Oil

Canadian Consumers Have Nothing to Fear From Northern Gateway

February 23, 2012, 10:11 pm

The public debate surrounding Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline has suddenly veered off in a new direction

Iran Stops Oil Sales to British and French Companies

February 19, 2012, 4:51 pm

Iran halted the sale of crude oil to Britain and France, the country’s oil ministry announced on Sunday.

Iran Sends Mixed Signals About Cutting Oil to EU

February 15, 2012, 5:31 pm

Iran said on Wednesday it is cutting off oil exports to six European countries to respond to the most recent sanctions placed on it by the European Union.

In Oil Rich Nigeria, Uncertainty Rules

January 18, 2012, 9:42 pm

Two days after unions halted nationwide strikes that paralyzed Nigeria for over a week, uncertainty remains whether the union-brokered deal on fuel prices will be accepted by [...]

Second Day of Nigeria Fuel Strike Proves Deadly

January 10, 2012, 3:41 pm

A nationwide strike entered its second day in Nigeria and tens of thousands of people took part in protests to try and pressure the government into reinstating gas subsidies [...]

N. Dakota Town Thrives During Tough Economy

January 9, 2012, 11:30 pm

While the rest of America may live in economic times that lean toward the Great Depression, citizens of Williston, N.D. are living in an era that reflects the Roaring ’20s.

Oil Industry Warns of Cyber-Attacks

December 12, 2011, 7:01 pm

Cyber-attacks against the oil industry may threaten lives, the environment, and economic interests, according Ludolf Luehmann, IT manager for Shell.

Delay of Oil Pipeline Reveals Broad Implications

November 14, 2011, 6:37 pm

The State Department’s Nov.10 announcement to postpone the planned transnational Keystone XL oil pipeline brought mixed reactions from parties of interest, revealing a [...]