This would be the first time for Japan to release oil reserves to lower crude prices, although it has tapped such reserves during natural disasters and geopolitical risks overseas

The stake sale is being pulled as Reliance Industries is making huge strides in its new energy business. The Indian conglomerate has vowed to invest $10 billion in alternative energy over the next three years

Beijing's reserves officials declined to comment on the US invitation to participate in a joint release of stockpiled petroleum

A coordinated release of oil reserves may present an unprecedented challenge to OPEC because it involves also China, the biggest importer of crude

State planner's remarks came as China kicked off its winter heating season in the north in early November, and a months-long power shortage eases in other parts of the country

Rare earths, copper, chromium, tungsten, petroleum and natural gas are among the items on the National Development and Reform Commission menu

Rise was driven by sharp increases in the prices of commodities, with petrol and coal among the biggest movers in the corporate goods price index

The Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate has got out of the shale gas business in the US. But it did not disclose the price at which it sold its assets there.

Sinopec will buy 4 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from Venture Global's plant in Louisana for 20 years

Turnaround is a consequence of the global energy shortage that has sent coal and gas prices soaring, as well as China’s effort to cut carbon emissions

The Anglo-Dutch energy giant should be split into at least two businesses, corporate raiding company Third Point argues

Consultancy's work is often not focused on reducing environmental impact, but instead on cutting costs, boosting productivity and increasing profits