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Fuel Costs For Hybrid Cars - When thinking about buying a new car, fuel costs for hybrid cars should not necessarily be the lone deciding factor. There are many different considerations for determining the benefits of owning a car and insurance, maintenance and reliability are a >>>

Gas Prices, Hurricanes and a Madman - Did you think the non-inflation adjusted record high in oil and gas prices form hurricane Katrina last September was just a blip on the radar? If you did, you may be in for a very rude awakening >>>

Construction Projects and Gas Prices: Plan your budget accordingly - If you have a construction project planned, you may want to adjust your projections to include the impact that will be felt from rising gasoline prices. >>>

Fight High Gas Prices By Improving Your Cars Fuel Efficiency - Not everyone buys their cars based on the car fuel efficiency alone, but it would be safe to presume that it is one of the foremost considerations. It is much more than a mere technical obsession. The running cost of the car, not to mention the main >>>

How To Beat The On Going High Gas Prices - The problem of high gas prices has come and refused to leave. Most people are under the constant pressure applied by the oil cartel at whose mercy everyone seems destined nowadays. But the question is, must the situation go on unchallenged? >>>

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Wheatstone gets federal government environmental nod

September 23rd, 2011

The Wheatstone LNG gas project planned for Western Australia was granted environmental approval by Australian Environment Minister Tony Burke, although it comes with 70 conditions attached.

Energy tax incentive hearing focuses on NGVs bill

September 23rd, 2011

A bill to provide financial incentives for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) provided a focus as two US House Ways and Means Committee subcommittees discussed whether alternative and new energy technology proposals are compatible with federal tax policy reforms.

Southwestern Energy names chief operating officer

September 23rd, 2011

William J. Way will join Southwestern Energy Co. effective Oct. 1 as the firm’s chief operating officer overseeing exploration and production.

US House regulatory vote includes proposed gasoline requirement

September 23rd, 2011

The US House of Representatives included proposed “Tier 3” gasoline requirements when it passed legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency to determine how much new regulations would cost.

EU steps up sanctions against Syria

September 23rd, 2011

The European Union, building on earlier restrictions, announced a widening of sanctions against Syria, banning investment in key areas of the country’s oil and gas industry in addition to other measures.

US drilling rig count continues upward climb

September 23rd, 2011

US crude oil and natural gas drilling rig activity this week climbed another 6 units, reaching a total of 1,991 rigs working. This week’s count is up by 341 units from the comparable period a year ago, Baker Hughes Inc. reported.

Gate LNG terminal formally opens

September 23rd, 2011

Northwest Europe saw the opening of another LNG terminal this week when partners NV Nederlandse Gasunie and Royal Vopak formally opened the Gate LNG terminal in Maasvlakte near Rotterdam.

Sarraf to head ONGC Videsh of India

September 23rd, 2011

D.K. Sarraf has become managing director of ONGC Videsh Ltd., wholly owned international subsidiary of state-run Oil & Natural Gas Corp. of India.

UK-Macondo response group completes work

September 23rd, 2011

A UK group formed to study the safety of offshore oil and gas work after the April 2010 Macondo blowout and spill in the Gulf of Mexico has completed its work and disbanded (OGJ Online, May 26, 2010).

MARKET WATCH: Energy prices plunge as investors flee from risks

September 23rd, 2011

Markets dropped energy prices like hot rocks in a Sept. 22 “flight from risk” with crude plunging an awesome 6.3% in the New York market as weakening Chinese manufacturing data exacerbated the global economic concerns.