National Science Foundation (press release)Sunlight reduces effectiveness of dispersants used to clean up oil spillsNational Science Foundation (press release)The finding suggests that responders should factor in sunlight when determining the "window …

ReutersSinopec plans to extend cuts in Saudi crude oil imports to June, July: officialsReutersThe Unipec executives, who declined to be identified as they are not authorized to speak to the media, said the reductions in May followed state oil company Saudi …

Japan Jan oil product sales hit lowest for month in 30 yearsReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's total oil sales fell to their lowest in at least three decades for the month of January, data showed on Wednesday, amid a continued decline in consumption due …

Reuters UKOil Prices Rise After EIA Reports Crude DrawOilPrice.comAfter a surprise crude oil inventory draw reported by the American Petroleum Institute, the Energy Information Administration strengthened the good mood by confirming the draw, and a much la …

ReutersOil from sunken Iran tanker reached Japan shores: Coast GuardReutersThe Sanchi, which the Coast Guard said was carrying 111,000 tonnes, or about 810,000 barrels, of condensate - an ultra-light, highly flammable crude oil - sank after several explosi …

CNBCOil that reached Japan shores from sunken Iran tanker: Coast GuardReuters“Oily matter that arrived at the shores of the two islands is extremely likely to be linked to the Sanchi tanker incident, considering the similarity of the oil and the fact that …

Iraq Arrests ISIS Oil Chief Near Syrian BorderOilPrice.comIraqi security forces have arrested Islamic State's top oil chief while he was trying to cross the border into Syria, Tehran-based Fars News Agency reported on Friday, quoting military sources. …

The Oil Rig Count Rises Once AgainOilPrice.comThe number of active oil and gas rigs decreased this week, according to Baker Hughes data, by a single rig. This brings the total number of oil and gas rigs to 946, which is an addition of 217 rigs year over ye …

The News TribuneOil from sunken Iranian tanker may have reached Japan shores: Coast GuardReutersThe bodies of two sailors were recovered from the ship while a third body was pulled from the sea near the vessel. The remaining 29 crew of the ship are presume …

ReutersChina plans first lab on ocean oil spill cleaning: mediaReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Transport is planning to establish a laboratory specializing in treating oil spills at sea, the first of its kind in the country, local media …