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Cobalt and Total announce significant North Platte deepwater Gulf of Mexico discovery

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Cobalt International Energy, Inc., an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon, announced a significant oil discovery at its North Platte prospect on Garden Banks Block 959 in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

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GE study finds 5% of worlds natural gas production wasted per year by flaring

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It is becoming increasingly clear that the next phase of flare gas eradication will require a major, coordinated effort from central and regional governments, oil and gas producers, technology providers, and the international community. The role that each party plays differs by region. Advance local solutions.

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Platts: June OPEC output of 32.73M barrels of crude per day, highest since Aug. 2008

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Meanwhile, OPEC added a new member in July—Gabon—and next month Nigeria’s Mohammed Barkindo will take over as the group’s secretary general. An internal state-owned PDVSA report seen by S&P Global Platts also showed a steep fall in oil output. In addition, domestic refining also picked up.

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Minerals used in electric cars: How much does the US import and from where?

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The source of the information is the International Energy Agency , so the data are applicable in general, and they are not specifically tailored to the cars made in the United States. Gabon, South Africa, Australia, Georgia. If the latter, what are the source countries? Net import reliance (%). Major import sources. Natural graphite.

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Sasol embarking on feasibility study on a US gas-to-liquids facility in Louisiana

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A 2004 lifecycle analysis synthesis report prepared by Five Winds International for ConocoPhillips, Sasol Chevron and Shell International Gas concluded that: Total GHG emissions of the GTL system are between 12% less and 11% more than the refinery system, based on varying assumptions and data. Earlier post.)

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