Proposed ban on offshore oil and gas drilling endorsed by Maine committee  Press HeraldAUGUSTA — A legislative committee Friday endorsed a bill that aims to send a message to federal officials by prohibiting exploration or drilling for oil and ga …

Houston fires renew safety debate in oil-friendly Texas  PBS NewsHourTwo major chemical plant fires near Houston just 17 days apart drew widespread attention, but there are already signs that any new safeguards will be slow in ... Read more https …

Federal Government Foot-Dragging Helps Oil Industry Delay Oil-by-Rail Rules  DeSmogIn an attempt to reduce the risk of fiery oil train accidents, the state of Washington is working to pass a bill that would limit the vapor pressure of oil on trai …

Stabilizing oil unlikely to boost TSX in 2018The Globe and MailWhile stabilizing oil prices helped Canadian equities break out of their doldrums in the second half of 2017, investors expecting the Toronto Stock Exchange to catch up with its outperforming g …

BloombergThe World's Largest Oil Hedge Is CompleteBloombergMexico buys put options from a small group of investment banks each year in what's considered Wall Street's largest -- and most secretive -- annual oil hedge. Finance Minister Jose Anto …

BloombergThe World's Largest Oil Hedge Is Complete - BloombergBloombergMexico has completed its annual oil hedge for 2018, which will lock in an average export price of $46 per barrel of crude, Deputy Finance Minister Vanessa ...and more &raq …

DeSmog (blog)Oil-By-Rail Regulators Consider Crude Oil Volatility Limits That Would Require Oil StabilizationDeSmog (blog)In July 2015, a train carrying Bakken crude oil derailed in Culbertson, Montana resulting in an oil spill of 35,000 gallons — more tha …

The Globe and MailA subdued Stampede for Calgary businesses hit by oil price collapseThe Globe and MailThe annual Hays Stampede breakfast has long been a highlight of the Stampede calendar for the Calgary establishment, who steel themselves with pancakes a …