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COLUMN-Oil storage business is booming: Kemp

LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Oil producers may be struggling as a result of low prices but the oil storage business has never been in better shape.

Expanded EIA Data on Small-Scale Solar ‘Important Step Forward,’ SEIA Says

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's recent decision to provide monthly estimates of small-scale distributed solar PV electricity generation and capacity by state and sector is an important step for the solar industry, Justin Baca, senior director of research, Solar Energy Industries Association, said on Dec. 2.

House passes energy bill axing oil export ban, Obama veto looms

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging bill on energy reforms on Thursday that includes a measure to repeal the 40-year-old oil export ban, but the legislation did not get enough votes to overturn a potential veto by President Barack Obama.

Ontario government in supply deal with Bruce Power nuclear operator

TORONTO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Canadian province of Ontario extended its commitment to nuclear energy on Thursday, announcing a supply deal with Bruce Power under which the private nuclear generator will spend C$13 billion ($9.7 billion) to refurbish six reactors.

De Beers considering closing Canada's Snap Lake diamond mine

TORONTO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - De Beers Canada said on Thursday that it may consider closing its Snap Lake diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, alongside other options, as it grapples with falling prices and costly operations at the unprofitable Arctic mine.

Cameron says EU needs stronger co-operation to fight terrorism

SOFIA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Britain wants to be part of a reformed European Union and the bloc needs stronger cooperation between its members to fight terrorism, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday.

NextEra Among Companies Chosen by PG&E to Build 75 MW of Energy Storage

PG&E Corp. is proposing to sign its first contracts with five companies including NextEra Energy Inc. and Hecate Energy to develop energy storage in California.

Uniting Syrian rebels a big test for Saudi regional ambitions

RIYADH, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's effort to unite Syrian rebels in Riyadh next week will be a big test of its regional ambitions after years of bickering between opposition groups and serious misgivings about the initiative among major powers with a stake in the war.

UPDATE 1-Algeria's Bouteflika goes to France for routine checkup - presidency

ALGIERS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has left for France for a brief routine medical check up, the presidency said in a statement on APS state news agency on Thursday.

Turkey row leaves Russia stuck with abandoned gas pipes worth billions

MOSCOW, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Gas pipes worth 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) are to be left stranded on the shores of the Black Sea after Russia's decision to suspend work on the Turkish Stream pipeline, a potent symbol of Moscow's falling out with Ankara.

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