Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Norwegian energy company Statoil said it aimed to spend a quarter of its research funds on finding ways to do its work with a lower carbon footprint.
Caracas (AFP) June 20, 2017 - Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro fired four top military commanders Tuesday including the head of a police force that is accused of attacking anti-government protesters during months of deadly unrest.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Crude oil prices moved to fresh lows in early Tuesday trading on concerns that production from some OPEC members was thwarting rebalancing efforts.
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 20, 2017 - Advances in battery technology are challenging automakers and their suppliers to meet higher market demand for hybrid and electric vehicles without compromising quality. 2017 marks the 20th annivers
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Cutting back on production levels is a difficult task for members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Iran's oil minister said Wednesday.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - After an Australian rival issued a plea to an international court, Woodside Petroleum said its claims to an oil basin offshore Senegal were validated.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Crude oil prices inched into positive territory in early Wednesday trading as a tropical storm threatened port facilities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
New York (AFP) June 20, 2017 - Major oil producers, including for the first time ExxonMobil, expressed support on Tuesday for a new US carbon tax, which could help cut emissions despite President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
Washington (AFP) June 20, 2017 - Oil giant Chevron prevailed Monday in a long-running legal battle over pollution in Ecuador, with the US Supreme Court blocking villagers from collecting a $8.65-billion foreign judgment against the company.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - After reshuffling the desks at its front office earlier this year, Africa-focused Tullow Oil said Tuesday it has a new finance officer because of health issues.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Australian energy company FAR Ltd. said it was taking a dispute over the sale of emerging oil prospects offshore Senegal to the international courts.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Strains from contractions in the oil and gas sector in previous years are in the past, though Colorado's government reported only modest sector gains.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - The head of Russian oil producer Lukoil said Wednesday he was looking for stability in crude oil prices in order to form a reasonable investment program.
Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017 - Tepid consumer demand for gasoline and high levels of oil production from OPEC members means low prices at the pump, AAA said.
Doha (AFP) June 19, 2017 - Turkish troops have arrived in Doha to take part in joint training exercises, Qatar's defence ministry said on Monday, at a time of high tension in the Gulf.
Washington (UPI) Jun 19, 2017 - Crude oil prices edged slightly higher in early Monday trading after the Saudi oil minister injected a note of optimism into an otherwise lackluster market.
