stiffs India on gas, prefers China

Oil deal boost for E Timor

1/12/06 Al Jazeera, Oil deal boost for E Timor

BP to make biggest profit in UK history despite hurricanes

1/12/06 Macalister, Guardia, BP to make biggest profit in UK history despite hurricanes

UK trade deficit hits record on rising gas and electricity imports

1/12/06 Thornton, Independent, UK trade deficit hits record on rising gas and electricity imports

Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

1/12/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Interior Department to Open Alaskan Land to Oil Drilling

Ukraine's Leader Dismisses Parliament's Vote to Fire Premier

1/12/06 Myers, NYT, Ukraine's Leader Dismisses Parliament's Vote to Fire Premier

January 13, 2006

Chad oil account frozen

1/13/06 Al Jazeera, Chad oil account frozen

Japan's new energy strategy

1/13/06 Masaki, Asia TImes, Japan's new energy strategy

U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

1/13/06 Barringer, NYT, U.S. Reverses Accord and Opens 389,000 Acres in Alaska to Explore for Oil

January 15, 2006

Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War

1/15/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, Tide of Sentiment Shifts in Water War

January 16, 2006

Corn Farmers Smile as Ethanol Prices Rise, but Experts on Food Supplies Worry

1/16/06 Wald, NYT, Corn Farmers Smile as Ethanol Prices Rise, but Experts on Food Supplies Worry

Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

1/16/06 BBC, Shell evacuates Nigeria workers

Iran issues stark warning on oil price

1/16/06 Tait, Guardian, Iran issues stark warning on oil price

January 17, 2006

Nuclear power 'cannot tackle climate change'

1/17/06 Adam, Guardian, Nuclear power 'cannot tackle climate change'

Waiting for water in SA townships

1/17/06 Biles, BBC, Waiting for water in SA townships

Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

1/17/06 Howden, Independent, Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

1/17/06 Thornton, Independent, Oil price rises on Iran worries and rebel attacks in Nigeria

January 19, 2006

Vermont poised to get discounted oil from Venezuela

1/19/06 Boston.com, Vermont poised to get discounted oil from Venezuela

A new gust of wind projects across the US

1/19/06 Clayton, CSM, A new gust of wind projects across the US

Behind rising oil cost: Nigeria

1/19/06 MacLaughlin, CSM, Behind rising oil cost: Nigeria

January 20, 2006

Nigeria unions' oil region threat

1/20/06 BBC, Nigeria unions' oil region threat

South American gas plan inches ahead

1/20/06 Al Jazeera, South American gas plan inches ahead

What they don't want you to know about the coming oil crisis

1/20/06 Leggett, Independent, What they don't want you to know about the coming oil crisis

January 21, 2006

Next generation of nuclear reactors may be fast tracked

1/21/06 Adam, Guardian, Next generation of nuclear reactors may be fast tracked

Higher Oil Prices Send Shares Tumbling

1/20/06 Mouawad & Bajaj, NYT, Higher Oil Prices Send Shares Tumbling

Oman Pact Boosts US Agenda in the Middle East

1/21/06 Mekay, IPS, Oman Pact Boosts US Agenda in the Middle East

Crude oil price passes $68 a barrel

1/21/06 Al Jazeera, Crude oil price passes $68 a barrel

January 22, 2006

'Blue' States Tackling Energy On Their Own

1/22/06 Blum, Wa. Post, 'Blue' States Tackling Energy On Their Own

Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage'

1/22/06 BBC, Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage'

Saudi king in China for oil talks

1/22/06 Al Jazeera, Saudi king in China for oil talks

'We say maybe': Gazprom set to pounce on UK gas market

1/22/06 Webb, Independent, 'We say maybe': Gazprom set to pounce on UK gas market

January 23, 2006

King to sign Saudi-China oil deals

1/23/06, Al Jazeera, King to sign Saudi-China oil deals

Alternative energy sources: Food, and fuel, for thought

1/23/06 Duff, Independent, Alternative energy sources: Food, and fuel, for thought

Oil prices climb to Katrina levels

1/23/06 Scherer, CSM, Oil prices climb to Katrina levels

As Profits Soar, Companies Pay U.S. Less for Gas Rights

1/23/06 Andrews, NYT, As Profits Soar, Companies Pay U.S. Less for Gas Rights

January 24, 2006

Gunmen attack Nigeria Agip office

1/24/06 BBC, Gunmen attack Nigeria Agip office

Ford plans 'recycled' car using soy beans

1/24/06 Buncombe, Independent, Ford plans 'recycled' car using soy beans

Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

1/24/06 Connor & Brown, Independent, Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

1/24/06 Connor & Brown, Independent, Tackle nuclear waste disposal first, warn advisers

January 25, 2006

Russia plans to mine the Moon

1/25/06 Al Jazeera, Russia plans to mine the Moon

January 26, 2006

Georgia Suffers Another Setback to Providing Energy

1/26/06 Chivers, NYT, Georgia Suffers Another Setback to Providing Energy

January 27, 2006

Thousands without heating as record cold grips Ukraine

1/27/06 Osborn, Independent, Thousands without heating as record cold grips Ukraine

Firms beat path to ... Libya

1/27/06 Martelli, CSM, Firms beat path to ... Libya

Clouding Ivory Coast's peace: Ivoirite

1/27/06 hARTILL, csm, Clouding Ivory Coast's peace: Ivoirite

Argentina river row ends in court

1/27/06 Schweimler, BBC, Argentina river row ends in court

G.M. Posts Worst Loss Since 1992

1/27/06 Maynard, NYT, G.M. Posts Worst Loss Since 1992

January 28, 2006

Real Oil Crisis

1/28/06 Newby, Catalyst, Real Oil Crisis

Georgia shivers despite Iran deal

1/28/06 BBC, Georgia shivers despite Iran deal

Energy gap: Crisis for humanity?

1/28/06 Black, BBC, Energy gap: Crisis for humanity?

January 29, 2006

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Alternative Approaches to Water Management

1/29/06 Capedevila, IPS, WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Alternative Approaches to Water Management

Iran crisis 'could drive oil over $90'

1/29/06 Stewart, Guardian, Iran crisis 'could drive oil over $90'

How Entergy Corporation Gets Its Way at Indian Point

1/29/06 Wolff, CounterPunch, How Entergy Corporation Gets Its Way at Indian Point - Radioactive Money (2005)

Sea energy to power Britain

1/29/06 Jowit, Guardian, Sea energy to power Britain

January 30, 2006

Daddy's source

1/30/06 Parfitt, Guardian, Daddy's source

Oil rises as Opec leaders gather

1/30/06 BBC, Oil rises as Opec leaders gather

New Orleans lands a big corporate fish. Will others get away?

1/30/06 Axtman, CSM, New Orleans lands a big corporate fish. Will others get away?

Nigerian militia releases oil workers

1/30/06 AP, Nigerian militia releases oil workers

January 31, 2006

Japan's Iran dilemma

1/31/06 Takashi, Asia Times, Japan's Iran dilemma

Exxon Posts Record Profit

1/31/06 Blum, NYT, Exxon Posts Record Profit

February 2, 2006

Shell posts $23bn record profit

2/02/06 Tran, Guardian, Shell posts $23bn record profit

Making an Oil Pledge

2/02/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Making an Oil Pledge

What Peak Oil Means to Every American

2/02/06 Udall, Tide Pool, What Peak Oil Means to Every American

Alaskan ice floe crashes into oil-laden tanker

2/02/06 Gumbel, Independent, Alaskan ice floe crashes into oil-laden tanker

February 3, 2006

In Energy Work, One Hand Giveth and the Other Taketh

2/03/06 Wald, NYT, In Energy Work, One Hand Giveth and the Other Taketh

The Problem with Cutting US Oil Imports from the Middle East

2/03/06 Bryce, CounterPunch, The Problem with Cutting US Oil Imports from the Middle East. Is Bush Serious?

Drink the Water, or Recycle It

2/03/06 Drago, IPS, ENVIRONMENT-SPAIN: Drink the Water, or Recycle It

February 4, 2006

OPEC Chief Shrugs Off Oil Politics

2/04/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Chief Shrugs Off Oil Politics

Pakistani gas pipeline blown up

2/04/06 BBC, Pakistani gas pipeline blown up

Can OPEC Deliver?

2/04/06 Peak Oil Netherlands FoundationCan OPEC Deliver? (pdf)

The Peak Oil Crisis - Global Warming

2/04/06 Whipple, Falls Church, The Peak Oil Crisis - Global Warming

Russia's move on energy chessboard

2/04/06 Blagov, Asia Times, Russia's move on energy chessboard

Oil reserves and peak oil

2/04/06 King, EnergyBulletin, Oil reserves and peak oil

February 5, 2006

Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

2/05/06 Worth & Glanz, NYT, Oil Graft Fuels the Insurgency, Iraq and U.S. Say

Black Gold, Black Death - Oil Sands Frenzy in Canada

2/05/06 Holt, CounterPunch, Black Gold, Black Death - Oil Sands Frenzy in Canada

When the crude runs out: Life after oil

2/06/05 Lean, Independent, When the crude runs out: Life after oil

nuclear power costs underestimated and renewables’ potential overlooked says nef research

2/05/06 NEF, nuclear power costs underestimated and renewables’ potential overlooked says nef research

Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

2/05/06 from 11/22/05 NEF, Iraq to lose up to US $194 billion in oil "rip-off"

February 6, 2006

North Sea Production Slump Casts Doubt on Government Figures

2/06/06 Fraser, Sunday Herald, North Sea Production Slump Casts Doubt on Government Figures

British Gas under pressure to drop 25% rise in prices

2/06/06 Cassidy, Independent, British Gas under pressure to drop 25% rise in prices

February 7, 2006

Roscoe Bartlett On Peak Oil

2/07/06 Roscoe Bartlett On Peak Oil

America is Addicted to Oil

2/07/06 Center for American Progress, America is Addicted to Oil

Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

2/07/06 Kumar, OneWorld, Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

2/07/06 Sample, Guardian, Toxic legacy poses a giant problem

Are Big Oil’s tanks running dry?

2/07/06 Economist Global Agenda, Are Big Oil’s tanks running dry?

February 8, 2006

Public "Consultations" to Begin on Expanded Nuclear Production - Nuking Ontario

2/08/06 Cook, CounterPunch, Public "Consultations" to Begin on Expanded Nuclear Production - Nuking Ontario

Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

Sweden plans to be world's first oil-free economy

2/08/06 Vidal, Guardian, Sweden plans to be world's first oil-free economy

The State of the State (of Energy)

2/08/06 UNplanning Journal, The State of the State (of Energy)

February 9, 2006

Venezuela reassures on oil supply

2/09/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela reassures on oil supply

China's Energy Efficiency Goal "Near-Impossible"

2/09/06 Dahl, Resource Investor, China's Energy Efficiency Goal "Near-Impossible"

Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

2/09/06 Hearn, CSM, Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

February 10, 2006

Just How Addicted to Oil Are We?

2/10/06 Klare, MoJo, Just How Addicted to Oil Are We?

Bottled water taxing Earth

2/10/06 BBC, Bottled water taxing Earth

The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam

2/10/06 Adams, Independent, The world's energy reserves: Where the buffalo roam

Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

2/10/06 Chang, KnightRidder, Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

The Permanent Energy Crisis

2/10/06 Klare, TomDispatch, The Permanent Energy Crisis

Hirsch Report

2/10/06 Hirsch Report

February 11, 2006

The World Debate: Fuelling The Future

2/11/06 BBC, The World Debate: Fuelling The Future

Why your gas bill is too hot to handle

2/11/06 Brignall, Guardian, Why your gas bill is too hot to handle

Energy focus for G8's Moscow meet

2/11/06 BBC, Energy focus for G8's Moscow meet

February 12, 2006

A Latin American Pipeline Dream

2/12/06 Reel, Wa. Post, A Latin American Pipeline Dream

United Arab Emirates Firm May Oversee 6 U.S. Ports

2/12/06 Bridis, Wa. Post, United Arab Emirates Firm May Oversee 6 U.S. Ports

February 13, 2006

Political Science

2/13/06 Farrell, Nation, Political Science

February 14, 2006

U.S. Royalty Plan to Give Windfall to Oil Companies

2/14/06 Andrews, NYT, U.S. Royalty Plan to Give Windfall to Oil Companies

Exxon to fund Providence oil prospect off Ireland

2/14/06 Shah, Independent, Exxon to fund Providence oil prospect off Ireland

February 15, 2006

What Fuel Bills? U.S. Consumers Still Spending

2/15/06 Bajaj & Barbero, NYT, What Fuel Bills? U.S. Consumers Still Spending

Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills

2/15/06 Deutch, NYT, Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills

Inner Suburbs Fall Through the Cracks

2/15/06 Cohn, Wa. Post, Inner Suburbs Fall Through the Cracks

February 16, 2006

Current Events - Peak Oil Figures

2/16/06 Deffeyes, FTW, Current Events - Peak Oil Figures

Japanese Putting All Their Energy Into Saving Fuel

2/16/06 Failoa, Wa. Post, Japanese Putting All Their Energy Into Saving Fuel

A sweet solution to fuel troubles

2/16/06 Guardian, A sweet solution to fuel troubles

February 18, 2006

Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

2/18/06 Chavez, IPS, Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

Bush Push to Expand Nuke Energy

2/18/06 AP, Bush Push to Expand Nuke Energy

Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

2/18/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

British Gas bills to rise by 22%

2/18/06 Milner, Guardian, British Gas bills to rise by 22%

National Grid eyes $7bn bid for US gas supplier

2/18/06 Foley, Independent, National Grid eyes $7bn bid for US gas supplier

Fuel for Growth

2/18/06 Blum, Wa. Post, Fuel for Growth

February 19, 2006

Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

2/19/06 BBC, Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

Solar-powered vision of the future

2/19/06 Patience, BBC, Solar-powered vision of the future

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

2/19/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

Iraq gets new power station

2/19/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq gets new power station

February 20, 2006

Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

2/20/06 Howden, Independent, Militants threaten tankers as hostages seized on oil barge

February 21, 2006

Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

2/21/06 Mouawad, NYT, Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

Touched by Oil and Hope in Belize

2/21/06 Romero, NYT, Touched by Oil and Hope in Belize

February 22, 2006

Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

2/22/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Federal Wildlife Monitors Oversee a Boom in Drilling

February 24, 2006

Oil Prices Leap $2 on Thwarted Attack

2/24/06 AP, Oil Prices Leap $2 on Thwarted Attack

High energy costs may trigger inflation, says MPC member

2/24/06 Thornton, Independent, High energy costs may trigger inflation, says MPC member

Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

2/24/06 BBC, Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

February 25, 2006

Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Six killed in Saudi oil facility attack

Why pensioners are feeling the pain

2/25/06 Brignall et al, Guardian, Why pensioners are feeling the pain

Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

2/25/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

February 26, 2006

Hill Action Could Kill Planned Wind Farm, Backers Say

2/26/06 Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, Hill Action Could Kill Planned Wind Farm, Backers Say

Iran in gas deal with European firms

2/25/06 Al Jazeera, Iran in gas deal with European firms

Target: Iran

2/26/06 Sustar, CP, Target: Iran

China paves way for £14bn BP oil stake

2/26/06 Mathiason, Observer, China paves way for £14bn BP oil stake

February 27, 2006

Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

2/27/06 Forero, NYT, Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

French gas merger raises fresh fears of Fortress Europe

2/27/06 Thorton, Independent, French gas merger raises fresh fears of Fortress Europe

