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Petrobras says antitrust watchdog agreed to free company from asset sales
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Wednesday the country's antitrust regulator Cade approved the new terms of an agreement that will free...
Imperial starts production at new oilsands project in Alta. using lower-emissions tech
The Calgary-based company, which is majority owned by U.S. giant ExxonMobil, says the project will use a mixture of steam and chemical solvents...
Dumping oil at sea leads to $2 million fine for shipping companies
Two shipping companies agreed to pay $2 million in penalties after pleading guilty to federal charges related to the dumping of oil in...
Saudi woos electric flying taxis as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub
Saudi air taxis could be launching soon as kingdom hopes to build a less oil-reliant future, with eVTOL craft helping aviation boom.
Using carbon capture for energy-from-waste: ‘Low-hanging fruit’ for the UK?
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies has published a paper examining the business case for using carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions...
Local bodies ask Chinese company’s EV unit to return $262.4m in subsidy
China Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer, receives letter demanding repayment of subsidies and incentives given to EV unit.
Explainer: What New Caledonia riots mean for the nickel industry
A wave of civil unrest in New Caledonia has halted mining operations and supported a rally in prices for the metal.
Anglo American rejects £29.34 per share proposal from BHP
Anglo rejects BHP's third offer in a month as world's largest mining group continues takeover plans.
Microsoft backs tree-planting carbon removal scheme in Panama
Microsoft carbon offset project will see 10,000 hectares reforested in Central America in bid to remove 3.2m tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere.
