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100 Presidential Words Stop 1000 Miles of KXL…for now

Yesterday, in a moment described as void of “drama or fanfare,” he vetoed legislation which would have forced approval of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which would carry dirty tar sands oil Alberta to the Gulf Coast.

Exxon to Eat “Bite-sized” BP?

Earlier this month, BP’s beleaguered Chief Executive Bob Dudley warned that the falling oil price had created a “raging gale” for the oil industry which could last for years.

Fracking Industry in “Severe Crisis”

One of the great debates about fracking is whether it heralds a great new chapter in the age of oil or whether it is a small blip in the dying days of the fossil fuel era.

Shell’s quest for unburnable carbon

Royal Dutch Shell presented its 2014 earnings report today and commented on what is ahead for it in 2015. With results that were lower than expected and “disappointing” according to analysts, Shell was quick to point out the measures taken...

Bribery Is a Bargain for Big Oil

Wonder why Keystone XL is the #1 priority for the new congress? You're not alone. The answer is money. Read our in-depth analysis.

State of the Union 2015: Big Oil’s grip loosens

Aside from providing some entertainment, twitter fodder, and political theater...coming on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the dubious Citizens United Supreme Court decision, last night’s State of the Union speech showed us a few important things when it...

BP’s “Final Reckoning” Over Spill

It is hard to believe but it is nearly five years since BP’s reckless behaviour caused arguably America’s worst environmental disaster.

OPEC Wants to “Crush US Shale”

Just how low can the oil price go? What was unthinkable even a few months ago is now becoming distinctly probable, even likely. As analysts dissect the ramifications for the oil industry of $40 dollar barrel, oil traders are now...