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U.S. wind power momentum up 40 percent from last year U.S. wind power momentum up 40 percent from last year 29 minutes ago ago
July 28 (UPI) -- About half of the population in the state of Kansas could now be drawing energy from wind power as the U.S. sector gains momentum, an industry report showed.
Russia drafts agreement to tap Iranian oil fields Russia drafts agreement to tap Iranian oil fields 1 hour ago ago
July 28 (UPI) -- An agreement with an Iranian engineering services company expressed mutual interest in working in the oil fields of Iran, a Russian energy company said.
Venezuelan oil sanctions carry risks for U.S. economy Venezuelan oil sanctions carry risks for U.S. economy 1 hour ago ago
July 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department is ready with tougher sanctions on Venezuela, including crude oil restrictions, but may hold back, an industry report read.
Maasai women bring clean energy to rural villages in Kenya, Tanzania Maasai women bring clean energy to rural villages in Kenya, Tanzania 20 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Solar power and clean-burning stoves are saving lives and changing fortunes in the Maasai lands between Kenya and Tanzania.
Optimism on market rebalancing drags oil prices lower Optimism on market rebalancing drags oil prices lower 20 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Renewed optimism about the rebalancing of the crude oil market brought concerns about excitability and dragged the price for oil lower early Thursday.
Nigerian media reports halt to some crude oil production Nigerian media reports halt to some crude oil production 21 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Nigerian media reported Thursday the federal government opted to halt crude oil exploration in part of the Niger Delta because of heightened security concerns.
Iran sees imminent non-Western win for energy Iran sees imminent non-Western win for energy 22 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- The Iranian government said it scored a win in the energy sector, this time by developing a pipeline that will offset supply disruptions from its neighbors.
Norway's Statoil posts production, earnings gains Norway's Statoil posts production, earnings gains 23 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil said Thursday improved market conditions led to a 231 percent increase in adjusted earnings for the second quarter.
Shale-rich Oklahoma to host mega-wind farm Shale-rich Oklahoma to host mega-wind farm 23 hours ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Once operational, the Wind Catcher wind farm in Oklahoma will be the second largest in the world and largest in the United States, the companies involved said.
Shell posts strong recovery, after a dismal 2016 Shell posts strong recovery, after a dismal 2016 1 day ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Royal Dutch Shell said Thursday its profits for the second quarter were three times higher than last year, but stressed market conditions warranted discipline.
Venezuela sanctions could bring higher gas prices to U.S. Venezuela sanctions could bring higher gas prices to U.S. 1 day ago ago
July 27 (UPI) -- Tightening sanctions on Venezuela could result on blowback in the U.S. economy by way of higher oil and gasoline prices, sector analysts said.
U.S. inventory declines, OPEC trouble help extend oil price rally U.S. inventory declines, OPEC trouble help extend oil price rally 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- A bullish report on crude oil inventories from the United States added to planned and unplanned shortages from OPEC to give oil prices another rally Wednesday.
Hess: Taxes mask improvements in the second quarter Hess: Taxes mask improvements in the second quarter 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- U.S. energy company Hess Corp. said Wednesday its net loss for the second quarter of $449 million masked improvements apparent before income taxes.
After LNG project scrapped, TransCanada looks for more export options After LNG project scrapped, TransCanada looks for more export options 1 day ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- There's still a need to get Canadian natural gas out of North America, energy company TransCanada said after an export option for British Columbia was scrapped.
Britain to start taking gas, diesel vehicles off roads in 2040 Britain to start taking gas, diesel vehicles off roads in 2040 2 days ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- Britain will ban all new gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles from its roads beginning in 2040 for environmental reasons, a government report says.
More reserves than initially thought in the North Sea, Norway says More reserves than initially thought in the North Sea, Norway says 2 days ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- A new oil and natural gas discovery in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea holds an estimated 30 percent more reserves than expected, the government said.
Africa-focused Tullow Oil cuts costs, but keeps output steady Africa-focused Tullow Oil cuts costs, but keeps output steady 2 days ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- London-listed Tullow Oil, which is focused heavily on Africa, said Wednesday it was cutting costs after seeing its realized oil price drop from last year.
Report: Gas could be sidelined by renewables in parts of Australia Report: Gas could be sidelined by renewables in parts of Australia 2 days ago ago
July 26 (UPI) -- With Australia monitoring natural gas demand, a consultant group found gas-fired power could get squeezed out in parts of the country as renewables get cheaper.
Reduced Saudi oil imports lead U.S. oil inventories lower Reduced Saudi oil imports lead U.S. oil inventories lower 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- Low imports of crude oil from Saudi Arabia, coupled with firm domestic petroleum demand, will likely reduce U.S. oil inventories, analysts said Tuesday.
Militants hit Nigerian crude oil pipeline Militants hit Nigerian crude oil pipeline 2 days ago ago
July 25 (UPI) -- A militant attack on a crude oil pipeline in Nigeria has sidelined more than 100,000 barrels of oil per day, the head of a state oil company announced.
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