Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. MIDLAND, TX - JULY 29: President Donald Trump speaks to city ...

The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States decreased this week, with oil rigs declining by 65 year over year, while gas rigs increased. Despite the fall in active ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iconic LA beach used to be overrun with oil derricks -- can you guess where it is? Almost 100 years ago, one of the most iconic ...

The wounded were taken to neighboring Colombia for medical treatment as the cause of the blast remains unclear.

SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. (KAKE) – A Wichita man died Wednesday afternoon following an incident with an oil derrick in his truck coming in contact with a live power line. The Kansas Highway Patrol says at ...

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - The downtown oil derricks have been lighting up the sky over Kilgore for decades. But to stay lit, they require maintenance, so they have just ...

SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - A Wichita man died from his injuries in a crash reported Wednesday afternoon in Sheridan County in which he was ejected from a semi that was hauling an oil derrick that ...

Almost 100 years ago, one of the most iconic beaches in the country looked more industrial than picturesque. Venice Beach in West Los Angeles used to be overrun with oil derricks just off its shores ...