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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s ADCO targets 1.8 million bpd oil output]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi&#039;s state-owned oil firm ADCO is to invest billions of dollars to hike onshore production by 400,000 barrels per day to 1.8 million bpd by 2017, its general manager Abdel Monim al-Kindy said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TAQA to boost workforce in Abu Dhabi ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company announces a commitment to increase the number of UAE Nationals following the success of Tawdheef.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dow Wire &amp; Cable showcases advanced solutions at  2010 Middle East Electricity Exhibition]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dow Wire &amp; Cable has announced that it will showcase its leading portfolio of materials and technology solutions for medium, high and extra-high voltage power cables at the 2010 MEEE.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oxford Business Group to chart Libya&#039;s privatisation progress in new economic report]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[LIBYA. Libya is stepping up its gas exploration and production with a view to increasing exports to Europe, according to the  Chairman of the National Oil Corporation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[French electrical diversity and quality at MEE 2010 in Dubai]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Around 37 French companies will be present at UBIFRANCE Pavilion to take part in the Middle East Electricity trade fair due in Dubai from 9-11 February.  

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<title><![CDATA[LG completes successful training scheme for UAE Nationals ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. LG Electronics has successfully implemented and executed a training programme to enhance human resources and empower UAE national cadre in the field of renewable energy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai says Al-Jalila new oilfield could begin production in a year]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Dubai said on Friday that a new offshore oilfield, discovered at a time when the Gulf emirate is under unprecedented financial pressure, could begin production next year.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai seeks quick assessment of new offshore oil find]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. Duba&#039;si Oil Department will begin assessing &quot;the size of oil reserves and define the possible energy production for the new field in the short- and long-term,&quot; the office of ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum said.

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai discovers new offshore oil field ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The statement announcing the discovery didn&#039;t provide details on the location or potential oil reserves.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ducab expands plans for National Development Program in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Company begins spring hiring campaign at Tawdheef Recruitment Show in Abu Dhabi by targeting individuals keen on developing their skills set through on-the-job training.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas hits milestone with supply of 100 urea production trains]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. GE Oil &amp; Gas has reached an industry milestone with the supply of more than 100 turbocompressor trains for urea plants in 34 countries worldwide. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DEWA commends cooperation of government institutions in reducing loss of environmental resources]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. During a Dubai Government Conservation Committee meeting Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, highlighted the urgent need to make additional efforts for conservation despite significant achievements.
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA awarded two major GIS substations orders by Delhi Transco]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s Transmission and Distribution division has recently won two major orders from the DTL, for 220/33 kV GIS substations, to be installed at HC Mathur Lane and AIIMS Trauma Centre in Delhi. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas awarded contract worth over US$200 million for GASCO&#039;s IGD project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Supporting the government&#039;s initiative to meet the rising demand for energy within the Emirate, the Habshan 5 IGD project is one of the largest gas processing complexes in the world. 

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia plans US$120 billion investment on energy projects]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Aramco plans to invest around US$120 billion over the next 5-6 years in developing projects in the oil and petrochemicals sectors, the company&#039;s chief executive said.

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<title><![CDATA[Qatar District Cooling Company opens second plant in Doha&#039;s West Bay ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. The plant is the third operational plant in Qatar for Qatar Cool, having launched its first Plant in West Bay in 2006 and at The Pearl-Qatar earlier this year. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swedish State Secretary visits Scania&#039;s Green assembly plant in Jafza]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The delegation was taken on a tour of the facility and briefed on the energy-saving aspects of the assembly plant in Jafza. 

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<title><![CDATA[National Oil Companies to face lower cost of risk in coming year]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The world&#039;s national oil companies could be in a position to benefit from lower overall costs of risk over the next few years according to Marsh insurance broker and risk adviser.
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<title><![CDATA[ICT for a low carbon world: activism, cooperation, innovation at Davos 
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Estimates suggest the ICT sector will account for 3% of greenhouse-gas emissions by 2020, however the real potential to be leveraged is the positive environmental impact the ICT sector could have on other sectors through &#039;Green&#039; ICT solutions, says a Booz and Company paper.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil price to trade in US$60-US$80 range, says Shell CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Shell may need to cut more jobs this year to control operating costs as a recovery in energy demand waits until the second half.
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<title><![CDATA[China overtakes US as largest customer, says Saudi Aramco CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAl. Aramco, the world&#039;s biggest crude producer, is exporting about 1 million barrels a day to China, more than to the US, Chief Executive Officer Khalid al-Falih said.

