Achim Steiner: shale gas rush 'a liability' in efforts slow climate change

Shale gas could turn out to be "a liability" to global efforts limit climate change, the United Nations' top environmental official has warned.

Canada’s Energy Board Studying Keystone Pipe and Fittings

Canada’s National Energy Board is investigating whether some steel pipe and fittings on TransCanada Corp. (TRP)’s Keystone oil pipeline are below standards.

Japan plan keeps nuclear as key energy source

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan unveiled its first draft energy policy since the Fukushima meltdowns three years ago, saying nuclear power remains an important source of electricity for the country.

UK oil and gas industry revamp to add £200bn to economy

The UK government will fast-track the implementation of retired businessman Sir Ian Wood's recommendations for maximising the UK's remaining offshore oil and gas resources.

Nuclear leaks bill will be paid by taxpayer

The private consortium that will manage the decommissioning of Britain's ageing Magnox nuclear reactors will not be held financially liable if they suffer a major radioactive incident – even if it costs billions of pounds to clear up, it has emerged.

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.

Noble Energy plans to sell China oilfield stake - source

Feb 21 (Reuters) - Noble Energy Inc has hired investment bank Lazard Ltd to help arrange the sale of its majority stake in a small oilfield that it owns with Sinopec off northeastern China, a person familiar with the situation said.