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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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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. To unlock the oil from these tight rocks, the reservoir is stimulated using the same technologies as in shale gas production. The total equity value is approximately US$4.4

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

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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. The cost of fuel effects every facet of consumer goods from production to shipping costs. OPEC will continue to cut production until they achieve their desired 80-100.

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Gas War: 25 States Sue EPA Over Updated Emissions Regulations

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workforce, noting that most aspects of battery production presently take place outside the country. & Interestingly, California publicly made deals with numerous automakers that required them to do exactly that if they wanted to continue selling products within its borders. .& Swelling vehicle prices was another issue.&

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