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Falling oil prices squeeze state budgets across USSeveral US states that are overly dependent on oil to meet their budget forecasts are up for a big disappointment. They're experiencing the challenge of budget woes as a fall in oil prices could pose serious consequences for their economies.聽
Oil markets wonder: Whither OPEC?There is a high degree of uncertainty over how November's OPEC meeting and Iranian nuclear negotiations will unfold. Either way, the end of November will have a huge impact on oil prices.
GOP Congress: 5 energy priorities Republicans captured control of Congress in the 2014 midterms elections. But what does it mean for US energy policy? Here are five GOP energy priorities.
How Russia could derail US natural gas exportsUS natural gas producers may be seeing their dream of substantial liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports suffer fatal injury because of Russian exports to the Chinese market, Cobb writes, a market that was expected to be the largest and most profitable for LNG exporters.
Keystone XL: Don't count it out yetKeystone XL vote failed in the Senate yesterday, but Republicans are promising they'll pass the bill early next year when they assume control of the Senate. Keystone XL has shown Democratic divisions, pitting environmentalists against energy advocates.
Japan whale quota: Hunting resumes despite rulingJapan whale quota calls for hunting 333 minke whales, down from some 900 in previous whale quotas. The announcement comes despite an international court ruling that said previous Japan whale hunts were illegal.
Oil and gas decision in GW National Forest: Fracking, yes. Drilling, some.Over the objection of environmental groups and Virginia鈥檚 governor, fracking and drilling will occur in parts of the George Washington National Forest, the largest national forest on the East Coast.聽
Keystone XL: Does it matter anymore?Debate on the Keystone XL pipeline has resurfaced on Capitol Hill in the last week. But with oil prices falling and alternative routes for oil to get to market, the Keystone XL pipeline is less important to global oil flows than it was six years ago.
Winter is coming. Is US energy ready?While no-one can accurately predict the weather, judging from the market as it currently stands, a repeat of 2014's polar vortex-effect is unlikely.聽Winter is indeed coming, Topf writes, but it seems natural gas supplies are ready for it.
Sioux tribe calls Keystone XL approval 'act of war.' What does that mean?A South Dakota Sioux tribal leader says building the Keystone XL pipeline is a violation of an 1868 treaty, and threatens 'war' against the pipeline.
Keystone XL supporters scramble for one more voteKeystone XL, a controversial oil pipeline, needs one more vote in the Senate to send a bill to President Obama approving the proposed project. Keystone XL聽has been the subject of a fierce struggle between environmentalists and energy advocates ever since Calgary-based TransCanada proposed it in 2008.
Can the Iraqi-Kurdish oil deal last?Kurdistan and Iraq's central government have inked a major but temporary deal over oil exports.聽
Halliburton, Baker Hughes merge; Keystone XL returns; US, China go green [Recharge]Halliburton and Baker Hughes join forces amid plummeting oil prices; Debate over Keystone XL resurfaces in Congress; The US and China reach a groundbreaking climate deal. Catch up on the latest in global energy with Recharge.
Halliburton, Baker Hughes merge as oil prices plummetThe Halliburton acquisition of Baker Hughes comes as oil prices have tumbled 31 percent over the past 5 months to levels not seen in four years. A scaling back of drilling has led to less work for Halliburton and Baker Hughes.
Valiant effort to save blue whale stranded on Nicaragua beachNicaraguan residents and tourists worked throughout the day Friday to rescue a 60-foot blue whale stuck on a beach.聽
South Africa tests shark fence: An electronic 'punch' in the noseA 100-meter-long cable was installed on Friday in a small bay in Cape Town that seeks to exploit the sharks' super-sensitive nose. Think underwater electronic dog fence.聽
Are US and China climate goals realistic?US President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced commitments this week aimed at stemming climate-warming carbon emissions. But observers wonder if those goals are realistic, and if they're ambitious enough to make a difference.
Oil supplies may not keep up with demand, IEA saysOil prices may be low now, but don't bank on cheap prices forever. The International Energy Agency's latest report indicates that demand will rebound significantly, and the supply side will have difficulty keeping up.
Keystone XL: Can a pipeline rescue Democrats鈥� Louisiana Senate seat?Running behind her opponent in a Dec. 6 runoff, Sen. Mary Landrieu pushed Wednesday to hold a vote on the Keystone XL pipeline. But the controversial project won't net her many votes and, anyway, low oil prices make Keystone XL less feasible to build.
US-China climate deal: Can Obama make good on his promise?President Obama made a sweeping pledge to slash carbon emissions by 2025, but his tenure as president ends in two years. Will the impact of the landmark agreement endure beyond his presidency?
