Amid Pipeline and Climate Debate, Energy-Efficiency Bill Is Derailed

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to encourage energy efficiency in buildings died in the Senate on Monday, derailed by the contentious debate over the Keystone XL pipeline and President Obama’s plans to issue new climate change regulations.

WTI Crude Slips With Brent to Pare Sixth Weekly Advance

West Texas Intermediate crude fell, paring a sixth consecutive weekly gain, on speculation prices have climbed more than justified as the heating season nears its end.

Canadian Freight Train Catches Fire After Jumping Rails

A Canadian National Railway Co. (CNR) train carrying crude oil and propane derailed in the eastern province of New Brunswick and sparked a blaze that was still burning more than 12 hours after the accident.

Keystone Pipeline Project Faces Nebraska Court Showdown

The proposed Keystone XL pipeline faces a court challenge in Nebraska, where three property owners contend state lawmakers gave the governor illegal power to take away their land for the project.

Energy use in USA in 2012 was below 1999 level, though economy had grown 25%

SAN FRANCISCO: For as long as most of us can remember, the nation's energy news has trended from bad to worse, starting with the oil crises of the 1970s.

Canada to Work With U.S. on Emission Cuts, Minister Says

Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver said his nation wants to work with the U.S. to cut greenhouse-gas emissions, including from Alberta’s oil sands, the source of crude to be carried by the Keystone XL pipeline.

Keystone XL decision will define Barack Obama's legacy on climate change

Very few of us have the opportunity in life to look forward to our legacy. However, sometimes events occur that we just know will shape how history will judge us. One of those events is about to happen to President Barack Obama.

Why the Keystone Pipeline Won't Ease Pain at the Pump

President Obama’s March 22 speech at the site of a TransCanada (TRP) pipe yard in Cushing, Okla., was an attempt to highlight his administration’s energy policies as both economically sensible and environmentally sustainable.

US rejects Keystone XL Canada oil sands pipeline

The US state department has formally recommended the rejection of a controversial crude oil pipeline.

And Now, the Oil Industry Caucus

North America could be self-sufficient in gasoline and diesel fuel in 15 years if only the government would get out of the way, the president of the American Petroleum Institute said on Wednesday in a “state of American energy” address intended to raise the industry’s profile in the presidential election.