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Natural Gas is a highly flammable hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil. Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in a reservoir, and it also can be present as a gas cap above the oil. Such natural gas is known as associated gas.
Natural Gas is a highly flammable hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil. Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in a reservoir, and it also can be present as a gas cap above the oil. Such natural gas is known as associated gas.
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Bulgaria in talks to import Egyptian natural gas to reduce dependence on Russian energy
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The Egyptian oil minister held talks Thursday in Bulgaria about selling up to 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas a year to the EU country, which is trying to cut its dependence on Russian energy imports. Egypt's Oil...Tags: Natural Resources, Sales, Petroleum Industry, Energy Resources, European Union
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More federal funds and a bit of generosity will keep homes warm
The number of Pennsylvania households owing past-due balances to utility companies has reached an all time high this year -- 650,477. That is a 30 percent increase from last year, which is no surprise considering the state unemployment rate is at 5.8...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Home Heating, Allentown
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Greenhouse gas emissions increased in US by 1.4 percent last year after declining in 2006
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The amount of U.S. greenhouse gases flowing into the atmosphere, mainly carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels, increased last year by 1.4 percent after a decline in 2006, the Energy Department reported Wednesday. The report said...Tags: Natural Resources, Environmental Pollution, Global Change, Energy Resources, Global Warming
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Envoy says EU to push harder for Caspian natural gas pipeline bypassing Russia
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) _ The European Union will push harder for a pipeline to carry natural gas from the Caspian Sea region to Europe while bypassing Russia, a senior EU diplomat said Wednesday. Russia's war with Georgia underscores the need to...Tags: National Government, Government, Natural Resources, Energy Resources, European Union
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Despite Pre-Election Fuss, Obama Drops Windfall Tax on Oil, Natural Gas Companies
Edmunds.comPresident-elect Barack Obama has quietly abandoned a proposal to slap oil and natural gas companies with a new windfall profits tax. The revelation came after a small-business group in Northern California discovered the proposal had been dropped from... -
Scientists gauge impact of drilling off Va. coast
Associated Press WriterScientists are beginning to assess what they know--and what they don't--about the environmental consequences of drilling for gas and oil in a triangular section of the Atlantic Ocean off Virginia's coast. What they learn could open more Southern coastal...Tags: Heads of State, Water Pollution, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Fishing, Environmental Pollution
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Habits bad for the environment
So which of our habits is the worst enemy to the environment? For now, here's a look at some of our most common environmental transgressions, starting with the biggies.
HOME ENERGY
Consumption The average Chicago household uses 5,400 kilowatt hours of...Tags: Agriculture, Homes, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Resources, Marketing
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Unitil completes NiSource subsidiary purchase
Unitil Corp. has completed the purchase of two New England-based subsidiaries of NiSource Inc. in a deal valued at more than $200 million that was first announced in February. Unitil said Monday it purchased Northern Utilities Inc. and Granite State Gas...Tags: Natural Resources, Energy Resources, Nisource Incorporated
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Supreme Court won't disturb Conn. decision to deny permit for Long Island Sound gas pipeline
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a pipeline company over denial of environmental permits for a proposed natural gas pipeline through Long Island Sound. Connecticut regulators refused to issue permits for the 50-...Tags: Water Pollution, Environmental Pollution, Energy Resources, Energy Saving, Local Authority
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In drive for energy independence, crisscrossing natural gas pipelines leave some only cross
AP Energy WriterDENVER (AP) _ In the push toward more energy independence, massive infrastructure projects that will help to deliver it have clashed with cherished rights of land ownership. Proven natural gas reserves have jumped 10 of the past 11 years, according to...Tags: Energy Partners Limited, Lancaster (Lancaster, Virginia), TransCanada Corporation, Energy Resources, ConocoPhillips
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Serbia says it won't sell oil monopoly to Russia unless it builds strategic pipeline
Associated Press WriterBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) _ Serbia said it won't sell its energy monopoly to Russia unless it gets firm guarantees from Moscow it will build a strategic pipeline through the Balkan country. The $13 billion South Stream natural gas pipeline to be laid under...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Natural Resources, Contracts, Energy Resources, European Union
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High Court Turns Down Appeal For L.I. Sound Pipeline
Associated PressThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a pipeline company over denial of environmental permits for a proposed natural gas pipeline through Long Island Sound. Connecticut regulators refused to issue permits for the 50-mile project to Islander...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Water Pollution, Energy Resources, Energy Saving, Local Authority
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