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Drilling & production

 

Polish shale

Poland could potentially be sitting on a shale boom if the unconventional resources can be tapped.

 
 

Australia introduces Mineral Resource Rent Tax

Following constructive discussions with the mining industry, Australia's newly appointed prime minister, Julia Gillard, has moved to scrap the controversial Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT), replacing it with a Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT).

 
 
 

Venezuela wins historic OPEC quiz

Venezuela has won the OPEC’s first ever international quiz, as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the group’s formation.

 

Solar-coal hybrid project

Xcel Energy has started its demonstration plant to showcase the viability of such a hybrid plant.

 
 
 
 

Iran left out in the cold

Foreign firms have started to leave Iran as new economic sanctions come into force.

 
 

How to save the Gulf

Natural Power Concepts has submitted two new oil spill remediation technologies for dealing with the Gulf of Mexico spill.