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First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Shell: oil market regulation will cost consumers

Royal Dutch Shell lobbied against proposed European rules designed to clamp down on commodity market abuse, arguing they would raise costs for consumers and increase market volatility. The oil giant was last week raided by European Commission investigators ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 20 2013]

Entities: Royal Dutch Shell Plc, MiFID II, Commodities

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

BP plc

BP to seek Cameron's help as oil spill costs escalate

B P wants Prime Minister David Cameron to intervene over the escalating cost of compensating US companies for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster in 2010. BBC business editor Robert Peston has learned that BP feels its financial recovery is in jeopardy ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 18 2013]

Entities: BP plc, Oil Spill, David Cameron, Robert Peston

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Rainforest plays critical role in hydropower generation

Deforestation in the Amazon region could significantly reduce the amount of electricity produced from hydropower , says a new study. Scientists say the rainforest is critical in generating the streams and rivers that ultimately turn turbines. If ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 17 2013]

Entities: Deforestation, Brazil, Electrical Power, Forest Conservation

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Climate change sceptic to advise David Cameron on foreign policy

One of the government's fiercest climate change sceptics has been appointed to advise the prime minister on key foreign policy issues, in a move that has angered green campaigners. Peter Lilley , a former minister under Margaret Thatcher and John Major, ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 16 2013]

Entities: Global Warming/Climate Change, Downing Street, Foreign Policy, Peter Lilley

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

European Union

EU raids oil majors in probe over possible price fixing

BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Tuesday it carried out surprise inspections at several major oil companies over possible price fixing in breach of EU anti-trust rules. The Commission did not name any of the companies involved but British energy ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 15 2013]

Entities: Price-Fixing, European Union, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, BP plc

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

CBC News

Wind energy storage tested at institute

The Wind Energy Institute of Canada in western P.E.I. has purchased a $3-million system for storing wind energy , which it expects to begin tests on before the end of the year. Institute CEO Scott Harper told CBC News the experimental system will ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 14 2013]

Entities: Scott Harper, Wind Power, Wind Energy Institute of Canada, S&C Electric Company, CBC News

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

David Cameron

Cameron Says Oil, Mineral Companies Need Improved Transparency

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron set his sights on oil, gas and mining companies in his drive for greater corporate and government transparency ahead of the summit of G-8 industrialized nations next month. Cameron, who will chair the summit in Northern ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 13 2013]

Entities: David Cameron, Mineral, Group of Eight, Tax Evasion, Mining

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

BP Buys Forties at 10-Day Low; Glencore Sells Russia Urals Crude

BP Plc bought North Sea Forties crude at the lowest price in 10 days. Glencore Xstrata Plc sold Russian Urals blend at a bigger discount to Dated Brent. One Forties cargo for shipment in May was deferred by three days, while another for June was ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 12 2013]

Entities: Glencore International Plc, BP plc, Platts, Eni SpA, Vitol Group

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Rollout of smart energy meters delayed by a year

Plans for the nationwide installation of “smart” energy meters, which automatically send suppliers data on gas and electricity usage , have been delayed by more than a year. Ministers want 50m smart meters installed across 30m homes and small businesses ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 11 2013]

Entities: Department of Energy & Climate Change, Smart Meter, Ed Davey

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Reward fracking communities with extra police officers, says IGas

Local communities should be won over to shale gas fracking by rewarding them with more teachers in primary schools and more police officers on the beat, the chief executive of explorer IGas has said. Andrew Austin said IGas, which produces oil and ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 10 2013]

Entities: Shale Gas, Hydraulic Fracturing, Austin

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Europe's energy traders withdraw from price benchmarks: Reports

LONDON: Some of Europe's energy companies , trading houses and banks have stopped submitting natural gas trade data to price-reporting agencies (PRAs), which set benchmarks that underpin billions of dollars worth of gas supplies, the Financial Times ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 09 2013]

Entities: ICIS Heren, National Balancing Point, Platts, LIBOR, Statoil ASA

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Chevron CEO ordered to testify in fraud case against Ecuadoreans

Reuters) - A judge on Tuesday ruled that Chevron Corp's chief executive must testify in the U.S. oil company's fraud case against Ecuadoreans seeking to collect on a $19 billion judgment against Chevron related to rainforest pollution. John Watson ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 09 2013]

Entities: Chevron Corp, James Francis, Fraud, John Watson, Ecuador

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...But these numbers are starting to creep up again, and everyone should be concerned," said Dr Nepstad. "Ending deforestation should be viewed as an issue of national energy security ." bbc.co.uk

Rainforest plays critical role in hydropower generation [Published Energy and energy security - May 17 2013]

policy , to be decided in the next year. Ruth Davis , political adviser at Greenpeace, said: "The promotion of an avowed climate sceptic and international oil executive to this key foreign affairs role sends a terrible signal to our European and international partners at a time when sensitive decisions are approaching both in European and UN negotiations on climate change . William Hague has proved to have a cool and rational approach on these issues, and we'll have to hope this is not undermined by this eccentric appointment."

