Oil & gas news
Total to acquire stake in Yamal LNG
Total has been in talks with Russia’s President Medvidev and Prime Minister Putin over the subject of joining Yamal LNG.
Abu Dhabi to build world’s largest solar power plant
In order to meet Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy requirements and tap the vast solar resources of the region, Masdar has formed a joint venture with Total and Abengoa Solar.
Bouncing Back
The US coal sector is facing better prospects after a tough year. However, concerns remain, particularly with regard to climate change legislation, which could have a profound impact on the coal sector.
Carbon capture and storage investment
US Department of Energy Secretary Chu announces nearly US$ 1 billion public/private investment in industrial carbon capture and storage.
Interview by European Center for Energy Security Analysis (ECESA) Pt. 2.
The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security.
Hargreaves Services pulls out of merger discussions with UK Coal
Hargreaves Services has announced that it no longer wishes to pursue the possibility of a merger deal with UK Coal.
Ncondezi Coal lists on AIM, raising US$ 52 million to explore licenses in Mozambique
Ncondezi Coal has announced its admission to trading on AIM, the commencement of dealings in its shares on AIM, and the successful raising of US$ 52 million for the company.
Alert: Meter users
Litre Meter searches for oldest Pelton Wheel flow meter.
Second Texas gas pipeline blast
Two die in second pipeline explosion in Texas.
Solid Energy plans underground coal gasification pilot plant in Waikato, New Zealand
New Zealand coal miner, Solid Energy, plans to build an underground coal gasification plant on its Huntly West Coal Mining Licence area, Waikato. The plant, which is subject to approval of the relevant applications, will convert up to 30,000 t of coal into syngas and builds on 5 year’s of investigation by the company.