Oil Reserves Sidestep U.s. Vessels

In its hurry to transport millions of barrels of oil from federal stockpiles to stabilize world oil prices earlier this summer, the Obama administration has repeatedly bypassed federal law.

Oil Reserves Sidestep U.S. Vessels

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The Scramble For Access To Libya’s Oil Wealth Begins

Britain’s BP, Italy’s Eni, France’s Total and Austria’s OMV stand to gain the most once the conflict ends. But it’s unclear whether a rebel government would honor the contracts struck by the Qaddafi regime.

The Scramble for Access to Libya’s Oil Wealth Begins

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U.s. Plans First Sale Of Offshore Oil Leases Since Gulf Disaster

The proposed sale, scheduled for Dec. 14., will be the first sale in the part of the gulf bordering Texas since the summer of 2009 and the first sale of any kind in the gulf since March 2010.

U.S. Plans First Sale of Offshore Oil Leases Since Gulf Disaster

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European Shares Rise; Oil Is Near a 2-Year High

In the equity markets, trading volume has begun to return to more normal levels after the extended holiday period.

European Shares Rise; Oil Is Near a 2-Year High

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Stocks and Bonds: Crude Oil Prices Stay Strong, Helping Indexes to Rally

Crude oil traded over $90 for a fifth consecutive day, a first since October 2008, amid signs that global demand was picking up.

Stocks and Bonds: Crude Oil Prices Stay Strong, Helping Indexes to Rally

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Crude Oil Prices Stay Strong, Helping Indexes to Rally

Crude oil traded over $90 for a fifth consecutive day, a first since October 2008, amid signs that global demand was picking up.

Crude Oil Prices Stay Strong, Helping Indexes to Rally

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Business Briefing | International News: OPEC Ministers Stand Pat on Crude Oil Supply

OPEC ministers said on Friday that they saw no need to supply the world with more crude as oil prices approached a two-year high.

Business Briefing | International News: OPEC Ministers Stand Pat on Crude Oil Supply

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How do you clean up an oil spill?

Five months after BP's well in the Gulf of Mexico was capped, many animals are still being rehabilitated at Gulf Coast rescue centers. What techniques can oil cleanup agencies use to save wildlife in affected areas?

How do you clean up an oil spill?

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Greenpeace v Big Oil, the CC-released environmental game

Just in time for the holidays, Greenpeace has released a Creative Commons-licensed, free, print-and-play game that satirizes and dramatizes the Greenpeace fight brewing against big oil in the Arctic.

If you're the oil company you'll need to head straight for deep water. Sure it's risky, but that's where the money is. Set aside those moral scruples and go for the money. Do try and avoid the endangered species though, if any species becomes extinct, the PR backlash could shut you down and it's game over for both sides. If you're playing as Greenpeace you need to protect the ocean by setting up marine reserves. You can slow the oil companies down with direct actions (like occupying their rigs) but it's the creation of marine reserves that will finally end their deep sea drilling ambitions.

Of course this isn't just a game. The world's oil companies really are trying to drill in some of the riskiest and most environmentally sensitive areas in the world. Marine reserves - think national parks at sea - really are the answer. World Park Antarctica is closed to industry because you helped us win the campaign to protect it. There's no reason we can't do the same in the Arctic, where oil companies are licking their lips as, without a trace of irony, they welcome the shrinking of the ice caps due to climate change. See, retreating ice frees up more places they can drill for oil. Unfortunately that will lead to more climate change. You see the problem here. We like to call this humanity's "Stupid Test."

Free "print & play" game: Big Oil Vs Greenpeace to save the Arctic

Greenpeace v Big Oil, the CC-released environmental game

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Canada Faulted for Lax Oil Sands Oversight

The report also rejected several claims from both the energy industry and environmentalists.

Canada Faulted for Lax Oil Sands Oversight

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Oil Sands Report Charges Lax Government Oversight

The report also rejected several claims from both the energy industry and environmentalists.

Oil Sands Report Charges Lax Government Oversight

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DealBook: Occidental Adds to Its U.S. Oil Properties

As Occidental Petroleum bought American oil assets, Sinopec said it would buy Occidental's Argentine oil and gas business for $2.3 billion.

DealBook: Occidental Adds to Its U.S. Oil Properties

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BP to Commission Film About Oil Spill

The film, intended for an internal audience, is meant to archive “a momentous event in the company’s history,” according to a BP spokesman.

BP to Commission Film About Oil Spill

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