Articles By Pierre Bertrand

Idle oil rigs in Gulf of Mexico

From Politics & Policy Mar 19

DOI Calls On Public Input For Oil Exploration In Gulf Of Mexico

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Monday called for public comment on plans to extend oil and natural gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico.

Iraq's West Qurna Oilfield

From Politics & Policy Mar 16

Exxon Mobil Freezes Kurdish Oil Exploration Deal

After months of speculation and suggested threats against Exxon Mobil Corp., Iraqi officials announced Friday that the largest U.S. oil and gas company has frozen its deal with Kurdistan. Exxon Mobil declined to comment.

Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon, off Louisiana, in this handout photograph taken on April 21, 2010 and obtained on April 22.

From Politics & Policy Mar 16

Whistleblower: BP Platform Faces 'Present and Imminent Danger'

A whistleblower with a pending lawsuit against BP PLC (NYSE: BP) in a federal court in Houston alleged the company has an offshore platform that faces "present and imminent danger."

Hugo Chavez takes sample of Venezuelan oil

From Politics & Policy Mar 16

Venezuela To End All Ventures With Exxon Mobil

Venezuela's state-run oil company will terminate all ventures with Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), the biggest U.S. oil company, when arbitration proceedings conclude, Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said.

Dimock residents Craig and Julie Sautner

From Companies Mar 16

EPA Says No Evidence Fracking Polluted Water In Rural Pa.

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday found there was no evidence that hydraulic fracturing caused ground water contamination in Pennsylvania.

A Texas natural Gas Rig in Eagle Ford Shale

From Politics & Policy Mar 15

API Slams Federal Air Emission Reduction Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency's new air pollution standards for natural gas wells will cost state and federal treasuries billions of dollars in delayed taxes and royalties, the American Petroleum Institute said.

An aerial view shows oil that seeped from a well operated by Chevron in the Frade Field, which is located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

From Politics & Policy Mar 15

Chevron Reports Oil Leak Off Brazil Coast, Suspends Production

Just as Chevron Corp., the second-largest U.S.-based oil company, hoped to restart its offshore drilling operations in Brazilian waters, the company experienced a setback.

Chevron fights potentially historic damages case

From Politics & Policy Mar 15

Chevron Gets Federal Judge To Consider Order Barring $18 Billion Ecuador Claim

Chevron on Thursday continued its attempts at not paying billions in environmental fines for pollution the company says it didn't commit.

EnCana In Wyoming

From Politics & Policy Mar 15

Tiny Wyoming Town Plays Big Role In Fracking Fight

The oil and natural gas industries await the outcome of a battle between federal regulators and proponents of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" -- a debate that's already center stage in Pavillion, Wyo., where the drilling practice has raised safety concerns.

Chevron Oil Spill in November 2011

From Politics & Policy Mar 14

Chevron Waiting To Resume Offshore Drilling In Brazil

Chevron, the second largest oil and natural gas company in the U.S. is hoping to resume offshore drilling in Brazil "as soon as possible."