Articles By Pierre Bertrand

A gas drilling site on the Marcellus Shale is seen in Hickory, Pa., on Feb. 24, 2009.

From Economy Mar 28

Pennsylvania Fracking Bill Puts Gag Order On Doctors, Union Says

A new law in Pennsylvania has upset some health professionals, who fear they won't be allowed to share information about potential risks of the drilling practice hydraulic fracturing due to confidentiality pacts that protect the oil and gas industries.

A BP petrol station sign is seen at dawn in west London

From Politics & Policy Mar 28

BP Enters Utica Shale, Leases Large Swath of Ohio

British oil giant BP is expanding gas drilling in Ohio despite the continuing decline in gas prices.

The Chicago PMI continues to signal economic recovery for the region, although some business have become worried about rising energy costs

From Politics & Policy Mar 26

US Senate Votes To Start Debate On Ending Subsidies For Big Oil

Despite Monday's 92-4 vote, Republicans are likely to kill the bill later this week if, as expected, they're not allowed by the Senate's Democratic leadership to propose amendments.

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 Companies Mar 26

Chevron Won't Be Expelled From Brazil Despite Oil Leaks

Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) the second largest U.S. oil company, will not be expelled from Brazil for pollution, a government official said.

Gasoline prices are shown at a gas station in Del Mar, California

From Politics & Policy Mar 26

Trade Group's Ad Campaign to Lobby Against Key Senate Vote

The American Petroleum Institute launched a new ad campaign to battle against a U.S. Senate vote to eliminate oil tax breaks.

The U.S. Capitol, Senators will vote to eliminate Oil Tax Breaks.

From Politics & Policy Mar 26

Senate Big Oil Tax Vote 'A Trojan Horse' For Industry and U.S. Economy, Oil Group Says

The American Petroleum Institute, the country's largest oil industry backed trade group, slammed the U.S. Senate as it readies to vote to eliminate tax breaks for oil companies.

Top Oil & Gas Industry Executives listen to remarks as they testify at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on Oil and Gas Tax Incentives and Rising Energy Prices on Capitol Hill in Washington May 12, 2011.

From Politics & Policy Mar 23

Senate To Vote Monday To Axe Big Oil Tax Incentives

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on whether or not to do away with tax breaks for the largest oil and natural gas companies.

The Wall Street sign is seen in front of the New York Stock Exchange

From Economy Mar 23

Sanders Bill Would Curb Wall Street Energy Speculation

Sen. Bernard Sanders (Independent-Vt,), introduced a new law this week to curb speculation in oil futures.

From Politics & Policy Mar 22

Saudis Prompt Oil Price Intervention By Huge Tanker Charters

Saudi Arabia's Saudi Aramco has chartered 11 oil tankers, doubling its fleet, to better control the price of oil. The tankers are en route to the U.S. in a bid to lower oil and gas prices.

From Politics & Policy Mar 22

President Obama To Expedite Keystone XL Pipeline

President Barack Obama on Thursday will expedite the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline as part of a tour of the nation's energy hubs.