Focus on Oil
UK Labour pitches new energy policy in election battle
Labour leader Keir Starmer has detailed plans for a publicly-owned "investment vehicle" to spearhead funding for green energy projects.
Vermont becomes 1st state to require oil companies pay for damage from climate change
Vermont has enacted a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change.
Starmer rejects claims many jobs at risk due to oil and gas stance
UK Labour party leader, campaigning to be elected, rejects claims not renewing North Sea oil and gas licences would cost thousands of jobs.
Canada increases loan guarantees for Trans Mountain pipeline to $19 billion
The Canadian government has guaranteed another $1 billion in commercial loans for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, taking the total government-backed loan facility...
Canada to assess toxicity of compound found in oil sands tailings
Canada has agreed to assess whether naphthenic acids found in northern Alberta's oilsands tailings ponds should be classed as toxic under federal law.
Democratic senators ask DOJ to investigate alleged U.S. oil exec collusion with OPEC
Earlier in May, the Federal Trade Commission gave the go-ahead to Exxon Mobil's $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources, but barred former...
Israel to boost Red Sea oil deliveries despite environmental risks
Israel plans to allow more tankers to dock at a Red Sea port in Eilat despite environmental risks, as it strives to maintain...
