China Oil Spill escalates as ConocoPhillips faces law suits
Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened.
Published 23-Aug-2011
Tag: Environment and Regulatory watch
US tightens CAFE standards
The US has tightened fuel economy standards for cars and light-trucks and set new targets for heavy vehicles.
Published 22-Aug-2011
Oil subsidies need to move to clean energy, Obama.
US oil industry subsidies should be abolished re-directed to clean energy research, says President Obama.
Published 04-Aug-2011
New Tax Reforms on China's Oil and Gas
Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms
Published 27-Jul-2011
ACEA announces REACH AIG V3
ACEA has revealed Version 3 of the REACH Automotive Industry Guidelines
Published 25-Jul-2011
Bohai Oil Spill Area Still Increasing
North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA
Published 25-Jul-2011
US annnounces emergency shale regs
The US DEP has announced emergency regulations relating to drilling in the Marcellus Shale fields.
Published 25-Jul-2011
Guiyang to restrict car sales
Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city.
Published 25-Jul-2011
Bad months for China oil safety
Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.
Published 15-Jul-2011
Transport Ministry clamps down on overloading problem
Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.
Published 15-Jul-2011