Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) Feb 3, 2016 - The provincial government of Alberta reshaped its ministerial portfolio to help usher in a new scheme for economic diversity, Premier Rachel Notley said.
Washington (UPI) Feb 3, 2016 - Advocacy group Oceana said it welcomed Washington, D.C., to a growing list of local governments expressing opposition to drilling in the Atlantic Ocean.
Frankfurt (AFP) Feb 3, 2016 - Germany was able to substantially reduce emissions of carbon gases in 2014, even if a major re-think is still needed in the transport and farming sectors, the German environment ministry said on Wednesday.
Singapore (UPI) Feb 3, 2016 - Steering the region's second-largest economy through Western sanctions means Iran is in a unique position to weather an oil sector downturn, Moody's said.
Stockholm, Sweden (UPI) Feb 3, 2016 - Swedish energy company Lundin Petroleum reported its worst quarterly results ever, though its president said the market may be approaching bottom.
London (UPI) Feb 3, 2016 - European renewables company DONG Energy said it made a final investment decision for its Hornsea project, the world's largest offshore wind farm ever planned.
New York (UPI) Feb 3, 2016 - Signs of a resilient U.S. labor sector and ongoing rumors about oil production deals pulled crude oil back above $30 per barrel in Wednesday trading.
Madrid (AFP) Feb 3, 2016 - Spain's troubled flagship renewable energy giant Abengoa presented a recovery plan to its main creditor banks Wednesday, in abid to avoid bankruptcy, a source close to the negotiations said.
Houston (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - U.S. shale and offshore player Anadarko Petroleum announced plans to cut spending after posting a fourth quarter loss of $1.25 billion.
Ithaca NY (SPX) Feb 02, 2016 - Building on nearly two decades' worth of research, a multidisciplinary team at Cornell has blazed a new trail by creating a self-assembled, three-dimensional gyroidal superconductor. Ulrich Wiesner,
Irving, Texas (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - U.S. supermajor Exxon Mobil said it still managed to post earnings during the fourth quarter, though results were lower year-on-year by more than half.
Columbus, Ohio (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - Most tall objects, whether natural or man-made, sway in the wind - buildings, trees, bridges. Researchers at Ohio State are trying to find a way to turn all that kinetic energy into electricity.
New York (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - Weak fourth quarter reports from the energy sector helped sustain downward momentum sparked by China, leading to a lower opening Tuesday for crude oil prices.
Oklahoma City (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - State agencies in Oklahoma may be facing budget cuts of at least 10 percent in part because of the pressure from lower oil prices, the governor said.
Washington (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - Refinery issues may be pulling the U.S. national average price for gas higher, though low crude oil prices are keeping the average below $2, AAA said.
Aberdeen, Scotland (UPI) Feb 2, 2016 - Following plans to help energy workers with new training, the Scottish government said it was offering support to protect oil and gas companies from risk.
