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CFTC rule to limit oil speculation a tremendous victory

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

CFTC rule to limit oil speculation a tremendous victory

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines and the organizer of the multi-industry Stop Oil Speculation Now (SOS Now) campaign, today a

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Oil and water do not mix

Tune Hotels Denies Its Polluting Water Tables In Bali

Oil and water do not mix

The controversy surrounding reports in the local press that the recently-opened Tune Hotel on Jalan Ciung Wanara, Kuta, in Bali is contaminating local water supplies continued to boil.

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Conservation and oil exploration – partners or incompatible opposites?

Oil Exploration Activity In Uganda

Conservation and oil exploration – partners or incompatible opposites?

By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN

Mighty birdsong is the wakeup call visitors can expect when staying at the Paraa Safari Lodge on the banks of the river Nile, although the more conventional method – like a discreet knock on the doo

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Economic meltdown only latest woe for oil-rich Kazakhstan

Central Asia

Economic meltdown only latest woe for oil-rich Kazakhstan

By Andrew Princz, ontheglobe.com for eTN

With economic turmoil ravaging world markets, political or economic instability anywhere comes with incrementally higher stakes.

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Will a new oil bubble derail economic recovery?

CFTC proposes commodities speculation hearings

Will a new oil bubble derail economic recovery?

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) today commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for proposing hearings to examine measures to curb excessive speculation in the commoditi

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ATA applauds Obama administration white paper on oil trading

Air Transport Association

ATA applauds Obama administration white paper on oil trading

By eTN Staff Writer

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) today applauded the Obama administration on the issuance of its white paper addressing excessive unchecked speculation that artificially drives the price

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Airlines say they can't afford another huge oil price jump

Airlines Industry

Airlines say they can't afford another huge oil price jump

FORT WORTH — The 25% run-up in oil prices over the past month that has motorists again scrutinizing gas station price signs heading into the Memorial Day weekend also has U.S.

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Is water the new oil?

Just A Drop Lecture

Is water the new oil?

By eTN Staff Writer

Could water shortages be the cause of the next major international conflict?

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Arabian Gulf oil business is still bubbling

Work Boat Gulf Exhibition

Arabian Gulf oil business is still bubbling

By eTN Staff Writer

While world market prices of oil are currently sitting at about a third of those enjoyed at the commodity’s peak less than 12 months ago, plenty of producers can still make profits at current levels

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Gearing up for the Oil & Gas Maintenance and Pipeline Rehabilitation Conference and Exhibition

Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain, January 19-21, 2009

Gearing up for the Oil & Gas Maintenance and Pipeline Rehabilitation Conference and Exhibition

By eTN Staff Writer

More than 2,000 of the world's leading oil and gas professionals are expected to attend the Oil & Gas Maintenance and Pipeline Rehabilitation Conference and Exhibition, which is set to open January 19

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Gaza: Truth or consequence

Mid-East Conflict

Gaza: Truth or consequence

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

“Jews and Arabs refuse to act as enemies!” yelled Jaffa activists late Tuesday afternoon at Ajami Park, corner Yefet and Dr. Erlich streets.

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Drop in gas prices doesn't mean airline tickets will be cheaper

Oil Prices And Airfares: Nothing In Common?

Drop in gas prices doesn't mean airline tickets will be cheaper

By recordonline.com

So you figured, with the price of jet fuel — like the gas you buy at the pump — coming back down to earth, you might get a price break at the airport.

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Oil prices down, airline surcharges still exist

Airline Surcharges

Oil prices down, airline surcharges still exist

By todaystmj4.com

Oil prices are going down, but airlines aren't reducing the fees they added on because of high fuel costs.

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Oil & Gas Maintenance Technology / Pipeline Rehabilitation & Maintenance announce preliminary conference program

Manama, Bahrain - January 19-21, 2009

Oil & Gas Maintenance Technology / Pipeline Rehabilitation & Maintenance announce preliminary conference program

By eTN Staff Writer

BAHRAIN - The annual Oil & Gas Maintenance Technology / Pipeline Rehabilitation & Maintenance conference and exhibition, hosted by Saudi Aramco and BAPCO, working with the event owner and producer, Pe

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For airlines, oil is proving a two-edged sword

Airlines On Edge Even As Crude Falls

For airlines, oil is proving a two-edged sword

By marketwatch.com

Outside the energy sector, no other industry is as vulnerable to high oil prices as airlines.

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Northwest profitable with oil at $100 - CEO

Northwest

Northwest profitable with oil at $100 - CEO

Northwest Airlines Corp, which is set to be acquired by Delta Airlines, can be profitable with oil at $100 per barrel, Doug Steenland, the company's chief executive, said on Wednesday.

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Air Transport Association reacts to largest one-day oil price gain in NYMEX history

Volatility Affirms Role of Speculation

Air Transport Association reacts to largest one-day oil price gain in NYMEX history

By eTN

WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2008) - The Air Transport Association (ATA), the industry trade organization for the major US airlines, today reacted to oil's largest one-day price gain in NYMEX history

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Floridians: Tourists-schmourists... Drill, baby, drill!

Floridians Flip-Flop On Oil Drilling, Put Wallets Over Tourists

Floridians: Tourists-schmourists... Drill, baby, drill!

By bloomberg.com

The dolphins and pelicans that swim just off Caladesi Island's linen-white sands along Florida's western coast help draw almost 80 million visitors and $57 billion to the ``Sunshine State'' each year.

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Oil is at $114. Mr. Airline, would you like to meet Mr. Profit?

oil prices are down, so...what now?

Oil is at $114. Mr. Airline, would you like to meet Mr. Profit?

By wsj.com

In a research report Monday, Morgan Stanley analyst William Greene predicted that if crude oil falls to $115 a barrel, the airline industry could be profitable.

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Airline boss says high oil a threat

state of the industry with tim clark

Airline boss says high oil a threat

By theaustralian.news.com.au

Up to a quarter of the world's airlines could go broke if fuel costs fail to keep going down and oil prices return to $US145 a barrel, Emirates president Tim Clark has warned.

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