BP stands firm on Iraq but coy on Macondo
BP says it won't negotiate on Rumaila Field contracts and is shy on Macondo legal deal.
Published 06-Oct-2011
Tag: North America
Exxon builds US plant and selects base stock distributors
ExxonMobil Chemical has broken ground on a massive base stock plant in Texas, while its Base Sock division selects new distributors around the world.
Published 23-Sep-2011
US backs Canada pipeline
State Department agrees Canada oil sands pipeline in first stage of approval process
Published 14-Sep-2011
Piston ring coating helps fuel reductions
An innovative piston ring coating could help fuel and emissions reductions for auto industry.
Published 08-Sep-2011
Weird and wonderful up for sale
A series of auto auctions are set to put some of the car world's most weird and wonderful models under the hammer.
Published 08-Sep-2011
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
US DOE offers millions in vehicle innovation grants
The US Department of Energy has announced a multi-million dollar grants package for advanced vehicle research.
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
Global industrial lubes on the up says Kline
Industrial and metalworking fluids are continuing their post-recession recovery, according to the latest Kline reports.
Published 04-Aug-2011
Lubrizol Q2 slip but R&D plans go ahead
Lubrizol's Q2 figures take a dip, but there are plans for a major R&D centre in China.
Published 04-Aug-2011