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Energy company agrees to pay $2.6M for refinery violations
OREGON, Ohio (AP) — An oil and gas company has agreed to pay $2.6 million in fines for air pollution violations at a refinery in Ohio, according to court documents. Federal agencies found longstanding pollution and record-keeping violations at the BP-Husky refinery in Oregon, according to a Jan. 29...
Alaska regulators seek more information on Hilcorp oil deal
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state regulatory agency has asked for more information regarding Hilcorp Energy Company's request to keep its finances private during its $5.6 billion purchase of BP Alaska assets. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska said Tuesday that it plans to delay a decision until...
$130M in BP spill money to help reconnect big swamp to river
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana will get $130 million in BP oil spill money to link its second-largest coastal swamp back up to the Mississippi River, and Alabama will receive funds to add up to 12,000 acres (4,800 hectares) to a wildlife management area. The RESTORE Council, made up of officials from the...
BP lays out long-term ambition to achieve net-zero emissions
LONDON (AP) — Energy producer BP said Wednesday it wants to eliminate or offset all carbon emissions from its operations and the oil and gas it sells to customers by 2050, an ambitious target born out of pressure to help combat climate change and keep making money. London-based BP's goals include becoming...
BP oil spill cash rebuilds eroded Louisiana pelican island
QUEEN BESS ISLAND, La. (AP) — A Louisiana island that provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds is being restored to nearly its former size after decades of coastal erosion and a devastating offshore oil spill 10 years ago. Gov. John Bel Edwards visited the island Monday, unveiling...
Lawsuit: EPA has dragged feet on oil spill dispersant rules
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Environmental groups and women from Alaska and Louisiana are asking a federal court to make the Environmental Protection Agency set new rules for use of oil spill dispersants, citing worries about the chemicals' health and environmental effects. “We want our foods to come to us....
Alaska attorney seeks changes to state oil tax structure
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An attorney who previously fought cases against Alaska's biggest oil companies has turned to activism and donations to help an effort to increase oil taxes for the public's benefit. Robin Brena is chairing a citizens initiative to raise oil taxes and has become the effort's top...
Alaska agency to hold public hearing on oil assets sale
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A public hearing on the proposed sale between two oil companies of a share of the trans-Alaska pipeline was scheduled despite their request to approve the transaction without one, according to state regulators. The five-member Regulatory Commission of Alaska oversees utilities and...
Alaska governor establishes committee to oversee BP sale
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has established an eight-member oversight committee to monitor the sale of BP Plc assets in Alaska, officials said. The Republican governor said the panel will oversee the $5.6 billion sale to Hilcorp Energy Co., Alaska's Energy Desk reported Monday....
BP Alaska to pay $125K fines over hazardous waste violations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — BP Alaska agreed to pay a little more than $125,000 in fines over hazardous waste violations on Alaska's North Slope, officials said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it reached the agreement with the Alaska arm of oil company BP Plc last week, Alaska's Energy...
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