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Northeast power outages fall below 2 million: Department of Energy Reuters - 7 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of homes and businesses still without power nearly a week after Hurricane Sandy fell to 1.9 million on Sunday morning, down from 2.5 million … More »Northeast power outages fall below 2 million: Department of Energy
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of homes and businesses still without power nearly a week after Hurricane Sandy fell to 1.9 million on Sunday morning, down from 2.5 million the previous afternoon, although a quarter of New Jersey and almost a tenth of New York remained in the dark, the Department of Energy said. At its …
Puerto Rico begins building large solar park AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Construction has started in Puerto Rico on what will soon be the Caribbean's largest solar energy park. More »Puerto Rico begins building large solar park
Construction has started in Puerto Rico on what will soon be the Caribbean's largest solar energy park.
Lower production, prices hurt Chevron 3Q profit SANDY SHORE - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Chevron Corp. said Friday its third-quarter net income fell 33 percent as production declined and it sold oil and gas at lower prices. More »Lower production, prices hurt Chevron 3Q profit
Chevron Corp. said Friday its third-quarter net income fell 33 percent as production declined and it sold oil and gas at lower prices.
Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage, EPA finds TOM KRISHER - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Hyundai and Kia overstated the gas mileage on 900,000 vehicles in the past three years, a discovery that could result in sanctions from the U.S. government and millions … More »Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage, EPA finds
Hyundai and Kia overstated the gas mileage on 900,000 vehicles in the past three years, a discovery that could result in sanctions from the U.S. government and millions of dollars in payments to car owners.
EPA finds Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage TOM KRISHER - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Hyundai and Kia overstated the gas mileage on 900,000 vehicles sold in the past three years, a discovery that could bring sanctions from the U.S. government and millions … More »EPA finds Hyundai, Kia overstated gas mileage
Hyundai and Kia overstated the gas mileage on 900,000 vehicles sold in the past three years, a discovery that could bring sanctions from the U.S. government and millions of dollars in reimbursements to car owners.
Wall Street ends storm-shortened week with a selloff Chuck Mikolajczak - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended an unusual storm-shortened trading week with a selloff on Friday, as major indexes erased early gains sparked by a stronger-than-expected … More »Wall Street ends storm-shortened week with a selloff
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended an unusual storm-shortened trading week with a selloff on Friday, as major indexes erased early gains sparked by a stronger-than-expected payrolls report. Energy stocks were a drag on the market after Chevron Corp, the second-largest U.S. oil company, posted a profit that missed expectations. …
2 East Coast refineries still out of commission The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Nine oil refineries that make up 8 percent of U.S. refining capacity are in the area hit by Superstorm Sandy. Nearly all were affected by the storm, and two still are … More »2 East Coast refineries still out of commission
Nine oil refineries that make up 8 percent of U.S. refining capacity are in the area hit by Superstorm Sandy. Nearly all were affected by the storm, and two still are not operating:
Chevron declares force majeure at Angola's Kuito Emma Farge - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Chevron said on Friday that Angolan subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company had declared force majeure at the Kuito offshore oil terminal … More »Chevron declares force majeure at Angola's Kuito
GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Chevron said on Friday that Angolan subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company had declared force majeure at the Kuito offshore oil terminal on October 29 due to a fault with a mooring line. Chevron is one of the west African country's top producers and typically loads two 920,000 barrel tankers …
Chevron profit down on reduced output, weak refining Braden Reddall - Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
(Reuters) - Chevron Corp posted earnings on Friday that were much lower than expected as maintenance exacerbated a decline this year in oil and natural gas production, … More »Chevron profit down on reduced output, weak refining
(Reuters) - Chevron Corp posted earnings on Friday that were much lower than expected as maintenance exacerbated a decline this year in oil and natural gas production, and shares of the second-largest U.S. oil company slid 2.5 percent. Third-quarter production fell to 2.52 million barrels of oil equivalent per day from …
News Summary: Chevron profit hurt by lower prices The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
SLIPPING: Chevron Corp., the nation's second-largest oil company, reported third-quarter net income of $5.25 billion, or $2.69 per share. Revenue totaled $55.66 bill … More »News Summary: Chevron profit hurt by lower prices
SLIPPING: Chevron Corp., the nation's second-largest oil company, reported third-quarter net income of $5.25 billion, or $2.69 per share. Revenue totaled $55.66 billion.
Exxon Mobil names Xerox CEO to board AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Friday that Xerox Corp. chairman and CEO Ursula M. Burns will join its board of directors on Nov. 27. More »Exxon Mobil names Xerox CEO to board
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Friday that Xerox Corp. chairman and CEO Ursula M. Burns will join its board of directors on Nov. 27.
Exxon's 3Q profit falls 7 percent to $9.57 billion AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Exxon Mobil Corp.'s third-quarter profit fell 7 percent as it produced less oil and gas and fetched lower prices. More »Exxon's 3Q profit falls 7 percent to $9.57 billion
Exxon Mobil Corp.'s third-quarter profit fell 7 percent as it produced less oil and gas and fetched lower prices.
Sandy plays role in falling gas prices in Texas AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Gas prices are sharply lower in Texas, and analysts say the drop is due in part to falling demand because so many vehicles and airplanes on the East Coast were idled … More »Sandy plays role in falling gas prices in Texas
Gas prices are sharply lower in Texas, and analysts say the drop is due in part to falling demand because so many vehicles and airplanes on the East Coast were idled by Superstorm Sandy.