February 28, 2006

Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water

2/28/06 Russell & Morris, Independent, Armed forces are put on standby to tackle threat of wars over water

Michael McCarthy: World's most precious commodity is getting even scarcer

2/28/06 McCarthy, Independent, Michael McCarthy: World's most precious commodity is getting even scarcer

The Dark Age of the Auto Industry

2/28/06 Nader, CP, The Dark Age of the Auto Industry

DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals

2/28/06 Deutch, NYT, DuPont Looking to Displace Fossil Fuels as Building Blocks of Chemicals

Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows

2/28/06 Uchitelle, NYT, Americans Are Cautiously Open to Gas Tax Rise, Poll Shows

March 1, 2006

Copper, Zinc, Coal Prices Forecasts Raised by Merrill

3/01/06 Bloomberg, Copper, Zinc, Coal Prices Forecasts Raised by Merrill

Divers Work the Gulf Floor to Undo What Hurricanes Did

3/01/06 Mouawad, NYT, Divers Work the Gulf Floor to Undo What Hurricanes Did

March 2, 2006

South America unveils pipeline

3/02/06 Morsbach, BBC, South America unveils pipeline

Drought forces use of water meters

3/02/06 Hickman, Independent, Drought forces use of water meters

March 3, 2006

The Catch

March/April 2006, MoJo, Robbins, The Catch

For Thirsty Farmers, Old Friends at Interior Dept

3/03/06 Egan, NYT, For Thirsty Farmers, Old Friends at Interior Dept

Oil keeps rising on supply fears

3/03/06 BBC, Oil keeps rising on supply fears

Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

3/03/06 Purefoy, Independent, Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

Warming Threatens Key Water Sources

3/02/06 Lobe, IPS, Warming Threatens Key Water Sources

Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

3/02/06 Paez, IPS, Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

March 4, 2006

Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

3/04/06 Arie, London Telegraph, Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

Bush U-turn on Iranian pipeline

3/04/06 BBC, Bush U-turn on Iranian pipeline

March 5, 2006

Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

3/05/06 Wiwa, Guardian, Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

March 6, 2006

Gas Boom Is Both Boon, Bane for Wyoming County

3/06/06 Harden, Wa. Post, Gas Boom Is Both Boon, Bane for Wyoming County

Iran Renews Threat to Withhold Oil

3/06/06 Vick, Wa. Post, Iran Renews Threat to Withhold Oil

In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

3/06/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

On Middle Eastern Oil Reserves

3/06/06 Bakhitari, Energy Bulletin, On Middle Eastern Oil Reserves

March 7, 2006

Russian Panel Backs Pipeline Near Baikal

3/07/06 Chivers, NYT, Russian Panel Backs Pipeline Near Baikal

For OPEC, New Talks on Output

3/07/06 Mouawad, NYT, For OPEC, New Talks on Output

Mideast Investment Up in U.S.

3/07/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Mideast Investment Up in U.S.

Plan for new nuclear programme approaches meltdown after report

3/07/06 Harrison & McCarthy, Independent, Plan for new nuclear programme approaches meltdown after report

March 8, 2006

We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

3/08/06 Watkins, Guardian, We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

March 9, 2006

Iran caps how much cheap gas can be bought

3/09/06 UPI, Iran caps how much cheap gas can be bought

India eyeing petrodollars once bound for U.S.

3/09/06 Rasmussen, Reuters, India eyeing petrodollars once bound for U.S.

Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

3/09/06 BBC, Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

March 10, 2006

Off the charts: Weathering gas price volatility

3/10/06 Norris, IHT, Off the charts: Weathering gas price volatility

Chinese steelmakers confront high ore prices

3/10/06 Asia Times, Chinese steelmakers confront high ore prices

Kazakhstan and 'the new great game'

3/10/06 Bordonaro, Asia Times, Kazakhstan and 'the new great game'

March 11, 2006

A Different Sticker Shock

3/11/06 ElBoghdady, Wa. Post, A Different Sticker Shock

British Gas chaos leaves thousands without heat

3/11/06 Guardian, British Gas chaos leaves thousands without heat

March 12, 2006

Brown to hit gas-guzzling company fleets

3/12/06 Smith, Independent, Brown to hit gas-guzzling company fleets

March 14, 2006

An energy boom in Silt, Colo., for better and worse

3/14/06 Paulson, CSM, An energy boom in Silt, Colo., for better and worse

Gas warning: not enough to meet demand

3/14/06 Macalister, Guardian, Gas warning: not enough to meet demand

March 15, 2006

Big Oil Defends Industry Mergers in Hearing

3/15/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Big Oil Defends Industry Mergers in Hearing

Scientists discover new Afghan oil

3/15/06 Al Jazeera, Scientists discover new Afghan oil

Fourfold gas price rise is forcing production cuts, industry warns

3/15/05 Macalister & Gow, Guardian, Fourfold gas price rise is forcing production cuts, industry warns

UK 'on a knife-edge' as gas prices surge

3/15/06 Thornton, Independent, UK 'on a knife-edge' as gas prices surge

March 16, 2006

North Sea oil and gas - The long goodbye

3/16/06 Economist, North Sea oil and gas - The long goodbye

The Energy Report for Thursday, March 16, 2006

3/16/06 Flynn, FXStreet, The Energy Report for Thursday, March 16, 2006

World Water Forum Opens in Mexico

3/16/06 Stevenson, AP, World Water Forum Opens in Mexico

March 17, 2006

Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

3/17/06 Wald, NYT, Nuclear Reactors Found to Be Leaking Radioactive Water

17 Detained at Mexico Water Forum Protest

3/17/06 Stevenson, AP, 17 Detained at Mexico Water Forum Protest

10,000 protest at water summit

3/17/06 Al Jazeera, 10,000 protest at water summit

Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

3/17/06 Independent, Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

3/17/06 Coonan, Independent, The dammed: Environmentalists watch and wait for opening of world's largest dam

Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

3/17/06 AP, Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

Fear of more increases as gas prices soar

3/17/06 QCK.com, Fear of more increases as gas prices soar

March 18, 2006

US military eyes coal as fuel source

3/18/06 Al Jazeera, US military eyes coal as fuel source

Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

3/18/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Budget Vote Revives Bid for Arctic Oil Drilling

March 19, 2006

'Enough is enough': wind farm builder threatens to quit UK

3/19/06 Webb, Independent, 'Enough is enough': wind farm builder threatens to quit UK

March 21, 2006

Bolivia: Water is a human right

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia: Water is a human right

Gas pipeline blown up in Pakistan

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Gas pipeline blown up in Pakistan

Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

3/21/06 Doyle, Independent, Oil gushes into Arctic Ocean from BP pipeline

Water firms seek new curbs on use

3/21/06 McCarthy, Independent, Water firms seek new curbs on use

China, Russia ink major gas deal

3/21/06 BBC, China, Russia ink major gas deal

Russia, China discuss energy needs

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Russia, China discuss energy needs

March 22, 2006

Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

3/22/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

Big water companies quit poor countries

3/22/06 Vidal, Guardian, Big water companies quit poor countries

Water crisis is now 'one of the greatest causes of mass suffering'

3/22/06 McCarthy, Independent, Water crisis is now 'one of the greatest causes of mass suffering'

Russia Plans Gas Line to Feed China

3/22/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, Russia Plans Gas Line to Feed China

Pipe network to be mapped in 3D

3/22/06 Amos, BBC, Pipe network to be mapped in 3D

Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

3/22/06 Hoge, NYT, Darfur Attacks Overwhelm Peace Force, U.N. Reports

March 23, 2006

Forum backs dams for hydro-power

3/23/06 Al Jazeera, Forum backs dams for hydro-power

Carbon cloud over a green fuel

3/23/06 Clayton, CSM, Carbon cloud over a green fuel

Fill 'er up with gasohol, biodiesel, E85

3/23/06 Collins, CSM, Fill 'er up with gasohol, biodiesel, E85 ...

March 24, 2006

EU leaders back energy policy

3/24/06 Al Jazeera, EU leaders back energy policy

March 26, 2006

U.S. gas prices surge to near $2.50 per gallon

3/26/06 Reuters, U.S. gas prices surge to near $2.50 per gallon

On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks

3/26/06 Alster, NYT, On the Ethanol Bandwagon, Big Names and Big Risks

Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

3/26/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

3/26/06 Webb, Independent, Oil and gas operators fear 10bn bill for cleaning up North Sea

March 27, 2006

Turning the Taps Back to the States

3/27/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Turning the Taps Back to the States

Wind power 'ahead of predictions'

3/27/06 BBC, Wind power 'ahead of predictions'

Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

4/37/06 Andrews, NYT, Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

March 29, 2006

China plays hardball with ore miners

3/29/06 Mackrell, Asia Times, China plays hardball with ore miners

Ore imports, domestic mines boosted

3/29/06 Asia Times, Ore imports, domestic mines boosted

Nuclear reactions

3/28/06 Gow, Guardian, Nuclear reactions

March 30, 2006

Light Trucks' Mileage Rules Toughen

3/30/06 Freeman, Wa. Post, Light Trucks' Mileage Rules Toughen

Gas Deal Roils Ukraine and May Have Cut Leader's Vote

3/30/06 Myers & Kramer, NYT, Gas Deal Roils Ukraine and May Have Cut Leader's Vote

Automakers Use New Technology to Beef Up Muscle, Not Mileage

3/30/06 Wald, NYT, Automakers Use New Technology to Beef Up Muscle, Not Mileage

Americans at "Tipping Point" About Energy: Poll

3/30/06 Lambert, Reuters, Americans at "Tipping Point" About Energy: Poll

March 31, 2006

Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

3/31/06 Aslam, OneWorld, Problem: Foreign Oil, Answer: Blowing in the Wind?

April 1, 2006

Iran pledges to maintain oil supply

4/01/06 Al Jazeera, Iran pledges to maintain oil supply

GM Still Pays the Price For Get-Tough Tactics in '90s

4/01/06 ElBoghdady, Wa. Post, GM Still Pays the Price For Get-Tough Tactics in '90s

A Tangle in Caracas for Exxon

4/01/06 Romero, NYT, A Tangle in Caracas for Exxon

April 3, 2006

Australia and China sign uranium deal

4/03/06 Al Jazeera, Australia and China sign uranium deal

April 4, 2006

Food Industry Calls for Biodiesel Alternatives

4/04/06 PlanetArk, Food Industry Calls for Biodiesel Alternatives

Venezuela takes over two oil fields

4/04/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela takes over two oil fields

Betting the planet: The sequel

4/04/06 Mukhejee, Asia Times, Betting the planet: The sequel

Gas Prices Up Sharply Ahead of Peak Season

4/04/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, Gas Prices Up Sharply Ahead of Peak Season

Chavez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billsions

4/04/06 Forero, NYT, Chavez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billsions

April 5, 2006

Ethanol Fuels Gas Troubles

4/05/06 Tharp, NYT, Ethanol Fuels Gas Troubles

April 7, 2006

New Fuel Standards for Trucks Challenged

4/07/06 Egelko, SF Chron, New Fuel Standards for Trucks Challenged

Not summer yet, but gasoline prices are high and rising

4/07/06 Scherer, CSM, Not summer yet, but gasoline prices are high and rising

April 8, 2006

Committee Acts to Doom New England Wind Farm

4/08/06 Dean, NYT, Committee Acts to Doom New England Wind Farm

April 9, 2006

Women and jobless armed by Chavez to resist 'US invasion'

4/09/06 Buncombe, Independent, Women and jobless armed by Chavez to resist 'US invasion'

April 10, 2006

With Big Boost From Sugar Cane, Brazil Is Satisfying Its Fuel Needs

4/10/06 Rohter, NYT, With Big Boost From Sugar Cane, Brazil Is Satisfying Its Fuel Needs

April 11, 2006

Gas Costs Expected to Be High This Summer

4/11/06 AP, Gas Costs Expected to Be High This Summer

Oil Prices Rise Above $69 a Barrel

4/11/06 AP, Oil Prices Rise Above $69 a Barrel

Second Australian minister testifies in Iraqi oil inquiry

4/11/06 AP, Second Australian minister testifies in Iraqi oil inquiry

April 13, 2006

Gold surges. Copper soars. Oil spikes. But no panic.

4/13/06 Trumbull, CSM, Gold surges. Copper soars. Oil spikes. But no panic.

In coastal states, a revival of offshore drilling debate

4/13/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, In coastal states, a revival of offshore drilling debate

US shortfall sends oil price soaring

4/13/06 Shah, Independent, US shortfall sends oil price soaring

More energy price rises predicted

4/13/06 Osborne, Guardian, More energy price rises predicted

US refuses to end N Korea freeze

4/14/06 BBC, US refuses to end N Korea freeze

April 14, 2006

Venezuela tightens oil grip

4/14/06 Gould, CSM, Venezuela tightens oil grip

Nuclear power is not energy solution, say MPs

4/14/06 Brannigan & Vidal, Guardian, Nuclear power is not energy solution, say MPs

April 16, 2006

Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

4/16/06 AP, Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

Britain 'needs more gas power'

4/16/06 BBC, Britain 'needs more gas power'

April 18, 2006

Oil prices rise amid Iran fears

4/18/06 Guardian, Oil prices rise amid Iran fears

UK scientists attack oil firms' role in huge Arctic project

4/18/06 Adam, Guardian, UK scientists attack oil firms' role in huge Arctic project

Democratic senator wants SEC investigation of ExxonMobil's $400m 'retirement package'

4/18/06 Raw Story, Democratic senator wants SEC investigation of ExxonMobil's $400m 'retirement package'

Investors Push Oil Over $70 A Barrel

4/18/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, Investors Push Oil Over $70 A Barrel

April 19, 2006

Nigeria head offers Delta boost

4/19/06 BBC, Nigeria head offers Delta boost

China's Big Need for Oil Is High on U.S. Agenda

4/19/06 Sanger, NYT, China's Big Need for Oil Is High on U.S. Agenda

April 20, 2006

Politics after the Peak

4/20/06 Whipple, Energy Bulletin, Politics after the Peak

What the mainstream media are not telling you about the run up in oil prices

4/20/06 Brown, Energy Bulletin, What the mainstream media are not telling you about the run up in oil prices

April 21, 2006

Democrats Eager to Exploit Anger Over Gas Prices

4/21/06 Janofsky, NYT, Democrats Eager to Exploit Anger Over Gas Prices

Breaking Down The Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas

4/21/06 Wa. Post, Breaking Down The Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas

Gas From the Rain Forest

4/21/06 Ottaway, Wa. Post, Gas From the Rain Forest

Russian gas giant could leave Europe in the dark

4/21/06 Castle, Independnent, Russian gas giant could leave Europe in the dark

Sweden Goes for Green as Nordics Mull Energy Future

4/21/06 Johnson, Reuters, Sweden Goes for Green as Nordics Mull Energy Future

April 22, 2006

Gas Guzzlers Find Price of Forgiveness

4/22/06 DePalma, NYT, Gas Guzzlers Find Price of Forgiveness

Brazil meets oil needs with rig

4/22/06 Kingstone, BBC, Brazil meets oil needs with rig

Oil wealth and corruption at play in Chad's rebellion

4/22/06 McLaughlin & Soares, CSM, Oil wealth and corruption at play in Chad's rebellion

Car makers failing on emissions targets

4/22/06 Milmo, Independent, Car makers failing on emissions targets

Will Iran tighten the reins on the global petro supply?

