US Navy Expert: Tanker Attack Mine Resembles Iranian MinesUS Navy Expert: Tanker Attack Mine Resembles Iranian MinesNo one claimed responsibility for Wednesday's attack and Iraqi oil exports were unaffected.Associated PressAssociated Press
US Sending Troops to Mideast Amid Gulf Tensions Over IranUS Sending Troops to Mideast Amid Gulf Tensions Over IranSecretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet this week with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, a leading deal proponent.Associated PressAssociated Press
$1.6B Pipeline Proposed to Move North Dakota Crude Oil$1.6B Pipeline Proposed to Move North Dakota Crude OilIt's designed to move 350,000 barrels of oil daily from western North Dakota's oil patch to Cushing, Oklahoma.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Senators Leery Over Tariffs; Cheney Supports PresidentWyoming Senators Leery Over Tariffs; Cheney Supports PresidentBecause of possible major adverse impacts on the U.S. economy, some Republican senators and business leaders have denounced the proposal.Tom MortonTom Morton
Conservationists Promise Fight Over Nevada Oil, Gas LeasesConservationists Promise Fight Over Nevada Oil, Gas LeasesThe government acknowledges the patchwork of parcels includes habitat for the imperiled greater sage grouse.Associated PressAssociated Press
Occidental Tries to Outbid Chevron for Anadarko PetroleumOccidental Tries to Outbid Chevron for Anadarko PetroleumOccidental said it is looking to close on the deal during the second half of the year.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Move to End Iran Exemptions Sending Oil Prices HigherU.S. Move to End Iran Exemptions Sending Oil Prices HigherThe U.S. announced the sanctions last year to push Iranian leaders to renegotiate an agreement aimed at keeping them from developing nuclear weapons.Associated PressAssociated Press
Chevron Buying Anadarko for $33B as Crude Prices RiseChevron Buying Anadarko for $33B as Crude Prices RiseShares of Anadarko jumped 30.3% before the market opened, while Chevron's stock fell 3.2%.Associated PressAssociated Press
Federal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingFederal Court Blocks Oil & Gas Drilling on 282 Leases in WyomingThe judge did not block drilling statewide, but only ordered the BLM not allow drilling on 282 lease sites until it reconsiders its analyses.Tom MortonTom Morton
Companies Decry ‘Valve Turners’ Who Shut Down PipelinesCompanies Decry ‘Valve Turners’ Who Shut Down PipelinesSeveral states are considering increasing fines and prison terms for such incidents and holding associated organizations legally accountable as well.Associated PressAssociated Press