Iran Planning To Export Oil To Russia In Defiance Of Western Sanctions
Despite Western sanctions capping its oil exports, Iran is negotiating a deal with Russia to export up to 500,000 barrels per day.
Ohio Says Fracking Caused Earthquakes, Will Require Drilling Companies To Monitor Seismic Activity
Ohio is requiring seismic monitors at drilling sites near faults.
US, EU Drop In Science Research And Innovation While China And Other Developing Nations Rise
The drop in research funding that started in 2008 is decreasing the global leaders' research output - for the first time in a decade.
Frugal Teens, Fewer Proms May Explain Fall In Prom Spending This Year
The new generation of teens appears to care less about proms than their predecessors, or at least is not willing to spend quite as big.
Tech Company Geostellar Is Crowd-Funding An Online Solar Marketplace, Exceeds Halfway Point Of Its $1M Fundraising Goal
Geostellar has raised more than half of its $1 million goal in two weeks.
Scientists Produce Solar Panels From Solar Energy And Say It Will Reduce Costs
Talk about an innovative technology: Oregon State University chemical engineers have achieved a breakthrough that will reduce costs.
Biofuel Supporters Ask US Government To Continue Fuel Mandate
As the EPA considers whether to reduce ethanol blend requirements, biofuel supporters say doing so would raise gas prices and carbon emissions.
Iran 'Will Not Wait For America's Permission' To Boost Oil Exports: Iranian Oil Minister
Iran plans to keep increasing its crude production and exports, despite U.S.-led sanctions against the effort.
Kazakhstan Exploring Options For Oil Exports, May Partner With Iran, In Light Of Sanctions Against Russia
The Central Asian country has close ties to Russia but may consider a partnership with Iran to export its oil without Russian pipelines.
Iran Is Struggling To Receive 'Unfrozen' Oil Revenue Promised In Nuclear Deal
Six world powers promised Iran financial relief for scaling back its nuclear program, but those unfrozen funds have yet to be withdrawn.
Federal Budget Proposals Are Split Over Energy
As the controversy over the federal budget continues this month, the parties are split over energy policy.
Amazon And Twitter Fail Greenpeace Report Card On Green Energy
Internet providers are greener than they used to be, but Amazon and Twitter are far behind, Greenpeace says.
ExxonMobil Yields To Pressure On Fracking, Agrees To Disclose Risks
First, climate change. Now fracking risks. ExxonMobil's top executives turn a new leaf by responding to environmental concerns from shareholders.
50-year-old Law May Force Pennsylvania Landowners To Allow Fracking Under Their Properties
An oil and gas company will test a state law that would force landowners to allow drilling under their homes if enough neighbors sign drilling leases.
Fuel Cell-Powered Car Push In Europe Rolls Out With 110-Vehicle Project Across The Continent
Leading auto manufacturers, hydrogen fuel suppliers and energy consultancies are launching a fleet of hydrogen cars across Europe.
U.S. Net Energy Imports Stand At Multi-Decade Low
Oil and natural gas production fueled the decline in imports, while exports increased slightly.
One Of California's Largest Utilities Becomes Only The Second Firm Criminally Charged Under Pipeline Law
The California utility is only the second in U.S. history to be accused of violating the federal Pipeline Safety Act.
Exxon Mobil Acknowledges Climate Change Risk To Business For First Time
For the first time, Exxon Mobil has released a report assessing climate change risks to carbon assets.
Chevron To Sue Influential Washington Law Firm Patton Boggs For Allegedly Fraudulent Behavior in Rain Forest Pollution Litigation
In an epic legal war, Chevron now has the right to seek damages from a powerful Washington law firm that allegedly mishandled a case over environmental damages in Ecuador.
Chevron Emerges As One Of The Last Big Oil And Gas Companies Still Searching For Shale Gas In Poland
Chevron has signed an exploration agreement with Polish gas giant PGNiG - this after several companies left over disappointing drilling results.
Ukrainian CEO Launches Media Campaign To Promote IT Sector As He Works To Ease Barriers To Enter The Industry
In Ukraine's growing tech sector, highly skilled workers are fleeing Russian rule in Crimea to work in western parts of the nation.
'Mega-Regions' Produce 75 Percent Of US GDP
A new study maps "mega-regions" in the U.S. and compares their economic output to countries around the world.
Europe Has Several Possible Replacements For Russian Gas But All Are Risky, Expensive And Will Take Years To Develop
Putin's Crimea annexation has sparked a new EU urgency to find energy supplies outside of Russia, but weaning will be slow and difficult.
U.S. Oil Production Topped 10% Of World's Supply In Fourth Quarter
What's more, nearly half of U.S. oil production in the fourth quarter came from tight oil formations, not natural pressure wells.
Lithuanian Energy Minister Pleads With Senators To Expedite US LNG Export Permits
The U.S. Senate heard testimony Tuesday to discuss ways to curb Russia's monopoly on the European gas market.
Ethanol Prices Soar Above Gasoline's For First Time In Two Years
Ethanol prices spiked this week.
Senate Committee To Discuss Exporting Energy And Importing Jobs
A Senate committee will discuss exporting energy and importing American jobs Tuesday morning.
Energy Department Approves One More LNG Export Application, Seven Now Approved
The approval allows Oregon's Jordan Cove Energy Project to export LNG on a large scale for 20 years.
China Is The World's Largest Net Importer Of Crude Oil: EIA
China's net imports of crude oil hit a notable level last fall, and the country has retained that title since.
Major Texas Shipping Channel Shut Down For Third Day After Oil Spill; About 24 Boats Cleaning Up Spill
The shipping channel is the gateway for more than 10 percent of U.S. crude refining capacity.