4/22/06 Tertzakian, Energy Bulletin, Will Iran tighten the reins on the global petro supply?

April 23, 2006

Avoiding Political Talk, Saudis and Chinese Build Trade

4/23/06 Fattah, NYT, Avoiding Political Talk, Saudis and Chinese Build Trade

Energy Politics on Earth Day as Bush Tours California

4/23/06 Bumiller, NYT, Energy Politics on Earth Day as Bush Tours California

US and Iran trade barbs at oil forum

4/23/06 Al Jazeera, US and Iran trade barbs at oil forum

Canada and Denmark Revive Sovereignty Claims

4/23/06 Leahy, IPS, Canada and Denmark Revive Sovereignty Claims

Newsday editorial on peak oil

4/23/06 Newsday, Newsday editorial on peak oil

Military in Iraq Permanently

4/23/06 Hirsch, Newsweek, Military in Iraq Permanently

April 24, 2006

Bold idea for energy woes: global cooperation

4/24/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Bold idea for energy woes: global cooperation

April 25, 2006

Shell urged to abandon $20bn Siberian pipeline that could drive whale species to extinction

4/25/06 Brown, Independent, Shell urged to abandon $20bn Siberian pipeline that could drive whale species to extinction

Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen

4/25/06 Glanz, NYT, Rebuilding of Iraqi Pipeline as Disaster Waiting to Happen

April 26, 2006

Putin orders oil pipeline shifted

4/26/06 BBC, Putin orders oil pipeline shifted

India looks to Burma to slake growing thirst for gas

4/26/06 Jagtiani, CSM, India looks to Burma to slake growing thirst for gas

Kurds quietly angle for independence

4/26/06 Brandon, CSM, Kurds quietly angle for independence

BP pins oil price rise on speculators

4/26/06 Harrison, Independent, BP pins oil price rise on speculators

April 27, 2006

UK fuel prices reach new record

4/27/06 BBC, UK fuel prices reach new record

Putin goes green to stop oil plan for Siberia's 'Blue Eye'

4/27/06 Osborn, Independent, Putin goes green to stop oil plan for Siberia's 'Blue Eye'

The Big Question: Should we fear Kremlin control of Europe's energy supply?

4/27/06 Harrison, Independent, The Big Question: Should we fear Kremlin control of Europe's energy supply?

Fed Chief Says Energy Prices May Slow Growth

4/27/06 AP, Fed Chief Says Energy Prices May Slow Growth

Exxon Mobil Profits Rise on Higher Oil Prices

4/27/06 Branigin, Wa. Post, Exxon Mobil Profits Rise on Higher Oil Prices

April 28, 2006

US seeks to limit Gazprom hold on Europe

4/28/06 Dinmore, FT, US seeks to limit Gazprom hold on Europe

Silver surges on demand for metal-based fund

4/28/06 Hughes, FT, Silver surges on demand for metal-based fund

Rights Take Backseat to Oil

4/28/06 Raum, AP, Rights Take Backseat to Oil

Iran to invest in Indonesian gas, oil

4/28/06 Al Jazeera, Iran to invest in Indonesian gas, oil

ScottishPower gets go-ahead for Europe's biggest onshore windfarm

4/28/06 Milner & Adam, Guardian, ScottishPower gets go-ahead for Europe's biggest onshore windfarm

Rising oil prices drive cost of petrol towards 1 a litre

4/28/06 Duff, Independent, Rising oil prices drive cost of petrol towards 1 a litre

Profits, Prices Spur Oil Outrage

4/28/06 Mufson & Murray, Wa. Post, Profits, Prices Spur Oil Outrage

April 29, 2006

Trading Frenzy Adding to Rise in Price of Oil

4/29/06 Mouawad & Timmons, NYT, Trading Frenzy Adding to Rise in Price of Oil

The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

4/29/06 Laurence, Independent, The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

April 30, 2006

As Gas Prices Go Up, Impact Trickles Down

4/30/06 NYT, As Gas Prices Go Up, Impact Trickles Down

Ukraine gas deal not yet signed

4/30/06 Webb, Independent, Ukraine gas deal not yet signed

New oil shock ahead as $100 spike looms

4/30/06 Morgan & Stewart, Observer, New oil shock ahead as $100 spike looms

May 1, 2006

Sharp Reaction to G.O.P. Plan on Gas Rebate

5/01/06 Hulse & Kirkpatrick, NYT< Sharp Reaction to G.O.P. Plan on Gas Rebate

Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

5/01/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Militants Warn China Over Oil in Niger Delta

May 2, 2006

Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

5/02/06 Prada, NYT, Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

10 States, in Challenge to U.S., Plan Suit to Force Better Mileage Rules for S.U.V.'s

5/02/06 Hakim, NYT, 10 States, in Challenge to U.S., Plan Suit to Force Better Mileage Rules for S.U.V.'s

May 3, 2006

Plan for $100 Gas Rebate Appears to Be Dead

5/03/06 Hulse, NYT, Plan for $100 Gas Rebate Appears to Be Dead

Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

5/03/06 Romero & Forero, NYT, Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

5/03/06 BBC, Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

How $3 gas could push US drivers to shift

5/03/06 Trumbull, CSM, How $3 gas could push US drivers to shift

Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

5/03/06 Webber, Independent, Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

Fresh surge in commodity prices raises fears of unsustainable speculative bubble

5/03/06 Thornton, Independent, Fresh surge in commodity prices raises fears of unsustainable speculative bubble

May 4, 2006

China gets energized over ethanol

5/04/06 Young, Asia Times, China gets energized over ethanol

Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

5/04/06 Polgreen & Brinkley, NYT, Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

5/04/06 Valente, IPS, Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

5/04/06 Mekay, IPS, Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

5/04/06 BBC, Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

5/04/06 McEarlean, Guardian, Undiagnosed nasties lurk in nuclear 'ponds'

Royal Dutch Shell banks 1.5m profit an hour

5/04/06 Winning, Independent, Royal Dutch Shell banks 1.5m profit an hour

Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

5/04/06 Forero, NYT, Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

May 5, 2006

Strong Rebuke for the Kremlin From Cheney

5/05/06 Myers, NYT, Strong Rebuke for the Kremlin From Cheney

Bolivia strikes gas deal

5/05/06 AL Jazeera, Bolivia strikes gas deal

Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

5/05/06 Rogers, CSM, Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

5/05/06 Weber, Independent, South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

May 6, 2006

How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

5/06/06 Glaister, Guardian, How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

Statistics Aside, Many Feel Pinch of Daily Costs

5/06/06 Steinhauer, NYT, Statistics Aside, Many Feel Pinch of Daily Costs

As Profits Surge, Oil Giants Find Hurdles Abroad

5/06/06 Mouawad, NYT, As Profits Surge, Oil Giants Find Hurdles Abroad

Cheney, Visiting Kazakhstan, Wades Into Energy Battle

5/06/06 Greenberg & Kramer, NYT, Cheney, Visiting Kazakhstan, Wades Into Energy Battle

Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

5/06/06 Cevallos, IPS, Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

Federal Recipe for Gasoline Helped Drive Up the Price

5/06/06 Wald, NYT, Federal Recipe for Gasoline Helped Drive Up the Price

Russia and China thwart West on Iran

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Russia and China thwart West on Iran

Water for Bangladeshi protesters

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Water for Bangladeshi protesters

Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

5/06/06 Howden, Independent, Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

May 7, 2006

Rising Expenses Have Consumers Feeling Pinched

5/07/06 Henderson et al, Wa. Post, Rising Expenses Have Consumers Feeling Pinched

Firms Harvesting Energy From Public Land May Owe U.S.

5/07/06 Reid, Wa. Post, Firms Harvesting Energy From Public Land May Owe U.S.

Oil giants' charm offensive as US politicians threaten action

5/07/06 Foley, Independent, Oil giants' charm offensive as US politicians threaten action

May 8, 2006

BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

5/08/06 AP, BP Refinery in Texas Called Biggest Polluter

Oil tumbles back near $69

5/08/06 CNN, Oil tumbles back near $69

Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

5/08/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

5/08/06 Downie, CSM, Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

May 9, 2006

Cuba Plans Offshore Wells Banned in U.S. Waters

5/09/06 Janofsky, NYT, Cuba Plans Offshore Wells Banned in U.S. Waters

Oil prices 'to remain high'

5/09/06 Al Jazeera, Oil prices 'to remain high'

China, Cuba reported in Gulf oil partnership

5/09/06 CNN, China, Cuba reported in Gulf oil partnership

Car buyers will give up size, not power, for mpg

5/09/06 CNN, Car buyers will give up size, not power, for mpg

May 10, 2006

The High Costs of Cheap Gas and Vice Versa

5/10/06 Leonhardt, NYT, The High Costs of Cheap Gas and Vice Versa

Life After Carmaking

5/10/06 Freeman, Wa. Post, Life After Carmaking

May 11, 2006

The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

5/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

Metals surge takes copper through $8,000 a tonne

5/11/06 Thornton, Independent, Metals surge takes copper through $8,000 a tonne

May 12, 2006

Dutch Bank Urged to Pass on Russian Oil Project

5/12/06 Mekay, IPS, Dutch Bank Urged to Pass on Russian Oil Project

Newest hot spot for oil production: Canada

5/12/06 McMurray, CSM, Newest hot spot for oil production: Canada

Copper fever sparks meltdown at the Mint

5/12/06 Addams & Bower, Guardian, Copper fever sparks meltdown at the Mint

May 13, 2006

Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

5/13/06 Campbell, Guardian, Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

The Russian bear is back - and this time it's gas-powered

5/13/06 Traynor et al, Guardian, The Russian bear is back - and this time it's gas-powered

Full Tanks Put Squeeze on Working Class

5/13/06 Pogregin, NYT, Full Tanks Put Squeeze on Working Class

Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

5/13/06 Mauuray & Polgreen, NYT, Gasoline Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria, Killing About 200

Gas Prices and Rate Worries Rattle Consumer Confidence

5/13/06 Bajaj & Peters, NYT, Gas Prices and Rate Worries Rattle Consumer Confidence

Bolivia to push own energy policy

5/13/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia to push own energy policy

With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

5/13/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, With Gas Prices Flying High, Annan Calls for Energy Revolution

Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

5/13/06 Pilger, Guardian, Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

5/13/06 Chavez, IPS, The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

May 14, 2006

Military Plans Tests in Search for an Alternative to Oil-Based Fuel

5/14/06 Shanker, NYT, Military Plans Tests in Search for an Alternative to Oil-Based Fuel

Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

5/14/06 Observer, Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

5/14/06 Jowitt, Observer, Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

May 15, 2006

Chavez warns US over Iran policy

5/15/06 BBC, Chavez warns US over Iran policy

May 17, 2006

Drought of 1976 brought standpipes and shared baths

5/17/06 Herbert, Independent, Drought of 1976 brought standpipes and shared baths

Myanmar on laughing gas

5/17/06 Ramachandran, Asai Times, Myanmar on laughing gas

The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle

5/17/06 Deen, Asian Tribune, The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle

Study: Exxon Valdez Oil Lingers in Alaska

5/17/06 Joling, AP, Study: Exxon Valdez Oil Lingers in Alaska

Why US restored ties with Libya

5/17/06 LaFranchi, CSM, Why US restored ties with Libya

Syrian oil draws Asian help

5/17/06 Blanford, CSM, Syrian oil draws Asian help

May 19, 2006

Oil Prices Rise to Nearly $70 a Barrel

5/19/06 AP, Oil Prices Rise to Nearly $70 a Barrel

The Weapon Iran May Not Want to Use

5/19/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, The Weapon Iran May Not Want to Use

Chavez and al-Qadhafi in oil talks

5/19/06 AL Jazeera, Chavez and al-Qadhafi in oil talks

The energy crisis is here

5/19/06 McFeatters, CHB, The energy crisis is here

Customers desert British Gas after price rises

5/19/06 Tran, Guardian, Customers desert British Gas after price rises

Oil producers fume at 'third world' profits grab

5/19/06 McNulty & Kilment, Financial Times, Oil producers fume at 'third world' profits grab

May 20, 2006

High Oil Prices Spout Gusher of Proposals

5/20/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, High Oil Prices Spout Gusher of Proposals

May 21, 2006

Thousands of Iowa's Corn Farmers See the Future in Fuel

5/21/06 Slevin, Wa. Post, Thousands of Iowa's Corn Farmers See the Future in Fuel

Tidal energy heads to market

5/21/06 Webb, Independent, Tidal energy heads to market

Energy: Going nuclear

5/21/06 Moreton, Independent, Energy: Going nuclear

May 22, 2006

Shell contests huge Nigeria fine

5/22/06 BBC, Shell contests huge Nigeria fine

The 'peak oil' deja vu

5/23/06 Hoye, Asia Times, The 'peak oil' deja vu

May 23, 2006

Gas Prices Legitimate, Study Says

5/23/06 Labaton, NYT, Gas Prices Legitimate, Study Says

China bets big on coal-to-oil projects

5/23/06 Zhong, Asia Times, China bets big on coal-to-oil projects

May 24, 2006

Clinton Lays Out Energy Plan

5/24/06 Balz, Wa. Post, Clinton Lays Out Energy Plan

May 25, 2006

The fuels of tomorrow

5/25/06 Carter, Independent, The fuels of tomorrow

Enough coal on hand to keep US cool?

5/25/06 Clayton, CSM, Enough coal on hand to keep US cool?

