When an industry suffers an unusual tragedy, like the recent coal mine accident in West Virginia that killed 29 or last week's explosion aboard an offshore oil rig that killed 11, it can't be treated ...

SAN ANTONIO — The oil boom has brought Texas much prosperity, but also the stain of avoidable tragedies. The numbers are staggering. As the Houston Chronicle's Lise Olsen recently reported, 65 oil and ...

A pelican and a Northern gannet were the first two birds plucked by wildlife rescuers from the oily waters near the disaster zone. Once-regal feathers had been doused with dark, sticky oil. After days ...

The Zacks Oil and Gas - Drilling industry consists of companies that provide rigs (or specialized vehicles) on a contractual basis to explore and develop oil and gas. These operators offer drilling ...

Off-shore oil drilling currently accounts for over 35% of the world's total oil production, and that number has consistently risen over recent history. While a majority of oil extraction takes place ...

A slump in active oil and gas rigs across the United States has undercut President Donald Trump's rallying cry to "drill, baby, drill," raising economic and political stakes for his administration.

The Zacks Oil and Gas - Drilling industry consists of companies that provide rigs (or specialized vehicles) on a contractual basis to explore and develop oil and natural gas. These operators offer ...

Total rig count down one to 539 Oil rigs up one to 411, gas off one to 123, misc down one to five Rig count falls in Texas, Permian, and Eagle Ford regions Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. energy firms this ...