ENERGY NEWS-Oil prices in stand-still mode on competing trends

Oil prices in stand-still mode on competing trends

April 19 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices were relatively even in early Wednesday trading as continued U.S. energy sector strength balances an OPEC-led production ceiling.

China talks clean energy with Canada

April 19 (UPI) -- Clean energy and technologies related to the fight against climate change are some of the ways to foster trade with Canada, the Chinese premier said.

Despite court order, Statoil upbeat about Brazil

April 19 (UPI) -- Norwegian energy company Statoil said its portfolio in Brazil, where it's one of the largest operators, was on solid footing despite a court-ordered injunction.

Norwegian company envisions wind energy role for oil production

April 19 (UPI) -- A Norwegian energy company said it was moving to the next phase of testing for a project that would use wind power to facilitate offshore oil production.

OPEC tells Russia of next production meeting

April 19 (UPI) -- OPEC's secretary general confirmed to Russian media Wednesday that members of a committee reviewing an oil production deal are preparing for meetings in May.

New concept for production at Danish oil field

April 19 (UPI) -- The start of production from an oil field in the Danish waters of the North Sea could serve as a testing ground for future development, a German company said.

Canada pipeline development facing headwinds

April 19 (UPI) -- Delays in implementation and concerns about North American trade policies create uncertainty for the western Canadian pipeline development, analysis found.

Oklahoma to end tax credits for wind energy

April 18 (UPI) -- Oklahoma is resting on its laurels in the renewable energy sector by signing legislation ending tax credits for the wind industry, the state's governor said.

Oil slips amid signs of continued gains from U.S. shale

April 18 (UPI) -- A strong U.S. dollar and an even stronger response in the U.S. shale oil sector helped push crude oil prices into negative territory in early Tuesday trading.

IMF: Russian response to low oil prices 'comprehensive'

April 18 (UPI) -- The Russian economy is on the slow path to recovery as it rebounds from the shock triggered to the collapse in crude oil prices, the head of the IMF said.

Bankruptcy leads to closure of platform offshore California

April 18 (UPI) -- The pending closure of an oil installation offshore California because of a corporate bankruptcy marks a shift in state trajectory, environmentalists said.

Call issued to invest in West African energy sector

April 18 (UPI) -- Potential partners are wanted to help share the risk and potential reward from emerging assets in West Africa, African Petroleum said in an annual review.

Texas aims for diverse energy mix

April 18 (UPI) -- Texas is displaying national leadership with an energy sector that shows a mix between shale resources and renewables, a state regulator said.

U.S. gas prices continue slow rise into summer

April 18 (UPI) -- Most areas in the United States are seeing gains in the price for gasoline as crude oil prices move higher on market and geopolitical issues, analysis finds.

Don't leave climate issues with Brexit, advocates tell Theresa May

April 17 (UPI) -- The British government needs to show global leadership in its effort to fight climate change as its charts its European divorce, environmentalists said.