Geologists and politicians have been arguing for several years about whether hydraulic fracturing of shale to release natural gas can cause earthquakes . Finally, a...
Articles from 6.16.2012
Cuomo said to want to limit fracking to 5 New York counties
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering a plan that would allow natural-gas drilling by hydraulic fracturing in five counties near the Pennsylvania border, an...
Japan approves two reactor restarts, more seen ahead
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Saturday approved the resumption of nuclear power operations at two reactors despite mass public opposition, the first to come back on line...
Rosneft and Exxon to develop tight oil reserves in Western Siberia and establish Arctic research center
Russia’s Rosneft and ExxonMobil signed agreements jointly to develop tight oil reserves in Western Siberia and establish a joint Arctic Research Center for Offshore...
Climate Corp. raises another $50M, led by Founders Fund
Turns out investors like the intersection of big data and weather. On Thursday morning six-year-old Climate Corporation announced that it has raised another round of $50...
Rio+20 organisers struggle to untangle new world disorder
A new world disorder is increasingly evident at the Rio+20 conference as traditional blocs of international alliances break and reform, making an overarching deal...
Opower: Yahoo email users spend more on energy than Gmail users
Here's a weird bit of energy data courtesy of energy software startup Opower: people that use Yahoo email spend $110 more a year on electricity -- or 11 percent more...
China biomass tycoon leads deal to buy Saab
The Asian consortium planning to rescue Swedish automaker Saab Automobile from insolvency is led by a mainland Chinese alternative energy tycoon whose company has close...
Australia to create biggest marine reserve
Australia will create the largest network of marine parks in the world, protecting waters covering an area as large as India while banning oil and gas exploration and...
Articles Related by Topic
Census: Oil-and-gas heavy North Dakota is fastest-growing state
The U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday that North Dakota experienced the nation’s greatest population growth this year, with the domestic oil-and-gas boom a likely reason...
Oil drilling company looks to Mars Curiosity rover for A.I. inspiration
NASA’s Mars rover has something to teach the oil industry. Traversing the Red Planet while beaming data through space has a lot in common with exploring the deepest...
Court rejects a ban on local fracking limits
A Pennsylvania court on Thursday struck down a provision of a state law that forbade municipalities to limit where natural gas drilling can take place within their boundaries.
ConocoPhillips energy prize goes to high-altitude wind system
Oil giant ConocoPhillips has awarded its $125,000 energy prize to a tethered, high-altitude wind power device by Adam Rein and Ben Glass, of Altaeros Energies. The device...
NJ Gov. Christie vetoes 'fracking' ban proposal, calls for moratorium
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) vetoed a bill Thursday to permanently ban a natural-gas drilling technique known as “fracking,” and instead recommended a one-year...
Drilling boom means profit jump for Halliburton
Halliburton Co. is making the most out of a boom in North American oil and natural gas drilling. Its profit rose 54 percent in the second quarter, and its revenue set a...
Energy Dept. skeptics sound alarm on natural gas rush
In scores of internal emails and documents, officials within the Energy Information Administration, or EIA, voice skepticism about the shale gas industry. One official...
E.P.A. zeroes In on 7 sites to study fracking's impact on drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency has chosen seven natural gas drilling sites where it will conduct case studies to evaluate the impact of hydraulic fracturing on local...
Dems seek EPA natural gas drilling controls on heels of exposé
A top House Democrat is urging EPA to quickly toughen regulation of natural gas drilling following a New York Times report on the discharge of dangerous pollutants into...
Congressional probe: U.S. fracking firms may have broken environmental law by injecting diesel without permits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several energy companies may have violated environmental rules by injecting diesel into the ground without permits as part of a controversial...
More Coverage: The New York Times
Two companies seek trade secret status for fracking fluids in Wyoming
Two chemical manufacturers are seeking an exemption from new rules in Wyoming that require public disclosure of the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, a co
Pennsylvania Governor bans fracking in state forests
Gov. Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania signed an executive order on Tuesday effectively banning further natural gas development on state forest lands.Mr. Rendel, a...
Stay connected.