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Qatar to boost production from vast underwater gas field
The energy-rich Gulf nation of Qatar says it plans to boost production from a vast underwater natural gas field by 10 per cent.
Interior Department repeals Obama-era rule on coal royalties
"We need reliable, affordable and abundant energy," Zinke said at a ceremony last week marking the end of the coal moratorium.
Minister: Iraq to boost crude oil production by year's end
Iraq's oil minister said on Sunday, April 2, 2017 that his country plans to increase daily crude oil production to 5 million barrels by the end of this year.
Environmental groups challenge Keystone XL pipeline approval
A coalition of environmental groups is challenging the federal permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline in court because they say additional environmental scrutiny is needed.
Environmental groups vowing to fight Trump climate actions
Environmental groups to go to court to fight an executive order from President Donald Trump that eliminates many restrictions on fossil fuel production and would roll back plans to curb global warming
Family files lawsuit in Canadian filmmaker's Keys dive death
The family of a Canadian filmmaker and conservationist who died during a shark filming excursion in the Florida Keys has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Oil now placed in Dakota Access pipeline under Missouri River reservoir
The Dakota Access pipeline developer said it has placed oil in the pipeline under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota and that it's preparing to put the line into service.
Trump takes aim at Obama's efforts to curb global warming
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on March 28 that will suspend, rescind, or flag for review measures that were part of former President Barack Obama's plan to curb global warming.
Russia says oil cuts may be extended amid high compliance
Russia's energy minister says there's "94 per cent" compliance on a six-month oil production cut among OPEC members and non-cartel nations, and discussions on extending the cuts to boost crude prices.
Geologist for Shell says company hid Nigeria spill dangers
Royal Dutch Shell's Nigeria subsidiary opposed environmental testing and is concealing data showing thousands of Nigerians are exposed to health hazards from a stalled cleanup of the worst oil spills.