Shell rig awaits recovery after Alaska grounding
A drill ship has run aground on the Alaskan coast while under tow from Alaska to Seattle
Published 04-Jan-2013
Tag: Environment and Regulatory watch
PetroChina to buy JV stake in Encana for $2.2bn
China major takes another bite out of Canada's oil patch.
Published 04-Jan-2013
Lukoil out of Iraq as Israeli drilling gets go-ahead
Lukoil has pulled out of plans to develop Quarna-1, while Israeli court says 'yes' to Meged drilling and Egyptian blocs put up for auction.
Published 04-Jan-2013
CNOOC-Nexen deal far from done
Canada's largest shale oil deal still has a long way to go before completion, despite government approval.
Published 28-Dec-2012
China may open crude futures to foreign investors
Pressure for new regulation to open crude markets to overseas investors
Published 28-Dec-2012
New LPG tax rules worrying
China's new tax regulations could threaten the domestic LPG market.
Published 24-Dec-2012
Ford-Mazda split spins new partnerships
One joint venture ends but another begins for Sino-US carmakers
Published 24-Dec-2012
Nexen deals gets the green light
Canada has give go-ahead tothe CNOOC-Nexen deal, but claims it will be the last foreign energy takeover
Published 08-Dec-2012
Regions challenge Brazillian oil regs
New Brazil oil legislation faces challenges from a number of states and could be vetoed by the President
Published 04-Dec-2012
Advice to Australia: stockpile more oil
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is urging Australia to build up emergency oil supplies.
Published 27-Nov-2012