Climate change sceptic to advise David Cameron on foreign policy [Published Energy and energy security - May 16 2013]

..."In a statement, BP said it "is one of the companies that is subject to an investigation ... We are cooperating fully with the investigation and unable to comment further at this time."

EU raids oil majors in probe over possible price fixing [Published Energy and energy security - May 15 2013]

...deposition has been noticed for purposes of harassment," James Francis , a magistrate judge in federal court in Manhattan, wrote in his ruling. "On the other hand, there is little doubt that Mr. Watson has relevant knowledge."

Chevron CEO ordered to testify in fraud case against Ecuadoreans [Published Energy and energy security - May 09 2013]

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Shell: oil market regulation will cost consumers [Published Energy and energy security - May 20 2013]
BP to seek Cameron's help as oil spill costs es... [Published Energy and energy security - May 18 2013]
Rainforest plays critical role in hydropower ge... [Published Energy and energy security - May 17 2013]
Climate change sceptic to advise David Cameron ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 16 2013]
EU raids oil majors in probe over possible pric... [Published Energy and energy security - May 15 2013]
Wind energy storage tested at institute [Published Energy and energy security - May 14 2013]
Cameron Says Oil, Mineral Companies Need Improv... [Published Energy and energy security - May 13 2013]
BP Buys Forties at 10-Day Low; Glencore Sells R... [Published Energy and energy security - May 12 2013]
Rollout of smart energy meters delayed by a year [Published Energy and energy security - May 11 2013]
Reward fracking communities with extra police o... [Published Energy and energy security - May 10 2013]
Europe's energy traders withdraw from price ben... [Published Energy and energy security - May 09 2013]
Chevron CEO ordered to testify in fraud case ag... [Published Energy and energy security - May 09 2013]
There's nothing wrong with low-carbon policy th... [Published Energy and energy security - May 07 2013]
Drilling is new focus for clean energy investors [Published Energy and energy security - May 06 2013]
Experts warn of threat to utility shares' income [Published Energy and energy security - May 05 2013]
Oil drilling technology leaps, clean energy lags [Published Energy and energy security - May 04 2013]
OPEC Exports Seen Stable Amid ‘Glum’ Demand, Oi... [Published Energy and energy security - May 03 2013]
UK green bank, UAE's Masdar plan clean energy i... [Published Energy and energy security - May 02 2013]
Nigeria's June oil exports to fall to lowest si... [Published Energy and energy security - May 01 2013]
Electricity reforms under threat as top civil s... [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 30 2013]
Crude Trims Biggest Weekly Gain Since June on U... [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 29 2013]
EPA: Alaska mine project could hurt salmon streams [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 28 2013]
BP to use Angolan gas to fuel European homes [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 27 2013]
The Next Nuclear Reactor May Arrive Hauled by a... [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 26 2013]
Exxon quarterly profit up slightly [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 25 2013]
Drop in gas prices benefits US drivers, economy [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 24 2013]
Greg Barker confirms plan to increase support f... [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 23 2013]
BP Still Uncertain Over Spill Cost at Third Ann... [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 22 2013]
Report: Chevron El Segundo refinery pipes corroded [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 20 2013]
Europe Rejects Bid to Raise Cost of Carbon Emis... [Published Energy and energy security - Apr 18 2013]

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Shell: oil market regulation will cost consumers [Published Energy and energy security - May 20 2013] Royal Dutch Shell lobbied against proposed European rules designed to clamp down on commodity market abuse, arguing they would raise costs for consumers and increase market volatility. The oil giant was last week raided by European Commission investigators ...
BP to seek Cameron's help as oil spill costs es... [Published Energy and energy security - May 18 2013] B P wants Prime Minister David Cameron to intervene over the escalating cost of compensating US companies for the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster in 2010. BBC business editor Robert Peston has learned that BP feels its financial recovery is in jeopardy ...
Rainforest plays critical role in hydropower ge... [Published Energy and energy security - May 17 2013] Deforestation in the Amazon region could significantly reduce the amount of electricity produced from hydropower , says a new study. Scientists say the rainforest is critical in generating the streams and rivers that ultimately turn turbines. If ...
Climate change sceptic to advise David Cameron ... [Published Energy and energy security - May 16 2013] One of the government's fiercest climate change sceptics has been appointed to advise the prime minister on key foreign policy issues, in a move that has angered green campaigners. Peter Lilley , a former minister under Margaret Thatcher and John Major, ...
EU raids oil majors in probe over possible pric... [Published Energy and energy security - May 15 2013] BRUSSELS: The European Commission said Tuesday it carried out surprise inspections at several major oil companies over possible price fixing in breach of EU anti-trust rules. The Commission did not name any of the companies involved but British energy ...