Billionaire oil magnate Harold Hamm has ceased drilling operations in North Dakota's Bakken shale, citing low margins as oil ...

Maria Burns watched with satisfaction as a three-story-high drilling rig made a racket in her front yard. Normally, the loudest thing on this residential street in Ashland, Ohio, would be the barking ...

The toxic water that gushes out of oil wells in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico has spurred environmental concerns and even earthquakes. Now the problem has become so acute that it’s turning ...

The geology and science behind oil drilling can be quite interesting and important for understanding which companies are the right fit for your investment. When people talk about oil drilling, many of ...

Explore the differences between shale oil and conventional oil, including extraction costs and methods, and how these impact ...

The awarding of the contract for an ultra-deepwater Trion project offshore Mexico is more than just another deal. The contract awarded by Trion’s operator will see SLB employ its artificial ...

Depleted and abandoned oil wells in West Texas are causing environmental issues such as sinkholes and blowouts, leading to significant financial costs for cleanup. The Texas Railroad Commission has ...