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<title><![CDATA[Energy sector likely to offer excellent opportunities for investors in 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The Gulf&#039;s energy sector is placed to engage with emerging opportunities, create new ones and position itself at the forefront of the new wave of clean energy solutions, which will ensure future growth and prosperity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[&#039;Peak oil is behind us,&#039; says Saudi Aramco CEO]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. There is still plenty of oil in the ground and the world should put aside fears about &quot;peak oil&quot;, the head of oil firm Saudi Aramco said on Thursday.

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<title><![CDATA[US$4.5 billion total bilateral trade with the UAE in 2009]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The third Malaysia Services Exhibition will be held at the Dubai International Conventions and Exhibitions Centre from the 13-15 April 2010. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Going green is not enough, says expert]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. A leading expert from renowned international energy services provider Techem, has claimed that the UAE&#039;s efforts to &#039;go green&#039; are insufficient, but that the introduction of certain laws already in place in Europe could solve its energy shortages.

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<title><![CDATA[Shell&#039;s investment in Qatar gas project seen at US$21 billion ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Royal Dutch Shell&#039;s total investment in Qatar&#039;s gas-to-liquids (GTL) and liquefied natural gas projects (LNG) was at US$21 billion. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ExxonMobil signs agreement with Iraq Ministry of Oil]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced that its affiliate ExxonMobil Iraq signed an agreement with the Iraq Ministry of Oil to redevelop and expand the West Qurna-1 field in southern Iraq. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arabian Power and Water Summit 2010 announced by MEED]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The region&#039;s power and water industry faces increasing pressure to generate sufficient power and water supply due to its rapid population growth in the last few years. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai eGovernment mPay service allows users to settle bills through mobile phone]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. mPay is a mobile payment service specially designed by Dubai eGovernment to provide an efficient and easy means of paying government fees in Dubai.

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<title><![CDATA[Masdar signs MOU with Alberta]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar and the Ministry of Energy of the Government of Alberta, Canada, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for government-to-government cooperation on carbon capture and storage initiatives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Venezuela oil reserves may be twice the size of Saudi Arabia&#039;s]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Venezuela&#039;s Orinoco oil region contains about 513 billion barrels of crude that could technically be recovered, a new US government assessment  said. If proven right this could spell the end of &#039;peak oil.&#039;
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<title><![CDATA[World Future Energy Summit strengthens position as platform for progressing future energy globally
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE has hosted the World Future Energy Summit for the third year, demonstrating its commitment to promoting and advancing innovation, research and regulation of the future and renewable energy, globally.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi opens decade with millions worth of new projects and investment deals in oil and gas sector]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Saudi Oil &amp; Gas 2010 has recently concluded a highly successful four-day run at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre, facilitating SAR millions worth of new projects and business deals in Saudi Arabia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar may acquire Petrobras, Banco do Brasil stake]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Qatar is interested in buying minority stakes in Brazil&#039;s state-run oil giant Petrobras and Banco do Brasil, a Brazilian cabinet official said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA signs agreement with Alstom and Schneider Electric]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The AREVA group has signed an agreement setting out the legal and financial terms and conditions for the disposal of its Transmission and Distribution business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Multi-faceted innovation and university access to capital critical in winning future energy battle]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The session focused on the dual role played by the private sector and university research in moving the industry forward.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[All viable energy sources needed to meet future energy demand]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Meeting the world&#039;s growing energy needs while reducing the impact on the environment will require the development of all viable sources of energy and new technology development, said Emil Jacobs, Vice President of Research and Development at ExxonMobil Research. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business as usual not acceptable as risk of climate change escalates, says UAE Minister ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The opening plenary of the second day of the World Future Energy Summit has seen the UAE Minister of Environment and Water point to the need to simplify the procedures in the financing funds that have decided to be established by Copenhagen accords.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Empower-Logstor Insulated Pipes Systems signifies UAE&#039;s drive towards diversification of economy 
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Denmark Crown Prince and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed inaugurate UAE&#039;s largest pre-insulated pipe manufacturing facility]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar sees first carbon capture in UAE by end 2012]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Masdar said its first carbon capture and storage (CCS) project would be cutting greenhouse gas emissions in the UAE by the end of 2012.
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<title><![CDATA[PRTM brings global energy and electric vehicle insight to World Future Energy Summit 2010]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. PRTM affirms its commitment to sustainable energy development in the GCC by participating in its first World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SAS eyes demand for analytical intelligence in Saudi Arabia]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. SAS is eyeing the demand for AI solutions in Saudi, which is expected to be fuelled by the Saudi Energy Ministry&#039;s plans to increase investments into the petrochemical industry.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE committed to clean energy, says minister ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Al-Hamli, at the World Future Summit which sarted today in Abu Dhabi, said the UAE needs to develop other sources of energy to meet a rapid increase in its consumption because of high economic and population growth.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE energy minister says oil prices &#039;very reasonable&#039;]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Hamli was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a four-day alternative energy forum being held in Abu Dhabi.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman inaugurates Saudi Oil &amp; Gas as global industry players]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA.  Over 6,500 trade visitors are expected during the four-day run, as Saudi Oil &amp; Gas 2010 provides an ideal platform for key industry players to leverage Saudi&#039;s burgeoning oil production and consumption requirements within the next 10 years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[International Renewable Energy Agency takes off]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. In 2010, IRENA will set out to establish itself as the global information base for renewable energy knowledge. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iraq and Shell consortium sign the Majnoon Oilfield contract]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[IRAQ. Shell, as lead operator, will hold a 45% share, with partner Petronas holding 30%. The Iraqi state holds 25% of the participating interests in all contractor consortia.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE set for first sustainable bioenergy research project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing, Etihad Airways and Honeywell&#039;s UOP announced an agreement to establish a major research and demonstration project in Abu Dhabi dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swedish Secretary of State for Energy confirms participation in World Future Energy Summit]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[The Swedish government wants Sweden to become one of the greenest countries in Europe, and is aiming to generate 50% of all energy produced by 2020 from renewable energy. 

