World Aug 27 Russia and Ukraine target each other’s energy infrastructure as war persists 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
Politics Nov 16 Trump names Chris Wright, fossil fuel CEO and campaign donor, as energy secretary 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. By Colleen Long, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
World Oct 16 Gasoline tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing more than 140 people are killed injuring dozens 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. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
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
Apr 12 Oil and gas companies must pay more to drill on public lands under new Biden administration rule By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Interior Department rule finalized Friday raises royalty rates for oil drilling by more than one-third, to 16.67 percent, in accordance with the sweeping 2002 climate law approved by Congress. Continue reading
Dec 18 BP joins list of companies halting Red Sea shipments due to Houthi attack fears By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press Houthi rebels have targeted container ships and oil tankers passing through a narrow waterway that connects to the Red Sea and Suez Canal, where an estimated 10% of the world’s trade passes through. Continue reading