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Natural Gas is a highly flammable hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil. Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in a reservoir, and it also can be present as a gas cap above the oil. Such natural gas is known as associated gas.
Natural Gas is a highly flammable hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil. Natural gas is often found dissolved in oil at the high pressures existing in a reservoir, and it also can be present as a gas cap above the oil. Such natural gas is known as associated gas.
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Greenhouse gas emissions increased in US by 1.4 percent last year after declining in 2006
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The amount of U.S. greenhouse gases flowing into the atmosphere, mainly carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels, increased last year by 1.4 percent after a decline in 2006, the Energy Department reported Wednesday. The report said...Tags: George Bush, Global Warming, Environmental Pollution, Energy Resources, Global Change
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Envoy says EU to push harder for Caspian natural gas pipeline bypassing Russia
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) _ The European Union will push harder for a pipeline to carry natural gas from the Caspian Sea region to Europe while bypassing Russia, a senior EU diplomat said Wednesday. Russia's war with Georgia underscores the need to...Tags: National Government, Energy Resources, European Union, Government, Natural Resources
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Scientists gauge impact of drilling off Va. coast
Associated Press WriterScientists are beginning to assess what they know--and what they don't--about the environmental consequences of drilling for gas and oil in a triangular section of the Atlantic Ocean off Virginia's coast. What they learn could open more Southern coastal...Tags: Heads of State, Energy Resources, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Water Pollution, Fishing
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Habits bad for the environment
So which of our habits is the worst enemy to the environment? For now, here's a look at some of our most common environmental transgressions, starting with the biggies.
HOME ENERGY
Consumption The average Chicago household uses 5,400 kilowatt hours of...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Passenger Cars, Energy Resources, Global Change, United Nations
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Unitil completes NiSource subsidiary purchase
Unitil Corp. has completed the purchase of two New England-based subsidiaries of NiSource Inc. in a deal valued at more than $200 million that was first announced in February. Unitil said Monday it purchased Northern Utilities Inc. and Granite State Gas...Tags: New Hampshire, Energy Resources, Indiana, Nisource Incorporated, Massachusetts
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Supreme Court won't disturb Conn. decision to deny permit for Long Island Sound gas pipeline
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a pipeline company over denial of environmental permits for a proposed natural gas pipeline through Long Island Sound. Connecticut regulators refused to issue permits for the 50-...Tags: Local Authority, Energy Saving, Energy Resources, Water Pollution, Keyspan
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Serbia says it won't sell oil monopoly to Russia unless it builds strategic pipeline
Associated Press WriterBELGRADE, Serbia (AP) _ Serbia said it won't sell its energy monopoly to Russia unless it gets firm guarantees from Moscow it will build a strategic pipeline through the Balkan country. The $13 billion South Stream natural gas pipeline to be laid under...Tags: Energy Resources, European Union, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Natural Resources, Contracts
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High Court Turns Down Appeal For L.I. Sound Pipeline
Associated PressThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a pipeline company over denial of environmental permits for a proposed natural gas pipeline through Long Island Sound. Connecticut regulators refused to issue permits for the 50-mile project to Islander...Tags: Local Authority, Energy Saving, Energy Resources, Water Pollution, Natural Resources
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When it comes to utilities, better the devil you know?
You're fed up with your phone company, but how do you know its competitors will be any better? As I've dug into your complaints over the past four months, I too have wondered, how do you measure a phone company's performance? How many complaints are...Tags: UGI Corporation, Energy Resources, RCN of PA, Inc., Consumers, Verizon Communications
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In drive for energy independence, crisscrossing natural gas pipelines leave some only cross
AP Energy WriterDENVER (AP) _ In the push toward more energy independence, massive infrastructure projects that will help to deliver it have clashed with cherished rights of land ownership. Proven natural gas reserves have jumped 10 of the past 11 years, according to...Tags: Texas, Oregon, Energy Resources, Kinder Morgan Incorporated, ConocoPhillips
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3 south Orange homes evacuated in gas leak
Orange County Fire Rescue evacuated three homes in the Peppermill Subdivision in south Orange County about 4 p.m. Saturday because of a gas leak at 12206 Romero St. Homeowners doing yard work accidentally nicked the 2-inch natural gas line and contacted...Tags: Disasters, Energy Resources, Fires, Orange County (Florida), Natural Resources
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Argentine government cuts natural gas subsidies to large consumers, will boost public works
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) _ Argentina has eliminated 1.4 billion pesos ($415 million) in natural gas subsidies, the planning minister announced Friday. The cuts affect the top one-third of residential gas consumers and 1.5 percent of industrial users,...Tags: National Government, Energy Resources, Government, Natural Resources
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