05.07.2009

A detailed information source on estimated U.S. drilling expenditures. Conducted annually since 1954. The survey contains data on the number of oil and gas wells and dry holes drilled, their accompanying footage, and their estimated drilling costs for all active drilling areas – both onshore and off – in the U. S.  Data on drilling expenditures for exploratory and development wells, horizontal wells, coal-bed methane gas wells, sidetrack wells and water depths are presented in detail. A comparison of the impact of price change on the drilling costs is also included

Trade prices in the Mediterranean basin. For instance, the liquid fuel components (fuel oil and gas oil) in IEC’s basket of fuels will be reviewed on a regular basis according to the changes in CIF LaVera prices which will be taken from the fuel management department base on the Platt’s oil gram price report. >

A fuel used in aircraft. Jet fuel is obtained by distillation and sweetening. The latter removes all trace of mercaptans (very light molecules containing sulfur atoms). Jet fuel is a white product, so-called because it is transparent

In Dec 1997, the Kyoto Protocol established GHG emission limits for countries with an overall reduction set at 5.2% from 1990 levels, although individual nations have different targets

Although Israel was classified as a developing country under the Climate Change Convention, the government has resolved to undertake activities to reduce emissions of greenhouses gases on the basis of the conclusions of an interministerial committee on climate change which was set up for this purpose. Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol will also allow Israel to benefit from the provisions of the CDM and to advance projects which support the principles of sustainable development. Israel ratified the Kyoto Protocol in February 2004 and established the CDM committee in April 2004. During the initial period of 2008-2012 Israel is not obliged to undertake any cut in emissions

The inedible Jatropha plant is used to produce biodiesel. Jatropha seeds have an oil content of 31-37% and can be used instead of edible crops for first-generation biodiesel. Ten dunam (2.5 acres) of edible crops such as corn or soy beans can produce one ton of oil, whereas the Jatropha variety developed by the company can produce three tons.