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Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking: a transition to clean fuels would cut emissions and save lives, a model for Nigeria shows

Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to respiratory illnesses and heart disease, particularly among children.

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Trump’s promise to unravel Biden's climate policies could take years to fulfill

The president-elect has pledged to weaken air pollution regulations, reverse efforts to slow climate change and continue to boost oil and gas production.

The Texas Tribune

Do Wall Street Analysts Like Occidental Petroleum Stock?

While Occidental Petroleum has trailed the broader market over the past year, analysts still hold a moderately bullish outlook on its prospects.

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'Drill, Baby, Drill': Trump Policy Poses Risks, Opportunities For Oil Industry

Donald Trump's election as US president brings back a champion of the oil industry to the White House, but experts warn that his push for low prices could be at odds with petroleum companies' priorities.

International Business Times

Trump claims Pennsylvania has 500K fracking jobs - in reality, the figure is a tenth of that

Researcher says ‘fracking is not a major driver of employment in Pennsylvania and Appalachia’

The Independent UK

What to Expect From Occidental Petroleum's Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Occidental Petroleum is all set to release its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts expect a double-digit profit dip.

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Marathon Petroleum Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Marathon Petroleum is poised to announce its third-quarter results next month, and analysts predict a double-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line figure.

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Kellogg is under fire for using artificial food dyes. Here’s how they may affect your health and where else to find them

Synthetic food colorings, made from petroleum and other chemicals, have been linked to various health issues.

Fortune

Company behind PEP11 gas project says it has been recommended for approval

Company says its offshore gas project has got tick of approval.

Newcastle Herald

Grab This Warren Buffett Dividend Stock While It's Cheap

Warren Buffett has taken a significant stake in Occidental Petroleum (OXY), a dividend-paying energy stock trading at a discount, with attractive valuation metrics and a steady dividend yield. OXY's strategic moves, debt reduction efforts, and expansion in the Permian Basin make it a potentially lucrative investment opportunity.

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Victims of toxic waste dump in Ivory Coast still seeking justice

It's an environmental tragedy with ongoing consequences in Ivory Coast. Back in 2006, the company Trafigura wanted to get rid of 500 cubic metres of toxic waste from the refining of petroleum products stored on its cargo ship Probo Koala. After three countries refused the ship, it finally unloaded its…

France 24

US Buys 6 Million Barrels Of Oil For Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The government is trying to replenish the sale of 180 million barrels from the reserve in 2022.

International Business Times

Is the US a bigger oil importer or exporter?

The US has been a net exporter of oil and petroleum products since late August 2021.

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Down 13% YTD, Should You Buy the Dip in This Warren Buffett Energy Stock?

Occidental Petroleum is an oil and gas stock that is also part of Warren Buffett's equity portfolio. Trading at a cheap valuation, is OXY a good stock to own right now?

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South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Part of the reason was to prevent conflicts of interest. Before the 2024 elections, the transition to renewable energy was at odds with the development…

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Gasoline versus Heating Oil- Where is VLO Heading?

Gasoline is a seasonal fuel, while heating oil is a proxy for other distillates, making it a more year-round oil product. As the markets move into the fall and winter seasons, gasoline demand will decline, but heating oil demand will remain steady.

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Is Marathon Petroleum Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Marathon Petroleum recently underperformed the Dow, but Wall Street analysts are moderately bullish about the stock’s prospects.

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Occidental Petroleum Stock: Is OXY Outperforming the Energy Sector?

Occidental Petroleum has underperformed the broader energy sector over the past year. However, analysts are moderately bullish on the stock's potential.

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Nigeria Government Reassures Public Of Sufficient Petrol Supply Amidst Fuel Price Concerns

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Heineken Lokpobiri said the government wanted to make it clear it was not controlling petrol prices because the sector was deregulated, and added they were working hard to quickly resolve the situation, following which the prices will stabilize.

USAFacts

What kinds of energy does the US use?

In 2023, 83% of energy consumption was from fossil fuels, 9% was from nuclear power, and 9% was from renewable energy.

The Conversation

What if Big Oil championed – and profited from – the green transition? Here’s how it could work

Like the petroleum industry itself, households are heavily invested in existing transport technologies. Getting oil and gas companies – and consumers – to switch to zero-emissions transport is a huge challenge.

Capital & Main

As Seen on TV: Big Oil’s Dystopian View of California’s Climate Agenda

A $5 million prime-time ad campaign is aimed at climate policies the industry claims make life miserable for Californians.

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2 Stocks Warren Buffett Kept Buying While He Unloaded Apple

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been trimming its stake in Apple while increasing its positions in two dividend stocks, Chubb Limited and Occidental Petroleum Corporation, which have caught investors' attention with their strong financial performance and growth potential.

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Do Wall Street Analysts Like Marathon Petroleum Stock?

Marathon Petroleum has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain moderately bullish on the stock’s prospects.

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Today in Supreme Court History: August 16, 1933

8/16/1933: President Roosevelt adopts the Code of Fair Competition for the Governance of the Petroleum Industry. The Supreme Court declared those codes unconstitutional in Panama Refining Co. v. Ryan (1935).

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