Oil & Gas Top Stories

New model allows for balancing rare plant protection, mine development

Researchers at Utah State University are mapping out strategies that allow balancing the emerging demand for mining and energy development projects on the Colorado Plateau.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 5:05 am

Australia revises up resources export earnings to $308bn for FY23

The country is set to see strong revenue growth from…

Reuters | December 18, 2022 | 10:34 am

Most Canadians see clean energy as safer, more affordable than fossil fuels – survey

A recent survey shows that Canadians in most provinces except…

Staff Writer | December 18, 2022 | 7:24 am

Germany pushes back on Putin’s ‘blackmail’ with gas terminal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country won't be blackmailed…

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2022 | 8:00 pm

Mineral Resources offers $270m for remaining Norwest Energy stake

The offer price represents a 33.3% premium to Norwest's last…

Reuters | December 15, 2022 | 3:21 pm

Scientists improve technique for conversion of CO2 emissions into fuel feedstock

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have improved the selectivity of electrochemical reduction, which allows for the conversion of CO2 emissions into a fuel feedstock.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 24, 2021 | 5:06 am

China’s big commodity inflation scare is easing — for now

The commodities boom that helped propel producer inflation to a 26-year high in China is showing signs of waning.

Bloomberg News | November 22, 2021 | 3:22 pm

BHP and Woodside to create global energy company

The merger of BHP’s oil and gas portfolio with Woodside will create a global top 10 independent energy company by production and the largest energy company listed on the ASX.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 22, 2021 | 2:59 pm

Better supercapacitors can improve renewable energy storage, EV charging speeds

A newly developed technique by University of Surrey and the University of São Paulo promises to improve renewable energy storage by making better supercapacitors.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 15, 2021 | 6:06 am

Opportunities, challenges of fuel cell EVs in heavy-duty applications – report

A new report by IDTechEx discusses the role of fuel cell EVs when it comes to addressing the need for long-range zero-emission vehicles.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 10, 2021 | 5:14 am

Congo Republic seeks Glencore loan deal within a year, says oil minister

The country has 12 offshore blocks open for bidding at the moment and is seeking new investors to develop its gas resources.

Reuters | November 9, 2021 | 8:22 am

As Africa’s renewables grow, fossil fuels inventories drop – report

A new report by PwC states that as Africa’s fossil fuel inventories show a downturn, renewables are on the rise across the continent.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 5, 2021 | 6:06 am

Glencore to sell Chad oilfields to Perenco

The oilfields produced about 7,700 barrels per day (bpd) before Glencore placed them on care and maintenance in early 2020.

Reuters | November 4, 2021 | 10:34 am

Canada to ban thermal coal exports by 2030

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also committed to impose a hard cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 2, 2021 | 3:51 am

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