Politics Feb 27 US moves to claim tanker and 2M barrels of seized Venezuelan oil By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Jan 08 Why Venezuela's oil matters to the U.S. The country sits on a vast supply of oil but only produces a small fraction of it because of damaged infrastructure. By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
World Jan 05 Trump's idea to seize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles Venezuela's oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it will likely take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Nov 02 Sale of federal oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico on hold pending hearings on whale protections Bidding on the leases had been set for next Wednesday. President Joe Biden's administration announced the sale earlier this year. But it was scaled back by millions of acres as part of an agreement to protect the endangered Rice's whale. By Kevin McGill, Associated Press
World Jul 18 Major U.S. firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion SLB announced late last week it would stop exporting equipment to Russia as The Associated Press prepared to publish a report on the companies' Russian operations. By Ed Davey, Associated Press
Jun 12 Youth go to trial in a test of state's obligation to protect Montana residents from global warming By Amy Beth Hanson, Matthew Brown, Associated Press The 16 young plaintiffs and their attorneys are trying to persuade a judge that the state's allegiance to fossil fuel development endangers the young people's health and livelihoods and those of future generations. Continue reading
Sep 07 New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax By Jill Lawless, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis. Continue reading
Aug 18 Biden's climate change measure promises future land leases for oil companies By Matthew Brown, Michael Phillis, Associated Press The legislation mandates several oil and gas lease sales. It also locks renewables and fossil fuel together for 10 years. So if the Biden administration wants solar and wind, it must first offer new oil and gas leases. Continue reading
Jul 26 Climate disinformation continues to leave a mark as world gets hotter By David Klepper, Associated Press Wildfires, floods and soaring temperatures have made climate change real to many Americans. Yet a sizeable number continue to dismiss the scientific consensus that human activity is to blame. Continue reading
Jul 18 France, United Arab Emirates sign deal on energy cooperation amid potential Russian shutdown By Barbara Surk, Masha Macpherson, Associated Press The deal announced by the French economy ministry Monday comes as Europe prepares for the possibility of a total cutoff of Russian natural gas in retaliation for sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Continue reading