SeekerScientists explore oil clean-up properties of aquatic fernsPhys.OrgCertain varieties of aquatic floating weeds demonstrate an impressive ability to selectively absorb oil from contaminated water. These plants, which are often regarded as a nuisance, …

Nigeria Oil Losses Reach 900000 Bpd Due to Militant AttacksOilPrice.comNigeria's losses in daily oil production due to militant attacks have hit 900,000 barrels, said Petroleum Minister Ibe Kachikwu, speaking to CNN. He added that the federal governmen …

Wall Street JournalToo Big to Frack? Oil Giants Try Again to Master Technology That Revolutionized DrillingWall Street JournalPERRYTON, Texas—The oil-and-gas well BP PLC BP 1.05 % is drilling here in the Texas Panhandle looks ordinary enough from the surfa …

MarketWatchUS stock futures tilt higher as oil pushes further above $50MarketWatchEnergy stocks, which helped nudge the S&P 500 higher, will be back in focus Wednesday as oil prices CLN6, +1.27% LCOQ6, +1.46% traded above $50 a barrel. Brent crude was …

Times LIVENigerian oil rebels reject peace talksTimes LIVENigeria's government this week announced it had set up a committee headed by the national security advisor to open talks with the rebels to bring an end to the repeated attacks. Junior oil minis …

Wall Street JournalThe Epicenter of America's Oil Bust Is Drawing BuyersWall Street JournalThe vultures are descending on North Dakota. Investors hoping for a bargain are buying up oil and gas wells from cash-strapped operators in the state's Bakke …

OregonLive.comDays after oil train derailment, normal seems far away in scenic MosierOregonLive.comOn most June weekends, Mosier is filled with pleasure seekers -- drivers, cyclists and other outdoors enthusiasts who come to appreciate the majesty beauty o …

Business InsiderStumbling dollar lifts oil prices, but uptick in US drilling caps gainsBusiness InsiderSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up in early trading on Monday as a plunge in the U.S.-dollar was seen spurring fuel demand, although traders said …

BBC NewsOil and gas firms 'plan more cuts', report suggestsBBC NewsMore than four in 10 of the UK's oil and gas firms plan to cut costs further in response to the downturn in the industry, according to survey evidence. The Bank of Scotland/Lloy …

Wall Street JournalOil Drillers Have a Few Sweet Spots LeftWall Street JournalAmerica's oil and gas producers are still finding places where they can prosper even at today's lower prices. Companies are refocusing their drilling efforts on the Permi …