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Turkey to Carry Out Seismic Survey in Eastern Mediterranean

MarineLink

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: This is another reason why the other countries are excluding Turkey from the Mediterranean talks – saber rattling is not always the best policy.  

Turkey’s navy has issued an advisory late Sunday saying …

Oil facility in Abqaig, Saudi Arabia Oct 12,2019

Sole survivor? Saudi Arabia doubles down on oil to outlast rivals – Seems logical

Reuters


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: This is an interesting article about different paths for some of the major oil & gas companies. The other majors are divesting oil assets, and morphing into renewable power companies. Saudi Aramco is

DOE Awards $1.95M for Conceptual Designs that Extract Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements from Coal Sources

DOE Awards $1.95M for Conceptual Designs that Extract Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements from Coal Sources

360 Feed Wire

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: This will be a big one to follow for the us to keep on the path of energy independence with sources of minerals needed for renewable, and power storage. 

The U.S. …

Source: usatoday.com

Renewables could cover more than one-third of energy demand in CESEC

Energy pedia

 

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Having a balanced diet of renewables, nuclear, fossil supporting the lowest kWh is a great thing. 

 

New IRENA report explores cost-effective growth of renewables in Central and South Eastern Europe

Image Credit: Cengiz Tokgoz

EU sanctions Belarus, puts Turkey on notice

argus

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Based upon Turkey’s actions this was a step that inevitable. Although it will be difficult to see how successful sanctions can be against individuals, rather than countries. Enforcement also seems to be a

Libyan oil output hits 300,000 barrels per day as fields, ports reopen

Libyan oil output hits 300,000 barrels per day as fields, ports reopen

Bloomberg


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: We have been covering this story with the involvement of Turkey. This has also spilled over to the Mediterranean offshore disputes in territorial waters over drilling. Turkey and Libya have claimed an extensive

ESG Data Quagmire Impedes Sustainable Finance Impact, OECD Says

ESG Data Quagmire Impedes Sustainable Finance Impact, OECD Says

Bloomberg Green


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: We have been seeing on the 360 News Desk, “No ESG – No Access to Capital”. This article brings up exactly what we are seeing in the market. There is also the

Loud Calls For Global Shipping To Ditch Fossil Fuels And Meet Climate Goals

Loud Calls For Global Shipping To Ditch Fossil Fuels And Meet Climate Goals

Hellenic Shipping News


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Very interesting article with some nice nuggets. Don’t agree with  many of the view points, but still an interesting article.  

At UN Climate Week this week, calls have increased for shipping …

Israel to hold US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea border – a major breakthrough in the Mediterranean energy politics

Israel to hold US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea border – a major breakthrough in the Mediterranean energy politics

AP


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: This is great news that Lebanon and Israel are sitting down in talks mediated by the United States. We have been covering the wide spread conflict between countries in the Mediterranean over the

Power Africa / US Led partnership

Nigerian solar firm, others receive $2.6m USAID grant to power rural clinics in Africa – A bright spot in your day

Energy Mix


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: It is great seeing a story like this one from Energy Mix. Getting low cost power, and energy,  to all people around the globe is absolutely fantastic! A team effort bringing different

Opinion: China’s national security and carbon-neutral target – “Let’s see some meat on the bone”

Opinion: China’s national security and carbon-neutral target – “Let’s see some meat on the bone”

Economic Times


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: John Kemp has an excellent opinion piece about yesterday’s announcement from China and their “more vigorous policies” on carbon dioxide emissions peak before 2030. Personally I find this kind of an empty

‘The time is now,’ says EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio, as the Big Four corporate accounting firms get serious about ethical governance and endorse official ESG reporting standards

‘The time is now,’ says EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio, as the Big Four corporate accounting firms get serious about ethical governance and endorse official ESG reporting standards

Business Insider


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Excellent article from the Business Insider as one in the 6 part series. We have been covering the availability of capital to energy firms with, and without ESG plans. It will be

September 22, 2020 - 8:48 pm Borrowing Base, ESG, Finance, Oil and Gas 360 Publisher Note:
BP terminates Deepsea Aberdeen contract

BP terminates Deepsea Aberdeen contract

Offshore Technology 


Oil & Gas Publishers Note: This contract termination falls right in line with BP’s plans to morph into a renewable energy company. We covered this on our “BP Week Podcast Series”. This change is also being followed by

Source: Reuters

OPEC watching Libyan oil restart closely, needs time to assess: sources

Energyworld


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: As OPEC is having difficulty keeping all of it’s members within agreed production levels, the new developments are a catalyst to review the OPEC’s memberships and partnerships. Should be interesting to follow as

Israel's Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, which began pumping gas just before the new year ( Getty )

Mideast energy forum takes shape to promote gas exports – Is this the “Club Med” of natural gas?

Energyworld


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: We have been covering the natural gas and political developments in the Mediterranean for quite some time. The new organizations and treaties being signed are all surrounding the participants desire for energy independence.

