Energy Resources

Report: Keystone XL = high gasoline prices

WASHINGTON, May 23 (UPI) -- The planned Keystone XL oil pipeline would move oil away from refineries that produce gasoline, increasing prices, the National Resource Defense Council says.

Shell oil plans irk Canadian tribes

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, May 23 (UPI) -- Plans by Shell to expand operations in oil fields in the Canadian province of Alberta are threatening the environment, a tribal group said.

Statoil doles out drilling contracts

STAVANGER, Norway, May 23 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil announced it doled out roughly $5 billion in drilling contracts for work on the country's continental shelf.

U.N. worried by land use in Asia

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 23 (UPI) -- Intensive use of land for food exports and biofuel production must not come at the expense of human rights in Southeast Asia, the United Nations warned.

Wintershall hails Norwegian Sea success

STAVANGER, Norway, May 23 (UPI) -- German energy company Wintershall and its partners announced the successful drilling of an appraisal well of oil and natural gas in the Norwegian Sea.

Abuja to revitalize energy sector

ABUJA, Nigeria, May 23 (UPI) -- The Nigerian government has "aggressive" investment programs in place to provide a major boost to the oil and natural gas sector, a minister said.

Bogota sets eye on 1 million bpd mark

NEW YORK, May 23 (UPI) -- The Colombian government aims to make its oil production levels, close to 1 million barrels per day, a sustainable objective, the energy minister said.

Rebels threaten TVI mines in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, May 23 (UPI) -- Communist rebels in the southern Philippines have threatened to attack mining companies, including Toronto Ventures Inc. operating in the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Paraguay renews efforts to find oil

ASUNCION, Paraguay, May 22 (UPI) -- Land-locked Paraguay is hoping the latest investor seeking oil in its promising western region will have better results than previous prospectors.

Australia scraps coal port expansion

PERTH, Australia, May 22 (UPI) -- Australia has scrapped the planned $8.8 billion expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal in Queensland.

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