May 26, 2006

Where gas already costs $4 a gallon

5/26/06 Scherer, CSM, Where gas already costs $4 a gallon

America's Geopolitical Nightmare and Eurasian Strategic Energy Arrangements

5/07/06 Engdahl, CGR, America's Geopolitical Nightmare and Eurasian Strategic Energy Arrangements

House Votes to Allow Drilling in Arctic Refuge

5/26/06 Eilperin, Wa. Post, House Votes to Allow Drilling in Arctic Refuge

May 27, 2006

Chavez Spreads His Oil Wealth in Bolivia

5/27/06 Popper, Reuters, Chavez Spreads His Oil Wealth in Bolivia

Kazakh oil pours into China through pipeline

5/27/06 Asia Times, Kazakh oil pours into China through pipeline

May 28, 2006

Power shortage plagues South Asia

5/28/06 Al Jazeera, Power shortage plagues South Asia

May 29, 2006

Diesel a Savior in Squeeze on Energy? Obstacles Exist

5/29/06 Wald, NYT, Diesel a Savior in Squeeze on Energy? Obstacles Exist

May 30, 2006

Energy-Hungry Nations Also Most Wasteful

5/30/06 Leahy, IPS, Energy-Hungry Nations Also Most Wasteful

Small Towns Tell a Cautionary Tale about the Private Control of Water

5/30/06 Reiterman, Guardian, Small Towns Tell a Cautionary Tale about the Private Control of Water

Oil and Poverty Alleviation Don't Mix

5/30/06 Wysham, MoJo, Oil and Poverty Alleviation Don't Mix

Fuel Alcohol Diplomacy

5/30/06 Osava, IPS, Fuel Alcohol Diplomacy

May 31, 2006

Canada Pays Environmentally for U.S. Oil Thirst

5/31/06 Struck, Wa. Post, Canada Pays Environmentally for U.S. Oil Thirst

Chavez signs Ecuador oil accord

5/31/06 BBC, Chavez signs Ecuador oil accord

Bush energy plan whacks conservation

5/31/06 Clayton, CSM, Bush energy plan whacks conservation

Drought worsens China water woes

5/31/06 Griffiths, BBC, Drought worsens China water woes

June 1, 2006

For Venezuela, a Treasure in Oil Sludge

6/01/06 Forero, NYT, For Venezuela, a Treasure in Oil Sludge

June 4, 2006

One Farm Town's Drive for Energy Independence

6/04/06 Davey, NYT, One Farm Town's Drive for Energy Independence

Attacks on Iraq Oil Industry Aid Vast Smuggling Scheme

6/04/06 Glanz & Worth, Attacks on Iraq Oil Industry Aid Vast Smuggling Scheme

Tehran warns of fuel disruptions

6/04/06 BBC, Tehran warns of fuel disruptions

Auto boom worsens China's energy crunch

6/03/06 Zhong, Asia Times, Auto boom worsens China's energy crunch

June 5, 2006

Coming to a pump near you: clean diesel

6/05/06 Clayton, CSM, Coming to a pump near you: clean diesel

June 6, 2006

Water bills must rise, Lords committee says

6/06/06 Weaver, Guardian, Water bills must rise, Lords committee says

Oil Dips, Steadies Near $73 After Iran Comments

6/06/06 Reuters, Oil Dips, Steadies Near $73 After Iran Comments

Debate Over Wind Power Creates Environmental Rift

6/06/06 Barringer, NYT, Debate Over Wind Power Creates Environmental Rift

Energy firms to be offered incentives to cut demand

6/06/06 Harrison, Independent, Energy firms to be offered incentives to cut demand

June 7, 2006

Greenspan: Energy Costs May Stunt Economy

6/07/06 Herbert, AP, Greenspan: Energy Costs May Stunt Economy

Nigerian Militants Attack Oil Facility, Abduct Five South Koreans

6/07/06 Bansal, All Headline News, Nigerian Militants Attack Oil Facility, Abduct Five South Koreans

June 8, 2006

BP faces Alaska oil spill probe

6/08/06 BBC, BP faces Alaska oil spill probe

Oil Prices Fall by More Than $1 a Barrel

6/08/06 AP, Oil Prices Fall by More Than $1 a Barrel

June 9, 2006

Renewables: 25% of energy use in '25?

6/09/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Renewables: 25% of energy use in '25?

G8 ministers voice oil price fear

6/09/06 BBC, G8 ministers voice oil price fear

Stilling the Qualms Before the Storms

6/09/06 Mufson, Wa. Post, Stilling the Qualms Before the Storms

June 10, 2006

Wind-Power Projects Halted

6/10/06 Lydersen, Wa. Post, Wind-Power Projects Halted

Pipelines damaged in India blasts

6/10/06 BBC, Pipelines damaged in India blasts

Water company applies for drought order

6/10/06 Barnett, Independent, Water company applies for drought order

US outflanked in Eurasia energy politics

6/10/06 Engdahl, Asia Times, US outflanked in Eurasia energy politics

June 11, 2006

Pollution From Chinese Coal Casts a Global Shadow

6/11/06 Bradsher & Barboza, NYT, Pollution From Chinese Coal Casts a Global Shadow

June 12, 2006

Russia Bargains for Bigger Stake in West's Energy

6/12/06 Weisman, NYT, Russia Bargains for Bigger Stake in West's Energy

Bottlers, States and the Public Slug It Out in Water War

6/12/06 Fahrenthold, Wa. Post, Bottlers, States and the Public Slug It Out in Water War

June 13, 2006

EPA Rule Loosened After Oil Chief's Letter to Rove

6/13/06 Hamberger & Wallsten, LA Times, EPA Rule Loosened After Oil Chief's Letter to Rove

Oil, Politics and Bloodshed Corrupt an Iraqi City

6/16/06 Tavernise & Mizher, NYT, Oil, Politics and Bloodshed Corrupt an Iraqi City

In Africa, China Trade Brings Growth, Unease

6/13/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Africa, China Trade Brings Growth, Unease

Soaring energy costs bust inflation target

6/13/06 Elliott, Guardian, Soaring energy costs bust inflation target

Behind the spin, the oil giants are more dangerous than ever

6/13/06 Monbiot, Guardian, Behind the spin, the oil giants are more dangerous than ever

June 14, 2006

Hurricane season and oil prices

6/14/06 Maavak, Korea Herald, Hurricane season and oil prices

BP to Invest $500 Million on Biofuels at a Research Center

6/14/06 Mouawad, NYT, BP to Invest $500 Million on Biofuels at a Research Center

Ontario Revives Nuclear Power Plan

6/14/06 Austen, NYT, Ontario Revives Nuclear Power Plan

Homes to be energy rated

6/14/06 Osborne, Guardian, Homes to be energy rated

OPEC jittery over high oil prices

6/14/06 Kiernan, Asia Times, OPEC jittery over high oil prices

Asian Highway network gathers speed

6/14/06 Raja M, Asia Times, Asian Highway network gathers speed

June 15, 2006

Iran and the 'OPEC with bombs'

6/15/06 Kimmage, Asia Times, Iran and the 'OPEC with bombs'

June 16, 2006

Kazakhstan joins Caspian oil pipeline

6/16/06 Al Jazeera, Kazakhstan joins Caspian oil pipeline

June 17, 2006

As Oil Rises in Markets, Rigs Rise in Mississippi

6/17/06 Dewan, NYT, As Oil Rises in Markets, Rigs Rise in Mississippi

June 19, 2006

Waste Oil Dumps Threaten Towns in Northern Iraq

6/19/06 Glanz, NYT, Waste Oil Dumps Threaten Towns in Northern Iraq

The Permanent Energy Crisis

6/19/06 Brookes/Klare, MoJo, The Permanent Energy Crisis

June 21, 2006

Relief for consumers as natural-gas prices drop

6/21/06 Scherer, CSM, Relief for consumers as natural-gas prices drop

Wen Rolls Out 'Win-win' Strategy in Africa

6/21/06 Bezlova, IPS, Wen Rolls Out 'Win-win' Strategy in Africa

What Chavez and Wall Street agree on

6/21/06 Tripathi, Guardian, What Chavez and Wall Street agree on

June 22, 2006

Profits up, prices up - and so are the excuses as Thames Water fails to plug the leaks

6/22/06 Milner & Brignall, Guardian, Profits up, prices up - and so are the excuses as Thames Water fails to plug the leaks

Americans shun metropolises to make 'exurbs' the country's fastest growing cities

6/22/06 Glaister, Guardian, Americans shun metropolises to make 'exurbs' the country's fastest growing cities

3 Oil Firms May Alter Gulf Leases

6/22/06 Andrews, NYT, 3 Oil Firms May Alter Gulf Leases

New Fuel Source Grows on the Prairie

6/22/06 Gillis, WP, New Fuel Source Grows on the Prairie

Australia - Peackeeper or Petroleum Predator?

6/22/06 Seneviratne, IPS, Australia - Peackeeper or Petroleum Predator?

June 23, 2006

World Energy Consumption Could Be Cut by Half If Clean Technology Applied: IEA

6/23/06 Mulholland, AFP, World Energy Consumption Could Be Cut by Half If Clean Technology Applied: IEA

Iran seeks links with Venezuela

6/23/06 MacAskill, & Tisdall, Guardian, Iran seeks links with Venezuela

Houston Energy Company Buys 2 Smaller Firms

6/23/06 AP, Houston Energy Company Buys 2 Smaller Firms

Houston Energy Company Buys 2 Smaller Firms

6/23/06 AP, Houston Energy Company Buys 2 Smaller Firms

Energy Partners Acquires Stone Energy for $1.4 Billion

6/23/06 AP, Energy Partners Acquires Stone Energy for $1.4 Billion

June 24, 2006

Fresh deal divides Aceh oil and gas management

6/24/06 Jakarta Times, Fresh deal divides Aceh oil and gas management

Oil boom threatens city's water

6/24/06 China Daily, Oil boom threatens city's water

June 25, 2006

For Good or Ill, Boom in Ethanol Reshapes Economy of Heartland

6/25/06 Barrionuevo, NYT, For Good or Ill, Boom in Ethanol Reshapes Economy of Heartland

Home Energy Crunch

6/25/06 Thomason, WP, Home Energy Crunch

Tesco uses nuclear firm to run 'green trains'

6/25/06 Carrell, Independent, Tesco uses nuclear firm to run 'green trains'

Bring the water profiteers to heel

6/25/06 Hutton, Observer, Bring the water profiteers to heel

'Oil country' still in shock as storm season arrives

6/25/06 McNulty, MSNBC, 'Oil country' still in shock as storm season arrives

Iran threatens to use oil as a "weapon" in nuclear row

6/25/06 Iran Focus, Iran threatens to use oil as a "weapon" in nuclear row

June 26, 2006

Iraq oil output hits a new high

6/26/06 BBC, Iraq oil output hits a new high

Rebels blow up Pakistan gas pipeline

6/26/06 Al Jazeera, Rebels blow up Pakistan gas pipeline

An Unhealthy Climate

6/26/06 Ivanhoe, An Unhealthy Climate

U.S. Water Privatizations Fail to Pan out

6/26/06 Esterl, Ptts. Post, U.S. Water Privatizations Fail to Pan out

US Military Sees Oil Nationalism Spectre

6/26/06 Webb-Vidal, FT, US Military Sees Oil Nationalism Spectre

U.S. Looks to Canada to Undercut OPEC

6/26/06 Mekay, IPS, U.S. Looks to Canada to Undercut OPEC

Oil worker hostages freed

6/26/06 Australian, Oil worker hostages freed

June 27, 2006

Japan to Start Receiving Sakhalin Oil, Cut Middle East Reliance

6/27/06 Bloomberg, Japan to Start Receiving Sakhalin Oil, Cut Middle East Reliance

African countries struggling with high oil prices

6/27/06 People's Daily, African countries struggling with high oil prices

June 28, 2006

Daimler Hopes Americans Are Finally Ready for the Minicar

6/28/06 Landler, NYT, Daimler Hopes Americans Are Finally Ready for the Minicar

Oil Prices Rise Above $72 a Barrel

6/28/06 Wee, WP, Oil Prices Rise Above $72 a Barrel

China and Australia mark first LNG shipment

6/28/06 McGregor, FT, China and Australia mark first LNG shipment

Global warming challenge: 'Feed SUVs or us'

6/28/06 Canadian Press, Global warming challenge: 'Feed SUVs or us'

Protests planned as vote nears on oil-drilling ban

6/28/06 Voderbrueggen, Mercury News, Protests planned as vote nears on oil-drilling ban

Coastal Drilling to Resume if Bill Passes

6/28/06 Herbert, Forbes, Coastal Drilling to Resume if Bill Passes

UPDATE 2-US loans crude to Citgo, Conoco refineries -Bodman

6/28/06 Doering, Reuters, UPDATE 2-US loans crude to Citgo, Conoco refineries -Bodman

Oil Rises After U.S. Reports Larger-Than-Expected Supply Drop

6/28/06 Bloomberg, Oil Rises After U.S. Reports Larger-Than-Expected Supply Drop

Sweden vows to end oil dependency

6/28/06 Al Jazeera, Sweden vows to end oil dependency

June 29, 2006

Nigerian oil dispute flares into full-scale revolt

6/29/06 Ashby, Reuters, Nigerian oil dispute flares into full-scale revolt

Japan to fight global warming, oil prices by replacing gas cars with ethanol ones

6/29/06 MSN, Japan to fight global warming, oil prices by replacing gas cars with ethanol ones

China makes breakthrough in turning stalk into bio-oil

6/29/06 China View, China makes breakthrough in turning stalk into bio-oil

Oil Prices Extend Gains on Supply Report

6/29/06 Wee, Forbes, Oil Prices Extend Gains on Supply Report

Victoria Oil cuts West Medvezhye reserves estimate by 10 pct

6/29/06 LSE, Victoria Oil cuts West Medvezhye reserves estimate by 10 pct

BP Named in Inquiry on Pricing

6/29/06 Mouawad, NYT, BP Named in Inquiry on Pricing

June 30, 2006

Rising bills erode disposable income

6/30/06 Guardian, Rising bills erode disposable income

July 1, 2006

Environmental Fury Over US Bill to Expand Oil and Gas Drilling

7/01/06 AFP, Environmental Fury Over US Bill to Expand Oil and Gas Drilling

Petro-hysteria grips a superpower

07/01/06 Kierman, Asia Times, Petro-hysteria grips a superpower

Grease Guzzlers

7/01/06 Lengel, WP, Grease Guzzlers

Oil firms raise aviation turbine fuel prices by over 2 pc

7/01/06 The Hindu, Oil firms raise aviation turbine fuel prices by over 2 pc

Iraq issues third Kirkuk oil tender, eyes term sales

7/01/06 Reuters, Iraq issues third Kirkuk oil tender, eyes term sales

Oil Sands sweetens offer for Canada Southern

7/01/06 Brethour, Globe & Mail, Oil Sands sweetens offer for Canada Southern

Oil rises towards $74

7/01/06 Reuters, Oil rises towards $74

July 2, 2006

Canada to Upgrade the Military and Its Mobility

7/02/06 Mason, NYT, Canada to Upgrade the Military and Its Mobility

Saudi Arabia attributes oil prices hike to lack of advanced refining

7/02/06 KUNA, Saudi Arabia attributes oil prices hike to lack of advanced refining

July 3, 2006

A Bright Idea: How Changing Light Bulbs Helps Beat Global Warming (and Cut Bills)

7/03/06 McSmith, Independent, A Bright Idea: How Changing Light Bulbs Helps Beat Global Warming (and Cut Bills)

Catfish power for diesels

7/03/06 Al Jazeera, Catfish power for diesels

Petrocaribe deal slow to take effect

7/03/06 Leitsinger, AP, Petrocaribe deal slow to take effect

July 4, 2006

I've changed my mind on nuclear power, admits Blair

7/04/06 Tempest, Guardian, I've changed my mind on nuclear power, admits Blair

Australia's Hardman hails Uganda oil tests

7/04/06 Reuters, Australia's Hardman hails Uganda oil tests

Tullow Oil announce Waraga-1 testing results

7/04/06 Irish Examiner, Tullow Oil announce Waraga-1 testing results

Palm oil shortage fears force KL to act

7/04/06 The Standard, Palm oil shortage fears force KL to act

July 5, 2006

Search for New Oil Sources Leads to Processed Coal

7/05/06 Wald, NYT, Search for New Oil Sources Leads to Processed Coal

Faced with soaring oil prices, Indonesia turns to biodiesel

7/05/06 Unmacht, CSM, Faced with soaring oil prices, Indonesia turns to biodiesel

