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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days worth of gas'

New North Sea oil and gas projects have produced only 36 days' worth of gas despite hundreds of licenses granted since 2010.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Hundreds of North Sea licences granted by Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days worth of gas'

New North Sea oil and gas projects have produced only 36 days' worth of gas despite hundreds of licenses granted since 2010.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

India news: LPG tanker headed for Mumbai crosses Hormuz

The LPG tanker Green Sanvi has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant event for India's energy supply amid ongoing disruptions.
Europe news
fromFortune
12 hours ago

European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike 'to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly' | Fortune

European finance ministers are urging a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies to address rising oil and gas prices and inflation concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Chevron vs ExxonMobil: Which Energy Stock Will Win In The New Oil Landscape?

Chevron and ExxonMobil achieved record production in 2025, but ExxonMobil has a significantly stronger dividend coverage ratio.
#oil-spill
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Hair vs. oil: The curious method to clean beaches affected by the spill in the Gulf

A citizen initiative in Veracruz uses clean hair to combat oil spills by creating nets that absorb crude oil from the ocean.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Oil is seeping from an unidentified vessel and two natural sources in the Gulf of Mexico, affecting seven nature reserves over 600km.
Environment
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Hair vs. oil: The curious method to clean beaches affected by the spill in the Gulf

A citizen initiative in Veracruz uses clean hair to combat oil spills by creating nets that absorb crude oil from the ocean.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Oil is seeping from an unidentified vessel and two natural sources in the Gulf of Mexico, affecting seven nature reserves over 600km.
#endangered-species-act
fromFortune
4 days ago
SF politics

Washington's 'God Squad' assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico | Fortune

SF politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Washington's 'God Squad' assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico | Fortune

A U.S. panel is considering exempting Gulf oil drilling from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for marine life and a rare whale species.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Federal God squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in Gulf of Mexico from endangered species rules

Oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is exempted from the Endangered Species Act, raising concerns for endangered marine life.
#uk-energy-policy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Of course we shouldn't drill for more oil in the North Sea we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

The UK's energy security is at risk due to reliance on fossil fuels amidst a climate emergency and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers rebuff trade body's call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

The UK government dismisses warnings about increasing reliance on energy imports amid global instability and calls for more domestic oil and gas production.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK warned it will rely on US gas as calls grow to boost North Sea output

Britain may rely on US gas imports for 60% of its supply by 2035, prompting calls for increased North Sea production.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Of course we shouldn't drill for more oil in the North Sea we cancelled further exploitation for a reason | Bill McGuire

The UK's energy security is at risk due to reliance on fossil fuels amidst a climate emergency and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers rebuff trade body's call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

The UK government dismisses warnings about increasing reliance on energy imports amid global instability and calls for more domestic oil and gas production.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK warned it will rely on US gas as calls grow to boost North Sea output

Britain may rely on US gas imports for 60% of its supply by 2035, prompting calls for increased North Sea production.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
#north-sea-drilling
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Reeves backs North Sea drilling as Labour faces rift over energy policy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor Rachel Reeves supports expanded North Sea oil and gas drilling, emphasizing job creation and energy security amid rising global fuel prices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say

Expanding North Sea drilling risks further exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets, while the UK aims for energy sovereignty through clean power alternatives.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

More North Sea drilling will put UK at mercy of fossil fuel markets, ministers say

Expanding North Sea drilling risks further exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets, while the UK aims for energy sovereignty through clean power alternatives.
#oil-prices
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?

Oil prices may rise to $150 a barrel due to supply issues, impacting costs across various sectors despite proposed UK drilling plans.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Would more North Sea drilling mean lower energy prices for UK consumers?

