Petrochemical plant fire near Houston sends 9 workers to hospital
Facility fires are not uncommon in the area, with the strong presence of the petrochemical industry.
Oil and Gas
U.S. says Iranian forces seize second oil tanker within a week
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard "forced the oil tanker to reverse course and head toward Iranian territorial waters," the U.S. Navy said.
Iran airs video of commandos seizing oil tanker bound for Texas
A photograph showed one commando with his fist in the air after apparently taking the vessel.
What is the Willow project in Alaska? Controversial oil drilling plan explained
The decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska's Willow project, in a federal oil reserve roughly the size of Indiana, was revealed Monday.
Oil rig on fire in Alabama's Mobile River: "Potential hazards on board"
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
4 oil companies had total sales of $1 trillion last year
Record profits and a growing climate crisis have renewed calls for a tax on fossil-fuel companies.
Chevron announces record profits for 2022
Chevron announced roughly $36 billion in profits during 2022, setting an all-time high for the company. This follows a $75 billion stock buyback from the oil giant. Host of "TheStreet" J.D. Durkin joined CBS News to discuss why big oil had such a profitable year and what 2023 holds for the industry.
Mystery night divers vanish after rescue near key energy infrastructure
Polish authorities are investigating after the men, who were let go, offered an "unnatural" explanation for their late-night dive in rough seas.
Greta Thunberg joining activists' fight to save village from coal mine
Despite initial clashes and Molotov cocktails being hurled, police say the operation to force hundreds of demonstrators out of Luetzerath is going to plan.
Activists clash with police in town set to be engulfed by a coal mine
Tear gas and pushing and shoving as police move in to clear hundreds of activists occupying the tiny town of Luetzerath, which was sold to an energy company.
80% of new cars sold in Norway are now electric vehicles
"There is no excuse for the internal combustion engines' unnecessary pollution when the climate crisis is so urgent," says the head of the country's EV association.
What is nuclear fusion, and could it power our future?
Scientists at a U.S. government lab have announced a breakthrough in efforts to create technology that could one day offer humanity a clean, unlimited source of energy.
U.S. expected to announce major nuclear fusion energy breakthrough
Rep. Ted Lieu of California said if the announcement this week is what's expected, "it could be a game changer for the world."
Keystone pipeline: A history of spills
The latest spill in Kansas unleashed more than an estimated half-million gallons into the surrounding area — more than all the crude oil pipeline spills in 2021 combined, according to federal data.
What does new price cap on Russian oil mean for consumers?
Western nations want to hinder Russia's ability to wage war in Ukraine without driving up global energy prices.
"Traces of explosives" found near gas pipelines linking Russia and EU
Swedish prosecutor said the "very complex and comprehensive" investigation would determine whether anyone could be charged "with suspicion of crime."
Suspicion falls on Iran as oil tanker "hit by a projectile" off Oman
The company operating the tanker, which is owned by an Israeli billionaire, said there were no reports of injuries or significant leaks.
Eco-activists block London traffic despite "proactive" arrests
Despite the arrests, activists got onto signs over a London highway and begged commuters to aim their "anger and hatred" at leaders licensing new fossil fuel extraction.
Activists throw mashed potatoes on Monet painting to protest fossil fuels
The painting was not damaged, according to the German museum where the work was on display.
A clean energy quest so big, the U.S. and Russia are working together
CBS News goes inside the "world's most complex machine," a multinational experiment to create a sustainable "energy future" for the whole planet
New Jersey joins states suing fossil fuel giants over climate change
The lawsuit claims businesses not only failed to warn the public, but "launched public-relations campaigns to sow doubts" over the impact of burning oil and gas.
Exxon fully withdraws from Russia after Putin seizes assets
Oil giant said the Russian government has "unilaterally terminated" the company's interests in the Sakhalin-1 project.
Some U.S. cities banning new gas appliances in effort to combat global warming
Los Angeles and New York City are among dozens of local governments mandating that new homes and businesses run their appliances on electricity rather than gas.
Norway detains Russian at border with drones, videos and 3 passports
A judge said there was reason to believe the suspect, who had 3 passports, would "try to escape judicial proceedings unless he is placed in provisional custody."
Eco-activists throw soup on van Gogh's "Sunflowers" in London
The group "Just Stop Oil" said the act was to demand that Britain halt all new oil and gas projects.
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