Americas
Canada introduces law to ban tankers off north British Columbia
(Reuters) -- Canada's Liberal government has introduced legislation for a moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the northern coast of the British Columbia province, the country's transport department said on Friday, delivering on an election promise.
Fire triggered by suspected fuel thieves kills four in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) -- A fire sparked by suspected fuel thieves killed four people and forced Mexico's state oil company Pemex to temporarily halt pumping operations along a pipeline in the country's violent eastern state of Veracruz, the company said on Saturday.
ANL, NREL receive funding to blend Gevo isobutanol with gasoline
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Gevo, Inc. announced that it was selected to collaborate with researchers at the US Department of Energy (DOE) as part of DOE’s Small Business Vouchers (SBV) program.
US judge approves Volkswagen 3.0 liter, Bosch diesel settlements
(Reuters) -- A federal judge on Thursday granted final approval on an agreement for Volkswagen AG to pay at least $1.22 B to fix or buy back 80,000 3.0-liter vehicles in the United States linked to the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating scandal.
Canada govt, industry to spend $51 MM on oil sands clean tech projects
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) -- The Canadian and Alberta governments and three energy companies said on Thursday they will spend $51.14 MM to develop three new clean technology projects, aimed at cutting costs and carbon emissions in the country's oil sands.
Tillerson gives nod at Arctic meet to climate change action
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (Reuters) -- US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed an agreement recognizing the landmark Paris climate accord at a meeting of Arctic nations in Alaska on Thursday, but said President Donald Trump was not rushing to decide whether to leave or weaken US commitments to the pact.
EIA: Fuel economy improvements projected to reduce future gasoline use
Gasoline demand is a function of the fuel economy of the vehicle fleet and the total number of miles driven. Over time, fuel economy of the vehicle stock (those in use) changes as a result of market developments and changes in fuel economy standards for new vehicles. Additional complexities arise from changing vehicle designs and how vehicles are classified.
Scott Safety releases reusable single gas monitor, docking station
MONROE, N.C. -- Scott Safety introduced the Protégé SG, a reusable single gas monitor, and the MasterDock II, an expandable docking station.
Venezuela's main refining complex working at 43% of capacity
(Reuters) -- The Paraguana Refining Center, which includes Venezuela's two largest refineries, is working at 43% of its installed capacity of 955,000 bpd, according to internal reports from its operator, state-run PDVSA, seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
US customs agency withdraws Obama-proposed changes to Jones Act
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US Customs and Border Protection has withdrawn an Obama-era proposal to modify a law that governs shipping, which would have revoked waivers that make it easier for oil and gas operators to skirt restrictions, according to an agency bulletin published Wednesday.
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