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fromFortune
1 week ago

How one clause sparked Exxon-Chevron feud that turned personal

A contractual dispute between Exxon and Chevron over offshore oil discovery threatened Chevron's $53 billion takeover of Hess.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's inaugural fund got $19m from fossil fuel industry, analysis shows

Fossil fuel industry contributed over $19 million to Trump's inaugural fund, reflecting close ties to big oil.
#california
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
California

As Fires, Floods Rage, California's Push to Make Big Oil Pay Stalls - For Now | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
California

As Fires, Floods Rage, California's Push to Make Big Oil Pay Stalls - For Now | KQED

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Suriname elects first female president amid economic uncertainty

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected as Suriname's first female president to guide the nation through a crisis before potential oil wealth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

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

Eni faces allegations of intimidating critics through a series of defamation lawsuits aimed at stifling opposition.
Canada news
fromFortune
1 month ago

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

Argentina's ruling requires the transfer of its 51% stake in YPF to compensate former investors after the 2012 nationalization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

The collapse of State Oil into administration raises urgent concerns regarding fuel supply and job security in the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different

BP's ongoing underperformance and strategic missteps render it an attractive takeover target, particularly given Shell's historic interest and potential cost-efficiencies.
Startup companies
#shell
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gas prices are attributed to structural factors and regulation rather than collusion among oil companies.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gasoline prices stem from structural issues and regulations, not from price gouging by oil companies.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

Trump aims to double oil flow in Alaska and build a major natural gas project, sparking environmental concerns.
NYC parents
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Working in the Permian Basin comes at a high cost - High Country News

The article reflects on the hardships faced by oil workers, highlighting the physical and emotional burdens tied to their jobs.
#california-politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months 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.esquire.com
2 months ago

Alberta Separatists Want to Leave Canada, Which Would Benefit Its Oil Industry

Alberta is pushing for a referendum on independence, highlighting regional discontent with federal governance and economic reliance on oil.
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
3 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
#climate-change
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 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
5 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.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
3 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.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 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
5 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Valero signals another California refinery's future in doubt

Valero Energy faces significant challenges in California after a $1.1 billion writedown, questioning its future ability to maintain operations in the state.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Conservationists sue Trump administration over rollback of green policies

Conservationists are suing the Trump administration for rolling back green policies, seeking information on new action plans that may harm environmental protections.
fromTruthout
3 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.
UK news
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

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

Ukraine's drone strike on a Russian oil pumping station leads to fire that impacts Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s operations and shareholders.
fromwww.dw.com
4 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
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

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

South Bow Corp. indicates its marketing segment might face challenges due to a 10% tariff on U.S. energy exports affecting oil transport strategies.
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.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

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

Warren Buffett’s investments in Occidental Petroleum underscore his strategy of buying quality companies at fair prices, capitalizing on long-term growth and industry trust.
Venture
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 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.
#taylor-sheridan
fromwww.esquire.com
8 months ago

'Landman' Episode 1 Recap

In creating Landman, Taylor Sheridan captured Billy Bob Thornton's essence, prompting the actor to marvel, 'Boy, you did get my voice, didn't you?' during a reveal at the premiere.
Miscellaneous
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

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

Vardis Vardinoyannis built a significant oil-refining empire in Greece and was known for his philanthropy and friendship with the Kennedy family.
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.
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