Oil majors get richer stake in Mideast-report

7/05/06 Reuters, Oil majors get richer stake in Mideast-report

July 6, 2006

Florida in cross hairs of US hunt for oil

7/06/06 Luscombe, CSM, Florida in cross hairs of US hunt for oil

July 7, 2006

Oil hits record on strong demand

7/07/06 CNN, Oil hits record on strong demand

July 8, 2006

BRAZIL: Biodiesel Comes in All Flavours

7/08/06 Osava, IPS, BRAZIL: Biodiesel Comes in All Flavours

July 9, 2006

From oil-patch Alaska, next comes the gas pipe

7/09/06 Vesely, Seattle Times, From oil-patch Alaska, next comes the gas pipe

Lower grade uranium could hasten climate change pace

7/09/06 Edwards, Sunday Herald, Lower grade uranium could hasten climate change pace

July 10, 2006

G8 SUMMIT: Energy Security Yes, But Climate Security Too

7/10/06 Juarra, IPS, G8 SUMMIT: Energy Security Yes, But Climate Security Too

China to complete four strategic oil reserve facilities this year - Xinhua

7/10/06 Forbes, China to complete four strategic oil reserve facilities this year - Xinhua

India's Oil Import Bill Likely to Top $50B

7/10/06 AP, India's Oil Import Bill Likely to Top $50B

Marathon Oil Explores Ethanol Venture

7/10/06 AP, Marathon Oil Explores Ethanol Venture

Why coal-rich US is seeing record imports

7/10/06 Clayton, CSM, Why coal-rich US is seeing record imports

July 11, 2006

Politics Of the Pipelines

7/11/06 Mufson, WP, Politics Of the Pipelines

Qatar-UAE pipeline 'to go ahead'

7/11/06 Al Jazeera, Qatar-UAE pipeline 'to go ahead'

Oil rises as Iran stands firm on nuclear program

7/11/06 Webb, WP, Oil rises as Iran stands firm on nuclear program

Tanzania: Palm Oil Wars - Tax Breaks Have Always Been a Political Hot Potato

7/11/06 All Africa, Tanzania: Palm Oil Wars - Tax Breaks Have Always Been a Political Hot Potato

July 12, 2006

Trade Deficit Rises as Oil Prices Jump

7/12/06 AP, Trade Deficit Rises as Oil Prices Jump

July 13, 2006

Geopolitical crises hike up oil prices

7/13/06 Guardian, Geopolitical crises hike up oil prices

Oil Rises to Record in New York, London on Attacks in Nigeria

7/13/06 Bloomberg, Oil Rises to Record in New York, London on Attacks in Nigeria

Oilsands contracts tear aboriginals between jobs, environment and threats

7/13/06 Weber, CBC.ca, Oilsands contracts tear aboriginals between jobs, environment and threats

Blasts, kidnappings hit Nigeria oil firms

7/13/06 Nysoh, AP, Blasts, kidnappings hit Nigeria oil firms

Oil Rises Above $75 on US Stock Fall, Iran Tension

7/13/06 Reuters, Oil Rises Above $75 on US Stock Fall, Iran Tension

July 14, 2006

Oil Prices Put Pressure on Shares

7/14/06 Peters, NYT, Oil Prices Put Pressure on Shares

Turkey opens Caspian oil pipeline

7/14/06 AL Jazeera, Turkey opens Caspian oil pipeline

Oil hits fresh record on global tensions

7/15/06 Luciw, Globe & Mail, Oil hits fresh record on global tensions

Sugar Advances; Record Oil Prices May Spur Demand for Ethanol

7/14/06 Bloomberg, Sugar Advances; Record Oil Prices May Spur Demand for Ethanol

Nigeria: Explosion Shoots Up Oil Price

7/14/06 AllAfrica, Nigeria: Explosion Shoots Up Oil Price

July 15, 2006

Consumers Get a Break As Natural Gas Prices Fall

7/15/06 Kirkham, WP, Consumers Get a Break As Natural Gas Prices Fall

Street lights to be switched off at midnight to save energy

7/15/06 Beard, Independent, Street lights to be switched off at midnight to save energy

SL oil unions demand ouster of IOC

7/15/06 Balachandran, Hindustan TImes, SL oil unions demand ouster of IOC

July 16, 2006

The energy debate: Wind

7/16/06 Moreton, Independent, The energy debate: Wind

Oil prices sent surging by Mideast fighting likely to stifle stocks this week

7/16/06 Morrison, CBC, Oil prices sent surging by Mideast fighting likely to stifle stocks this week

July 17, 2006

From Group of 8, Energy Focus Is on Oil

7/17/06 Kramer, NYT, From Group of 8, Energy Focus Is on Oil

OPEC Sees Slower Oil Demand Growth in 2007

7/17/06 Reuters, OPEC Sees Slower Oil Demand Growth in 2007

Oil Rises a Fifth Day, to Record in London, on Lebanon Conflict

7/17/06 Bloomberg, Oil Rises a Fifth Day, to Record in London, on Lebanon Conflict

Mideast violence, surging oil seen hitting Wall St

7/17/06 Reuters, Mideast violence, surging oil seen hitting Wall St

Nigeria govt drops plan to sell Port Harcourt refinery

7/17/06 African News Dimension, Nigeria govt drops plan to sell Port Harcourt refinery

PERU: Leaky Gas Pipeline Finds Foes in Washington

7/17/06 Paez, IPS, PERU: Leaky Gas Pipeline Finds Foes in Washington

Currencies slide as oil soars

7/17/06 The Standard, Currencies slide as oil soars

Oil spike: a surmountable challenge?

7/17/06 Scherer, CSM, Oil spike: a surmountable challenge?

July 18, 2006

Nigeria: Africa's Oil, Minerals And Conflicts

7/18/06 AllAfrica, Nigeria: Africa's Oil, Minerals And Conflicts

Gas Prices Are Up but Not Fuel Economy

7/18/06 Freeman, WP, Gas Prices Are Up but Not Fuel Economy

Oil prices fall as conflict continues

7/18/06 Al Jazeera, Oil prices fall as conflict continues

Do-it-yourselfers turn diner grease into biodiesel fuel

7/18/06 Scherer, CSM, Do-it-yourselfers turn diner grease into biodiesel fuel

Oil rises in Mideast jitters

7/18/06 Jahn, AP, Oil rises in Mideast jitters

July 19, 2006

Where corn is king, a new fuel is prince

7/19/06 Paulson, CSM, Where corn is king, a new fuel is prince

BP shuts down 12 Alaska oil wells

7/19/06 BBC, BP shuts down 12 Alaska oil wells

Big oil targets Greenland

7/19/06 Canada.com, Big oil targets Greenland

Niger: Protests Against Soaring Cost of Living

7/18/06 AllAfrica, Niger: Protests Against Soaring Cost of Living

China targets Niger uranium

7/19/06 Minimg Journal, China targets Niger uranium

Hard times for Nigerian oil town

7/19/06 Gregory, BBC, Hard times for Nigerian oil town

July 20, 2006

Ford Reports $123 Million Loss

7/20/06 AP, Ford Reports $123 Million Loss

Reluctantly Adjusting to Oil Cost

7/20/06 Uchitelle, NYT, Reluctantly Adjusting to Oil Cost

INDONESIA: Water Scarcity Dries Up Rice Growers' Livelihoods

7/20/06 Dursin, IPS, INDONESIA: Water Scarcity Dries Up Rice Growers' Livelihoods

Analysis: Nigeria in oil revenue dilemma

7/20/06 M&C News, Analysis: Nigeria in oil revenue dilemma

"Coal Rush" To Threaten Environment, Challenge America's Energy Security

7/20/06 Environment Maine, "Coal Rush" To Threaten Environment, Challenge America's Energy Security

July 21, 2006

Cost of food grows to 18m tons of carbon dioxide

7/21/06 Hickman, Independent, Cost of food grows to 18m tons of carbon dioxide

Nigeria: Total Debt Stock Now $4.9 Billion, Says DMO

7/21/06 Abuja, Al Africa, Nigeria: Total Debt Stock Now $4.9 Billion, Says DMO

Russia says Caspian oil shipments pose risk

7/21/06 Globe & Mail, Russia says Caspian oil shipments pose risk

Oil industry Q2 profits bubble higher

7/21/06 AP, Oil industry Q2 profits bubble higher

Dinner has come so far it has put the climate in danger

7/21/06 Nugent, Times, Dinner has come so far it has put the climate in danger

July 22, 2006

Lightweight oil necessary for newer engines

7/22/06 Magliozzi, Myrtle Beach, Lightweight oil necessary for newer engines

‘Coal Rush’ to Threaten Environment, Challenge America’s Energy Security: Environmental Groups

7/22/06 Huntingston News, Coal Rush to Threaten Environment, Challenge America's Energy Security: Environmental Groups

An Electric Car With Juice

7/22/06 Musgrove, WP, An Electric Car With Juice

BP pays out millions to Colombian farmers

7/22/06 Verkaik, Independent, BP pays out millions to Colombian farmers

Pasig closes Sea Oil station over spill

7/22/06 Manila Standard, Pasig closes Sea Oil station over spill

July 23, 2006

Water: We drank 26m bottles in one week of heatwave. But at what cost?

7/23/06 Owen, Independent, Water: We drank 26m bottles in one week of heatwave. But at what cost?

OPEC does not want high oil prices - Saudi oilmin

7/23/06 Karam, Reuters, OPEC does not want high oil prices - Saudi oilmin

South African expert commends Nigeria's power reforms

7/23/06 Nnabuffe, AND, South African expert commends Nigeria's power reforms

Proposal expands oil, gas drilling Senate GOP wants to open more than 8 million gulf acres

7/23/06 Sanofsky, SF Gate, Proposal expands oil, gas drilling Senate GOP wants to open more than 8 million gulf acres

After the conversion: The search for vegetable-oil motor fuel

7/23/06 Taipei Times, After the conversion: The search for vegetable-oil motor fuel

Bush told to plan for Chavez oil shock

7/23/06 Webb-Vidal, FT.com, Bush told to plan for Chavez oil shock

Gasoline prices top $3 gallon, hit 25-year high

7/23/07 Reuters, Gasoline prices top $3 gallon, hit 25-year high

July 24, 2006

Plenty of argument over outlook for oil

7/24/06 `Voss, SMH, Plenty of argument over outlook for oil

Korea National Oil Corp. secures entire stake of a mine in Alberta for $270 million

7/24/06 Kyoung-te, Korea Herald, Korea National Oil Corp. secures entire stake of a mine in Alberta for $270 million

July 25, 2006

BP Reports $7.3 Billion Profit

7/25/06 AP, BP Reports $7.3 Billion Profit

Creditors vote to bankrupt Yukos

7/25/06 BBC, Creditors vote to bankrupt Yukos

Emerging-Market Stocks Advance on Oil, Metals; PetroChina Gains

7/25/06 Bloomberg, Emerging-Market Stocks Advance on Oil, Metals; PetroChina Gains

U.S. policy entangled by rising price of oil

7/25/06 Weisman, IHT, U.S. policy entangled by rising price of oil

No timeframe to resume Nigeria Bonny output -Shell

7/25/06 Reuters, No timeframe to resume Nigeria Bonny output -Shell

Oil prices climb above $75 a barrel

7/25/06 Jahn, AP, Oil prices climb above $75 a barrel

Shell Canada's Net Falls 9.7% on Oil-Sands Shutdown

7/25/06 Bloomberg, Shell Canada's Net Falls 9.7% on Oil-Sands Shutdown

July 26, 2006

Chavez hails Russia for defying US with arms sale

7/26/06 Faulconbridge, WP, Chavez hails Russia for defying US with arms sale

US Gasoline at $3 Drives People Onto Buses, Trains

7/26/06 Koo, Reuters, US Gasoline at $3 Drives People Onto Buses, Trains

ConocoPhillips profit surges on higher oil prices

7/26/06 Reuters, ConocoPhillips profit surges on higher oil prices

Ethanol's rise prompts worries of a corn crunch

7/26/06 Clayton, CSM, Ethanol's rise prompts worries of a corn crunch

Nigeria's crude reserves increase by 5 percent

7/26/06 People's Daily, Nigeria's crude reserves increase by 5 percent

July 27, 2006

Gov't Distributes Petrodollars through Booming Cooperative Movement

7/27/06 Marquez, IPS, Gov't Distributes Petrodollars through Booming Cooperative Movement

Exxon Mobil Profit Jumps 36%

7/27/06 AP, Exxon Mobil Profit Jumps 36%

Senate Passage of Energy Bill Appears Assured

7/27/06 Janofsky, NYT, Senate Passage of Energy Bill Appears Assured

Shell 2Q Profit Up 40 Pct. on Oil Prices

7/27/06 Sterling, WP, Shell 2Q Profit Up 40 Pct. on Oil Prices

Heat Wave Shows Limits of Nuclear Energy

7/27/06 Godoy, IPS, Heat Wave Shows Limits of Nuclear Energy

It's all about oil

7/27/06 Palast, Guardian, It's all about oil

Russia signs arms deal with Venezuela

7/27/06 AP, Russia signs arms deal with Venezuela

Constructive Thinking about Climate Change, Part I: Energy

7/27/06 Geddes & Burnett, NCPA, Constructive Thinking about Climate Change, Part I: Energy

$100 Oil: The Impact on Auto Makers

7/27/06 Schultz, Business Week, $100 Oil: The Impact on Auto Makers

$100 Oil: The Impact on Auto Makers

7/27/06 Schultz, Business Week, $100 Oil: The Impact on Auto Makers

Oil Rises on Decline in Nigerian Exports, Middle East Conflict

7/27/06 Bloomberg, Oil Rises on Decline in Nigerian Exports, Middle East Conflict

Exxon Mobil makes more than $10 billion

7/27/06 Hargreaves, CNN, Exxon Mobil makes more than $10 billion $1,318 a second

July 28, 2006

Rising prices help oil giants pump out massive profits

7/28/06 Parkinson, Independent, Rising prices help oil giants pump out massive profits

Where will big oil's big profits go?

7/28/06 Trumbull, CSM, Where will big oil's big profits go?

