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Eni signs agreement for the acquisition of a new ultra-deepwater exploration block offshore Pakistan

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Eni has signed an agreement with the Pakistani Authorities and the state oil and gas company OGDCL for the acquisition of 25% and the operatorship of exploration license Offshore Indus Block G, located in Pakistan’s Indus Basin. Oil and gas blocks offshore Pakistan. Source: Pakistan Petroleum Information Service.

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Transmission Losses: More Oil Supply Trucks Bombed in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Dozens of tankers carrying fuel to Afghanistan for NATO troops were torched near Quetta in western Pakistan on Wednesday, the third major attack on supplies since Pakistan closed one border crossing to Afghanistan a week ago and the first at the only checkpoint that remained open. Source: NY Times

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Opinion: China To Continue Expanding Its Influence In The Oil And Gas Sector

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Since 2009, China has been taking a much more active role in its pursuit of international oil contracts. In 2009, for the first time, Saudi Arabia exported more of its oil to China than it did to the U.S. China also made large investments in Saudi Arabia’s oil refining industry as well.

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Pakistsan State Oil Introduces E10 Gasoline in Karachi

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Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has introduced a 10% ethanol blend gasoline (E10) in Karachi. The country’s first ethanol outlet opened in Islamabad in July 2009. PSO will also open an E10 outlet in Lahore. E10 is part of the government’s strategy to promote alternate energy resources. The ethanol used is produced from molasses.

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GECF: more than a quarter of 2050 natural gas supply untapped

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Senturin made his remarks during the 25 th Oil & Gas of Turkmenistan Conference. Important projects in the offing include the Turkmenistan-China pipeline enhancement, TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India), and others. —Secretary General Sentyurin.

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Axial Vector and Kirloskar Oil Engines Forming JV for Mass Production of Axial-Type Engines

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Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) and Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL) have signed a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a joint venture for the mass production of the Axial Vector axial-type, multi-fuel engines ( earlier post ). Rahul Kirloskar, Director, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. Source: AVEC. Click to enlarge.

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Saudis Expand Price War Downstream

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The undisputed king of oil and gas is making some moves that could change the face of the global refining sector. As if being the world’s biggest exporter of oil was not enough, the desert kingdom is now looking to conquer the refining sector as it has quickly become the fourth largest refiner in the world. By offering almost 2.8