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  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    Offshore drilling and exploration proposals prove no lessons learned after BP Deepwater Horizon

    Eight years ago, in the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history, BP’s exploratory Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. Millions of gallons of oil gushed into the Gulf of Mexico, and the world watched failed attempt after failed attempt to contain …

    Source: The Hill
  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    Kaine launches re-election bid for U.S. Senate

    RICHMOND — U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., formally kicked off his 10th campaign for public office earlier this moth with a rally in his hometown of Richmond, where he took the stage to a crowd that was enthusiastic but significantly different than crowds he …

    Source: Star Exponent
  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    BP oil spill still haunts off-shore drilling industry 8 years later

    In 2016 alone, 497 accidents (damages, injuries and spills) involving offshore oil rigs were reported. Human error and hurricane damage to oil and gas infrastructure are leading causes of spills. If the Atlantic Ocean is opened to offshore drilling, it is …

    Source: CNBC
  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    Phil Murphy Signs Bill Banning Offshore Drilling in New Jersey

    An offshore drilling platform. ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into a law on Friday to ban offshore drilling in state waters, hindering President Trump’s plan to open up oil and gas production off the …

    Source: Politicker
  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    How Do Listed Companies Perform With A U.S. IPO?

    US equity markets are an attractive source of capital and liquidity, even for companies that are already listed on foreign exchanges or the OTC markets. Frankfurt-listed MorphoSys (NASDAQ:MOR) began trading on Thursday, and four more traded companies are …

    Source: Seeking Alpha
  • Published on Apr 17, 2018

    Seadrill gets U.S. court approval for bankruptcy exit plan

    WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - A U.S. judge said on Tuesday he would approve Seadrill Ltd’s plan to exit its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in which the global offshore oil and gas drilling company would shed billions of dollars of debt and raise $1 billion in new …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Apr 19, 2018

    U.S. offshore policy draws industry criticism

    April 18 (UPI) -- The United States can't stay competitive in the offshore oil and gas market without incentives like reduced royalty rates, an industry trade group said. Going against policy recommendations, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said …

    Source: United Press International (UPI)
  • Published on Apr 19, 2018

    Florida voters will get to decide the fate of offshore drilling and vaping bans this November

    Voters will get a chance to decide this fall whether to ban nearshore oil and gas drilling and prevent people from vaping or using electronic cigarettes in many public places, under a proposed constitutional amendment approved Monday. Without debate, the …

    Source: Orlando Weekly
  • Published on Apr 18, 2018

    Anti-Vaping Florida Amendment Clears Vote To Appear On November Ballot

    An anti-vaping amendment largely relegating the use of electronic cigarettes to smoking areas will appear on the November ballot in Florida after clearing a final vote. Members of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission voted 33-3 without debate …

    Source: Daily Caller
  • Published on Apr 18, 2018

    Seismic testing, offshore drilling risks intolerable

    To the editor: Eight years ago, we began watching video of oil gushing into the Gulf. We watched in agony for 87 days. BP is still paying for remediation, claimed as tax deductions. No one was jailed for causing the worst environmental disaster in U.S. …

    Source: The Brunswick Beacon
  • Published on Apr 17, 2018

    Zinke Won’t Lower Offshore Drilling Royalty Rates Over Energy Company Objections

    Energy  Pinterest  Reddit  LinkedIn The Interior Department refuses to lower royalty rates energy companies pay from profits, even as oil producers like ExxonMobil and Chevron recommended a dramatic reduction in fees. DOI Secretary Ryan Zinke cited record …

    Source: Daily Caller
  • Published on Apr 17, 2018

    Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has called himself a geologist at least 40 times — but he’s not

    Rep. Ryan Zinke (Poto: Facebook) Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke tried to justify his decision to decrease Bears Ear National Monument by claiming that he is a scientist and thus he knows better. According to CNN, Zinke told lawmakers, “I’m a geologist. I …

