Berkeley CA (SPX) Feb 14, 2011 - A combination of rising costs, shrinking supplies, and concerns about global climate change are spurring the development of alternatives to the burning of fossil fuels to meet our transportation ene
Quito (AFP) Feb 14, 2011 - A court in Ecuador on Monday ordered US oil giant Chevron to pay an estimated $8 billion in a lawsuit alleging the firm caused environmental damage in the South American country between 1964 and 1990, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said.
Quito (AFP) Feb 14, 2011 - A court in Ecuador on Monday ordered US oil giant Chevron to pay an estimated $8 billion for causing environmental damage in the Amazon region, in a ruling that both sides plan to challenge.
Quito (AFP) Feb 14, 2011 - A court in Ecuador on Monday ordered oil giant Chevron to pay eight billion dollars for allegedly causing environmental damage in the country between 1964 and 1990, according to a lawyer for the plaintiffs.
Chestnut Hill MA (SPX) Feb 14, 2011 - Coating a lattice of tiny wires called Nanonets with iron oxide - known more commonly as rust - creates an economical and efficient platform for the process of water splitting, an emerging clean fue
Washington (AFP) Feb 14, 2011 - US President Barack Obama proposed Monday to ramp up research in clean energy and develop small new nuclear reactors, signaling that climate remains a priority for him despite tough budget times.
Moscow (UPI) Feb 14, 2011 - There's no question that French energy giant EDF will join the Russian-led South Stream pipeline project, consortium head Marcel Vietor said.
Kirkuk, Iraq (AFP) Feb 12, 2011 - Some 300 day workers at Iraq's state-owned North Oil Company on Saturday warned they would go on strike if their work conditions did not improve, threatening oil production that is the lifeline of the country's economy.
Tallahassee, Fla. (UPI) Feb 11, 2011 - The United States' first facility to produce advanced biofuels from waste on a commercial scale is planned for Florida, project developers said.
Ottawa (AFP) Feb 11, 2011 - Canada's industry minister said Friday he will review Chinese oil giant PetroChina's $5.4-billion investment in a Canadian shale gas project developed by North America's top gas producer Encana.
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Feb 11, 2011 - Israel's concerns that the downfall of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could end the countries' 1979 peace treaty and halt supplies of natural gas from the Arab nation has spurred efforts to develop the Jewish state's offshore gas fields as soon as possible.
Canberra, Australia (UPI) Feb 10, 2011 - Australia's emissions could be 24 percent higher in 2020 than in 2000 if the government continues with current policies, a new study shows.
Doha, Qatar (UPI) Feb 10, 2011 - Qatar is negotiating with China to supply the state-owned energy giant Sinopec with millions of metric tons of natural gas a year to feed the Middle Kingdom's voracious energy appetite.
Washington (AFP) Feb 10, 2011 - Hackers from China have penetrated computer networks of global oil companies, stealing financial documents on bidding plans and other confidential information, a US computer security firm said Thursday.
Paris (AFP) Feb 10, 2011 - The global economic recovery will fuel ever greater demand for oil this year, with higher fuel prices expected to add a 15 percent burden on advanced economies, the IEA warned on Thursday.
Tehran (AFP) Feb 10, 2011 - Iran's atomic body claimed on Thursday it has mastered the technology of nuclear fusion, in a declaration on the eve of the 32nd anniversary of the Islamic revolution.
