Lemont IL (SPX) Feb 26, 2016 - Before farmers settled the Midwestern United States and planted crops, the extensive root systems of prairie grasses--including the tall, strong-stemmed switchgrass species--enriched the soil, creat
Ludwigshafen, Germany (AFP) Feb 26, 2016 - BASF, the world's biggest chemicals company, said Friday that slowing growth in China and falling oil prices will remain its biggest challenges this year after they weighed on business in 2015.
London (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - Danish engineering company Subsea 7 said it was awarded a contract to help BP develop three gas fields, including laying export lines, off the coast of Egypt.
Houston (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - An 8 percent cut in headcounts at Halliburton is a result of a weak energy sector and not an adjustment ahead of the Baker Hughes merger, a spokeswoman said.
Milan, Italy (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - Italian energy company Eni said Friday it recorded a loss in the fourth quarter and was lowering its outlook for crude oil prices in its plans for the year.
London (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - Central African oil player SOCO International said it came up empty-handed while drilling in the waters off the coast of the Republic of Congo.
New York (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - Crude oil prices skyrocketed in early Friday trading following an upward revision in U.S. economic growth, fueling momentum sparked by production talks.
Richmond, Va. (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - Opposition to a lease plan for the U.S. waters of the Atlantic grew after Virginia said it wanted to be left out of any future drilling plans.
Perth, Australia (UPI) Feb 26, 2016 - Australian gas leader Woodside said it was wading into the growing liquefied natural gas sector in the United States with an agreement to tap Texas port developments.
Blacksburg VA (SPX) Feb 26, 2016 - As renewable energy sources go, solar rays have historically hogged the limelight. But two Virginia Tech researchers have stolen the spotlight from the sun by discovering a way to maximize the amoun
Oklahoma City (UPI) Feb 25, 2016 - U.S. shale leader Continental Resources reported a net loss for the fourth quarter and said it would trim spending in an effort to return value to shareholders.
New York (UPI) Feb 25, 2016 - Crude oil prices stumbled out of the gate in morning trading Thursday in New York as U.S employment figures fell, pulling pressure away from the demand side.
Houston (UPI) Feb 25, 2016 - The first cargo of liquefied natural gas sourced from inland shale basins in the United States is on its way to Brazil, shipping monitors confirmed.
Irvine, Calif. (UPI) Feb 25, 2016 - Scientists have published a study illuminating the environmental impact of the 2015 Aliso Canyon natural gas well blowout.
Moscow, Russia (SPX) Feb 25, 2016 - Nowadays Li-ion batteries power a wide range of electronic devices: mobile phones, tablets, laptops. They became popular in 90s and subsequently ousted widespread nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) Feb 25, 2016 - The provincial government of Alberta, Canada, said the pressure from lower crude oil prices meant it was facing a budget crisis not seen in roughly 25 years.