    Source: Raw Story
  • Published on Apr 21, 2018

    Letter: No business case in KM pipeline

    Re: "Trudeau’s in trouble in battle over pipeline." The trouble over the Kinder Morgan pipeline is that some people refuse to face reality. Three weeks ago, all the auditor generals in Canada told us we were not going to meet our climate targets …

    Source: Sudbury Star
  • Published on Apr 14, 2018

    Anti-Vaping Constitutional Amendment Faces Critical Vote In Florida

    A proposed constitutional amendment to greatly restrict Florida vaping rights will face a critical vote this week to determine if the question will be put to voters in November. The Florida Constitution Revision Commission will decide the fate of a number …

    Source: Daily Caller
  • Published on Apr 10, 2018

    The Quiet Rise in U.S. Offshore Oil Production

    Source: Forbes
  • Published on Apr 14, 2018

    New Zealand bans offshore drilling to combat climate change

    New Zealand will ban offshore drilling and gas exploration off its coast as part of its effort to fight climate change, the country’s government announced Thursday. New Zealand officials will stop issuing new permits for drilling and exploration but will …

    Source: Hill
  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    45 trained in Initial Damage Assessment by Civil Defence Commission

    Georgetown, Guyana , April 14th, 2018 (Ministry of the Presidency) - Even as the Regional Chairman of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), Mr. Devanand Ramdatt, informed the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) of the destruction of three homes in Lima due to heavy …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Apr 12, 2018

    New rules would make it easier to find offshore oil – and noisier for whales

    The search for offshore oil begins with a boom. Before the oil rigs arrive and the boring begins, operators need to fire intense seismic blasts repeatedly into the ocean to find oil deposits. For decades, environmental rules that protected whales and …

    Source: Anchorage Daily News
  • Published on Apr 20, 2018

    Gulf Residents Deserve The Full Truth About Oil Cleanup Chemicals

    TJ Johnson remembers the day he and his cousins were sprayed. Bobbing in two small boats four miles off the Alabama coast, they were using plastic nets to scoop out thick, noxious crude that had gushed to the surface after the Deepwater Horizon rig …

    Source: Politics Daily
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Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) - Dubai

Date: 23-Apr-18 to 26-Apr-18
“Structuring successful Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing competitive electricity markets & attracting merchant power investments” Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) http://www.infocusinternational.com/ppa Dates & Locations: 20 - 23 March 2018, Perth 23 - 26 April 2018, Dubai 17 - 20 September 2018, Johannesburg 19 - 22 November 2018, Singapore Overview There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout the region ...

Argus Marpol Strategy Summit

Date: 23-Apr-18 to 25-Apr-18
Location: Houston / United States
The fuels markets continue to be a major focus of discussion with looming uncertainty and opportunity. The IMO MARPOL regulations have been outlined for over a year now, but there are still huge questions on how this will affect the markets. What will compliance look like? How will regulations be enforced? What will the penalties be? Attend the Argus Marpol Strategy Summit to hear insight and innovative strategies addressing these pressing issues and discover how to manage these changing market dynamics. Join us in Houston this April to: - Gain a comprehensive overview of the global markets - Hear experts focus in on new regulations, related changes in demand, refinery economics and more - Network and exchange ideas with over 200 delegates from the fuels sector

10th Annual MENA New Energy Summit

Date: 24-Apr-18 to 25-Apr-18
Uniting every utility, developer and EPC company, MENA New Energy is the leader in driving forwards strategic, profit driven and technical engagement. Win tenders: Assess the latest pipeline of PPAs and FITs in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Tunisia, UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan & more Project finance: Review the latest initiatives to reach financial close in MENA’s leading projects including DEWA IV, KSA round I and II, Sweihan, NOOR & more CSP market renaissance: Assess the future timelines for DEWA’s 200 MW CSP plant & review which nations will aim to deploy more CSP off the back of UAE’s success PV utility & non-utility markets: Learn of the commercial opportunities for utility scale as well as rooftop, distributed generation, hybrids and other non-...