Oil prices may rise to $150 a barrel due to supply issues, impacting costs across various sectors despite proposed UK drilling plans.
#energy-security
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

UK warned it needs to drill in North Sea amid global instability

The UK must increase domestic oil and gas production to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Environment

More drilling in North Sea not the answer' for UK energy security, say former military leaders

More North Sea drilling won't enhance UK's energy security; a shift to renewable energy is essential for future stability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK warned it needs to drill in North Sea amid global instability

The UK must increase domestic oil and gas production to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

More drilling in North Sea not the answer' for UK energy security, say former military leaders

More North Sea drilling won't enhance UK's energy security; a shift to renewable energy is essential for future stability.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

BP is operating in a world of significant complexity', new boss tells staff

BP is navigating significant complexity while shifting its strategy under new leadership, focusing on disciplined investments in fossil fuel projects.
#iran-war
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Big Oil's Moment Is Here-And the Market Might Not Be Fully Pricing the Shift

The Iran war has triggered an oil shock, impacting markets and making big oil investments appealing amid rising prices.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany news: Rescuers launch fresh whale rescue effort

Conservationists are attempting to rescue a whale stranded for the second time on Germany's Baltic coast.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
#greenwashing
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Global markets react to geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

U.S. financial markets experienced a volatile week, largely influenced by geopolitical developments in the Middle East and fluctuations in energy prices. Investor sentiment was driven primarily by external events rather than domestic fundamentals.
Business
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls, relying on public support for funding.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If they pollute our rivers, what will become of us?': the town divided between hope and fear in Brazil's Amazon oil rush

Oiapoque, Brazil, is poised for development through oil production, raising concerns about environmental impacts and Indigenous rights amid a global energy transition.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Adrift Russia tanker risks Mediterranean ecological disaster

The Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz was attacked, causing environmental risks due to fuel leakage and potential explosions.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Trump administration's bid to lure U.S. oil companies to Venezuela is finding few takers | CBC News

U.S. officials are promoting investment in Venezuela's oil and gas sector despite significant challenges and uncertainties.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy

The Trump administration's deal with TotalEnergies shifts investment from offshore wind to oil and gas, raising concerns about executive influence on the private sector.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Oil flows through Santa Barbara coastal pipeline for first time in decade amid Trump fight with California

Offshore oil pipelines in California resumed operations after a decade-long shutdown following Trump's executive order invoking the Defense Production Act, escalating conflict between federal and state authorities over energy policy.
#kemi-badenoch
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch launches Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid global oil price surge

Kemi Badenoch is launching a campaign to increase UK oil and gas production to address rising energy costs amid global tensions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Badenoch criticised for peddling dangerous fantasy' about North Sea oil drilling

Kemi Badenoch's push for new North Sea oil and gas licenses is criticized as ineffective for reducing energy prices.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Kemi Badenoch launches Get Britain Drilling' campaign amid global oil price surge

Kemi Badenoch is launching a campaign to increase UK oil and gas production to address rising energy costs amid global tensions.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Big Oil companies have moved away from greenwashing. Climate advocates say what they're doing now is worse

Big Oil companies shifted advertising from climate action claims in 2020 to promoting fossil fuel dependence as economic necessity by 2024.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

Trump's plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species | Fortune

Expansion of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the endangered Rice's whale and other marine species with extinction.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Oil Prices Are Volatile. These 4 Energy Dividend Giants Keep Paying No Matter What

Energy companies with durable dividend machines insulated from crude price volatility offer superior income stability for investors regardless of oil market swings.
#offshore-wind-energy
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Ready-to-build wind farm 'loses out to speculative projects'

Scottish Power's fully-consented offshore wind farm lost subsidy contracts to earlier-stage projects lacking planning consent, risking the government's 2030 clean power target.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Ready-to-build wind farm 'loses out to speculative projects'

Scottish Power's fully-consented offshore wind farm lost subsidy contracts to earlier-stage projects lacking planning consent, risking the government's 2030 clean power target.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters

The Arctic Metagaz was part of a Russian shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions imposed on the country's oil and gas after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was struck in a suspected drone attack close to Maltese waters earlier this month, causing a huge hole.
Europe news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Middle East crisis live: oil spill warning after tanker attacked in Dubai; explosions in Tehran and Jerusalem amid wave of attacks

Iran's attack on a tanker escalates tensions in the US-Israel conflict, impacting global oil prices and regional stability.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Countries are turning to 'structurally more resilient' energy sources as oil and gas crisis deepens, UN renewables chief says | Fortune

"A more decentralized energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient. Countries that invested in the energy transition are weathering this crisis with less economic damage, as they boost energy security, resilience and competitiveness."
Environment
fromRFI
1 week ago

