US Senate Democrats to enlist experts to go through business records of ExxonMobil boss
US Senate Democrats plan to enlist accountants and legal experts to look through the business records of ExxonMobil boss Rex Tillerson.
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Trump confirms appointment of Rick Perry as US energy secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of former campaign rival Rick Perry to be the country’s next secretary of energy.
As Trump vows to boost drilling, fracking foes turn to courts
Janet McIntyre has heard President-elect Donald Trump praise fracking and the jobs it’s created. She’s living the other side of the story.
Oil retreats from 17-month high after reported US supply gain
Oil retreated from the highest close in 17 months after the American Petroleum Institute was said to report that U.S. crude inventories climbed last week.
Rick Perry tipped to join Trump administration as Energy Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Governor Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department, according to reports.
Exxon cites NY AG’s ‘morally vacant’ quip in climate fight
At a March conference where 20 state attorneys general met to strategize on environmental issues, New York’s Eric Schneiderman said "morally vacant forces" were opposing President Barack Obama’s green agenda. Exxon Mobil Corp. wants those words to haunt him.
Nostra Terra gets additional $600,000 for Chisholm Trail sale
Nostra Terra said it has been given a cash boost for the sale of its interest in the Chisholm Trail prospect.
Venezuelan oil firm seeks compensation in bribery case, report says
Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA has asked a US judge to grant it victim status in a bribery case against two businessmen, a news report said.
North Dakota law enforcement to block supplies to pipeline protesters
North Dakota law enforcement will begin to block supplies from reaching protesters at a camp near to the construction site of an oil pipeline project.
Shale fracking rebound starts with costlier grains of sand
The oilfield service companies that supply everything from sand to sophisticated robot rigs are seeking a new lease on life as America’s fracking fortunes begin to turn.
Obama pulls carpet from under firms’ Arctic drilling plans
The Obama administration’s decision to forgo auctions of new oil and gas drilling rights in U.S. Arctic waters deals a blow to energy companies seeking to lock up new territory beyond the long-explored Gulf of Mexico.
Noble Energy to cut 60 jobs, mostly in Houston
Noble Energy will reduce its headcount by up to 60 jobs.
Firm asks judge’s permission to forge ahead with North Dakota pipeline
The company behind a controversial 3.8 billion dollar (£3 billion) US oil pipeline is seeking a judge’s permission to circumvent US president Barack Obama’s administration and move ahead with a disputed section of the project in North Dakota.
Unfinished US nuclear power plant sold at auction
The Tennessee Valley Authority has sold an unfinished nuclear power plant in north-east Alabama for 111 million dollars (£89 million).
Dakota pipeline delayed as Trump vows to speed up reviews
The Obama administration has yet again delayed a decision on the controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline, even as President-elect Donald Trump vows to speed up reviews of such projects.
Energy Transfer preps to finish Dakota line as US reviews
Energy Transfer Equity LP said Friday that it was mobilizing equipment in preparation to drill the final portion of its controversial Dakota Access crude pipeline, even as an Obama administration official said no decision has been made on the project.
Trump win expected to have major implications for oil and gas
Donald Trump’s shock win in the US election may have a significant impact on the global oil and gas industry, a new report says.
Shale expert tells Scottish Government to look at US examples of good fracking
Hydraulic fracking can be carried out safely and responsibly in Scotland if the right regulations are put in place, a shale gas expert said.
DGO to trade on London Stock Exchange
Diversified Oil & Gas (DGO) said it plans to seek admission of its shares to the London Stock Exchange.
Shale drillers finding it harder to charm investors
Wall Street’s oil analysts are getting harder to impress.
Restart of biggest US pipeline pushed back to Sunday
Colonial Pipeline Co. has delayed until Sunday the expected restart of the largest U.S. fuel pipeline, which was shut earlier this week by an explosion and fire in Alabama.
Blast shows US east coast depending on precarious pipeline
A 40-inch-wide pipeline that snakes its way from the oil-soaked Gulf Coast to the tank farms of northern New Jersey carries a quarter of the gasoline used by East Coast motorists.
Statoil shows interest in New York commercial wind lease sale
Statoil is said to have expressed an interest in New York’s commercial wind lease sale which will launch next month.
At least one dead in Alabama pipeline blast
The biggest fuel pipeline in the U.S. shut its mainlines Monday after an explosion and fire in Alabama that killed at least one person. Gasoline futures surged and U.S. refiner stocks gained.
Noble and Consol Energy end JV deal for Marcellus Shale operations
Noble Energy and Consol Energy have entered into an agreement to separate their Marcellus Shale Joint Venture.