Top 10 Energy and Natural Resources Headlines from All Regions A large, historical Australian public health study from the Sydney Medical School concludes that health complaints about wind turbines are heavily influenced by contagious nocebo effects. A brief summary of information on recently completed deals, rumours and potential opportunities, and regulatory updates. The Cypriot Government initially planned to schedule a deadline for bids for oil and gas tenders for April 2013, but is now extending the deadline for an undisclosed period of time Businesses in the oil and gas industry are cautioned to pay careful attention to evolutions in anti-corruption law in the jurisdictions where they operate. This publication brings together a brief summary of information on recently completed deals and relevant regulatory updates. In the wake of the financial crisis, global regulators have endeavored to undertake significant regulatory reform of the swaps markets. Pennsylvania is considering a bill, Senate Bill 258, that would create a presumption of abandonment for certain subsurface rights if those rights are not exercised for 50 years. Utilities, energy providers, trade associations and other entities participating in or supporting the energy sector will be impacted by Canada's new Anti-Spam Legislation. This publication brings together a brief summary of information on recently completed deals and regulatory updates. The average intensity of greenhouse emissions from the National Electricity Market has reduced by about 5% year on year. |