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Enbridge says no restart date for ruptured line (Reuters)

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Reuters – Enbridge Inc’s chief executive said on Friday he was unable to say when the company would be able to restart the Michigan pipeline that ruptured earlier this week, spilling more than 800,000 gallons of oil.

Oil prices slip before US GDP release (AFP)

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AFP – World oil prices fell Friday as traders awaited news of an expected economic slowdown in top energy consumer the United States.

Asda powers ahead in bid to become more energy-efficient

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All 14 Asda stores in Northern Ireland are now powered by electricity derived from 100% green sources, the company announced. Related Stories Concerns raised over banks’ reliance on state guarantee Plans to phase out DRA met with anger Family-run food firm eyes bigger slice of the market Metro bank a fascinating case study in what customers really want Recovery doubts linger as lending remains …

Solyndra Signs PPA with SCE

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The cylindrical CIGS thin-film manufacturer Solyndra just signed a power purchase agreement with the utility Southern California Edison for 16-MW of projects.

What energy efficiency type are you?

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Senate plans Wed. test vote on oil spill bill (Reuters)

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Reuters – The Senate plans to hold a procedural vote next Wednesday to test whether there is enough support to pass legislation clamping down on offshore oil drilling procedures and expanding alternative energy, a Democratic aide said on Thursday.

Analysis: Action on global climate may drift for years

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International action on climate change looks likely to drift over the next two years as politicians waver on tougher carbon caps in the wake of the financial crisis.

Texas proposes new rules for shale gas drilling (AP)

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AP – Texas environmental regulators have formally proposed beefing up regulations on oil and gas drilling, in an attempt to reduce air pollution caused when companies use new technology to extract natural gas trapped in deep shales.

Japan’s Mitsui maintains oil tanker was likely attacked (AFP)

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AFP – A Japanese shipping company maintained Thursday that its oil tanker was likely attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, dismissing reports it may have been hit by a freak wave.

Senate energy bill draws widespread criticism (Reuters)

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Reuters – Republicans and some moderate Democrats in the Senate on Wednesday began picking apart a new energy bill that they complained goes too far in holding oil companies responsible for accidents like the massive Gulf of Mexico spill.