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<title><![CDATA[Kuwait, Areva ink nuclear cooperation deal ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[KUWAIT.  Kuwait may be interested in acquiring a stake in France&#039;s nuclear giant Areva, KUNA reported.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s Masdar launches solar tower &#039;beam down&#039; R&amp;D project]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The state-of-the-art, collaborative research project will test an innovative &#039;beam down&#039; technology, which has the potential to convert solar irradiation into electricity in a more efficient way than other technologies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Role of carbon capture storage to be discussed at the World Future Energy Summit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43439</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. BP Alternative Energy will host the BP Carbon Theatre at the World Future Energy Summit, at which international experts will discuss the role Carbon Capture &amp; Storage can play in tackling global carbon emissions]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Masdar announces strategic partnership with Schneider Electric]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming World Future Energy Summit, Schneider Electric will provide energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for Masdar City.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ExxonMobil, Petrobras affiliates in offshore black sea agreement with Turkish oil company]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Exxon Mobil and Petrobras announced that their affiliates signed an agreement with the Turkish National Oil Company to explore for hydrocarbons in the deepwater Black Sea offshore Turkey. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A positive start to 2010 for Drake &amp; Scull International]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. DSI has been awarded its first contract of 2010, an AED64 million (US$17.44 million)  Mechanical, Electrical &amp; Plumbing contract.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World&#039;s first solar powered aircraft to be unveiled in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE.  Bertrand Piccard, President and Pilot, Solar Impulse, will be exhibiting a model of the solar powered aircraft at the the World Future Energy Summit.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil price around US$82 is &#039;fantastic&#039; says Kuwait oil minister]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The price of crude oil dropped under US$82 Tuesday on expectations of easing heating fuel demand as warmer temperatures reach parts of the United States and Europe recently hit by a cold snap.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar, Exxon petrochemical plant to cost US$6 billion]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil&#039;s planned petrochemical complex will cost about US$6 billion, Qatar&#039;s oil minister said in a speech.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apache&#039;s latest oil discovery in Egypt&#039;s Western Desert Tests 5,085 barrels per day]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. With this latest discovery and other recent wells, we anticipate production from the Phiops-West Kalabsha area will double to 20,000 barrels per day as additional infrastructure is brought on line in the third quarter,&#039; said Apache&#039;s President. 
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<title><![CDATA[Siemens to present innovative solutions at the World Future Energy Summit 2010 ]]></title>'
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<description><![CDATA[UAE. Siemens, being aware of the challenges arising from the demand for a global reduction of carbon emissions, will present its proven, highest-efficiency industrial solutions as well as innovations for a future sustainable energy supply and smart consumption. 

