The Japan TimesUS mulls how to shield Caribbean if Venezuelan oil is embargoedThe Japan TimesA U.S. embargo on Venezuela's main export could be the crippling blow needed to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro's beleaguered regime, but would also hurt …

The World's Biggest Oil Benchmark Could Change ForeverOilPrice.comAfter the temporary patch in the form of Troll, the oil community's next step will be the addition of the potentially 660kbpd (first phase will reach 350kbpd) Johan Sverdrup field, t …

ReutersVenezuela's US oil sales rebound in January, still below year agoReutersVenezuela's oil output fell last year to its lowest level in almost three decades, hitting exports of crude and refined products, especially to the United States. [L1N1P …

Sky NewsShell annual profits up 242% to £8.5bn as oil prices riseSky NewsShell annual profits up 242% to £8.5bn as oil prices rise. The boss of Royal Dutch Shell, Ben van Beurden, credits a "year of transformation" at the oil major for gushing pr …

Macleans.caWith BC's attack on Alberta oil, the war of mutual destruction beginsMacleans.caIf there's one thing B.C. environmentalists aren't well known for, it's providing investor tips. But when the B.C. government announced this week pla …

Brazil's pre-salt reserves provide half of oil productionABC NewsBrazil's pre-salt oil reserves for the first time account for more than half of the country's production of oil equivalent, the National Petroleum Agency said Wednesday. The agenc …

The GuardianBelize bans oil activity to protect its barrier reefThe GuardianBelizean prime minister Dean Barrow's decision to impose an indefinite moratorium marks the first time a developing country has taken such a major step to protect its oceans fr …

The GuardianBelize bans oil activity to protect its barrier reef | Travel | The GuardianThe GuardianDecision hailed as huge step forward that will safeguard both the marine environment and the country's lucrative dive tourism industry.and more &ra …

BBC NewsColombia's ELN rebels kidnap oil worker - BBC NewsBBC NewsThe worker was seized after peace talks with the government broke down because of other ELN attacks.and more » Read more http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=A …

ReutersVenezuela president taps general as head of state oil firmABC NewsPresident Nicolas Maduro has tapped a high-ranking member of Venezuela's military to lead the country's struggling state oil company. National Guard Major General Manuel Queve …