All Energy Voices
After King Abdullah, will Saudi oil stay secure?The passing of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah caused a brief spike in oil prices, but his successor, Crown Prince Salman, has pledged continuity in energy policy. Broader security issues could roil oil markets down the road.
What are Republicans going to do about climate change?It's two years until the 2016 presidential race, but debate over the Keystone XL pipeline is pushing some GOP presidential hopefuls to go on the record about an issue they might rather not discuss: climate change.
Iraq shrugs off low oil prices, boosts oil output to record levelsDespite a steep decline in oil prices and violence that descended upon Iraq last year, the country is producing oil at record levels.
Spain mulls fracking after offshore drilling comes up drySpanish oil giant, Repsol, has decided to cancel its highly controversial oil drilling project near the Canary Islands. It comes after a decade conducting tests and amid local protests.
Nuclear industry losing its glow. Should government step in?Vermont Yankee is the latest merchant nuclear power plant to close in the face of competition from cheap natural gas. With roughly 30 percent of America's carbon-free power coming from the troubled merchant nuclear sector, the fight against warming will suffer for at least a decade.
Oil prices slide is more bad news for PetrobrasPetrobras, Brazil's state-run oil company, faces bad news on two fronts – low oil prices and a festering corruption scandal.
Low oil prices: Why some drillers are better off than othersThe thousands of oil wells across the United States are not uniform. The collapse in oil prices is hurting pretty much everyone, but some areas will weather the storm better than others.
Cheap oil's ripple effect; Russia's pipeline politics; Obama's methane rules [Recharge]Low oil prices threaten to ripple across sectors beyond energy; Russia issues Europe another pipeline ultimatum; President Obama cracks down on methane. Catch up on global energy with Recharge!
Does Keystone XL make sense as oil prices fall?The controversial Keystone XL pipeline project crossed a major hurdle when the Senate passed legislation approving its construction Monday. With the bill now well on its way to becoming law, the real question arises: with oil prices so low, is a pipeline needed anymore?
Obama targets methane. What is it? Why does it matter?To combat climate change, the Obama administration is targeting methane – a greenhouse gas that's less prevalent but more potent than carbon dioxide. The oil and gas industry is already trying to stop leaks, though, and argues more regulation would be cumbersome.
With spotlight on Keystone XL, Congress quietly eyes US oil exportsKeystone XL may nab the headlines, but underneath the push to approve the pipeline is an energy policy overhaul with even greater significance: overturning the ban on US oil exports.
Falling oil prices: Why the oil bust is here to stayFalling oil prices are just one part of a broader commodity super cycle that appears to be ending, but the oil bust has captured the attention of the world in ways crashing coal and copper prices have not. And, for now, it looks like falling oil prices are here to stay.
Keystone XL: Could Obama strike a deal with Congress?Keystone XL approval will soon make its way out of the GOP Congress and to the president's desk. Obama has promised to veto the bill, but it's still possible he'll approve the pipeline in a deal with congressional Republicans down the road.
Oil prices: So far, 2015 looks a lot like 2014 [Recharge]Oil prices continue their downward spiral; The Obama administration pushes back on climate and energy against new Republican leadership in Congress; Global investment in renewable energy rises for the first time in years. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
Why low oil prices are bad news for natural gas tooWithout a rise in oil prices, 2015 is looking like a grim year for liquefied natural gas exporters.
Mounting debt for energy firms as oil prices plummetEnergy firms have been financing new oil production by taking on large amounts of debt. When oil prices averaged over $100, that strategy made sense. But with oil at $50, most indebted firms are suddenly in crisis.
Low oil prices take their toll on Canada. Are oil sands in trouble?Plummeting oil prices are bad news for much of Canada, which runs its economy largely on oil. But cheap oil has some positive benefits for Canadians, too.
Gas prices are plummeting. Should you buy an SUV?A dramatic plunge in gas prices, combined with better gas mileage, has helped boost sales of larger vehicles in the US. But a decision to buy an SUV or truck based on low gas prices may be a shortsighted one.
Low oil prices send energy stocks slidingHigh levels of oil output come at a time when the world is already oversupplied, which is making oil prices tumble. That, in turn, is forcing down the share prices of several of the oil majors.
Oil prices at $50: Why a barrel of crude costs less than your shoesOil prices briefly dropped below $50 a barrel Monday for the first time in five and a half years. What's driving the oil prices plunge, and how long will it last?
