Oil prices climb amid prolonged Strait of Hormuz export uncertainty
Oil markets extend gains as uncertainty persists over exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies.
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Western energy majors are expected to report combined record profits of $200 billion in 2022, driven by volatile oil and gas prices following Russia's Ukraine invasion, with strong earnings projected to continue into 2023.
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Hermit Crab 'Shell-vis Presley' Returns Home After Accidental Journey to Gauteng
Shell-vis Presley, a hermit crab, was accidentally transported from Kidd's Beach to Gauteng in a family's beach bag and successfully returned home with help from the Randburg SPCA and Airlink.
Angélica Ruiz deja presidencia de BP en México tras ocho años
Angélica Ruiz dejó la presidencia de BP en México y su cargo de vicepresidenta senior de Latinoamérica tras ocho años en la compañía. Pedro Elío asumirá el liderazgo de BP México mientras Ruiz continúa en el sector energético como consejera independiente.
Lightning ignites massive gas tank explosion near Tulsa, turning sky yellow
Lightning struck a natural gas tank south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, triggering a massive fire that spread to nearby tanks, turning skies bright yellow.
11-year-old finds rare megalodon tooth on New Jersey beach
An 11-year-old boy in New Jersey discovered a megalodon tooth dating back millions of years while shell hunting, making it only the sixth recorded find of its kind on NJ beaches.
Rogan Questions Makhachev's Readiness for Elite Welterweight Power
Joe Rogan expresses doubt about Islam Makhachev's ability to compete against welterweights with significant power ahead of UFC 330. The commentary reflects ongoing debate about fighter matchups and weight class transitions.
Chevron Confirms Major Oil and Gas Discovery Offshore Angola
Chevron has confirmed a major oil and gas condensate discovery offshore Angola, marking a significant win for its exploration program in the region.
NexGen Energy in talks with BHP for $1B uranium project funding
Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is in talks with mining giant BHP to secure $1 billion in funding for its uranium project development.
Mortal Shell 2 Earns Strong Reviews as Ambitious Action-RPG Expansion
Mortal Shell 2 receives positive reviews for its successful expansion into large-scale action-RPG territory, with critics praising its new ideas and gameplay innovations ahead of official launch.
Mortal Shell 2 y The Sinking City 2 lideran los lanzamientos de videojuegos de la semana
Repaso de los principales estrenos de videojuegos para PC, PS5, Switch y Xbox, destacando secuelas ambiciosas como Mortal Shell 2 y The Sinking City 2, junto con la expansión de STALKER 2 y el regreso de STEINS;GATE.
NNPC, ExxonMobil Advance Deepwater Strategy as $1B Usan Infill Project Launches
NNPC Limited and ExxonMobil are collaborating to boost Nigeria's deepwater oil output, with the $1 billion Usan Infill Project underway to increase production by 40,000 barrels per day.
Australian Dolphins Independently Invent Shell-Fishing Technique Across Continent
Two dolphin populations on opposite sides of Australia have independently developed the same tool-use behavior, chasing fish into empty seashells to trap and consume them—a rare example of convergent innovation in marine mammals.
Dolphins Independently Discover Shell-Tool Fishing Across Australia
Australian researchers documented dolphins on opposite coasts independently learning to use seashells as tools to trap and catch fish, a rare behavior suggesting advanced cognitive abilities.
Thiel Takes 1% Stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta Oil Firm
Billionaire Peter Thiel has acquired a 1% stake in Argentina's Vaca Muerta oil firm, according to regulatory filings, signaling investor interest in the South American energy asset.
Russian tanker spill reaches Oman coast as cleanup begins
The grounded Russian tanker Caroline Bezengi has spilled approximately 800,000 barrels of crude oil along 12km of Omani coastline near a marine reserve, prompting cleanup operations and ecological concerns.
Indonesia Earthquake, Jason Arday Death, Gas Prices and Mount Etna in Focus
Reuters podcast covers multiple breaking news stories including an Indonesia earthquake, gas price movements, Mount Etna volcanic activity, and the death of Jason Arday.
República Dominicana aumenta tres pesos al precio de gasolina regular
El gobierno dominicano incrementó tres pesos el precio de la gasolina regular y gasoil, mientras mantiene congeladas las tarifas del GLP y gas natural como parte de su Plan Anticrisis.
República Dominicana aumenta tres pesos al precio de gasolina regular
El Gobierno dominicano incrementó tres pesos el precio de la gasolina regular y gasoil a partir del 15 de agosto, mientras mantiene congeladas las tarifas del gas licuado y gas natural.
Russian tanker spill threatens Arabian Sea as containment efforts begin
An abandoned Russian tanker is leaking oil off Oman's coast, creating a spill covering hundreds of square miles and threatening marine wildlife in the Arabian Sea.
Estado compra 13,7% da REN à holding de Amancio Ortega por interesse estratégico
A Parpública celebrou contrato para adquirir 13,7% da REN à Pontegadea Inversiones, holding de Amancio Ortega, por cerca de 325 milhões de euros. Montenegro justifica como salvaguarda do interesse estratégico nas infraestruturas energéticas.
Cientistas identificam características de LUCA, ancestral comum de toda vida na Terra
Pesquisadores usaram relógios moleculares e modelos matemáticos para estimar que LUCA, o ancestral comum universal, viveu há mais de 4 bilhões de anos durante o Hadeano, possuindo mecanismos metabólicos sofisticados e possível sistema imunológico primitivo.
Oil slicks emerge in Gulf as massive spill off Oman escalates environmental crisis
A massive oil spill off Oman has created two visible slicks in the Gulf, posing significant environmental and economic risks to the region.
Cooking with extra virgin olive oil isn't unhealthy—just potentially wasteful
Scientific evidence contradicts the common belief that cooking with extra virgin olive oil is unhealthy. While heating reduces some beneficial compounds, EVOO remains safe and nutritious for everyday cooking temperatures.
Russian crude oil slick from grounded tanker reaches Oman coast
Oil from the Caroline Bezengi tanker, carrying 800,000 barrels of sanctioned Russian crude, has reached Oman's coastline weeks after the vessel ran aground near a marine reserve.