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cnbc.comscience41 days ago
Venezuela Reforms Oil Law as Lake Maracaibo Faces Ongoing Spills
Venezuela changed its hydrocarbons law in January to allow broader private investment in extraction, refining and distribution. Residents and activists near Lake Maracaibo report frequent oil spills and say enforcement of existing environmental rules remains limited.
winnipegfreepress.comworld57 days ago
Venezuela Reports Environmental Damage From Oil Spill Originating in Trinidad and Tobago
Venezuela's Foreign Ministry said an oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago has caused serious environmental damage to coastlines in two Venezuelan states and the Gulf of Paria. Trinidad and Tobago officials reported that only 10 barrels were spilled and the incident was contained on…
upi.comworld60 days ago
31 Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Israeli-Hezbollah Clashes as US-Iran Ceasefire Frays in Persian Gulf
Israeli strikes killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, one of the deadliest days since fighting with Hezbollah began on March 2. In the Persian Gulf, the US disabled Iranian oil tankers and redirected vessels while declining to comment on an oil spill off Kharg Island. I…
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New York Postworld60 days ago
20-Square-Mile Oil Spill Detected Near Iran's Kharg Island Export Terminal
Photos released May 8, 2026, reveal oil oozing through the ocean near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with the spill covering 20 square miles and equaling as much as 3,000 lost barrels between May 6 and May 8. The cause remains unclear amid ongoing tensions that include a U…
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld60 days ago
Suspected Oil Spill Detected Near Iran's Kharg Island Export Terminal
Satellite images have revealed a suspected oil spill in the waters near Iran's Kharg Island, a key crude oil export hub. The spill was identified in imagery reviewed on May 8, 2026. Iranian authorities have not issued a public statement on the incident.
New York Postworld64 days ago
California Seeks Federal Court Order to Halt Sable Offshore Oil Operations Off Santa Barbara
California's attorney general has filed a motion in federal court to stop Sable Offshore Corp. from resuming oil pumping operations. The move challenges a federal executive order that allowed the restart, citing state environmental protections. The pipeline involved was shut down…
thehindu.comworld65 days ago
Ukraine Conducts Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Port and Black Sea Tankers
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Primorsk oil port on the Baltic Sea, causing a fire that was extinguished without an oil spill. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced strikes on two shadow fleet tankers near Novorossiysk, alleging they transported Russian oil in violation of sa…
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tass.comworld66 days agoUpdated
Drone Strike Causes Fire at Tuapse Marine Terminal
A Ukrainian drone strike on May 1, 2026, caused a fire at a marine terminal in Tuapse, Russia, marking the fourth such attack in a month. Over 100 firefighters are responding amid a state of emergency, following prior fires that led to evacuations and oil spills. Local authoritie…
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koreatimes.co.krworld67 days agoUpdated
Drones Strike Russian Oil Facilities in Tuapse and Perm, Causing Fires
Ukrainian forces conducted a drone raid on the Black Sea city of Tuapse, hitting its oil export terminal and causing a fire. This marks the fourth attack on the port in one week, following strikes on facilities in Perm more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. The attacks have led…
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upi.comworld67 days ago
Drones Strike Oil Facilities in Tuapse and Perm, Causing Fires and Spills
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian oil infrastructure multiple times in recent days, causing fires, oil spills, and environmental damage. Strikes hit the Black Sea port of Tuapse four times in one week and a refinery and pumping station in the distant Perm region. Loca…
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Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Refinery Three Times, Causing Fires and Oil Spills
Ukrainian forces targeted Russia's Tuapse oil refinery with drone strikes on April 16, 20, and 28, 2026, leading to fires, oil spills into the Black Sea, and black rain affecting the area. Volunteers and authorities responded with cleanup efforts for beaches, rivers, and animals.
Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)finance77 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery Twice in Recent Days
Ukrainian forces conducted a second drone attack on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery within days, causing fires and at least one death. The strikes damaged infrastructure and led to an oil spill in the Black Sea. Emergency crews are responding amid ongoing containment efforts.
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A303 Westbound Near Andover Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Oil Spill
The westbound carriageway of the A303 near Andover has been closed following a multi-vehicle crash on Saturday that resulted in an oil spill. The incident occurred on a major road in southern England. Officials are managing the response and assessing the situation.
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Oil Spill Blocks Operations at Belgium's Port of Antwerp
An oil spill has led to the blockage of Belgium's Port of Antwerp, causing disruptions to operations. The incident occurred at the Scheldt River, affecting maritime traffic. Authorities are assessing the environmental impact and working to resume normal activities.
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