Chevron Shuts Down Natural Gas Platform Near Gaza Strip
The U.S. energy company temporarily closed operations at its Tamar natural gas field, which is about 12 miles from the Gaza Strip, at Israel’s request.
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Israel-Gaza Conflict Could Slow Natural Gas Investment in Area
The fighting could hurt ambitions of Israel and the wider region, which have received a lift from Chevron to become a hub for exporting natural gas to Europe and elsewhere.
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Chocolate Maker Did Not Evacuate Workers Before Deadly Blast, OSHA Says
A chocolate maker faces more than $44,400 in penalties for violations connected to an explosion that killed seven people at a Pennsylvania factory in March, regulators said.
Australian Workers at Three Energy Plants Halt Work
The labor action at liquefied natural gas plants, responsible for about 6 percent of the world’s supply of the fuel, came as talks over pay and work conditions stalled.