The GuardianWorld Bank to cease financing upstream oil and gas after 2019ReutersPARIS (Reuters) - The World Bank will no longer finance upstream oil and gas projects after 2019, apart from certain gas projects in the poorest countries in exceptional circum …

Washington ExaminerKeystone XL oil pipeline faces critical decisionWashington ExaminerNebraska's state energy regulators are set to make a key decision Monday on whether to allow TransCanada's Keystone XL oil pipeline to move forward. Climate chang …

Jakarta PostGAPKI urges government to increase palm oil competitivenessJakarta PostThe Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) has urged the government to help increase the competitiveness of palm oil products, as palm oil remains the country&#39 …

Quarter of oil refineries risk closure under climate goals -reportReutersLONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A quarter of the world's oil refineries risk closure by 2035 if governments meet targets to limit fossil fuel burning in the fight against global warming …

ReutersIndonesia warned about price of palm oil on environmentReutersLONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Indonesia is exacerbating the effects of climate change by swapping its rainforest for palm plantations in a switch that could make water more scarce …

Minnesota Public Radio NewsMinnesota public hearings begin for Enbridge's $6.5 billion oil pipe expansionReutersCALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Regulatory hearings for Enbridge Inc's (ENB.TO) (ENB.N) C$8.2 billion ($6.5 billion) Line 3 crude oil pipel …

LNG power playPetroleum EconomistEuropeans are importing LNG for even less, for around $5-6/m Btu. Faced with saturated gas markets and persistently low prices, both power buyers and gas producers spy an opportunity to develop LNG-to-power projects. These …

BC NDP to press on with LNG support; Green allies remain opposedThe Globe and Mail“We will ensure any LNG development guarantees jobs and training opportunities for British Columbians, gets a fair profit for BC for our resources, benefits and includes Firs …

CBC.caProposed LNG project would emit 360 million metric tonnes of CO2, expert warnsCBC.caAn environmental protection group fighting to overturn federal approval of a $36-billion LNG project in B.C. says it will hurt Canada's chance of hitting climate …

Oil producer Norway bans use of heating oil in buildingsReutersOSLO Oil producer Norway will prohibit the use of oil and paraffin to heat buildings from 2020 as it tries to rein in domestic emissions of greenhouse gases, the government said on Thursday. Th …