Egypt imposes energy-saving curbs as Hormuz closure hits fuel supply

From 28 March, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that emergency energy-saving measures will run for one month to reduce consumption and ease pressure on supplies.
World news
#deep-sea-mining
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

North Sea jobs safeguarded as HMRC drops challenge to Petrofac rescue deal

Over 2,000 North Sea jobs are secured after HMRC dropped legal action against Petrofac's restructuring deal with CB&I.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Gas prices soaring, Trump administration sets stage to OK controversial offshore oil plan

The Department of Justice issued a legal opinion stating President Trump can use the Defense Production Act to override California laws blocking Sable Offshore's oil operations near Santa Barbara County.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Badenoch hits out at 'weak' Starmer for 'hiding behind' Miliband on North Sea drilling - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Badenoch highlighted pressure from trade unions and former Labour Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, arguing that Starmer had the authority to act but was choosing to defer responsibility.
UK politics
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Invisible plumes and terrible pollution': the reality of the US gas sites rated grade A'

A UK nonprofit's methane certification scheme may underestimate actual emissions, raising concerns about compliance with EU methane regulations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Experts issue verdict on whether North Sea drilling will reduce UK energy bills

Renewable energy could save UK households up to £441 annually, vastly outpacing North Sea drilling's potential savings of £16-£82, which require government tax redistribution to materialize.
#totalenergies
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

Trump Administration Will Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Block 2 Offshore Wind Farms

fromFortune
1 week ago
Environment

Why Trump is paying a French energy giant almost $1 billion to abandon U.S. offshore wind projects in favor of natural gas | Fortune

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

Trump Administration Will Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Block 2 Offshore Wind Farms

fromFortune
1 week ago
Environment

Why Trump is paying a French energy giant almost $1 billion to abandon U.S. offshore wind projects in favor of natural gas | Fortune

UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

No immediate threat to UK gas supplies, says minister after two days left' reports

UK energy supplies face no immediate threat despite rising oil prices from Middle East tensions, though the government is monitoring the situation closely.
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Trump Administration touts approvals for deepwater oil-exporting hubs in the Gulf of Mexico, but no one seems willing to build them | Fortune

But one key voice was missing from the celebration: Texas GulfLink's developer. Dallas-based Sentinel Midstream declined to comment on the administration's announcement, and didn't issue any press release for its politically ballyhooed project approval. Sentinel's silence was a symptom of a bigger disconnect in the gulf.What once was a race to build a series of deepwater terminals prior to the pandemic-including the involvement of household names such as Phillips 66 and Chevron-has now turned into silence over stalled projects that may never come to fruition.
US politics
#offshore-wind
fromAxios
2 months ago

Judge allows Trump-halted offshore wind project to resume

Revolution Wind has "demonstrated likelihood of success on the merits of its underlying claims" and is is "likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction," Judge Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia said in a Monday order. Catch up quick: It's one of five under-construction wind projects off the Atlantic Coast that Trump administration officials halted last month, citing classified national security risks.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe

UK government believes the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act 2018 can authorize military boarding and detention of unflagged, sanctioned 'shadow fleet' vessels.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is met with two weeks of evasive responses

Beaches, mangroves, fish, turtles and manatees. Little by little, oil has coated them all. About two weeks have been enough for the sticky black residue to permeate everything in its path. Its advance has been met with an outcry. Since the first fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico reported the discovery of chapapote (petroleum residue) in their nets on March 2, the progression has been documented by the affected communities.
Environment
#shell
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans

Controlled fire whirls can remediate oil spills by producing hotter, faster burns that remove up to 95% of fuel while reducing soot by about 40%.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan Could Result in Thousands of Oil Spills

"This plan would open up a massive amount of waters to new oil and gas drilling,"
Environment
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Visit the North Sea oil field used to store greenhouse gas

An almost-depleted North Sea oil field will be repurposed to store CO2 via offshore CCS, aiming up to eight million tonnes annually by 2030.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Big Oil embraces exploration outside of the Americas again as Chevron enters Libya | Fortune

Big Oil is increasing international exploration as U.S. shale production plateaus, exemplified by Chevron's return to Libya after 15 years.
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