Paris (UPI) Apr 5, 2016 - Electricity produced by wind across the 34 members of the OECD increased at its highest rate ever recorded, a report from the International Energy Agency finds.
New York (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - Crude oil prices drifted marginally lower in early Monday trading after Iran said it was preparing to put more of its petroleum products on the global market.
Manhattan KS (SPX) Apr 04, 2016 - A paperlike battery electrode developed by a Kansas State University engineer may improve tools for space exploration or unmanned aerial vehicles. Gurpreet Singh, associate professor of mechanical a
Chittagong, Bangladesh (AFP) April 4, 2016 - Four people were killed after police opened fire on villagers as a protest against two China-backed power plants turned violent in southeastern Bangladesh Monday.
Copenhagen, Denmark (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - Danish company Maersk Oil said it was looking for a viable long-term economic model for its Tyra gas complex in the North Sea otherwise it will shut it down.
Wellington, New Zealand (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - A maritime regulator in New Zealand said it pulled two hazardous notifications related to the 2011 wreck of a cargo vessel, which caused oil to spill offshore.
Bismarck, N.D. (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - After several weeks of showing stability, the number of rigs deployed in North Dakota dipped below 30 for the first time in years, state data show.
Tokyo, Japan (JPN) Apr 04, 2016 - LED lighting is fast becoming more than just the wave of the future; it is also helping to revive the past. Marketers at lighting retailer ReUdo hope that Japan's stubborn love for its ancient tradi
Moscow (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - Russian oil producer Lukoil said Monday its full-year 2015 profit was down more than 20 percent from the previous year, though total output increased.
Houston (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - Joining forces gives both companies an edge in drilling and production systems, oil field services company Schlumberger said after acquiring a rival.
Aberdeen, Scotland (UPI) Apr 4, 2016 - British oil services company Wood Group said it was given a contract extension by a Middle East company to continue operations in the North Sea.
Tehran (AFP) April 3, 2016 - Iran's oil exports have surpassed 2 million barrels per day following the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear deal with world powers, Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Sunday.
Tornio, Finland (AFP) April 3, 2016 - The skimmer is lowered from the rear of the icebreaker, its weight pushing massive pieces of ice under the water and forcing the spilt oil up to the surface, where the sticky black goo can be sucked up.
Baghdad (AFP) April 2, 2016 - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called Saturday for legal action over allegations that senior officials took millions of dollars in bribes to help major firms secure lucrative oil sector contracts.
Adelaide, Australia (UPI) Apr 1, 2016 - Australian energy company Santos said Friday it drafted a new team of executives tasked with setting up an operating model to navigate the low oil price era.
St. Petersburg, Russia (UPI) Apr 1, 2016 - Austrian energy company OMV said Friday it was building stronger ties with its Russian partners, noting markets were conducive to tight cooperation.
