Biofuel dilemmas

Bangkok Post
29 Jul 2007

Benzene or gasohol? That is the question. Thailand’s Ministry of Energy is pursing a policy to promote the use of alternative fuels, be they gasohol, biodiesel or natural gas. Gasohol has been introduced at most petrol stations, yet people are still... read more...

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Indexes boosted by oil price surge
MATTHEW ROBINSON AND BARANI KRISHNAN
Calgary Herald
13 Jul 2007

REUTERS NEW YORK Major commodities indexes are posting big returns for investors, after mixed results in 2006, as a rise in prices of oil and other raw materials overcomes losses tied to the shape of the futures curve. The indexes, a favourite... read more...

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Beware of energy nationalism, warns global agency
Terry Macalister
The Guardian
10 Jul 2007

A growing trend towards nationalism over resources in Russia and even Britain could backfire by cutting expenditure on oil and gas worldwide at a time when demand is likely to rise faster than expected over the next five years, the International Energy... read more...

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EU energy users could save £40bn a year as markets open up
David Gow Brussels
The Guardian
02 Jul 2007

Industry and households throughout Europe could save £40bn a year after the EU’s domestic energy supply market was yesterday opened for full-scale competition. The move promises to help put an end to distortions that cost UK consumers £10bn last... read more...

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