Phillips 66 Indicted for Alleged Toxic Sewer Discharges
The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease.
US Refineries See Seasonal Highs Ahead of Holiday Travel
U.S. Gulf Coast refineries are operating at their highest capacity for this time of year since 1992 as they capitalize on strong fuel demand from Mexico and Brazil.
US Expands Sanctions on Iran Oil Sector Over Israel Attack
The U.S. announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemicals sectors in response to the country’s Oct. 1 ballistic-missile attack on Israel.
Oil Faces Rockiest Start to a Month Since 2022
Oil prices have seen their most volatile start to a month in almost two years as the spiraling tensions between Iran and Israel spur a bumper bout of volatility.
Oil Flows Slump for Fourth Straight Month
The seaborne flow of oil fell for a fourth straight month in September on the back of hefty declines from Libya, where a political row spilled over into supply disruptions.
October 2, 2024US, Canada to Negotiate Boundary to Oil-Rich Arctic Seabed
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations over claims to an Arctic seabed that may be rich in oil and is of growing strategic importance as Russia and China ramp up their presence.
OPEC’s Quick Fix Masks Bigger Worry: Too Much Oil Next Year
OPEC+ has staved off an oil surplus this year by deciding to restrain production a little longer. But the temporary fix won’t hold back the supply glut awaiting global markets in 2025.
Exxon Seeks to Sell Conventional Permian Assets for $1B
Exxon Mobil Corp. is looking to sell a package of conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin as the company focuses on growing shale production.
US Oil Dominance Hinges on Quiet Corner of New Mexico
Two New Mexico counties accounted for 17% of all onshore oil output in the contiguous U.S. last year.
Marathon Investor Sues to Block ConocoPhillips Acquisition
A Marathon Oil Corp. shareholder sued to block its proposed acquisition by ConocoPhillips, claiming the $17 billion deal “significantly undervalues” the target company.