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<title><![CDATA[Dubai utility mulls privatisation of power sector]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43373</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DEWA said Tuesday it is seeking advisory service offers for the privatisation of power generation and sea water desalination projects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE residents waste 250 litres of water per day]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43365</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Abu Dhabi launched the &#039;Heroes of the UAE&#039; water campaign urging UAE residents to adopt simple tips to reduce their water wastage. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia, China plan to boost trade volumes to US$60 billion by 2015]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43342</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA. Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia and China, the world&#039;s second-largest energy consumer, plan to boost trade volumes by 50% by 2015 and solve disputes over issues such as dumping amicably, officials said.

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<title><![CDATA[World Future Energy Summit delegates to hear from South Korean Vice Minister ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43352</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The South Korean Minister has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Summit, and will be a keynote speaker in the Energy Ministers&#039; panel on 18 January.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump to 15-month high near US$84 on China demand]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43341</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. The price of oil struck a 15-month high close to US$84 Monday in the wake of positive Chinese energy data and as a cold snap raised demand for heating fuel, analysts said.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[German companies to participate in World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43331</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. More than 70 companies from Germany have confirmed their participation in the World Future Energy Summit, clearly demonstrating the nation&#039;s strength in renewable energy.  ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ekotribe launches rechargeable USBCELL in Middle East]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43309</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Ekotribe today announced the launch USBCELL as part of its &#039;Go Green&#039; campaign in the Middle East.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jeff Rubin sees US$100 crude oil in 2010 ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43305</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Jeff Rubin, the former CIBC World Markets Inc. chief economist who accurately predicted oil&#039;s surge during the last decade, expects crude to reach US$90 a barrel this quarter and US$100 by the year&#039;s end. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s IPIC increases OMV stake to 20%]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43292</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. OMV received a notification concerning a change effective as of 30 December  2009 in the number of OMV shares owned by International Petroleum Investment Company from Abu Dhabi. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Crown Prince of Spain confirms participation in Abu Dhabi&#039;s World Future Energy Summit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43224</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Crown Prince of Spain, Felipe de Borbon y Grecia will be a keynote speaker in the Plenary welcome session on the first day of the Summit on 18 January.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Circumnavigating the world in a solar airplane to be discussed at World Future Energy Summit]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43278</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Bertrand Piccard, President of Solar Impulse and internationally renowned lecturer will be presenting his project to fly around the world in a solar airplane during the World Future Energy Summit taking place in Abu Dhabi, 18-21 January 2010. 

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<title><![CDATA[Fuel self-serve to bring about time and cost efficiencies ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43241</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. EPPCO/ENOC said it is considering the implementation of the self-serve concept as an option across its network of 170 service stations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices steady near US$82]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43240</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday trading near a 14-month high, as a stronger dollar offset rising demand for heating fuel caused by cold weather in the northern hemisphere.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AREVA T&amp;D acquires Vamp]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43220</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. AREVA&#039;s Transmission and Distribution division and the main shareholder of Vamp Oy today announced that they have signed an agreement for AREVA T&amp;D to acquire Vamp.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dana Gas Egypt achieves 20% increase in 2009 average daily production rate ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43200</link>
<description><![CDATA[EGYPT. Dana Gas has announced that it has successfully achieved its end of year production target for Egypt operations by delivering a production rate in excess of 40,000 boepd on 31 December 2009. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs confirms World Future Energy Summit attendance]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43195</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Finnish Minister will be a keynote speaker in the Energy Ministers&#039; panel session on the first day of the Summit next month on 18 January 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s World Future Energy Summit gains support of global business community]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43164</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The World Future Energy Summit has gained the support of some of the world&#039;s leading businesses, who are joining Masdar and Abu Dhabi in demonstrating their  commitment to developing a sustainable future energy supply.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buoyant commodity prices likely to increase further in 2010]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43159</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Commodity prices were surprisingly buoyant in 2009, and are expected to increase further in 2010 as world activity expands after the global crisis.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[China marks its presence at World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43142</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. More than 40 world leading renewable energy companies from China have confirmed their participation in the World Future Energy Summit which is now in its third year and will be held from 18-21 January 2010]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise near US$80 on last day of 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43127</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. World oil prices, which have soared 40% this year on signs of global economic recovery, rose Thursday as solid US demand underpinned the market on the last trading day of 2009.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Iran denies secret deal to import Kazakh uranium]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43123</link>
<description><![CDATA[IRAN. Iran on Wednesday denied as &quot;baseless&quot; a report it was close to clinching a deal to import 1,350 tons (1,372 tonnes) of purified uranium ore from Kazakhstan to restock its depleted reserves.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ENOC considering self service petrol stations]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43118</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Emirates National Oil Company is evaluating the possible introduction of a modern self-serve concept, as an option for motorists buying fuel across its network of service stations in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
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<title><![CDATA[UAE to cut oil output from February]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43099</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. ADNOC will cut production by between 10%-15% in four major oilfields in Abu Dhabi in line with an OPEC decision to cut production.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Regulatory framework necessary to stimulate investment in renewable energies, says Deutsche Bank]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43098</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Governments must establish regulatory and policy frameworks that provide transparency, longevity and certainty, to stimulate investment in renewable energies, said the global head of Deutsche Bank&#039;s Asset Management division.

