June 2011

30th June 2011

Crude Oil Advances a Second Day

Posted by blogwriter

Oil rose in New York, extending the biggest gain in six weeks, amid concern OPEC may reduce output in response to the International Energy Agency’s move to release oil stockpiles.

Futures advanced as much as 1.5 percent after rallying 2.5 percent yesterday. The IEA’s plan to release strategic reserves sparked speculation that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries may limit output. A U.S. report today may show crude stockpiles fell more than forecast last week, and Greece’s parliament will vote on a plan to cut spending and sell assets. Read more »

5th June 2011

18 Greenpeace Activists Climb on Oil Rig

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Police on Saturday June 3, 2011 arrested 18 Greenpeace activists who climbed aboard an oil rig off Greenland's coast to protest deepwater drilling in the Arctic.

The rig is operated by the Scottish oil group Cairn Energy and drilling has temporarily been suspended due to the protest. Cairn last month won permission to drill up to seven oil exploration wells off the Arctic island's west coast. Read more »