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Development of coal bed methane in Karaganda - way to supply gas to Kazakhstan's center
Officials gathered in Astana to discuss production of methane from Karaganda coal basin.
06 January 2014
Qatar leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of sporting success
Increasingly under the international spotlight after earning the right to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to become a sporting super-power.
04 January 2014
Kashagan to produce 15 million tons of oil in 2022
In its Development Strategy, KazMunaiGas has set an optimistic target to produce 15 million tons of oil from the Kashagan field in 2022.
26 December 2013
Results of Kashagan pipeline tests to be unveiled in January 2014
Experts are expected to release their statements on the condition of malfunctioning pipelines at the Kashagan field in mid-January 2014.
26 December 2013
Hefty fine for ignoring 'Do Not Knock' sign
A door-to-door salesperson who ignored a "Do Not Knock" sign to try to win over a gas customer has ended up costing their Australian employers Aus$60,000 (US$53,600).
14 December 2013
Mexico's Congress approves historic oil reform
Mexico's Congress approved historic energy reform Thursday aimed at luring foreign oil firms back into the country and ending the state's 75-year-old monopoly following a heated debate.
13 December 2013
Coal port plan will kill Great Barrier Reef: activists
Conservationists on Wednesday slammed Australia's approval for an Indian firm to expand a major coal port on the Great Barrier Reef coast, warning it would hasten the natural wonder's demise.
11 December 2013
Oil explorer eyes Spain's pristine Canary Islands
Luring millions of tourists a year with its crystal-clear waters, warm winters and precious wildlife, Spain's Canary Islands may hold another treasure -- oil -- that is attracting a less welcome visitor.
11 December 2013
NCOC announces cause of gas leaks at Kashagan oil field
Sulphide stress corrosion is the direct cause of the gas leak at the Kashagan field in Kazakhstan.
10 December 2013
Chevron resumes shale work in Romania despite protest
Chevron said Sunday it has restarted work on its first shale gas exploration well in Romania, a day after protests forced the US energy giant to suspend the operation.
09 December 2013
No restart of oil production at Kashagan this year
Oil production at the Kashagan field in Kazakhstan is going to be restarted only in 2014, after full inspection of all the pipelines.
06 December 2013
CNPC AktobeMunaiGas to pay $50 million for environmental damage
CNPC AktobeMunaiGas will have to pay 7.7 billion tenge ($50 million) for environmental violations in Kazakhstan.
04 December 2013
Despite rising demand, Brazil ethanol sector struggles
Hobbled by rising production costs and low prices, Brazil's ethanol sector is in crisis, with many sugar mills closing despite rising demand.
01 December 2013
28 oil workers poisoned, 2 fatally in Zhanaozen
Mass poisoning of workers of Kezbi oil service company has been registered in Zhanaozen city of Mangystau oblast in western Kazakhstan.
29 November 2013
BP plc decreases Kazakhstan’s natural gas proven reserves figures
We only brought the figure in line with western systems of estimates: BP's Chief Economist Christof Ruhl.
26 November 2013
Gazprom launches South Stream construction in Serbia
Construction began on Sunday for the Serbian stretch of Russia's South Stream pipeline which will bring Russian gas directly to Europe, making it less vulnerable to price disputes.
25 November 2013
Kazakhstan Oil Ministry has nothing to say about suspension at Kashagan
The Kazakhstan Ministry of Oil and Gas declined to make any statement until causes of accident and those responsible for it are identified.
13 November 2013
Putin in S. Korea to push new 'Silk Road' via N. Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin was in South Korea Wednesday to push a pet project for a new major trading route linking Asia and Europe by rail that requires prying open North Korea.
13 November 2013
Suspension at Kashagan won't affect Kazakhstan's 2013 budget
Production from the Kashagan oilfield was not taken into consideration when the 2013 Kazakhstan state budget was made, so it will not affect the planned budget revenues.
13 November 2013
40 subsurface use contracts to be terminated in Kazakhstan
Around 40 contracts on subsurface use will be terminated in Kazakhstan by the end of the year.
12 November 2013