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2 days ago

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project

Ukura Midar, forced from his family's house for an airport, laments the loss of his land and the severance from family graves, stating, "Here, I feel bad. There I felt very fine. I had my land."
US news
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Slapp addict' Italian oil firm accused of trying to silence green activists

Eni has initiated legal proceedings against critics including the Italian public broadcaster Rai, Greenpeace and multiple newspapers.
Environment
#economic-policy
fromFortune
1 week ago
Canada news

U.S. judge tells Argentina it has to turn over its 51% stake in its state oil company to pay $16 billion judgement

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1 week ago
Canada news

U.S. judge tells Argentina it has to turn over its 51% stake in its state oil company to pay $16 billion judgement

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lindsey oil refinery owner Prax falls into administration as ministers urged to intervene

The Lindsey oil refinery is strategically important, and the government must intervene immediately to protect workers and fuel supplies.
UK news
#shell
#energy-policy
#trump-administration
#environmental-impact
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Behavior change is society change - High Country News

Ignoring 1968 climate warnings led to today's environmental crisis.
Leadership can encourage public commitment to sustainable practices.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Behavior change is society change - High Country News

Ignoring 1968 climate warnings led to today's environmental crisis.
Leadership can encourage public commitment to sustainable practices.
#california-politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Strathcona Resources makes stock-and-cash takeover offer for MEG Energy | CBC News

Strathcona Resources Ltd. is making a takeover offer for MEG Energy Corp. valued at $5.9 billion, despite a previous rejection by MEG's board.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

The Trans Mountain expansion is everything the oilpatch wanted. Except the cost | CBC News

The Trans Mountain Pipeline has downgraded its flow forecasts, highlighting industry tension over rising toll costs and the impact on oil exports from Western Canada.
Toronto startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs

The two largest U.S. oil companies reported their lowest first-quarter profits in years as they brace for the economic fallout from President Trump's trade war.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Valero signals another California refinery's future in doubt

Valero Energy Corp.'s $1.1 billion writedown on its California refineries reflects significant value loss, signaling challenges in maintaining fuel production in the state.
Silicon Valley real estate
Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Big Oil Is Taking a Page From Gun Manufacturers' Immunity Playbook

Big Oil is seeking legal protections against lawsuits that could hold them accountable for misleading the public about fossil fuel dangers.
#chevron
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands

Chevron has been ordered to pay over $744 million for damaging Louisiana's coastal wetlands, crucial for hurricane protection.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands

Chevron has been ordered to pay over $744 million for damaging Louisiana's coastal wetlands, crucial for hurricane protection.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

An oil pumping station in Russia burned for a week after a drone strike. The company says it's affected shareholders.

The Russian oil pumping station, targeted by a suspected Ukrainian drone strike, caught fire and halted operations, significantly affecting shareholders of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nigeria: Explosion reported at major oil pipeline DW 03/18/2025

Authorities are investigating an explosion at the Trans-Niger Pipeline, crucial for transporting over 450,000 barrels of oil daily, amidst concerns tied to militant threats.
UK news
#climate-change
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court rebuffs GOP-backed bid to stop climate lawsuits

Supreme Court declines to intervene in climate lawsuits targeting oil companies, impacting Republican states' legal strategies.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

One Climate Subsidy That Trump Could Get Behind

The 45Q tax credit for carbon capture represents a bipartisan approach in climate change efforts, appealing to both oil companies and some Democrats.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court rebuffs GOP-backed bid to stop climate lawsuits

Supreme Court declines to intervene in climate lawsuits targeting oil companies, impacting Republican states' legal strategies.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

One Climate Subsidy That Trump Could Get Behind

The 45Q tax credit for carbon capture represents a bipartisan approach in climate change efforts, appealing to both oil companies and some Democrats.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Why the US oil boom isn't helping regular people DW 03/10/2025

Increased oil production may not guarantee lower prices, job creation, or energy independence despite claims from the industry.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Oil pipeline operator South Bow says tariffs could create challenges in its marketing | CBC News

Persistence of this uncertainty may create additional headwinds for uncommitted capacity on South Bow's pipeline systems and impact South Bow's marketing segment results.
Canada news
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

At the bottom of the North Sea, out of air and with no hope of rescue, I said goodbye to all my dreams

A saturation diver faced a critical situation without air for almost 30 minutes during a routine dive in the North Sea.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Should You Buy Warren Buffett's Favorite Oil Stock at Its 52-Week Low?

Warren Buffett believes in investing in strong companies for the long term, exemplified by his significant stake in Occidental Petroleum.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

India and Latin America tighten ties to diversify trade DW 02/26/2025

Petrobras is significantly expanding its oil export market by partnering with India's Bharat Petroleum for substantial oil supplies.
#landman
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek Tycoon With Ties to the Kennedys, Dies at 90

Vardis Vardinoyannis transformed his family's small oil-refining business into a major conglomerate, establishing influential ties with the Kennedy family and becoming a notable philanthropist.
Digital life
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Will the Dangote refinery solve Nigeria's oil issues? DW 10/04/2024

Nigeria faces a severe fuel crisis with high prices and long queues affecting daily life.
The Dangote refinery's struggles to secure local crude further complicate the fuel situation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

California Assembly passes measure aimed at easing gas price spikes critics say it will cause them

(The measure) will set a national example in how to fight back against outrageous price gouging at the pump. This is a critical consumer victory that takes away a tactic oil refiners have used for decades to keep gas prices and refiner profits artificially high.
California
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

How Exxon chases billions in US subsidies for a climate solution' that helps it drill more oil

ExxonMobil faces backlash from climate activists but claims to lead in carbon capture technology.
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