Tag: North America
Canadian oil sand mining linked to PAH rise
New research shows Alberta’s oil sand mining has increased levels of PAHs in surrounding lakes
Published 20-Feb-2013
Hebron oil project go ahead from ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil will develop the Hebron oil project off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador
Published 20-Feb-2013
Draft fracking rules released by California oil regulators
Draft fracking rules are released to assuage public concern in California
Published 05-Feb-2013
Confused picture over Iranian sanctions
US Iranian sanctions are apparently having an impact on the country, but some exemptions are easing the energy situation.
Published 05-Feb-2013
Houghton International sold for over $1 bn
Gulf Oil seals the deal for Houghton International
Published 01-Feb-2013
Botanic blunder leaves Canadians with financial dilemma
Canada has, according to experts, put the wrong kind of maple leaf on its 20 dollar bill
Published 28-Jan-2013
To clean oil, first you have to see it
Technology development continues in battle to see oil in water after a spill.
Published 28-Jan-2013
Terrorist attack in Algeria - details still sketchy
Details of the siege at the In Amenas gas facility are still being investigated after 37 overseas employees, including senior execs were killed.
Published 24-Jan-2013
Sasol to invest heavily in historic plant.
Sasol gives the green light to invest billions in a new GTL/ethelene complex in the US.
Published 08-Jan-2013