Cuba Is Looking To Solar Power To Help Its Energy Mix Since It Relies Heavily On Oil Imports
Cuba's first solar farm is located 190 miles east of Havana in the central province of Cienfuegos.
TransCanada (TRP) Unveiled Plans To Build The Energy East Pipeline That Will Bring Crude East From Alberta
As the Keystone XL pipeline is delayed TransCanada looks east in moving its crude oil from Alberta.
Shell (RDS.A) Writes Down $2 billion Of North American Shale Assets, Q2 Profit More Than Halved
The oil company's Q2 profits dropped 60 percent because of higher exploration costs, production disruptions, and a write-down of shale assets.
Turkey's First Nuclear Power Plant On Schedule Despite Deficiencies In Environmental Impact Analysis: Report
Nuclear power remains in the mix for Turkey as it looks to diversify its energy supply.
British Gas May Offer Free Power On Saturdays To Customers, To Lower Demand During The Week
Responding to political pressure to lower energy bills, British Gas owner Centrica may try "Free Saturday" plan.
Kurdistan Is Looking To Export Its Oil Through Pipelines To Turkey By Bypassing Baghdad's Hold On Oil Exports
Kurdistan is looking to export its oil through pipelines to Turkey.
The No.1 Chemical Maker In The US, Dow Chemical (DOW), Supports Exports Of LNG But Advises Caution
The natural gas boom has helped petrochemical companies be more competitive, and they want to stay that way.
The Social Media Website Twitter May Or May Not Be Going Public
Rumors are spreading over Twitter possibly going public soon.
Union Groups And Organizations Defend The Keystone XL Pipeline After Recent Comments By President Obama
A joint partnership between the National Association of Manufacturers and union groups support the Keystone project.
Potash Prices Seen Falling 25% After Russian Cartel Collapses
Global Potash prices may subsequently decrease because of the ending of joint ventures by two large companies.
China Has Started Importing Natural Gas From Myanmar As It Looks To Its Neighbor for New Energy Access Routes
China is seeking to diversify its energy mix by finding new access points to import its natural gas and oil.
Israel’s Natural Gas Find Can Help The Israeli And Palestinian Peace Process
Off Israel's coast is a huge natural gas field. That energy bonanza also has the potential to help the peace process.
George P. Mitchell, One Of The Most Important US Oil Tycoons And A Key Figure In The Hydraulic Fracturing Revolution, Has Died At 94
George P. Mitchell, a Texas oil tycoon who drilled 8,000 wells, died Friday morning at the age of 94.
Energy Companies Halliburton (HAL) and Baker Hughes (BHI), Are Being Investigated By The US Justice Department
In a rare move, the DOJ is reviewing Halliburton's and Baker Hughes' hydraulic fracturing services.
Canadian Natural Resource (CNQ) Cannot Stop Oil Well Leaks Causing Environmental Damage: Alberta Energy Regulator
Birds, beavers and amphibians have died as a result of a series of oil leaks from underground wells in Alberta.
Oven On Boeing (BA) 787 Dreamliner Owned By Air India Overheats During Domestic Flight, Causing Smoke But No Fire Or Injuries
Officials noted that there was no fire or injuries to crew or passengers.
US Department Of Energy Finds A Way To Harness Energy From Viruses
DOE scientists are recognized for their work in finding new sources of energy.
Safety Measures In Canada's Oil Sands Sector Are Increasing Worker Protection: Government
Canada says it expects to continue implementing new safety initiatives for its oil sands work.
TransCanada Corporation (TRP) Says Its Gulf Coast Pipeline Is Now 95% Complete
The Keystone Gulf Coast pipeline, extending from an oil hub in Oklahoma to refineries in Texas is now 95 percent complete.
Report Lists 12 Top States That Lead In US Solar Power; NJ, Delaware, California At Top
State and local government’s policy towards the solar industry and not direct sunlight can make states top leaders in solar power.
TransCanada Corporation (TRP) Defends Its New Ad Campaign For Keystone XL Against Environmental Groups
TransCanada, which is behind the Keystone XL pipeline, defends its latest ad campaign for the project.
Environmental Groups Blast New Ad Campaign By TransCanada Corporporation (TRP) For The Keystone XL Pipeline
Environmentalists say TransCanada, which is behind the Keystone XL pipeline, doesn't have the best interests of Americans at heart.
Natural Gas Deal Between Iraq And Iran Not A Problem For U.S., Expert Says
Iran and Iraq, once sworn enemies, have warmed relations as they agreed to import gas from Iran to fuel power plants in Iraq.
TransCanada Crop (TRP) Launches New Ad Campaign For The Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline
The Canadian energy giant announced plans that it is starting a new ad campaign in light of President Barack Obama's climate change speech last month.
Chevron (CVX) Will Award Contracts Worth $845 Million To Develop Oil And Gas Fields In The North Sea
Chevron's financial commitment marks a vote of confidence in the highly prospective central part of the North Sea.
Iraq And Iran Sign A Deal To Supply Iraq With Natural Gas At International Market Prices
Iraq will pay global market prices for natural gas, which will be transported through a pipeline to be completed in two months.
Ryanair Offers To sell 29% Of Its Stake In Aer Lingus To Any EU Airline In Latest Bid To Quell Anti-Trust Worries
Ryanair denied claims that its influence over Aer Lingus is excessive and that it threatens competition.
The US Department Of The Interior Announced Plans To Increase Wind Energy
The Department of Interior said it is planning on offering a lease sale for wind energy off the coast of Virginia.
OPEC Needs To Cut Production To Prevent Falling Oil Prices: National Bank Of Kuwait
A report released by the National Bank of Kuwait worked through several price scenarios based on differing oil demand.
Protests In Tahrir Square And Subsequent Higher Oil Prices Due To Fears Of Oil Disruptions Are Bolstering Pipeline Activity In The Heart Of The US
Counterintuitively, an increase in American pipeline capacity, as well as unrest in Egypt and Syria, has caused U.S. oil prices to soar.