Amazon gas pipeline plan jolts environmentalists

Amazon gas pipeline plan jolts environmentalists: "RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- Environmentalists were caught off guard when South American leaders announced plans to build a massive natural gas pipeline through the Amazon rain forest."

Ukraine threatens to turn off gas

Ukraine threatens to turn off gas: "KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukraine's prime minister threatened on Wednesday to turn off gas supplies to industry and temporarily halt industrial production in an effort to limit consumption, as Russia increased pressure on Ukraine to stop siphoning gas intended for a freezing Europe."

Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage'

BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage': "Georgia's president has accused Moscow of serious acts of "sabotage" after gas blasts on Russian pipelines cut off supplies to Georgia and Armenia."

Pemex Shuts Down 7 Fuel Theft Operations in 2 Weeks

RIGZONE - Pemex Shuts Down 7 Fuel Theft Operations in 2 Weeks: "Mexico's state oil company Pemex detected and shut down seven fuel theft operations in six states in the first two weeks of 2006, Pemex said in a statement."

Oil looms large over world stage

BBC NEWS | Business | Oil looms large over world stage: "The price of oil, one of 2005's biggest stories, is forcing its way back into the headlines as a political row with Iran threatens to interrupt supplies."

Shell's Nigeria output cut by 20%

BBC NEWS | Business | Shell's Nigeria output cut by 20%: "Shell has cut its Nigeria oil output by 20% after a pipeline explosion and the kidnapping of four foreign oil workers. "

Baker Hughes Adds Pipeline Data Management Solution with Acquisition of Baseline Technologies Incorporated

Baker Hughes Adds Pipeline Data Management Solution with Acquisition of Baseline Technologies Incorporated: "HOUSTON – December 5, 2005 -- Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) announced today that it has acquired Baseline Technologies Incorporated of Calgary, Canada. The company is expected to operate as part of the Baker Hughes Pipeline Management Group (PMG), a unit of its Baker Petrolite division. "

Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

BBC NEWS | Europe | Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas': "Russia has accused Ukraine of stealing $25m of gas exports destined for Europe after it cut off supplies to the country on Sunday."

Energy and the new world power play

BBC NEWS | Europe | Energy and the new world power play: "The row between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas is the result of a powerful combination of world energy concerns and Russia's desire to exert its influence in its own back yard."