U.S. producers pulled 15 oil rigs out of service last week  ChronThe U.S. lost 15 oil rigs last week and added one gas rig, showing that even after a slight recovery the week prior, producers are still being cautious in the U.S.. Read more https: …

Transitioning old oil rigs into permanent reefs  Science DailyOffshore oil platforms have an immense presence, physically, financially and environmentally. Some 6000 rigs pump petroleum and natural gas worldwide. Read more https://www.sciencedail …

How Texas Is Using BP Oil Spill Money  Houston Public MediaTexas is set to receive millions to protect about 575 acres of coastal habitat in restoration grants from the BP oil spill. Read more https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/hou …

Science DailyDeepwater Horizon oil spill's dramatic effect on stingrays' sensory abilitiesScience DailyResults of the study, confirm that exposure to crude oil, at concentrations mimicking those measured in coastal areas following the Deepwater Hor …

Science DailyOlive oil and fungus protect wood from wood rotScience DailyOlive oil worked best in the Netherlands, producing an opaque black protective layer for all three types of wood. Crude linseed oil on pine also worked well. In Norway, the picture wa …

Moneycontrol.comVedanta wins 10-year extension for Rajasthan oil blockMoneycontrol.comVedanta Ltd has won a 10-year extension of its contract for the prolific Rajasthan oil block, but on condition that it pays a higher share of profit to the government, th …

As Canadian oil exports increase, research explores effects of crude oil on native salmonEurekAlert (press release)New Orleans (October 28, 2018)--Oil spills spell disaster for affected wildlife, leading to a number of detrimental outcomes, including suffo …

New York TimesIranian Official Says Oil Deal With Europeans Is Close Despite Threat of US SanctionsNew York TimesIran's foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Saturday that Tehran was closing in on an agreement to sell oil to European nations …

Green mango peel: A slick solution for oil-contaminated soilsScience DailyThe new nanoparticles, synthesized from green mango peel extract and iron chloride, provide a novel and effective treatment for oil contaminated soil. They work by breaking down toxi …

BloombergEnbridge Is Said to Eye Long-Term Deals on Biggest Oil Pipeline ...BloombergEnbridge Inc. plans to overhaul its system of awarding space on the biggest pipeline carrying Canadian oil to U.S. refiners.and more » Read more http://news.goo …