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Keystone XL Pipeline – the energy issue that has split America 25 April, 2013 The debate over whether the US President should approve TransCanada's proposed 835 mile Keystone XL Pipeline has divided the nation. Now the final deadline for public consultation has passed,... > read more

March's top stories: Iran-Pakistan begin pipeline production, UK tax breaks 02 April, 2013 The UK introduced tax incentives for fracking companies and local communities to promote the industry, Iran and Pakistan started construction of a gas pipeline between the two countries and...

Video feature: New York's fracking debate – a state divided 07 March, 2013 Plans for hydraulic fracturing have divided New York for five years, and a recent move to defer a final decision on the issue has failed to cool the debate. So what do the people who live...

January's top stories: terrorist attack kills at least 68 at In Amenas field 01 February, 2013 One of the worst terrorist attacks for decades hit In Amenas gas field in Algeria, killing at least 39 hostages, while Iran announced plans for an Iraq-Syria border...

The year in review: 2012's top hydrocarbon stories 20 December, 2012 The first oil well is discovered offshore of Kenya, UK fracking is given the go ahead, several pipelines go up in smoke and BP and TNK-BP make a landmark deal. Hydrocarbon-technology.com wraps...

November's top stories: Algeria's shale plans and Mexico's $1bn pipeline 05 December, 2012 TransCanada won a contract to build a natural gas pipeline in Mexico, while Algeria vowed to increase shale gas production. Hydrocarbons-technology.com wraps up the key headlines from November...

Buried in the oil sands: the value of Alberta bitumen 29 November, 2012 Canada is facing major opposition as it moves to export more of its tar sands oil. Sarah Blackman speaks to experts from environmental groups, oil companies and academic institutions to find out...

October's top stories: BP and Rosneft deal and hurricane hits US refineries 05 November, 2012 While BP and Rosneft were busy negotiating a $17.1bn deal for TNK-BP, Hurricane Sandy closed several US refineries and China began work on a $19.7bn gas pipeline. Hydrocarbons-technology.com...

Mainstream chemicals: Enhancing oil recovery 18 October, 2012 Chemicals are now being relied upon to recover oil reserves as demand for the black stuff grows. Sarah Blackman finds out first-hand how surfactant-based technology is being used to...

The world's longest oil and gas pipelines 18 October, 2012 Oil and gas pipelines are branching out, as more and more countries rely on imports for their energy supplies. From the Keystone XL to the Rockies Express, hydrocarbons-technology.com lists...

September's top stories: pipeline explosion kills 26 as oil is discovered in Oman 03 October, 2012 While a Pemex pipeline explosion tragically killed 26, four Chevron employees were arrested on corruption charges and Tethys Oil discovered oil in Oman. Hydrocarbons-technology.com wraps up the...

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