The energy giant has been weakened by years of mishaps and poor decisions, leading to rumors of a takeover that may not ...

The fate of Argentina's state-run oil company has been thrown into doubt as a U.S. judge ordered the cash-strapped country to give up its 51% controlling stake in YPF.

Shell Canada Energy, an affiliate of Shell plc ("Shell"), announced that the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) has ...

The oil industry’s worst nightmare came true on July 6, 1988. The Piper Alpha oil platform suffered a catastrophic explosion, leaving most workers trapped in an inferno at sea. This disaster led to ...

While Middle East tensions are driving near-term market volatility, this focus is likely to be temporary as attention soon ...

ExxonMobil ( XOM -0.52%) is one of the oldest and most iconic companies in American financial history. It's also gigantic. With a current market cap of nearly $500 billion, ExxonMobil is the ...

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Exciting news in the energy sector! Shell and Equinor unveil Adura, their joint venture set to dominate the UK North Sea.

Union Oil Co., the 76 gasoline brand’s former owner, helped finance Dodger Stadium’s construction. The brand’s current owner, Phillips 66, remains a major sponsor. Through six World Series titles, ...

Like many major motor oil companies in this ranking, Mobil can trace its roots back to the mid-19 th century, having been established as the Vacuum Oil Company in 1866.

Its bold logo is often seen on F1 tracks, ... Shell PLC is the fifth-largest oil company in the world and second only to Exxon Mobil Corp on the New York Stock Exchange.