Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - Developing parts of the Nigerian economy outside the oil sector could help make the country more competitive and attract investments, a U.N. agency said.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - Mexico's government announced it held its first auction to access capacity to natural gas infrastructure as part of the country's sweeping energy reforms.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - Exempt from an OPEC-led move to cut protection for national security reasons, the European Commission said Thursday that Libya remains steeped in crisis.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - An agreement covering energy resources offshore Gambia and Senegal expired so that other options could be explored, regional explorer African Petroleum said.
Moscow (AFP) July 20, 2017 - Russia on Thursday dismissed an international court ruling it must pay the Netherlands 5.4 million euros ($6.25 million) for the 2013 seizure of Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise ship.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - The government of India said it held its first advisory council meeting to lay out an ambitious road map to cut oil and gas imports by 10 percent.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - U.S. oil field development extends into 2018 on the back of increased spending, but total petroleum production falters on field maturation, BHP Billiton said.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - Declining productivity in one of the premier U.S. shale basins and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East gave a lift to oil prices early Thursday.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - A natural gas operation near Los Angeles that leaked methane for several months in 2015 is safe to reopen at a reduced capacity, California regulators said.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - Amendments to a work plan for Cuban oil assets open the door for drilling exploration wells by the first half of next year, Australia's Melbana Energy said.
Washington (UPI) Jul 20, 2017 - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives said two bills passed through their chambers that would ensure the country remains an energy powerhouse.
Caracas (AFP) July 19, 2017 - Venezuela's military reaffirmed its loyalty to President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday by saying its forces would protect a controversial vote he has called for next week to elect a body to rewrite the constitution.
Lagos (AFP) July 19, 2017 - Nigeria is reviving its search for oil in the country's conflict-riven northeast, aided by China and emboldened by gains made against Boko Haram.
Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017 - A regional development bank said it spent more than $50 million on shares in a Thai power company in order to help develop renewable energy in Southeast Asia.
Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017 - The United States stands in a unique position in the energy market with a robust shale oil sector and prospects for liquefied natural gas, the IEA said.
Washington (UPI) Jul 19, 2017 - Data from the United States indicating strong gasoline demand and possible action against OPEC member Venezuela gave a small lift to oil prices early Wednesday.