Chevron sued in Argentina over Ecuadorean spills MICHAEL WARREN - AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Lawyers for Amazonian Indians are seeking the seizure of $2 billion of Chevron Corp.'s assets in Argentina as they try to collect an $18.7 billion environmental judgment … More »Chevron sued in Argentina over Ecuadorean spills
Lawyers for Amazonian Indians are seeking the seizure of $2 billion of Chevron Corp.'s assets in Argentina as they try to collect an $18.7 billion environmental judgment won in Ecuador last year.
Exxon adding to Gulf of Mexico position Reuters - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp on Thursday said it has acquired interest in several blocks in the Gulf of Mexico, where it already has an active drilling program. Exxon … More »Exxon adding to Gulf of Mexico position
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp on Thursday said it has acquired interest in several blocks in the Gulf of Mexico, where it already has an active drilling program. Exxon acquired a 20 percent interest in the Phobos prospect and a 35 percent interest in the Thorn prospect in the third quarter, Exxon investor relations executive …
Exxon quarterly profit falls, output tumbles Anna Driver - Reuters - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's largest publicly traded oil company, reported a quarterly profit on Thursday that topped expectations, as higher margins from … More »Exxon quarterly profit falls, output tumbles
(Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's largest publicly traded oil company, reported a quarterly profit on Thursday that topped expectations, as higher margins from its refining arm countered a 7.5 percent decline in oil and gas output. Exxon and other global oil producers are buying oil and gas assets in North America …
Ill., Will County take legal action over oil mist AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow are taking legal action against Exxon Mobil Corp. over the release of oil mist … More »Ill., Will County take legal action over oil mist
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow are taking legal action against Exxon Mobil Corp. over the release of oil mist at a northern Illinois refinery.
Imperial Oil profit rises on higher refining margins Reuters - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
(Reuters) - Imperial Oil Ltd , Canada's second-largest integrated oil company, reported a 21 percent rise in third-quarter profit due to higher mid-continent refining … More »Imperial Oil profit rises on higher refining margins
(Reuters) - Imperial Oil Ltd , Canada's second-largest integrated oil company, reported a 21 percent rise in third-quarter profit due to higher mid-continent refining margins. Imperial said mid-continent industry refining margins remained strong at C$270 million ($270.1 million) in the quarter. Refining margins have improved …
Spectra Energy 3Q net income falls on gas prices AP - Thu, Nov 1, 2012
Pipeline operator Spectra Energy Corp. said Thursday that its third-quarter net income fell 30 percent on tumbling prices of natural gas and gas liquids. More »Spectra Energy 3Q net income falls on gas prices
Pipeline operator Spectra Energy Corp. said Thursday that its third-quarter net income fell 30 percent on tumbling prices of natural gas and gas liquids.
Phillips 66 quarterly profit up on good margins Kristen Hays and Anna Driver - Reuters - Wed, Oct 31, 2012
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Phillips 66's increased access to cheaper crude oil from the United States and Canada boosted its quarterly profits above analyst expectations after … More »Phillips 66 quarterly profit up on good margins
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Phillips 66's increased access to cheaper crude oil from the United States and Canada boosted its quarterly profits above analyst expectations after the U.S. refining company spun off from ConocoPhillips earlier this year, the company reported on Wednesday. More than half of the company's refining capacity …
EPA grants 16 states clean gas waivers after Sandy JOSH LEDERMAN - AP - Wed, Oct 31, 2012
The Obama administration is temporarily waiving some Clean Air Act requirements in 16 states and the District of Columbia to reduce fuel disruptions from Superstorm … More »EPA grants 16 states clean gas waivers after Sandy
The Obama administration is temporarily waiving some Clean Air Act requirements in 16 states and the District of Columbia to reduce fuel disruptions from Superstorm Sandy.
Gas prices likely to fall despite Sandy's havoc TOM KRISHER - AP - Wed, Oct 31, 2012
When a storm the size of Sandy hits the country's most populous area, you'd think it would drive up gas prices. More »Gas prices likely to fall despite Sandy's havoc
When a storm the size of Sandy hits the country's most populous area, you'd think it would drive up gas prices.
Chevron expects to post lower 3Q results AP - Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Chevron Corp. could shed some light on the status of its California refinery and overseas operations Friday when it reports third-quarter earnings before the market … More »Chevron expects to post lower 3Q results
Chevron Corp. could shed some light on the status of its California refinery and overseas operations Friday when it reports third-quarter earnings before the market opens.
Poll Shows Voters Placing Energy Policy Over Environment Susan Graybeal - Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Oct 31, 2012
According to the results of a recent Harris Poll, Americans are placing a higher priority on energy policy than environmental policy in deciding which candidate to vote … More »Poll Shows Voters Placing Energy Policy Over Environment
According to the results of a recent Harris Poll, Americans are placing a higher priority on energy policy than environmental policy in deciding which candidate to vote for. Here are the details.
Gas prices fall as Northeast travel restricted SANDY SHORE - AP - Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Gasoline prices fell Wednesday as travel in the storm-battered Northeast remained restricted by felled trees, power outages and flood damage. More »Gas prices fall as Northeast travel restricted
Gasoline prices fell Wednesday as travel in the storm-battered Northeast remained restricted by felled trees, power outages and flood damage.