Vladimir Putin: oil price decline has been engineered by political forces

Recent tumbles in the value of oil on global markets have been the creation of politicians, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, suggested on Thursday.

Ed Davey says an independent Scotland must fund its own energy projects

The energy secretary Ed Davey has rejected Scottish government calls for the UK to continue subsidising Scottish energy projects after independence, warning he would withdraw billions of pounds in investment.

Japan seeks new energy supplies

The closure of Japan's nuclear reactors has prompted a hunt for alternative sources of energy in the resource-poor country.

Energy companies revisiting gas, oil deposits in NW Ohio

Energy companies are revisiting gas and oil deposits left under ground in past years, when oil pumps were a common sight on northwest Ohio farms.

Scotland's climate change target 'could cost £11bn'

The cost of reaching Scotland's ambitious climate change targets could top £11bn, according to a report from a money watchdog.

Cuba eases curbs to boost food output

Cuba is easing communist rules and nudging its agriculture toward a market economy model as part of a stepped-up government effort to boost food production.