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Turkmenistan's leader wants 'Gates of Hell' fire put out
Associated Press - Sat Jan 8, 2022
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — The president of Turkmenistan is calling for an end to one of the country’s most notable but infernal sights — the blazing natural gas crater widely referred to as the “Gates of Hell”. More»
Exxon Launches Sale of Shale Gas Properties in Texas
Reuters - Tue Nov 16, 2021
HOUSTON, Texas - Exxon Mobil on Monday launched a sale of its oil and gas properties in the first major US shale field, a spokesperson confirmed, as part of a portfolio reshuffling to focus on more lucrative assets. More»
Oklahoma Proposes Letting Gas Utility Charge A $1,400 ‘Exit Fee’ To Go Electric
Huffington Post - Fri Nov 5, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - Oklahoma’s biggest natural gas utility could soon charge customers who switch to electric stoves and heating systems an “exit fee” of nearly $1,400 to disconnect service, HuffPost has learned, setting a precedent that could help the industry lock millions of Americans into fossil fuel use for decades. More»
Saudi Aramco facing $50M cyber extortion
Associated Press - Wed Jul 21, 2021
Saudi Arabia’s state oil giant acknowledged Wednesday that leaked data from the company — files now apparently being used in a cyber-extortion attempt involving a $50 million ransom demand — likely came from one of its contractors. More»
Colonial Pipeline Restarts
NPR - Wed May 12, 2021
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown sent motorists across the Southeast scrambling for gas, even as state and federal officials warn against panic-buying and price gouging. More»
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