Exploration

Biomass now accounts for 32% of Sweden’s energy needs, having surpassed oil in 2009, putting Sweden firmly on target to meet its renewable energy commitments in 2020.

Amazonian groups have accused Chevron of attempting to sabotage the court proceedings to decide a final settlement for environmental damage claims.

Acergy and Subsea 7 have agreed to combine in order to create a world-leading company and provide better services to their clients.

The two companies have signed a deal worth US$ 400 million to exploit the Eagle Ford Shale, in which Hilcorp already own 100,000 acres.

New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security.

The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security.

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu sent the following letter to Senator Richard Lugar on 9th June regarding Senator Lugar’s ‘Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010’.

BP’s projected liabilities for the Gulf spill dwarf those of Chevron over its toxic dumping in Ecuador.

Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves.

BP has announced that it supports the US government's decision to proceed with the construction of six sections of the Louisiana barrier islands. The company will fund the estimated US$ 360 million it will cost to construct the six sections.

Marine bacteria could be the key to cleaning oil spills in the sea, without further damaging the environment by using chemicals, according to microbiologists at Bangor University.

There are many pros and cons to taking over BP when it is vulnerable, but at the moment, the cons appear to outweigh the pros.

With ‘top kill’ operations failing to overcome the flow from the well, the next strategy is to deploy a lower marine riser package cap containment system.

The association has revealed the long-term economic effects of the drilling moratorium.

New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production.