Shell Nigeria starts repairs on leaking pipeline

7/28/06 Reuters, Shell Nigeria starts repairs on leaking pipeline

Chevron profit rises but misses expectations

7/28/06 Reuters, Chevron profit rises but misses expectations

Japan joins the energy race

7/28/06 Masaki, Asia Times, Japan joins the energy race

CHILE: Betting On Biofuels

7/28/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: Betting On Biofuels

Mega-Project Scrapes Bottom of Oil Barrel

7/28/06 Leahy, IPS, Mega-Project Scrapes Bottom of Oil Barrel

Oil back at $US75, Nigeria in focus

7/28/06 The Age, Oil back at $US75, Nigeria in focus

China's dependence on imported oil up in first half

7/28/06, People's Daily, China's dependence on imported oil up in first half

July 29, 2006

China's coal catastrophe

7/29/06 Coonan, Independent, China's coal catastrophe

July 30, 2006

Venezuela threatens to cut oil exports to US

7/30/06 DNA World, Venezuela threatens to cut oil exports to US

Oil may rise on conflict, Nigeria reduction

7/30/06 Gulf Times, Oil may rise on conflict, Nigeria reduction

July 31, 2006

'Time to act' on nuclear waste

7/31/06 Kinver, BBC, 'Time to act' on nuclear waste

Iraq-Turkey pipeline fixed

7/30/06 Al Jazeera, Iraq-Turkey pipeline fixed

Senate to vote on allowing offshore drilling

7/31/06 Knickerbocker, CSM, Senate to vote on allowing offshore drilling

Russia fears environmental catastrophe in oil spill

7/31/06 Meyer, Globe & Mail, Russia fears environmental catastrophe in oil spill

Nigeria's oil production outages

7/31/06 Reuters, Nigeria's oil production outages

Nigeria oil minister can't say when shut in output to return

7/31/06 Market Watch, Nigeria oil minister can't say when shut in output to return

Pipe rupture in Russia brings spike in oil price

7/31/06 Kramer, IHT, Pipe rupture in Russia brings spike in oil price

PPB Oil looks at Indon biodiesel

7/31/06 Adnan, thestar, PPB Oil looks at Indon biodiesel

August 1, 2006

Gasoline's fledgling rivals: the race to power your car

8/01/06 Clayton, CSM, Gasoline's fledgling rivals: the race to power your car

Nuclear waste should be 'entombed', say experts

8/01/06 Brown, Independent, Nuclear waste should be 'entombed', say experts

Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

8/01/06 Vanguard, Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

August 2, 2006

Senate Approves Bill to Expand Oil, Gas Drilling

8/02/06 Mufson, WP, Senate Approves Bill to Expand Oil, Gas Drilling

August 3, 2006

Antarctica under siege

8/04/06 Squires, CSM, Antarctica under siege

Energy From the Restless Sea

8/03/06 Timmons, NYT, Energy From the Restless Sea

Ford Says Loss Is Double the Amount It Reported

8/03/06 Maynard, NYT, Ford Says Loss Is Double the Amount It Reported

Oil prices rise to near 76 dollars

8/03/06 People's Daily, Oil prices rise to near 76 dollars

Rising oil prices could cause global recession

8/03/06 Long ABC.net, Rising oil prices could cause global recession

Russia Halts Oil Supplies to Lithuania After Major Pipeline Leak

8/03/06 Mosnews, Russia Halts Oil Supplies to Lithuania After Major Pipeline Leak

Suncor's Profit Rises 14-Fold on Oil-Sands Production

8/03/06 Bloomberg, Suncor's Profit Rises 14-Fold on Oil-Sands Production

More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

8/03/06 Shirbon, Reuters, More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

Angola oil production set to steam ahead

8/03/06 Reuters, Angola oil production set to steam ahead

Indian Oil to pump in $2 bn in Nigeria refinery

8/03/06 Airy, Financial Express, Indian Oil to pump in $2 bn in Nigeria refinery

August 4, 2006

Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

8/04/06 BBC, Oil workers kidnapped in Nigeria

August 5, 2006

Shell agrees to change route of gas pipeline in west Ireland

8/05/06 McKittrick, Independent, Shell agrees to change route of gas pipeline in west Ireland

Oil spill threatens Squamish waterfront

8/05/06 Eustace, Canada.com, Oil spill threatens Squamish waterfront

August 6, 2006

'Dead Zone' Threat to US Suburban Dream

8/06/06 Harris, Observer, 'Dead Zone' Threat to US Suburban Dream

Nuclear power links to 'sham' energy review

8/06/06 Jowit, Guardian, Nuclear power links to 'sham' energy review

B.C. oil spill will have long-term impact of dynamic estuary

8/06/06 Sin, National Post, B.C. oil spill will have long-term impact of dynamic estuary

Japan to protest undersea oil work by China

8/06/06 AP, Japan to protest undersea oil work by China

August 7, 2006

Iran threatens to use 'oil weapon' in nuclear standoff

8/07/06 Tisdall, Guardian, Iran threatens to use 'oil weapon' in nuclear standoff

BP Shutdown to Remove 8 Pct. of US Crude

8/07/06 AP, BP Shutdown to Remove 8 Pct. of US Crude

Oil Prices Surge as BP Shuts Down Oil Field

8/07/06 Barbash, WP, Oil Prices Surge as BP Shuts Down Oil Field

Gas-guzzling cars should pay £1,800 road tax, say MPs

8/07/06 Brown, Independent, Gas-guzzling cars should pay £1,800 road tax, say MPs

BP pipeline shutdown forces up prices

8/07/06 Evans, Independent, BP pipeline shutdown forces up prices

Dubai to take control of offshore oil resources

8/07/06 Reuters, Dubai to take control of offshore oil resources

Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

8/07/06 Vanguard, Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

Oil price hits all-time high as BP forced to shut Alaskan field

8/07/06 Foley, Independent, Oil price hits all-time high as BP forced to shut Alaskan field

Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

8/08/06 Idowu, Tribune.ng, Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

August 8, 2006

Democrats Call on Congress to Probe BP Shutdown

8/08/06 Reuters, Democrats Call on Congress to Probe BP Shutdown

The Big Question: Is it possible to drill for oil without devastating the environment?

8/08/06 Foley, Independent, The Big Question: Is it possible to drill for oil without devastating the environment?

BP Moves to Calm Oil Price Fears

8/08/06 Zimmerman et al, LA Times, BP Moves to Calm Oil Price Fears

Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

8/08/06 The Tide, Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

August 9, 2006

Oil supply can outpace future demand, CERA say

8/09/06 Canada.com, Oil supply can outpace future demand, CERA say

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/09/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Scrutiny of BP mounts in Alaska

8/09/06 AP, Scrutiny of BP mounts in Alaska

BP readies oil tanker spree after Alaska outage

8/09/06 Ambrogi, Reuters, BP readies oil tanker spree after Alaska outage

BP Alaska oil slowdown highlights Arctic risks

8/09/06 Doyle, Reuters, BP Alaska oil slowdown highlights Arctic risks

Each oil jolt has a lesson - if learned

8/09/06 CSM, Each oil jolt has a lesson - if learned

With Alaskan oil crimped, Californians look for options

8/09/06 Scherer, CSM, With Alaskan oil crimped, Californians look for options

For Businesses, the Pinch Moves Beyond the Pump

8/09/06 Kang & Henderson, WP, For Businesses, the Pinch Moves Beyond the Pump

Country Can Cope With Oil Loss, Energy Chief Says

8/09/06 Wald & Krauss, NYT, Country Can Cope With Oil Loss, Energy Chief Says

August 10, 2006

An Oil Leak Rattles a State and Its Workers

8/10/06 Yardley, NYT, An Oil Leak Rattles a State and Its Workers

BP Was Told of Pipeline Worries in '04

8/10/06 Carr, WP, BP Was Told of Pipeline Worries in '04

Alaska queries BP oilfield checks

8/10/06 BBC, Alaska queries BP oilfield checks

August 12, 2006

Oil refinery gives greenhouses a boost with CO2 pipeline

8/12/06 Randerson, Guardian, Oil refinery gives greenhouses a boost with CO2 pipeline

Hunting Pinholes In the Pipeline

8/12/06 Mufson, WP, Hunting Pinholes In the Pipeline

After Alaska, BP faces new pipeline crisis

8/12/06 Foley, Independent, After Alaska, BP faces new pipeline crisis

BP to keep some Prudhoe Bay production

8/12/06 Moore, MarketWatch, BP to keep some Prudhoe Bay production

World without oil: could it be a cleaner place?

8/12/06 Webb, The Age, World without oil: could it be a cleaner place?

August 13, 2006

As the Auto Age Dawned, Gasoline Wasn't King

8/13/06 Levingston, WP, As the Auto Age Dawned, Gasoline Wasn't King

Secrets in the Pipeline

8/13/06 Morgenson & Anderson, NYT, Secrets in the Pipeline

Oil spill clean up continues in B.C.

8/13/06 Ivens, National Post, Oil spill clean up continues in B.C.

Correction: Oil Field Shutdown stories

8/13/06 AP, Correction: Oil Field Shutdown stories

August 14, 2006

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/14/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

August 15, 2006

Large Oil Spill Occurs in Indian Ocean

8/15/06 Watanabe, WP, Large Oil Spill Occurs in Indian Ocean

Northern Nevadans Don't Want to Gamble With Their Water

8/15/06 Geis, WP, Northern Nevadans Don't Want to Gamble With Their Water

Life in a Post-Carbon World

8/15/06 Hoffman, Nation, Life in a Post-Carbon World

August 16, 2006

Billions Face Water Shortages, Crisis Looms: Agency

8/16/06 Grubel, Reuters, Billions Face Water Shortages, Crisis Looms: Agency

August 19, 2006

Venezuela ready to strengthen ties with Syria

8/19/06 Times Of Oman, Venezuela ready to strengthen ties with Syria

Will oil cos get pricing freedom on Sept 1?

8/19/06 MoneyControl, Will oil cos get pricing freedom on Sept 1?

Ford Is Slashing Production 20% for 4th Quarter

8/19/06 Maynard, NYT, Ford Is Slashing Production 20% for 4th Quarter

August 20, 2006

Brazil's Road to Energy Independence

8/20/06 Reel, WP, Brazil's Road to Energy Independence

August 21, 2006

Canada turns to Niagara Falls for energy

8/21/06 Langan, CSM, Canada turns to Niagara Falls for energy

August 22, 2006

Pipeline crisis 'could halve flow of oil'

8/22/06 Shah, Independent, Pipeline crisis 'could halve flow of oil'

Katrina, global warming and peak oil

8/22/06 Curren, Augusta TImes, Katrina, global warming and peak oil

Romanian Oil Firm Says Its Oil Rig Attacked, Seized by Iran

8/22/06 VOA, Romanian Oil Firm Says Its Oil Rig Attacked, Seized by Iran

South Africa: Higher Oil Price 'Will Keep Pushing Up Interest Rate'

8/22/06 Von Gass, All Africa, South Africa: Higher Oil Price 'Will Keep Pushing Up Interest Rate'

Cuba's Pathbreaking Energy Policies

8/22/06 Von Hoffman, Nation, Cuba's Pathbreaking Energy Policies

August 23, 2006

Dirty Water Deals Cheat the Poor

8/23/06 Deen, IPS, Dirty Water Deals Cheat the Poor

Government warns of another winter of gas shortages

8/23/06 Macalister, Guardian, Government warns of another winter of gas shortages

BP targets green consumers with carbon-offset scheme for drivers

8/23/06 Daley, Independent, BP targets green consumers with carbon-offset scheme for drivers

Russian oil production overtakes Saudi Arabia

8/23/06 Osborn, Independent, Russian oil production overtakes Saudi Arabia

Oil workers to quit Niger Delta

8/23/06 News 24, Oil workers to quit Niger Delta

August 24, 2006

Funds: Looking past era of gushing oil

8/24/06 Hsu, Bloomberg, Funds: Looking past era of gushing oil

Nigerian oil militants vow revenge for killings

8/24/06 Ashby, Scotsman, Nigerian oil militants vow revenge for killings

Venezuela, China Sign $11 Billion Oil, Transport Agreements

8/24/06 Wilson & Cheng, Bloomberg, Venezuela, China Sign $11 Billion Oil, Transport Agreements

Nigeria: 'Why Niger-Delta Crises Persists'

8/24/06 Balogun, All Africa, Nigeria: 'Why Niger-Delta Crises Persists'

August 25, 2006

Russia spins global energy spider's web

8/25/06 Stroupe, Asia Times, Russia spins global energy spider's web

Alaska Gov. To Push For Pipeline Deal

8/25/06 Sharman, AHN, Alaska Gov. To Push For Pipeline Deal

Nigeria troops 'burn Delta slums'

8/25/06 BBC, Nigeria troops 'burn Delta slums'

These men think they're about to change the world

8/25/06 Boggan, Guardian, These men think they're about to change the world

PERU: Fresh Evidence of Construction Problems in Camisea Pipeline

8/25/06 Paez, IPS, PERU: Fresh Evidence of Construction Problems in Camisea Pipeline

Bush's first energy rule: efficient enough?

8/25/06 Clayton, CSM, Bush's first energy rule: efficient enough?

August 26, 2006

Chad president orders Chevron, Petronas to leave

8/26/06 Miarom, Reuters, Chad president orders Chevron, Petronas to leave

Venezuela to export half a million barrels of oil to China per day by 2009

8/26/06 People's Daily, Venezuela to export half a million barrels of oil to China per day by 2009

August 27, 2006

Bracks urged to think ahead as 'oil runs out'

8/27/06 Birnbauer, The Age, Bracks urged to think ahead as 'oil runs out'

August 28, 2006

Chad oil company deadline expires

8/28/06 BBC, Chad oil company deadline expires

August 29, 2006

Japan Protests China's Development Of New Gas Field In Disputed Sea

8/29/06 Manalo, AHN, Japan Protests China's Development Of New Gas Field In Disputed Sea

U.S. oil executives enjoyed biggest paychecks on record in 2005: report

8/29/06 Randall, MarketWatch, U.S. oil executives enjoyed biggest paychecks on record in 2005: report

Chad: Oil Upheaval Unlikely to Impact Development in Short-Term

8/29/06 All Africa, Chad: Oil Upheaval Unlikely to Impact Development in Short-Term

Chad: Country Denies Oil Allegations

8/29/06 All Africa, Chad: Country Denies Oil Allegations

August 30, 2006

Sudan police beat up fuel protesters

8/30/06 Al Jazeera, Sudan police beat up fuel protesters

August 31, 2006

Executives Cash In on War and Oil Bonanza

8/31/06 Mekay, IPS, Executives Cash In on War and Oil Bonanza

September 3, 2006

Contentment Without a Car

9/03/06 Singletary, WP, Contentment Without a Car

Nigerian oil delta seethes as militants are buried

9/03/06 Shirbon, Reuters, Nigerian oil delta seethes as militants are buried

Russia welcomes China to join in offshore oil, gas exploration

9/03/06 People's Daily, Russia welcomes China to join in offshore oil, gas exploration

September 4, 2006

Maude Barlow Primes the Clean-Water Pump

9/03/06 Cohen, Toronto Star, Maude Barlow Primes the Clean-Water Pump

Poor hit by rising energy costs

9/04/06 Moore, Guardian, Poor hit by rising energy costs

Poor hit by rising energy costs

9/04/06 Moore, Guardian, Poor hit by rising energy costs

Britain's MedOil to explore for oil in Albania's Ionian, Adriatic Seas

9/04/06 AP, Britain's MedOil to explore for oil in Albania's Ionian, Adriatic Seas

New oil pipeline to bypass Turkish straits

9/04/06 Novosti, New oil pipeline to bypass Turkish straits

September 5, 2006

The Big Question: Why has the crisis grown worse in Darfur, and can there be a solution?

9/05/06 Bloomfield, Independent, The Big Question: Why has the crisis grown worse in Darfur, and can there be a solution?

