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Gladstone LNG, the coal seam gas to LNG project led by Santos, has signed an agreement with Origin Energy to supply feed gas for liquefaction into LNG.

The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report tracking new project announcements shows that the global energy industry has seen encouraging signs of growth in the first quarter of 2012.

Squire Sanders report highlights North American consolidation, growing cross-border activity and the rise of Asian investors.

Drax Group plc has abandoned plans for a dedicated biomass power plant, but pledged to invest £50 million to increase its biomass co-firing capacity.

India is set to become the largest importer of coal in the world. But doubts remain over many aspects of current power sector legislation and electricity tariffs. Mike King examines the uncertainty this is creating for the power generating companies and the miners that serve them.

American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy.

BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains.

Nancy Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, evaluates Australia’s diverse and vibrant energy industry, focusing on its burgeoning LNG export trade.

The American Petroleum Institute is urging energy discussions in the US election campaigns.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2011, which predicts that the global demand for coal will grow over the next five years as a result of surging energy demand in emerging economies.

China’s economy faces a strong headwind from power shortages and rising coal costs. Ng Weng Hoong assesses the threats.

The energy security strategies of states across the region, if not working in cooperation with each other, could have severe geopolitical and economic repercussions in a region where high food and oil prices threaten economic recovery and human security.

Proposals previously blocked by environmental groups have gained traction as planned Ohio diesel and jet fuel refinery switches from coal to natural gas. Also includes a round up of other US refining news.

The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows growth in potential investment value across all sectors this quarter.

The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down.