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Oil
OPEC woos other nations into production-cutting plan
Dec 9, 2016
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed this week to cut production for the first time in eight years. That could mean oil prices will go up. But that depends on whether OPEC can convince a bunch of other non-cartel countries to agree to the cut. The cartel has invited 14 other countries to a […]
Pipeline denial is a victory for opponents of fossil fuels
by
Annie Baxter
Dec 5, 2016
Environmentalists hope to block new gas and oil pipelines while renewables catch up.
OPEC agrees to cut 1.2 million barrels a day to boost oil prices
by
Jed Kim
Dec 1, 2016
The agreement by OPEC members to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day — that’s 1 percent of global production — sent crude prices climbing after it was announced. The global oil industry hopes things will continue to trend that way. The deal is meant to reduce the current oil glut and get […]
Low crude prices are finally squeezing refineries’ margins
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Jed Kim
Nov 17, 2016
A combining of two smaller refinery operators show consolidation is under way.
We're going to be pumping oil for a long time
by
Jed Kim
Nov 16, 2016
The question isn't when we will we run out of oil, it’s "when will we stop needing more and more oil?"
What does GE's deal with Baker Hughes mean for the oil industry?
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 31, 2016
General Electric wants to combine its oilfield services with a bigger competitor.
OPEC agrees to agree on oil limits, but outlook still shaky
Sep 29, 2016
We might have to say goodbye to cheaper gas.
For public good, not for profit.
Oil glut to continue into 2017, says International Energy Agency
Sep 13, 2016
Despite weakening demand growth, pumping continues apace.
Fracking draft from EPA criticized by scientists
by
Scott Tong
Aug 12, 2016
The study concluded hydraulic fracturing isn't a danger to drinking water. Scientists say that's unproven.
ExxonMobil's profits fall further
by
Jed Kim
Jul 29, 2016
The company's petrochemicals business helped keep it in the black as oil prices stayed low.