Focus on Oil
Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study
Study reveals Alberta’s oil regulator lacks data to support claims on oilsands tailings spill cleanups, raising concerns.
Exxon Mobil sues California attorney general, environmental groups
The lawsuit filed in the federal court in Beaumont, Texas includes a cause of action sounding in libel or slander, court records show.
Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge
Alberta partners with Enbridge to boost oil exports, streamline regulations, and expand pipeline capacity to the U.S.
Suncor broke records for oil production in 2024, company says
Suncor Energy sets new records in 2024 with 827,000 barrels/day production, boosted by Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
Canadian oil stocks climb as industry absorbs news of Trudeau resignation
Canadian energy stocks surged Monday as PM Trudeau's resignation spurred optimism in the oil and gas sector.
Biden issues major coastal protection before Trump handover
Biden bans new offshore drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, aiming to safeguard coasts before Trump's presidency.
Biden to ban offshore oil, gas drilling in vast areas ahead of Trump term
U.S. President Biden will ban new oil and gas projects on most U.S. coasts, a move Trump may struggle to reverse.
Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen
Bioenergy from sugarcane trash could transform South Africa’s energy mix, reduce emissions, and boost rural farmers’ livelihoods.
Russia-appointed officials in Crimea declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol
Russia-occupied Crimea declares emergency after oil is detected on the peninsula's largest city.
Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea
The oil leaked from two ageing tankers that were hit by a storm on Dec. 15.
