CNBCOil price fuels Singapore layoffs ahead of budgetCNBCLayoffs in Singapore have hit their highest levels since the global financial crisis, highlighting the adverse impact of sustained low oil prices on the city-state. A big chunk of the losses have com …

As Oil Prices Fell, Texas Campaign Donations FollowedTexas TribuneAs a political newcomer, Ron Hale struggled to stand out this year in a crowded race to join the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil and gas. Perhaps a billboard, radio spot or ot …

Wall Street JournalOil-Price Collapse Fuels Singapore LayoffsWall Street JournalSINGAPORE—In Singapore's worst year for layoffs since the global financial crisis, workers at offshore-marine companies were major victims—a sign of how reeling oil prices …

The GuardianBP oil spill in Great Australian Bight would be catastrophic, modelling showsThe GuardianGiant Australian cuttlefish off the South Australian coast. The Wilderness Society is warning BP's planned Great Australian Bight oil drilling risks a …

Samsung Heavy, Samsung Engineering say no plans to mergeReutersSamsung Heavy and Samsung Engineering shares rose sharply on Wednesday after Samsung Heavy Chief Executive Park Dae-young said the two firms should eventually merge for long-term synergy. But t …

米上院エネルギー委員会、原油輸出解禁法案を僅差で可決ロイターワシントン ３０日 ロイター］ - 米上院のエネルギー天然資源委員会は３０日、４０年続く原油輸出禁止措置を解除する法案を僅差で可決した。ただ、上院本会議での可決には解禁に消極的な民主党議員を説得する必要があり、成立までに困難が待ち受けている。 エネルギー委員会 ...and more » Read more http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AF …

The GuardianCalifornia oil spill claims second sea lion despite SeaWorld rescue effortThe GuardianA second sea lion rescued from along California's oil-fouled coastline near Santa Barbara has died at SeaWorld San Diego, where veterinarians are still ca …