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European Strikes Could Affect Entire Oil & Gas Supply Chain

European Strikes Could Affect Entire Oil & Gas Supply Chain

Oil refinery strikers take their toll on French gas stations ahead of the European Soccer Championship

A bill passed by French President Francois Hollande’s government that would make hiring and firing easier in France has met with strikes from French …

Union Strike the Latest Problem for Petrobras as Production Wanes

Union Strike the Latest Problem for Petrobras as Production Wanes

Estimates: Anywhere from 13% to 25% of Oil Production Loss

The slew of problems with Brazil’s Petrobras (ticker: PBR) have been well-documented over the past several months. A widespread corruption scandal has outed high-ranking PBR executives and even government officials, …

Refinery Strikes May Lead to Market Disruptions

Refinery Strikes May Lead to Market Disruptions

Gasoline Prices Continue Edging Up

As if the dwindling rig counts, record inventories and falling temperatures weren’t enough for the oil and gas industry, another complication is arising at the tail-end of the system. Strikes spearheaded by the United Steelworkers …

February 23, 2015 - 6:36 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Politics & Opinions, Regulatory
UPDATE: U.S. Oil Refinery Strikes

UPDATE: U.S. Oil Refinery Strikes

Negotiations have resumed between Shell and union leaders

Negotiations resumed today between Royal Dutch Shell and union leaders as they work to solidify a new contract for workers at 72 oil refineries around the United States. Starting Sunday, the United …

February 4, 2015 - 3:20 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles