New York Begins Public Hearings on Hydraulic Fracturing
New York State is conducting public hearings starting today and lasting throughout the end of the month to discuss the state's rules regarding hydraulic fracturing.
Iraq Moves to Cancel ExxonMobil Contract
The risks U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil took on when signing a deal with Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region could be coming back to hurt them.
Canadian Officials Weigh in on Keystone Pipeline, Asia Focus
In a recent tour of Capitol Hill and New York City, Alberta Premier Alison Redford stated Tuesday she hopes the Keystone Pipeline will play part of a larger integrated North American energy strategy.
Chevron Plugs Oil Leak in Brazil, Says Monitoring Shows 'Significant' Decrease in Seepage
Chevron Brazil officials say they have successfully plugged the well responsible for causing oil to seep through the ocean floor.
Alabama, Louisiana Can Sue BP for Gulf Spill, Says Judge
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier announced Monday Alabama and Louisiana may sue the oil company under general maritime law for punitive damage, negligence and product liability, but not for civil penalties under the Outer Continental Shelf Act as that is governed by federal law.
Brazil: Oil Leak Off Rio de Janeiro Caused by Chevron Drilling
Brazil's oil agency said a link exists between the company's drilling operations and the seep on the ocean floor which has so far released up to 650 barrels of oil into the ocean.
TransCanada Officials Remain Positive Keystone Pipeline Will Be Built
Despite what could be the end of the Keystone XL Pipeline, company officials maintain their optimism.
Petrobras Third Quarter Earnings Slip 26 Percent on Higher Costs, Currency
Brazil's premier oil company Petrobras reported a 26 percent year-over-year decline in net profit on the back of higher costs.
Chevron: Cause of Oil Leak in Brazil Still Under Investigation
Efforts made by Chevron Brazil officials to control an ocean-floor oil leak off the coast of Brazil continue.
ExxonMobil to Explore for Oil and Gas in Kurdistan: Reports
Company refuses to comment on agreement that could cost company its share of Iraq's giant southern oil field.
Oakland Mayor to Occupy Protesters: 'Leave Immediately'
With the cost to local businesses rising, Oakland, California's city leaders have had enough.
Chevron: Brazil Oil Leak Not Due To Company's Production Activities
U.S. oil and gas major Chevron Corp. said an oil leak off the coast of Brazil near its Frade field does not appear to be caused by the company's production activities in the area.
Chevron Trying to Close Off-Shore Oil Spill
Chevron's Brazilian outfit working to plug an ocean-floor oil spill off Brazilian coast.
Shell Nigeria Pressured to Clean Nigerian River Delta
Human rights group urges Shell to pay $1 billion for the clean up of two oil spills that date back to 2008. Company says continuing sabotage undermines clean-up efforts.
EIA: U.S. Crude Oil Production, Inventories Drop
U.S. Energy Information Administration today reports U.S. crude oil refineries saw a drop in the number of barrels produced this week, contradicting the American Petroleum Institute's report.
Northern Oil and Gas Earnings Surge on Stronger Sales, Gains from Oil Hedges
Record number of oil and natural gas sales bulk up company coffers beyond market analyst predictions.
Taking Sides, U.S. Solar Companies Split Over Trade Row
The trade dispute is only weeks old, and already U.S. solar industries are splitting into camps.
Aquifer Water Levels Dropping in the High Plains, Threatening Crops
Large-scale irrigation pumping is stressing water supplies. Millions of acres to go dry in 25 years and water levels in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas have dropped by more than 150 feet in areas.
China Holds U.S. Bound Solar Cells Amid Trade Row
An anti-dumping trade complaint filed last month against Chinese subsidized solar cells is at the heart of the matter.
Greenpeace Activists Arrested Over Coal Power Plant Protest in South Africa
The roughly dozen activists are protesting the construction of one of the largest coal-powered power plant in that country.
Men Return to Earth After 'Manned Mission to Mars'
Six men return from 520 days spent in isolation to simulate the psychological demands of a manned space mission to Mars.
Petrobras Makes New Oil Discovery in Gulf of Mexico, Opens New Wind Farm in Brazil
The Brazilian oil giant announced this week a new oil discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the starting up of its 104 megawatt wind farm in Brazil.
EPA to Study Hydraulic Fracturing on Ground Water
Agency releases its final drafted study plan. Final report will be published three years from now.
BP to Pay Texas $50 Million For Air Quality Violations
BP Products North America Inc. officials have agreed to pay Texas $50 million for air pollution violations at its Texas City refinery.
Eagle Ford Shale Drilling Permits Soar 150 Percent From a Year Ago
Increasing shale play in the region has environmentalist increasingly concerned and towns thrilled.
FDA to Test Pet Food for Salmonella, Targets Big Box Distributors Including PetSmart, Wal-Mart, Costco
In an effort to curb human exposure to Salmonella in pet foods, the FDA is collecting pet food samples for testing and analysis. The campaign focuses on food sold in big box distributors like PetSmart, PetCo, WalMart, Costco, Sam's Club, and Target, but also includes large grocery chains and pet food manufacturers.
No Rain in Sight, Texas Drought Set to Worsen
Ranchers and Farmers are feeling the pinch. More than 50 percent of cotton crops failed due to drought, and the worst might be yet to come.
El Paso Electric Revenue Rises, but Falls Short on Expectations
El Paso Electric reported its third quarter revenue grew year over year but fell below market expectations.
Google to Charge for Heavy Map API Usage Beginning 2012
Google set to enforce Map API usage limitations and fees next year.