Clifford Krauss
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Why Are Oil Prices So High and Will They Stay That Way?
Geopolitical tensions and a growing disparity between supply and demand have driven up prices. Here is what that means and what could happen next.
Exxon Mobil reports $8.9 billion fourth-quarter profit as oil prices soar.
The oil and gas giant said it would resume its stock buyback program by repurchasing $10 billion in shares over the next two years.
Chevron Posts Best Quarter Since 2014, as Oil Industry Rebounds
The company recorded a profit of $5.1 billion as global prices rose.
Exxon Sets a 2050 Goal for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The target does not account for the climate impact of its customers and suppliers, leaving the company lagging the commitments of some of its rivals.
In Quest for Energy Independence, Mexico Is Buying a Texas Oil Refinery
President López Obrador wants to halt most oil exports and imports of gasoline and other fuels. Critics say he is reneging on Mexico’s climate change...
Exxon Mobil Aims for Net-Zero Emissions in Permian Basin
Exxon plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its business, bit its goal does not include offsetting emissions from its customers, such as car and...
With Gas Prices High, Calls Grow to Tap Strategic Oil Reserve
President Biden is under pressure to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Here’s how it works, and how it might lower prices (modestly, and...
Exxon Mobil and Chevron Report Higher Profits
In the third quarter, the companies continued their rebound from the collapse in demand at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
As Western Oil Giants Cut Production, State-Owned Companies Step Up
In the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, government-owned energy companies are increasing oil and natural gas production as U.S. and European companies pare supply...
Royal Dutch Shell is selling its Permian Basin oil holdings to ConocoPhillips for $9.5 billion.
The transaction comes with oil prices high, Permian production strong and Shell under pressure to move faster to cut carbon emissions.