Fukushima Fires Up Atomic Industry’s Removal-of-Liability Drive

Japan will introduce legislation this year to ratify a controversial treaty backed by General Electric Co. and other atomic-plant manufacturers seeking protection from damage claims caused by nuclear accidents.

Chile's energy dilemma after ditching megaproject

Following the Chilean government's decision to scrap what would have been the biggest energy project in the country's history, the BBC's Gideon Long asks what Chile will now do for energy instead.

Iran to Increase Oil Output by 700,000 Barrels a Day

Iran is increasing oil production and can boost output by 700,000 barrels a day within two months if international sanctions on its economy are lifted, according to Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh.

BP loses bid to freeze Gulf of Mexico spill payouts

The US Supreme Court has refused to allow BP to stop paying compensation claims while it awaits a review of its settlement with businesses over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Why gas prices are needlessly expensive

If there’s any doubt that the summer driving season is upon us — despite the feeling that it snowed only two weeks ago — just look at the price at the pump.

The US carbon trading schemes that Australia's prime minister cannot see

Tony Abbott might be in for a bit of a surprise when he takes a business delegation to New York as part of his current overseas trip.

Russia-China Gas Pact Stirs Dream of Bridge Across Amur

In winter, Russian shoppers drive cars across the frozen Amur River to buy knock-off Nike sneakers from Wu Haiou’s stall in the Chinese city of Heihe.