Protests as ethanol leaves US boats dead in the water

9/05/06 Usborne, Indepenmdent, Protests as ethanol leaves US boats dead in the water

Chad eyes bigger share of its oil profits

9/05/06 Soares, CSM, Chad eyes bigger share of its oil profits

Car-Sharing Merges Into the Mainstream

9/05/06 Goo, WP, Car-Sharing Merges Into the Mainstream

Promising New Oil Find in Gulf of Mexico

9/05/06 AP, Promising New Oil Find in Gulf of Mexico

September 6, 2006

Big Oil Find Is Reported Deep in Gulf

9/06/06 Krauss, NYT, Big Oil Find Is Reported Deep in Gulf

Indonesia's shafted coal deal

9/06/07 Guerin, Asia Times, Indonesia's shafted coal deal

September 7, 2006

In the Iraqi war zone, US Army calls for 'green' power

9/07/06 Clayton, CSM, In the Iraqi war zone, US Army calls for 'green' power

September 8, 2006

Redesigning Crops to Harvest Fuel

9/08/06 Pollack, NYT, Redesigning Crops to Harvest Fuel

Panel Questions BP on Managing Alaska Oil

9/08/06 Barringer, NYT, Panel Questions BP on Managing Alaska Oil

New oil find tests drilling's watery limits

9/08/06 Trumbull, CSM, New oil find tests drilling's watery limits

September 9, 2006

Another Piece of Alaska Goes on Sale

9/09/06 Leahy, IPS, Another Piece of Alaska Goes on Sale

World must wake up to the dangers of biofuels, head of Kew Gardens warns

9/09/06 McCarthy, Independent, World must wake up to the dangers of biofuels, head of Kew Gardens warns

September 10, 2006

In the West, a Water Fight Over Quality, Not Quantity

9/10/06 Robbins, NYT, In the West, a Water Fight Over Quality, Not Quantity

Finding oil not the answer

9/10/06 Lazarus, SF Gate, Finding oil not the answer

Iraqi leader details oil output strategy

9/10/06 AP, Iraqi leader details oil output strategy

September 11, 2006

At OPEC, Some Worry as Oil Prices Start Falling

9/11/06 Mouawad, NYT, At OPEC, Some Worry as Oil Prices Start Falling

September 13, 2006

Nigeria oil unions stage strike

9/13/06 Last, BBC, Nigeria oil unions stage strike

Brazil and India strengthen ties

9/13/06 San Pedro, BBC, Brazil and India strengthen ties

Oil supplies could 'last 140 years'

9/13/06 Al Jazeera, Oil supplies could 'last 140 years'

September 15, 2006

Attacks on Yemen Oil Plants Kill 5

9/15/06 AP, Attacks on Yemen Oil Plants Kill 5

Interior Near 2 New Pacts in Oil Leases

9/15/06 Andrews, NYT, Interior Near 2 New Pacts in Oil Leases

US to cut funds for two renewable energy sources

9/15/06 Clayton, CSM, US to cut funds for two renewable energy sources

CHINA: Moves to Rapidly Integrate Resource-Rich Tibet

9/15/06 Bezlova, IPS, CHINA: Moves to Rapidly Integrate Resource-Rich Tibet

Nigeria resumes normal oil exports after strike

9/15/06 Reuters, Nigeria resumes normal oil exports after strike

September 16, 2006

Factors That Pushed Oil Price Up Are Now Pushing It Down

9/16/06 Mufson, WP, Factors That Pushed Oil Price Up Are Now Pushing It Down

For Kansas Farmers, Water Is a Vanishing Commodity

9/16/06 Barrionuevo, NYT, For Kansas Farmers, Water Is a Vanishing Commodity

September 17, 2006

Russia to drastically raise oil exports to Asia-Pacific

9/17/06 Novosti, Russia to drastically raise oil exports to Asia-Pacific

Nigeria 'll Lead World's LNG Output

9/17/06 Thisday, Nigeria 'll Lead World's LNG Output

Iran offers to hold oil talks with Inpex past deadline

9/15/06 Japan Times, Iran offers to hold oil talks with Inpex past deadline

September 18, 2006

Reactors Prone to Long Closings, Study Finds

9/18/06 Wald, NYT, Reactors Prone to Long Closings, Study Finds

Norway's Norsk Hydro signs oil exploration deal with Iran

9/18/06 AP, Norway's Norsk Hydro signs oil exploration deal with Iran

Asia: Gains for region's oil shares?

9/18/06 Kelly, IHT, Asia: Gains for region's oil shares?

Crude oil prices rise in anticipation of possible production cut

9/18/06 AP, Crude oil prices rise in anticipation of possible production cut

Russia revokes gas project approval

9/18/06 Al Jazeera, Russia revokes gas project approval

September 20, 2006

Iraq-Kurdistan oil minister says in talks with oil majors

9/20/06 MarketWatch, Iraq-Kurdistan oil minister says in talks with oil majors

BP plans $3B project to refine more Canadian oil at Whiting

9/20/06 MarketWatch, BP plans $3B project to refine more Canadian oil at Whiting

Alaska astir over plan to tap its big 'tank' of natural gas

9/20/06 Rosen, CSM, Alaska astir over plan to tap its big 'tank' of natural gas

September 21, 2006

Suits Say U.S. Impeded Audits for Oil Leases

9/21/06 ANdrews, NYT, Suits Say U.S. Impeded Audits for Oil Leases

ENERGY-BRAZIL: Growth Without Guzzling

9/21/06 Osava, IPS, ENERGY-BRAZIL: Growth Without Guzzling

September 22, 2006

Chavez to Double Energy Subsidies to Needy in U.S.

9/22/06 Farley, LA Times, Chavez to Double Energy Subsidies to Needy in U.S.

Mayans occupy Canadian-owned mine in campaign for farming land

9/22/06 Buncombe, Independent, Mayans occupy Canadian-owned mine in campaign for farming land

September 23, 2006

Time running out for Darfur - US

9/23/06 BBC, Time running out for Darfur - US

Shell lubricates Chinese operation

9/23/06 Harrison, Independent, Shell lubricates Chinese operation

Russia sets the pace in energy race

9/23/06 Bhadrakumar, Asia Times, Russia sets the pace in energy race

September 24, 2006

A Boat Racing on Biodiesel, but Running Low on Money

9/24/06 McKinley, NYT, A Boat Racing on Biodiesel, but Running Low on Money

Oil fuelling Islamic finance sector

9/24/06 Al Jazeera, Oil fuelling Islamic finance sector

Plant power can solve fuel problem

9/24/06 Al Jazeera, Plant power can solve fuel problem

Carlyle poised to bid for Libyan oil giant, says son of Gaddafi

9/24/06 Owen & Wachter, Independent, Carlyle poised to bid for Libyan oil giant, says son of Gaddafi

Blair wades in to Russia oil crisis

9/24/06 Morgan & Mathiason, Observer, Blair wades in to Russia oil crisis

US says will pull Alaska wetlands from oil drilling

9/24/06 Doggett, Reuters, US says will pull Alaska wetlands from oil drilling

September 25, 2006

This winter, cost of heating homes is forecast to drop

9/25/06 Scherer, CSM, This winter, cost of heating homes is forecast to drop

September 27, 2006

Google offers to share its secrets to cut power bills for computers

9/27/06 Foley, Independent, Google offers to share its secrets to cut power bills for computers

China to build billion-dollar pipeline

9/27/06 AL Jazeera, China to build billion-dollar pipeline

September 28, 2006

The Ascent of Wind Power

9/28/06 Bradsher, NYT, The Ascent of Wind Power

September 29, 2006

In India, Water Crisis Means Foul Sludge

9/29/06 Sengupta, NYT, In India, Water Crisis Means Foul Sludge

September 30, 2006

India Digs Deeper, but Wells Are Drying Up, and a Farming Crisis Looms

9/30/06 Sengupta, NYT, India Digs Deeper, but Wells Are Drying Up, and a Farming Crisis Looms

Kirkuk Fearful of Future

9/30/06 Salih, IPS, Kirkuk Fearful of Future

October 1, 2006

Iranian co. finishes drilling 5 oil & gas wells

10/01/06 IranMania, Iranian co. finishes drilling 5 oil & gas wells

Japan's stance on Iran nuke program leaves oil field talks at impasse

10/01/06 AP, Japan's stance on Iran nuke program leaves oil field talks at impasse

October 2, 2006

Venezuela's Oil Wealth Funds Gusher of Anti-Poverty Projects

10/02/06 Collier, SF Chron, Venezuela's Oil Wealth Funds Gusher of Anti-Poverty Projects

October 3, 2006

My Big Biofuels Bet

10/03/06 Khosla, Wired, My Big Biofuels Bet

Venturi Eclectic: Powered By Nature

10/03/06 Wired, Venturi Eclectic: Powered By Nature

October 4, 2006

A Big Bet on Natural Gas

10/04/06 Krauss, NYT, A Big Bet on Natural Gas

October 5, 2006

Oil Prices Rise on Reports of Possible OPEC Cuts

10/05/06 AP, Oil Prices Rise on Reports of Possible OPEC Cuts

Syria grants Shell oil rights, seeks higher output

10/05/06 Oweis, Reuters, Syria grants Shell oil rights, seeks higher output

October 6, 2006

Last of big oil companies leave offshore Florida field

10/06/06 Blackwell, St. Petersburg Times, Last of big oil companies leave offshore Florida field

Conspiracy Theories Abound as Oil Prices Fluctuate

10/06/06 Mufson, WP, Conspiracy Theories Abound as Oil Prices Fluctuate

Making Water From Thin Air

10/06/06 Hudson, Wired, Making Water From Thin Air

October 7, 2006

Oil giants agree tax deal with Chad

10/07/06 Al Jazeera, Oil giants agree tax deal with Chad

October 8, 2006

A Bet on Ethanol, With a Convert at the Helm

10/08/06 Barrionuevo, NYT, A Bet on Ethanol, With a Convert at the Helm

Uganda's president says country has found oil reserves, production could begin in 2009

10/08/06 AP, Uganda's president says country has found oil reserves, production could begin in 2009

October 9, 2006

Six Opec states cut 1m barrels a day

10/09/06 Financial Express, Six Opec states cut 1m barrels a day

October 10, 2006

Suspicion Surrounds Retreat In Gas Prices, Poll Finds

10/10/06 Mufson, WP, Suspicion Surrounds Retreat In Gas Prices, Poll Finds

Russia's Gazprom Sends Its Western Partners Packing

10/10/06 Mufson, WP, Russia's Gazprom Sends Its Western Partners Packing

October 11, 2006

Japan's energy drive stalls over Iran

10/11/06 Masaki, Asia TImes, Japan's energy drive stalls over Iran

OPEC Approves Cut to Output by 1 Million Barrels

10/11/06 Mouawad & Peters, NYT, OPEC Approves Cut to Output by 1 Million Barrels

October 12, 2006

Powergen plans 1bn 'super' coal-fired station

10/12/06 Harrison, Independent, Powergen plans 1bn 'super' coal-fired station

Oil Drives Trade Deficit to New High

10/12/06 Crutsinger, WP, Oil Drives Trade Deficit to New High

October 13, 2006

Oil imports drive US trade deficit to a record $70bn

10/13/06 Cornwell, Independent, Oil imports drive US trade deficit to a record $70bn

3 Missing in Gulf Coast Pipeline Blast

10/13/06 AP, 3 Missing in Gulf Coast Pipeline Blast

Sudan: 'World Must Place Sanctions Sudan's Oil'

10/13/06 AHN, Sudan: 'World Must Place Sanctions Sudan's Oil'

Venezuelan oil minister reveals growing consensus for million-barrel OPEC cut

10/13/06 AP, Venezuelan oil minister reveals growing consensus for million-barrel OPEC cut

Angola Example of Oil Growth in Africa

10/13/06 Faul, AP, Angola Example of Oil Growth in Africa

Higher oil and metals boost TSX; Wall Street weak despite solid retail data

10/13/06 CBC, Higher oil and metals boost TSX; Wall Street weak despite solid retail data

October 14, 2006

8 million homes warned for failing to pay water bills

10/14/06 Harrison, Independent, 8 million homes warned for failing to pay water bills

October 16, 2006

Bush's Petro-Cartel Almost Has Iraq's Oil

10/16/06 Holland, AlterNet, Bush's Petro-Cartel Almost Has Iraq's Oil

Conflicts 'feeding global hunger'

10/16/06 BBC, Conflicts 'feeding global hunger'

A Power-Grid Report Suggests Some Dark Days Ahead

10/16/06 Wald, NYT, A Power-Grid Report Suggests Some Dark Days Ahead

Crude Oil Rises for a Third Day as OPEC Discusses Output Cut

10/16/06 Forster, Bloomberg, Crude Oil Rises for a Third Day as OPEC Discusses Output Cut

October 17, 2006

Oil falls ahead of U.S. supply data, OPEC summit

10/17/06 Saefong, Market Watch, Oil falls ahead of U.S. supply data, OPEC summit

October 19, 2006

Has Diesel Grown on the United States?

10/19/06 Freeman, WP, Has Diesel Grown on the United States?

October 20, 2006

A Down Market's Ripple Effect

10/20/06 Mufson, WP, A Down Market's Ripple Effect - If Oil Prices Fall, Will Interest in New Energy Sources Wane?

Calif. Ballot Battle Over Big Oil May Be Costliest in U.S. History

10/20/06 Pomfret, WP, Calif. Ballot Battle Over Big Oil May Be Costliest in U.S. History

October 21, 2006

Opec cuts yield by 1.2m barrels a day

10/21/06 Times of India, Opec cuts yield by 1.2m barrels a day

Oil stocks: It takes a lot of companies to roll out the barrel

10/21/06 Krantz, USA Today, Oil stocks: It takes a lot of companies to roll out the barrel

OPEC's Cuts Signal Pricing Worries

10/21/06 Reed, Business Week, OPEC's Cuts Signal Pricing Worries

October 22, 2006

Shell's costs on Sakhalin spiralling

10/22/06 Mathiason & Connon, Observer, Shell's costs on Sakhalin spiralling

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

10/22/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

BP attacked over safety standards

10/22/06 O'Halloran, BBC, BP attacked over safety standards

October 23, 2006

Hunting Hugo

10/23/06 Greco, FPIF, Hunting Hugo

October 24, 2006

ARGENTINA: Nuclear Power Loaded with Question Marks

10/24/06 Valente, IPS, ARGENTINA: Nuclear Power Loaded with Question Marks

IRAQ: Troubled Oil Begins to Surface

10/24/06 Salih, IPS, IRAQ: Troubled Oil Begins to Surface

October 25, 2006

Iran tells clients of oil supply cut, official says

10/25/06 Reuters, Iran tells clients of oil supply cut, official says

Crude Oil Advances After Unexpected Decline in U.S. Stockpiles

10/25/06 Laverty, Bloomberg, Crude Oil Advances After Unexpected Decline in U.S. Stockpiles

Oil leaps after OPEC cuts and US fuel stocks fall

10/25/06 Lewis, Reuters, Oil leaps after OPEC cuts and US fuel stocks fall

Nigeria Villagers Seize 3 Oil Platforms

10/25/06 AP, Nigeria Villagers Seize 3 Oil Platforms

BP warns boom times over for oil

10/25/06 Shah, Independent, BP warns boom times over for oil

Conflict 'wipes out' global aid

10/25/06 BBC, Conflict 'wipes out' global aid

Louisiana and U.S. in Accord to Review Gulf Drilling Plans

10/25/06 Nossiter, NYT, Louisiana and U.S. in Accord to Review Gulf Drilling Plans

October 26, 2006

Shell's earnings beat forecasts

10/26/06 BBC, Shell's earnings beat forecasts

Niger Delta bears brunt after 50 years of oil spills

10/26/06 Brown, Independent, Niger Delta bears brunt after 50 years of oil spills

Exxon Mobil Posts $10.49B Profit in 3Q

10/26/06 AP, Exxon Mobil Posts $10.49B Profit in 3Q

October 27, 2006

Hedge fund sees value in Shell bid for Western

10/27/06 Harding, National Post, Hedge fund sees value in Shell bid for Western

As wells dry up, Mexico could be forced to privatize oil

10/27/06 Llana, CSM, As wells dry up, Mexico could be forced to privatize oil

Lithuania suspects Russian oil grab

10/27/06 Kramer, NYT, Lithuania suspects Russian oil grab

Rigs on the Skyline and Gas Far Below

10/27/06 Krauss, NYT, Rigs on the Skyline and Gas Far Below

October 29, 2006

Bolivia agrees new energy deals

10/29/06 BBC, Bolivia agrees new energy deals

Hopes of liberating Iraqi oil

10/29/06 Denton, Roanoke.com, Hopes of liberating Iraqi oil

OPEC may seek new step if oil stocks rise: Iran

10/29/06 Kallej Times, OPEC may seek new step if oil stocks rise: Iran

October 31, 2006

British Gas complaints double in six months

10/31/06 Brignall, Guardian, British Gas complaints double in six months

November 1, 2006

Nuclear Cleanup Site Has Cities Cleaning Up Financially

11/01/06 Harden, WP, Nuclear Cleanup Site Has Cities Cleaning Up Financially

November 2, 2006

Gazprom to double Georgia charges

11/02/06 BBC, Gazprom to double Georgia charges

U.S. Agency to Review Oil Royalties

11/02/06 Andrews, NYT, U.S. Agency to Review Oil Royalties

NGOs warn Africa is squandering oil windfall

11/02/06 SwissInfo, NGOs warn Africa is squandering oil windfall

November 3, 2006

India steps up trade ties in Africa

11/03/06 Baulduf, CSM, India steps up trade ties in Africa

'Oil dependence threatens US and Israel'

11/03/06 Lando, Jerusalem Post, 'Oil dependence threatens US and Israel'

Why is China chasing African oil?

