Nation Apr 17 Supreme Court gives oil and gas companies win in Louisiana environmental lawsuit By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Politics Oct 23 Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s environmental jewels. By Associated Press
World Aug 27 Watch 4:07 Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy infrastructure as war persists Ukraine said that more than 100,000 people were without power after Russia launched a massive attack on the country's energy infrastructure. Ukraine has also been targeting Russia's oil and gas facilities, spiking fuel costs and requiring the country to ration… By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan
Politics Feb 14 WATCH: Trump signs orders targeting COVID vaccine mandates and creating 'energy dominance' council Schools, colleges and states that require immunizations against COVID-19 may risk of losing federal money under an executive order President Donald Trump signed Friday. Trump also signed an order formally creating a National Energy Dominance Council and directed it to… By Associated Press
Politics Jan 20 Trump is holding off on tariffs but betting Day 1 moves can cut energy prices and tame inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is holding off on tariffs during his first day and placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation. By Josh Boak, Matthew Daly, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Nov 16 Trump names Chris Wright, fossil fuel CEO and campaign donor, as energy secretary By Colleen Long, Matthew Daly, Associated Press CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Continue reading
Oct 16 Gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing more than 140 people are killed injuring dozens By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press More than 140 people, including children, have died and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while they were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle. Continue reading
Jul 11 Marathon Oil and EPA reach $241 million settlement over Clean Air Act violations in North Dakota By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. Continue reading
May 29 ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices soar and big oil companies reap massive profits. Continue reading
Apr 19 Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in 13 million acres of Alaska's petroleum reserve By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The American Petroleum Institute says the rules limit development in a region "intended by Congress to bolster America's energy security."… Continue reading