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NDPC study finds Bakken crude similar to other light sweet crudes, no greater rail transport risk

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Bakken crude is similar to other North American light, sweet crudes and does not pose a greater risk to transport by rail than other transportation fuels, according to a study recently completed by Turner, Mason & Company for the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC). The data indicated no significant changes in transit.

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Marathon acquires additional Eagle Ford Shale assets for $3.5B

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Year-end production expected to be approximately 12,000 net boe per day. Production expected to increase to approximately 80,000 net boe per day by 2016. This transaction enhances our already strong North America position focused on unconventional, liquids-rich resource plays that provide low-risk, scalable and profitable growth.

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Norways Statoil to acquire Brigham Exploration for US$4.4B cash; entry into the US Bakken and Three Forks tight oil plays

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Statoil ASA and Brigham Exploration Company have entered into a merger agreement for Statoil to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Brigham for US$36.5 Brigham, based in Austin, Texas, has a strong position in the Bakken and Three Forks tight oil plays in the Williston Basin in North Dakota and Montana. Click to enlarge.

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

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Large companies have typically employed people to optimize their own energy use. Charging consumers to more accurately reflect the actual cost of a product--in this case energy--will lead consumers to change their behavior, smart-grid advocates say. OPEC will continue to cut production until they achieve their desired 80-100.

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