11/03/06 Reuters, Why is China chasing African oil?

November 4, 2006

Blast shuts down Kuwait refinery

11/04/06 Al Jazeera, Blast shuts down Kuwait refinery

China dangles carrots for Africa

11/04/06 Al Jazeera, China dangles carrots for Africa

November 5, 2006

Oil, Cash and Corruption

11/05/06 Stodghill, NYT, Oil, Cash and Corruption

Power cuts strike Western Europe

11/05/06 BBC, Power cuts strike Western Europe

November 6, 2006

Chinese-African Summit Yields $1.9 Billion in Deals

11/06/06 Aizhu & Beck, Reuters, Chinese-African Summit Yields $1.9 Billion in Deals

November 7, 2006

World risks 'dirty' energy future

11/07/06 BBC, World risks 'dirty' energy future

November 8, 2006

Drilling Deep in the Gulf of Mexico

11/08/06 Mouawad, NYT, Drilling Deep in the Gulf of Mexico

November 9, 2006

UN urges end to 'water apartheid'

11/09/06 Loyn, BBC, UN urges end to 'water apartheid'

Oil workers flee Nigerian siege

11/09/06 BBC, Oil workers flee Nigerian siege

Cheaper oil narrows US trade gap

11/09/06 BBC, Cheaper oil narrows US trade gap

November 10, 2006

Dirty Water Kills 5,000 Children a Day

11/10/06 Seager, Guardian, Dirty Water Kills 5,000 Children a Day

Russia to fill Chinese fuel tanks

11/10/06 BBC, Russia to fill Chinese fuel tanks

Why water is gravest challenge facing humanity

11/10/06 Vallely, Independent, Why water is gravest challenge facing humanity

BP avoids court showdown over explosion at US plant

11/10/06 Foley, Independent, BP avoids court showdown over explosion at US plant

Nigerian firms exploring gas in Niger Delta

11/10/06 Dominican Today, Nigerian firms exploring gas in Niger Delta

November 11, 2006

Bill Allowing More Drilling Along Coasts Appears Dead

11/11/06 Krauss, NYT, Bill Allowing More Drilling Along Coasts Appears Dead

Zambian mine sparks water scare

11/10/06 BBC, Zambian mine sparks water scare

Iran's oil

11/11/06 Blue Bayou, Iran's oil

November 13, 2006

The hurdles for Moscow on path to 'gas cartel'

11/13/06 Hoyos, FT, The hurdles for Moscow on path to 'gas cartel'

Oil Sands Global Warming Threat

11/13/06 White, Calgary Sun, Oil Sands Global Warming Threat

Nigeria: Hope Brightens On Shell's Return to Abandoned Oil Wells

11/13/06 Onabu Wari, All Africa, Nigeria: Hope Brightens On Shell's Return to Abandoned Oil Wells

November 14, 2006

Feds Approve Shale Oil Projects

11/14/06 Kohler, AP, Feds Approve Shale Oil Projects

Russia faces gas shortfall, leaked report claims

11/14/06 Osborn, Independent, Russia faces gas shortfall, leaked report claims

It heats. It powers. Is it the future of home energy?

11/14/06 Clayton, CSM, It heats. It powers. Is it the future of home energy?

November 15, 2006

Climate insurance urged for poor

11/15/06 Black, BBC, Climate insurance urged for poor

Chemical cloud hits Serbian town

11/15/06 BBC, Chemical cloud hits Serbian town

Powers 'stoking Somali conflict'

11/15/06 BBC, Powers 'stoking Somali conflict'

The gas guzzlers muzzled

11/15/06 Pilkington, Guardian, The gas guzzlers muzzled

Big Oil headed for tougher Congress

11/15/06 Scherer, CSM, Big Oil headed for tougher Congress

November 19, 2006

Costello's energy coup at G20

11/1/9/06 Uren, The Australian, Costello's energy coup at G20

Future without oil looks bleak

11/19/06 Vanvleck, Barre Times, Future without oil looks bleak

Out in Saudi, they don't stick their heads in the sand

11/19/06 Walker, Independent, Out in Saudi, they don't stick their heads in the sand

November 20, 2006

EU pushes for joint energy stance

11/20/06 BBC, EU pushes for joint energy stance

A Sunnier Forecast for Solar Energy

11/20/06 Mufson, WP, A Sunnier Forecast for Solar Energy

November 21, 2006

Oil prices rise on Opec cuts talk

11/21/06 BBC, Oil prices rise on Opec cuts talk

Citgo Brings Discounted Heating Oil to Region

11/21/06 Mufson, WP, Citgo Brings Discounted Heating Oil to Region

November 22, 2006

Workers seized from Nigeria ship

11/22/06 BBC, Workers seized from Nigeria ship

November 25, 2006

BOLIVIA: Gas Could Be Next Target of Opposition Boycott

11/25/06 Cariboni, IPS, BOLIVIA: Gas Could Be Next Target of Opposition Boycott

November 26, 2006

Carts Are in Demand, but Who Said Anything About Golfing?

11/26/06 Morse, WP, Carts Are in Demand, but Who Said Anything About Golfing?

Oil drifts below $60, Saudi warning lends support

11/26/06 Reuters, Oil drifts below $60, Saudi warning lends support

November 27, 2006

How mirrors can light up the world

11/27/06 Seager, Guardian, How mirrors can light up the world

India's Chidambaram Suggests Fixing Price Band for Crude Oil

11/26/06 Thomas & Goyal, Bloomberg, India's Chidambaram Suggests Fixing Price Band for Crude Oil

November 28, 2006

Blair warns homeowners to cut water consumption

11/28/06 McSmith, Independent, Blair warns homeowners to cut water consumption

Renewed Concern Over Black Lung

11/28/06 Lydersen, WP, Renewed Concern Over Black Lung

November 29, 2006

Iraq's oil industry in grip of despair

11/29/06 Mackey, Reuters, Iraq's oil industry in grip of despair

Oil rises above $61 ahead of U.S. cold spell

11/29/06 Reuters, Oil rises above $61 ahead of U.S. cold spell

Suspension of Brazil's oil and gas block auction upheld

11/29/06 Market Watch, Suspension of Brazil's oil and gas block auction upheld

November 30, 2006

Iran, Syria to connect power networks via Turkey

11/30/06 Iran Mania, Iran, Syria to connect power networks via Turkey

Oil prices extend rise above $62

11/30/06 Jahn, Business Week, Oil prices extend rise above $62

No public disclosure of Kuwait oil reserves-minister

11/30/06 Said, Reuters, No public disclosure of Kuwait oil reserves-minister

Venezuela: OPEC December oil cut could be up to 500,000 b/d

11/30/06 Market Watch, Venezuela: OPEC December oil cut could be up to 500,000 b/d

Western oil companies face Asian upstarts in Africa

11/30/06 Talley & Gonzalez, Market Watch, Western oil companies face Asian upstarts in Africa

December 1, 2006

OPEC agrees on 50 dollars for per barrel of oil: Venezuelan president

12/01/06 Peoples Daily, OPEC agrees on 50 dollars for per barrel of oil: Venezuelan president

December 2, 2006

Water recycling dominates climate change forum discussions

12/02/06 ABC (AU), Water recycling dominates climate change forum discussions

December 3, 2006

Blowing the Whistle on Big Oil

12/03/06 Andrews, NYT, Blowing the Whistle on Big Oil

December 4, 2006

Bush Mulls Resumed Energy Drilling Off Alaska

12/04/06 Barringer, NYT, Bush Mulls Resumed Energy Drilling Off Alaska

December 6, 2006

Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

12/06/06 Timberg, WP, Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

12/06/06 Okorafor, All Africa, Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

Synenco ups capital cost for oil sands project

12/06/06 Reuters, Synenco ups capital cost for oil sands project

December 7, 2006

How'd You Like Your Water?

12/07/06 Tunison, WP, How'd You Like Your Water?

Report Says Oil Royalties Go Unpaid

12/07/06 Andrews, NYT, Report Says Oil Royalties Go Unpaid

Fuel Costs: Motorists fume after Chancellor resumes petrol duty increase

12/07/06 Clement, Independent, Fuel Costs: Motorists fume after Chancellor resumes petrol duty increase

December 9, 2006

Iraqis Near Deal on Distribution of Oil Revenues by Population

12/09/06 Wong, NYT, Iraqis Near Deal on Distribution of Oil Revenues by Population

The orphans of Sumqayit

12/09/06 BBC, The orphans of Sumqayit

December 10, 2006

Algeria bomb targets oil workers

12/10/06 BBC, Algeria bomb targets oil workers

December 12, 2006

Vehicle Mileage Estimates Get Real

12/12/06 O'Dell, LA Times, Vehicle Mileage Estimates Get Real

Electric breakthrough goes commercial

12/12/06 Clayton, CSM, Electric breakthrough goes commercial

Gulf States Hit Pay Dirt Offshore

12/12/06 Mufson, WP, Gulf States Hit Pay Dirt Offshore

December 14, 2006

OPEC Calls for 2nd Cut in Oil Output

12/14/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Calls for 2nd Cut in Oil Output

December 15, 2006

SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

12/15/06 The Tide, SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

Criminal Inquiries Look at U.S. Oil-Gas Unit

12/15/06 ANdrews, NYT, Criminal Inquiries Look at U.S. Oil-Gas Unit

OPEC Sets Reduction in Output

12/15/06 Mouawad, NYT, OPEC Sets Reduction in Output

December 17, 2006

Oil installation attacked in southern Nigeria

12/17/06 Angola Press, Oil installation attacked in southern Nigeria

China expected to import 140 million tons of crude oil

12/17/06 Kuwait News, China expected to import 140 million tons of crude oil

December 18, 2006

Wood Boilers Lower Expenses, but Raise Concerns on Smoke

12/18/06 O'COnnor, NYT, Wood Boilers Lower Expenses, but Raise Concerns on Smoke

Iran replaces dollar with euro in most oil dealings

12/18/06 (12/05/06) MEHR, Iran replaces dollar with euro in most oil dealings

December 19, 2006

SE Asia eyes palm oil

12/19/06 M&C, SE Asia eyes palm oil

December 20, 2006

US seeks 'better Venezuela ties'

12/20/06 BBC, US seeks 'better Venezuela ties'

New German community models car-free living

12/20/06 de Pommereau, CSM, New German community models car-free living

December 21, 2006

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

12/21/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Shell evacuates families from Niger Delta

12/21/06 IOL, Shell evacuates families from Niger Delta

December 22, 2006

Georgia 'agrees Russia gas bill'

12/22/06 BBC, Georgia 'agrees Russia gas bill'

The Race for Iraq's Resources

12/22/06 Gallu, Der Spiegel, The Race for Iraq's Resources

Incentives on Oil Barely Help U.S., Study Suggests

12/22/06 Andrews, NYT, Incentives on Oil Barely Help U.S., Study Suggests

December 23, 2006

Officials: Nigerian Refinery Bombed

12/23/06 Houreld, ABC, Officials: Nigerian Refinery Bombed

Damage award sliced for '89 Valdez oil spill

12/23/06 Kravets, Chicago Trib., Damage award sliced for '89 Valdez oil spill

December 24, 2006

Azeris warn Russia on gas prices

12/24/06 Collin, BBC, Azeris warn Russia on gas prices

December 25, 2006

Georgia in gas deal with Turkey

12/25/06 BBC, Georgia in gas deal with Turkey

Demand Grows for Heavy-Duty Space With Easy Highway Access

12/25/06 Hedgepath, WP, Demand Grows for Heavy-Duty Space With Easy Highway Access

December 26, 2006

The Energy Challenge

12/26/06 NYT, The Energy Challenge

Russia Threatens Neighbor Over Gas

12/26/06 Meyer, WP, Russia Threatens Neighbor Over Gas

Iran Oil Revenue Quickly Drying Up, Analysis Says

12/26/06 AP, Iran Oil Revenue Quickly Drying Up, Analysis Says

In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

12/26/06 Reel, WP, In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

A Reader Forum on Energy and the Environment

12/26/06 NYT, A Reader Forum on Energy and the Environment

Oil Leaps Above $63 as Iran Bristles at Sanctions

12/26/06 Reuters, Oil Leaps Above $63 as Iran Bristles at Sanctions

December 27, 2006

Hundreds die as oil pipeline explodes in Lagos

12/27/06 Usborne, Independent, Hundreds die as oil pipeline explodes in Lagos

2007 energy outlook: costs up

12/27/06 Scherer, CSM, 2007 energy outlook: costs up

December 29, 2006

Clock ticking in Belarus gas row

12/29/06 BBC, Clock ticking in Belarus gas row

Oil Fell in Euros in 2006 as Weak Dollar Cut Europe's Fuel Bill

12/29/06 Voss & Carmichael, Bloomberg, Oil Fell in Euros in 2006 as Weak Dollar Cut Europe's Fuel Bill

December 30, 2006

MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

12/30/06 Cevallos, IPS, MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

Oil firms celebrate Gulf gain; could take years before first well produces

12/30/06 Houston Chronicle, Oil firms celebrate Gulf gain; could take years before first well produces

December 31, 2006

China's CITIC group buys Nations Energy's Kazakh oil assets for 1.91 bln usd

12/31/06 Forbes, China's CITIC group buys Nations Energy's Kazakh oil assets for 1.91 bln usd

Russia-Belarus gas deal reached

12/31/06 BBC, Russia-Belarus gas deal reached

Last-minute deal averts new year gas war

12/31/06 Times Online, Last-minute deal averts new year gas war

Divers Seal Broken Gulf Oil Pipeline

12/31/06 Porretto, AP, Divers Seal Broken Gulf Oil Pipeline

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