LEAP HR: Oil & Gas Conference, Houston 2018

Date: 24-Apr-18 to 25-Apr-18
Location: United States
LEAP HR: Oil & Gas is a rare opportunity for people leaders from across the industry to find out how to build a more agile workforce, and achieve peak organizational performance. Discover how to accelerate new approaches to flexible work, recharge a resilient organization, and determine what your Oil & Gas workforce of tomorrow really looks like. Join over 100 people leaders in Oil & Gas to find out: - How are the most admired Oil & Gas firms reshaping their people strategy to build a more robust culture and recharge a resilient workforce in this turbulent industry? - What new HR initiatives are helping agile organizations to accelerate new approaches to flexible work? - And how are both onshore and offshore organizations rethinking how to lead leaner organizations into a ...

Smart Water Systems

Date: 25-Apr-18 to 26-Apr-18
Location: London / United Kingdom
SMi is delighted to announce the return of the 7th Annual Smart Water Systems Conference, which will be held in London on the 25th and 26th April 2018. As well as discussing key drivers responsible for rapid market growth, Smart Water Systems 2018 will address the increasingly large role that data and information plays in the water management industry and analyse various data strategies and the demand for real-time information. This conference will take a focused look into evolving smart technology and digital developments in the water industry, from the views of regulators, utility companies and solution providers. Concerns about data management security and data protection will also be addressed, with guidance on managing ‘big’ data and data-collection techniques. PLUS! Don’t miss ...

Battery, EV & Storage APAC

Date: 25-Apr-18 to 26-Apr-18
Location: Bangkok / Thailand
“Towards Exponential Growth – Lithium-ion Batteries in Mobility & Energy Storage” Key Highlights: •Breakthrough in lithium-ion battery performance & cost economics •Supply outlook for battery materials – cathode, anode, electrolyte, metals & etc •EVs (BEVs & Hybrids) adoption mandate in South East Asia •Next-Gen EV automotive technologies & standards •Demand growth for charging infrastructure •Power utilities’ adaption to stationary energy storage systems

Energy Storage & Grid-Connected Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Date: 07-May-18 to 10-May-18
Location: Singapore / Singapore
Event A: Energy Storage http://www.infocusinternational.com/energystorage Date & Location: 7 – 9 May 2018, Singapore “Mastering the technology solutions, business considerations and competitive environments of the booming electricity storage market.” Overview This training course provides a comprehensive, business-focused summary of the electricity storage market. It covers the variety of competing storage technologies and describes the wide variety of problems they can address, at a wide range of deployment sizes and timescales. It also considers alternatives to storage and barriers to its market growth, making it essential for those seeking to evaluate risks as well as opportunities. You will leave with a clear understanding of why and where storage markets are ...

Argus Mexico Fuel Markets Summit

Date: 08-May-18 to 09-May-18
Location: Mexico
Join the best networking opportunity in Mexico delivered by the leading intelligence provider in the region. The Mexican Energy Reform provides unprecedented opportunity for fuel marketer, distributors, infrastructure developers and end-users to benefit from this rapidly changing landscape. The Argus Mexico Fuel Markets Summit, taking place May 8-9 in Mexico City, will help market participants from across the supply chain understand how the market is developing and how to profit from changes. This conference will be delivered in a Spanish/English format with simultaneous translation available.

SPE Workshop: Unconventionals in the Middle East

Date: 09-May-18 to 10-May-18
Location: Manama / Bahrain
In light of the successful developments of unconventional reservoirs in the US, and as the era of easy oil and gas production is rapidly moving towards its inevitable end, the oil-reliable Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries have no choice but to start paying closer attention to the potential of unconventional reservoir in the area. Several MENA countries have already taken the lead and started exploring the potential of unconventional reservoirs, a trend that is expected to increase in the near future and to spread to all other MENA countries. This workshop will provide a platform for experts to present and share case histories, innovations and technologies citing challenges and opportunities faced while exploring for and producing unconventional prospects.
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