Oil rises to above $93 as traders mull Europe
Oil prices rose slightly to above $93 a barrel Thursday in Asia as traders mulled whether concern over Europe’s debt crisis justifies extending a sharp two-week sell-off. More »
2 energy workers burned in South Texas explosion
Emergency officials say a fiery explosion at an energy company site in South Texas has left two workers with burns. More »
Spain’s Repsol sues Argentina over YPF takeover
Spain’s Repsol energy firm says it has sued Argentina over its takeover of the company’s majority stake in the YPF oil and gas producer. More »
Texas judge: Coal permit won’t stand up in court
State environmental regulators did not follow federal guidelines when they issued an air permit for a proposed coal-fired power plant on the Gulf Coast, and a Texas judge indicated the paperwork is too flawed for construction to begin. More »
Evacs and drills pared near nuke plants
Without fanfare, the nation’s nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away. More »
Oil falls to 6-month low near $92 on US supplies
Oil prices dropped to fresh six-month lows near $92 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a report showed U.S. crude supplies surged more than expected last week. More »
Alaska group to evaluate how to advance tax debate
Supporters of changes to Alaska’s oil production tax structure have called for a meeting to discuss how best to advance the debate after another legislative defeat. More »
Cheaper gas not enough to boost summer driving
Cheaper gas won’t be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They’re still too worried about their jobs and the economy. More »
US consumer prices flat as gas costs fall
U.S. consumer prices were flat last month as cheaper gas offset modest increases for food, clothing and housing. The data indicate that inflation remains in check. More »
Fla. county to examine possible theft of BP funds
Investigators are scheduled to update Okaloosa County commissioners on their widening investigation into the possible theft of tourism funds provided by BP in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf oil spill. More »
ND becomes nation’s second-leading oil producer
North Dakota has passed Alaska to become the second-leading oil-producing state in the nation, trailing only Texas. More »
Oil hovers below $95 amid Europe worries
Oil prices hovered below $95 a barrel Tuesday in Asia near a five-month low amid concern about Europe’s debt crisis. More »
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