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<title><![CDATA[DEWA concludes 2009 with more assessment visits to educational institutions]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43096</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE.  The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has brought 2009 to a close with assessment visits to 171 educational institutions in the run up to the fifth round of the &#039;Conservation for a Better Tomorrow&#039; awards.

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<title><![CDATA[Emirates Gas joins &#039;Clean up UAE 2009&#039; campaign to create better environment]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43092</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The campaign aimed at promoting general awareness among members of the community on sustainable environmental protection practices that assure safer, cleaner and &#039;greener&#039; environment for generations to come. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi&#039;s World Future Energy Summit seen as global driver for renewable energy ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43093</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Malaysian Prime Minister said that the World Future Energy Summit will play a significant role, alongside Copenhagen, in accelerating the uptake of renewable, the future of the energy sector. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middle East Diesel Genset Market shows positive momentum]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43064</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The Middle East diesel genset market has reached the maturity stage, and will continue to project stable growth rates in the future. says Frost &amp; Sullivan]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil hits four-week high near US$79]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43058</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil hit a high of US$78.68 a barrel on Monday, extending gains into a fourth day, as signs of an economic recovery helped boost the outlook for demand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi plans joint bid for EDF&#039;s UK grid]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43041</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is planning a joint bid for EDF&#039;s electricity distribution network in the UK, the Sunday Telegraph reported.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UAE awards US$20.4 billion nuclear deal to South Korean-led consortium]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43040</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE has awarded a South Korean-led consortium a US$20.4 billion dollar contract to build four nuclear power plants, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation announced on Sunday.

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<title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia oil and gas investments valued at US$400 billion]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43033</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAUDI ARABIA.  The Saudi Government&#039;s enormous oil and gas project investments  aim to harness the country&#039;s expansive gas reserves estimated to reach up to 230 trillion cubic feet.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull International acquires second company in 2009]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43032</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. This second acquisition since listing on the Dubai Financial Market in March this year follows a stringent technical, financial and legal due diligence process that was carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Shuaa Capital and Al Tamimi &amp; Company.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oil price climbs above US$77]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43030</link>
<description><![CDATA[INTERNATIONAL. Oil prices on Thursday extended a rally that has been caused by a larger-than-expected drop in US energy stockpiles, traders said.

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<title><![CDATA[UAE establishes Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43022</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The UAE set up a body to run its burgeoning nuclear programme to produce electricity, which is expected to award the region&#039;s largest-ever energy deals soon.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dubai Electricity and Water Authority offers easy-to-adopt conservation tips to Global Village visitors]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43008</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. DEWA&#039;s presence at Global Village will enable the general public to gain information on green building standards and simple tips for conserving electricity and water to ensure huge savings on their monthly bills.

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<title><![CDATA[GE Oil &amp; Gas and Al Shaheen Energy Services sign strategic partnership agreements]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=43002</link>
<description><![CDATA[QATAR. Under the first agreement Al Shaheen Energy Services becomes a 50% strategic JV partner in GE Oil &amp; Gas&#039; PII Pipeline Solutions business with immediate effect. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rising oil prices seen boosting GCC economic growth in 2010  ]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42966</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The economic growth of the oil-rich GCC nations will accelerate next year as crude prices are predicted to rise, a survey showed this week. 

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<title><![CDATA[Drake &amp; Scull International form a strategic alliance with Assyce Group]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42987</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. The alliance has been agreed based on the two companies&#039; recent activities in the development of a grid-free telecom solution and will focus on expanding the portfolio of products through custom-made value engineered solutions. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi emerging as hub for renewable energy and climate change]]></title>'
<link>http://www.bi-me.com/main.php?c=3&amp;cg=2&amp;t=1&amp;id=42984</link>
<description><![CDATA[UAE. Renewable energy policy makers, government officials, business leaders, technologists, financiers and academics will come together in Abu Dhabi during the week of 16-23 January 2010 for Abu Dhabi Future Energy Week.]]></description>
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