Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets. AAP · Nov 3, 2023
BP’s interim boss struggles to be heard. But his message is right ‘Nothing’s changed’ stance by Murray Auchincloss needs time despite sceptism of investors The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
State attorneys general appeal challenge to labor department’s ESG rule Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Oct 31, 2023
Oil and gas companies spill millions of gallons of wastewater in Texas An exclusive Inside Climate News analysis found that companies have spilled nearly 150 million gallons of toxic, highly saline wastewater in Texas over the last decade. The Texas Tribune · Oct 31, 2023
Chevron workers endorse pay deal and claim victory Chevron workers in Western Australia have voted to endorse a series of proposed enterprise agreements after months of negotiations and industrial action. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
‘Get the right cases to the supreme court’: inside Charles Koch’s network Billionaire’s web of rightwing groups works to bring cases to court that could undermine core functionings of the US government The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023
Ignore Wall Street and Buy Chevron Stock on Guyana Growth Prospects Chevron is buying Hess because of its crown jewel assets in the oil-producing powerhouse of Guyana, which could fuel longer-term growth in CVX for years to come. Barchart · Oct 25, 2023
On 2023’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list, Tesla makes its debut and energy companies take off Tesla was one of several industrial companies in the top five, while Pfizer and energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil also put up big numbers. Fortune · Oct 25, 2023
Merger with Chevron won't mean the end of the Hess toy truck Chevron deal won’t put an end to the holiday tradition. Fortune · Oct 24, 2023
3 Small-Cap Energy Stocks Analysts Expect to Rally With Chevron's acquisition sending waves through the energy sector - and tensions in the Middle East still running high - here are three standout small-cap oil stocks to consider buying at current levels. Barchart · Oct 23, 2023
Markets Today: Global Stocks Slide as Bond Yields Climb Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.29% at a 4-3/4 month low, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.30% at 4-1/2 month low. Stock index futures this morning are following other global equity markets lower after the 10-year T-note yield... Barchart · Oct 23, 2023
Chevron boss says his company has changed the quality of life on Earth for the better Mike Wirth, an industry veteran, even described Chevron as “grounded in integrity and a deep belief in doing the right thing” before brushing off Big Oil critics and making a “real-world” case for fossil fuels. Fortune · Oct 23, 2023
Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion, 2nd buyout among major producers this month Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion as the biggest U.S. oil companies use a recent windfall in profits to buy up smaller competitors The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
The video game icon that lived up to expectations “I grew up in the PlayStation era – even to this day I play Gran Turismo. The Nissan Skyline was always my dream car, and it’s the favourite of those that I’ve driven.” Motorsport · Oct 20, 2023
Autosport · Oct 20, 2023 Friday favourite: The video game icon that lived up to expectations “I grew up in the PlayStation era – even to this day I play Gran Turismo. The Nissan Skyline was always my dream car, and it’s the favourite of those that I’ve driven.”
Ballotpedia · Oct 19, 2023 Chevron meets ESG The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.
AAP · Oct 17, 2023 Chevron workers endorse agreements, strike averted Chevron workers in West Australian gas plants have approved a series of draft enterprise agreements rather than go ahead with a planned strike.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 Australia’s resources minister sees a gas-fired future just as international experts chart the fossil fuel’s decline Madeleine King concedes the fossil fuel’s emissions are ‘significant’. To be exact, they account for a whopping 21% of Australia’s total
The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023 Exxon, Apple and other corporate giants will have to disclose all their emissions under California's new climate laws – that will have a global impact Many of the world’s largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions if they do business in California – including emissions from their supply chains, business travel, employees’ commutes and the way customers use their products.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023 First Thing: Hamas prepares for long war as Israel says there is ‘nowhere to hide’ Israeli military says air force carrying out strikes on Gaza every four hours. Plus Minnesota man’s 2,749lb pumpkin sets world record
Fortune · Oct 10, 2023 Survivors say TotalEnergies left them to face a 2021 terror attack alone French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies faces a criminal complaint from survivors of an attack in 2021 in Mozambique that killed several contractors.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023 Mark McGowan phone call allegation puts fossil fuel influence in WA under spotlight Former premier’s behaviour, if true, is ‘certainly improper’ and ‘ethically questionable’ and shows power of oil and gas interests, Carmen Lawrence says
AAP · Oct 6, 2023 Chevron workers threaten more strikes amid pay dispute Hundreds of Chevron workers could walk off the job after talks to finalise labour agreements at two WA gas plants failed.
Capital & Main · Oct 5, 2023 New Mexico’s Experiment With Recapturing Natural Gas Raises Questions Meanwhile, banks help fossil fuel giants raise more than $1 trillion via “hidden” financial support.
AAP · Sep 30, 2023 Engineers, scientists to squeeze more out of oil, gas A long-time engineering and construction contractor to oil and gas giants says it has a chance to play both sides of the energy and resources transition.