(Cover photo source: Flickr/Steve Jurvetson CC BY 2.0)

Elon Musk’s ‘important note’ ahead of Tesla Battery Day – could be good for the “Balanced Energy Diet”

Energy Storage


Oil & Gas Publishers Note: This should be looked at as a good thing for the environment if Elon Musk can help control the entire manufacturing process of batteries and storage. The scientific advancements that they could potential

Iraq could generate over 3.5 GW by capturing 40% of flared gas, GE executive says

Iraq could generate over 3.5 GW by capturing 40% of flared gas, GE executive says

S&P Global Platts


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: If Iraq were able to capture the 30% to 40% discussed in this article, the country would save billions of dollars, and countless lbs of Co2 pollution. As we say on

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2017 file photo, a worker operates valves in Nihran Bin Omar field north of Basra, Iraq. The U.S. has signaled to Iraq it's willingness to extend sanctions waivers enabling the country to continue importing vital Iranian gas and electricity imports, three Iraqi officials said this week. The decision comes amid strained U.S.-Iraqi ties following last month's Washington-directed airstrike that killed a high-profile Iranian general on Iraqi soil. (AP Photo/Nabil al-Jurani, File)

Iraq appoints oil minister as head of national oil company – maybe capitalism does work

Oil & Gas 


Oil and Gas 360 Publishers Note: In 2018 when they passed a law to turn INOC in to a separate corporate entity, with financial and administrative autonomy, would explain their current over production of OPEC requirements. This

September 17, 2020 - 8:45 am Crude Oil News, International, Oil and Gas 360 Publisher Note:
U.S. regulators split with EU/U.K. over ESG investing – The energy sector is at the forefront of ESG

U.S. regulators split with EU/U.K. over ESG investing – The energy sector is at the forefront of ESG

Pensions & Investments


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Nice article written by Hazel Bradford covering ESG investing and the U.S. and EU/U.K. differences and similarities. What is not covered is some specifics about the energy sector. Large power, oil,

Rystad Energy: Giant Tuna-1 discovery could save Turkey $21 billion

Rystad Energy: Giant Tuna-1 discovery could save Turkey $21 billion

Offshore Energy


If Turkey develops the giant Tuna-1 (Danube-1) gas discovery, it could potentially save the country up to $21 billion in import costs, Rystad Energy estimates.

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note Key takeaway: “The prospect of a new

Israel's Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, which began pumping gas just before the new year ( Getty )

Chevron’s Purchase of Noble Energy: Accelerating the Eastern Mediterranean’s Gas Revolution?

MDC


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Joshua Kransna, Tel Aviv Notes, writes an outstanding summary of the regional implications of Chevron’s purchase of Noble Energy for Israel, Egypt, and Jordan. We have been covering this story as it has

Tesla starts battery recycling in China

Tesla starts battery recycling in China

Argus


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Interesting discussion points around the green movement and being good stewards of our planet. With the batteries being charged from grid power plants, and the precious  metals required to manufacture the batteries, there

India to divert 100mn t coal to gasification projects

India to divert 100mn t coal to gasification projects

Argus


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: India is very serious about getting power to their citizens, and this is a great example of outside the box thinking. 

India is aiming to convert 100mn t of thermal coal into synthetic …

Why Russia’s Great Power Game in Iraq Matters

Why Russia’s Great Power Game in Iraq Matters

National Interest


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Excellent article by Anna Borshchevskay with some key nuggets around the energy politics involving Russia. We have been covering the wide hand of Russia’s involvement in energy and power. (Pun)

From the …

More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density

More energy is used per person for transportation in states with low population density

EIA


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Great report from the EIA – However I have one question – How will all of the people leaving the major population centers change this report? 

According to the latest data estimates in …

The Seabrook nucler power station in Massachusetts. Photo courtesy Jim Richmond/ChNPP/Wikipedia

Does Nuclear Fit in the Future Grid? – It should be part of the balanced diet of power

energy central


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Paul writes an excellent article, and the world needs a balanced diet of solar, wind, nuclear, and fossil fuels to get the lowest kWh to all people around  the world to help

Fidelity International chief executive Anne Richards says running companies solely for the benefit of equity owners is no longer an option.

Redefining capitalism for a new ESG world – Austrailia and the US have this in-common

The Sydney Morning Herald


Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: ESG is one of the most single important business issue around the globe, inclusive for all markets. I wrote an article last week, “Contrary to the news or public

California’s Blackout Warning – A well balanced plan for the lowest cost kWh has to include continuous service.

California’s Blackout Warning – A well balanced plan for the lowest cost kWh has to include continuous service.

WSJ


Anti-fossil fuel mandates are leading to electricity shortages.

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: Excellent opinion piece about an unbalanced approach to energy. Just relying on renewable energy with out a plan will get people hurt.

Electricity blackouts are …

Source: Houston Chronicle

West Africa needs enabling climate to exploit significant gas potential

Ventures Africa


Oil and Gas Publishers Note: The low cost of kWh to all of the African people regardless of income or country. Some countries and major energy companies are poised to take advantage of the African people. Gaining control

Wind turbines tower over a building on a farm in Colorado City, Texas, on Jan. 21, 2016. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Utilities Cash In on Green Energy Subsidy for Bigger Wind Farms -Video

Across the country, utilities are retrofitting aging wind farms to qualify for a federal tax credit set to expire this year.

WSJ

 

Oil & Gas 360 Publishers Note: The WSJ video has some excellent points, but does have some