Crude oil climbed above $73 a barrel and gasoline jumped to an eight month high after the International Energy Agency raised its global demand forecast. The IEA, adviser to 28 nations, increased its consumption outlook for the first time since August amid signs the recession is bottoming out. Nouriel Roubini, the New York University professor who predicted the financial crisis, said crude will likely rise to $100 a barrel next year. Oil also advanced as equities rose on lower jobless claims in the U.S. “Futures are forward looking and the market is discounting any present difficulties,” said Jim Ritterbusch, president of Ritterbusch & Associates, a Galena, Illinois, energy consultant.....Complete Story
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"ExxonMobil Enters Talks to Help Build Alaska Gas Pipeline"
ExxonMobil is in discussions with TransCanada to help it build a massive pipeline to move natural gas from the North Slope of Alaska to U.S. markets, according to a source familiar with the deal. The move could undermine a competing effort by ConocoPhillips and BP. Irving based Exxon would not be just a passive customer of the pipeline, which could cost as much as $30 billion and run 1,700 miles, but would likely be involved in the design and construction, according to the source. Exxon has deep expertise with large construction projects, including in harsh climates like Alaska.....Complete Story
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"BP Says Demand for Oil in U.S. Gasoline Market Peaked"
BP Plc Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward said demand for oil coming from the U.S. gasoline market “has probably peaked” as ethanol blending gains ground and Congress works on enforcing fuel efficiency. The U.S. has the potential to offset future higher energy demand with efficiency measures over the next 10 years, Hayward said at a presentation of BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy yesterday in London. At the same time, investment in more biofuel production and the possible end of ethanol import restrictions.....Complete Story
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