Exxon Faces Local Lawsuit over Refinery Fire
Exxon Mobil Corp was hit with a lawsuit on Thursday over pollution from a fire at the company's Baytown Olefins Plant, according to an attorney for Harris County, Texas, which filed the suit.The fire was being investigated by federal and state agencies. The U.S.
Harvey Drenches Louisiana, Sparks Blast at Texas Chemical Plant
The remnants of Tropical Storm Harvey drenched northern Louisiana on Thursday as it moved inland, leaving behind record flooding that paralyzed the U.S. energy hub of Houston, killed at least 35 people and drove tens of thousands from their homes.
Houston Refinery Worker's Death Due to Natural Causes
A worker found unconscious at Lyondell Basell Industries Houston refinery on Thursday died from natural causes, the Harris County medical examiner's office said on Friday. An autopsy found hypertensive and atherosclerotic…
C&J Energy names CFO McMullen as CEO
Oil and gas services provider C&J Energy Services Ltd on Monday named Chief Financial Officer Randy McMullen as its chief executive officer, succeeding founder Josh Comstock who died on Friday. The company also said it would separate the roles of chairman and CEO.
C&J Energy Services CEO Josh Comstock has Died
C&J Energy Services CEO Joshua E. Comstock has died, according to officials in Harris County, Texas and a source familiar with the matter. He was 46. The cause of death has not been determined, Harris County's forensics office said.
New Jersey Sues VW over Excess Diesel Emissions
New Jersey on Friday filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen AG and its luxury units over the German automaker's excess diesel emissions, becoming the fourth U.S. state to take legal action. New Jersey's acting attorney general, John J.
