New drilling in Syria
Exploration begins in Itheria four years after licence is awarded
Published 25th July, 2011
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Pertamina expands in Asia
Indonesia's Pertamina is expanding its lubes business with a move into Asia's marine sector
Published 25th July, 2011
Refinery fires in China and Russia
CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.
Published 25th July, 2011
Suzuki opens workshop at top of the world
India's Maruti Suzuki has opened the world's highest altitude workshop.
Published 25th July, 2011
US annnounces emergency shale regs
The US DEP has announced emergency regulations relating to drilling in the Marcellus Shale fields.
Published 25th July, 2011
Bad months for China oil safety
Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.
Published 15th July, 2011
China steps up global oil investment
China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America
Published 15th July, 2011
ConocoPhillips joins the split trend
ConocoPhillips is to split its refining and exploration units as the trend grows.
Published 15th July, 2011
Lifan to set up auto plant in Brazil
Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.
Published 15th July, 2011
Market potential boosts foreign car makers
Automakers from Asia and Europe are spurred on by China's booming car market.
Published 15th July, 2011