Focus on Fuel
Five workers seriously injured by blast at energy site in Alberta, RCMP say
An explosion at a Hawthorne Energy site in Cochrane, Alberta injured five workers; the fire may burn for days.
Harvesting hops for beer produces a lot of waste. These German groups are seeking to fix that
Two Munich students turn hops waste into sustainable building materials, reducing waste from beer and construction.
US oil demand grew to highest seasonal level since 2019 in July, EIA data shows
U.S. oil demand hit a seasonal high in July, while production declined slightly, signaling a potential supply squeeze.
Unilever strikes climate deals with Walmart and others to meet sustainability goals
Unilever strikes sustainability deals with top retailers like Walmart, aiming to cut emissions and minimize waste.
US FTC allows Chevron-Hess deal, bars John Hess from board
The FTC approved Chevron's $53 billion Hess acquisition, barring Hess's CEO from its board due to OPEC ties concerns.
US natural gas prices ease, power outages from Hurricane Helene reduce demand
A small output increase came as some drillers restarted their Gulf of Mexico production now that Hurricane Helene passed through the area.
Coal pioneer to wind powerhouse: UK completes coal phase-out after 142 years
The UK ends coal-fired power after 142 years, transitioning to renewables as it leads major economies in phasing out coal.
Methane is pitched as a climate villain – could changing how we think about it make it a saviour?
Methane, 80 times more potent than CO2, can be key to rapid gains, and cutting emissions could help meet climate targets.
Profiles in clean energy: Former Shell VP helps create a new way of making clean electricity
Cindy Taff, right, and Brianna Byrd, left, with Sage Geosystems, a startup that aims to make clean electricity (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
