The environment

Lower oil prices may boost overall global growth, with the oil importing advanced economies gaining the most.

The US Department of Energy has announced 22 emissions reduction projects and a new Assistant Secretary For Fossil Fuels.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA), expects wind power capacity additions to increase in the last quarter of 2014.

According to the IEA, the US is in a strong position to deliver a reliable, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy system.

The Gas Processors Association has said that it opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed increase in the emission factor for industrial flares.

A round up of some of the latest oil and gas industry news from around the world.

Oman leads the way in enhanced oil recovery, according to Raoul Restucci, managing director of Petroleum Development Oman.

A brief overview of the North American Energy Ministers Meeting.

Hoover Container Solutions Ltd, has announced the installation of Thermo Oxidizer units at its Scott, Louisiana, and Houston service facilities.

Timmon Roberts of the Brookings Institution highlights why the outcome of the Lima climate negotiations should give hope for the future.

The US Energy Intelligence Administration has said that gasoline prices tend to have little effect on demand for car travel.

Comments have been passed on the new UN climate change deal.

The Diesel Technology Forum looks at clean diesel technology’s role in US economic growth and environmental gains.

A look at the economic and budgetary effects of producing oil and natural gas from shale in the US with the Congressional Budget Office.

Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company Limited has completed construction of major desulphurisation facilities.