Energy

Probe into Valero refinery Inferno begins

The inferno at Valero Energy Corp.'s Sunray, Texas refinery triggered by an explosion sent a huge black cloud bulging into the sky.

Oil jumps above $60 a barrel

The Iran-US tension, violence in Nigeria and frigid US temperatures, all played part resulting in surge in oil prices.

Stabilizing Global Oil Prices: India asks for Saudi Help

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked for Saudi Arabia’s help in ensuring that global production and pricing of crude oil remain stale, in order for third world economies not to be adversel

Baker report to denounce BP’s safety practices

An independent panel set up to look into an explosion at the BP’s Texas City refinery in March 2005 is expected to criticize the company for “systemic failures” in its safety practices.

Chevron Refinery Blaze Contained

Panic stroke as fire grappled one of the California's largest oil refinery during early hours on Monday. Sending flames as high as 100 feet into the air, fire at Chevron Richmond refinery ablazed at 5:15 a.m.

Oil Prices Surge across the $53 a Barrel Mark

Amid speculation that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) might hold an emergency session to figure out a way to undo the 13 percent drop in oil prices this year, oil prices cross

Europe to Safeguard Economy with New Emission Norms

The EU has resolved to slash greenhouse gas emissions and force proper energy market competition. The EU announced that it would cut the emissions of greenhouse gas by at least 20 percent from 1990 le

Chavez Set to Nationalize Electrical and Telecommunication Companies

Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela, ahead of being sworn in for a third term in office that would run till 2013, has taken a bold step to transform the country to a socialist nation, by declaring his intention to nationalize electrical and telecommunication companies.

Russia, Belarus feud hits supplies to Europe

In what can be described as a change of heart, Moscow has stopped supplying cheap energy to Belarus. The move comes after the former realized that its munificence was being abused by the latter. Mosco

Suez-Gaz Deal Hanging in the Balance

Another round of uncertainty shrouds the proposed merger of Suez, the French utility, with the state-controlled outfit Gaz de France. This time round, it is the rumor of a bid by Francois Pinault, the billionaire from France, to take over Suez.