Keystone XL pipeline to be delayed TransCanada Corp. says the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline will be in service months later than expected and cost more than its current $5.3 billion price-tag as it continues to await U.S. government approval. TransCanada had been sticking to its late 2014 or early 2015 start-up target, but the regulatory process has dragged on. More
Drivers benefit as oil prices drop sharply A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to motorists and business owners and a positive development for the economy. More
Nigeria tycoon 'plans $8bn refinery' Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, says he aims to invest up to $8bn in a major new oil refinery that would double Nigeria's current oil output. More
Could cow manure be the future of green energy? The next time you drive past a farm and smell cow manure, here's something to think about while you're holding your nose. The stinky stuff could someday be an inexpensive source for fueling your car and powering your home... The process of turning the waste into natural gas by using what are called anaerobic digesters, has become much more efficient. More
Discovery of Infrequent High-Energy Neutrinos in Antarctic Ice Intrigues Researchers Every second, nearly a quadrillion neutrinos harmlessly pass through our bodies. These neutrinos, remnants of the universe’s inception, are incredibly elusive—so much so that it’s improbable one will ... 05/2/2024 - 5:53 pm | View Link
NYSE-parent ICE's revenue misses as muted IPO markets offset record energy trading Intercontinental Exchange reported first-quarter revenue slightly below estimates on Thursday as an uneven recovery in U.S. initial public offerings cut into the upswing from record trading activity. 05/2/2024 - 2:38 am | View Link
Math professor could help answer physics of ice buildup on planes Ice accumulation on an aircraft during flight poses a significant risk and can also lead to catastrophic consequences. 05/2/2024 - 2:36 am | View Link
Yes, your beer tastes better ice cold — and scientists now know why A pint of beer actually does taste better when it’s served ice cold in, say, a frozen mug, according to a study recently published in the scientific journal Matter. Researchers at the Chinese Academy ... 05/1/2024 - 10:48 am | View Link
Climber from NYS dies after 1,000-foot fall on Alaska peak In 2021, an Idaho man was killed and a climber from Utah was injured after being hit by a falling block of glacier ice as they were hiking peaks on the southern flank of Denali. For the latest news, ... 04/28/2024 - 6:02 am | View Link