Burma Auctions “Crown Jewels”
Over 60 foreign companies are preparing to bid for rights to explore for oil or gas in 30 offshore fields in the latest bidding round in Burma, described by the Financial Times as one of the most exciting for years.
Andy Rowell
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Canadians Spin Huge Pollution Levels as “Responsible Development”
Canada’s monitoring of the dirty tar sands is clearly failing the local communities, despite attempts by the region's politicians to spin it otherwise.
Seeing Tar Sands as “Stranded Assets”
Suddenly reserves worth billions of dollars are being thought of “stranded assets”, and that should include the tar sands.
Chinese Changing Global Energy Market
Chinese companies are changing their investment strategies, with implications for the global energy market
Increased Mercury Levels Near Tar Sands
Scientists have released yet another academic study that indicates the growing ecological impact of the tar sands.
Analysts Warn of $200 / Barrel
Last week, President Obama lauded the fact that America was poised to become the number one energy producer in the world this year.