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How China’s thirst for oil can save the planet

The pioneers of green energy report a ‘gold rush’ mentality as soaring oil prices speed up the search for alternatives

BHP bid for Rio Tinto investigated by EU

Europe has begun a full investigation into BHP Billiton's proposed $170 billion takeover of Rio Tinto, its major rival

Origin Energy rejects £13bn bid from BG Group

Australia's second-largest power retailer rejects a takeover bid by the UK oil and gas producer with hopes for better value

Cooking oil waste gives new twist to takeaway

Rocketing petrol prices have prompted a rash of grease thefts from outside fast food stores as demand for biodiesel grows

G8 agenda to be dominated by oil prices

Prices of over $145 a barrel set tone while lack of main oil players attending raises concerns over decision making

Origin Energy spurns $13bn bid from BG

Origin will pursue separate deals after rejecting BG's suggestions its coal seam gas reserves are overvalued

MPs to scrutinise speculators as oil hits $146

Concerns about speculators driving up oil prices prompt the Treasury Committee to probe regulation of oil markets

Record oil prices: Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

BHP wins US approval for $38bn Rio offer

Mining giants get partial approval for merger but deal is still awaiting opinion of the European Commission

Oil soars close to new $146 a barrel record

Fuel prices threaten to spike higher as Europe prepares to raise interest rates and Iranian supply threats heighten

Russians step up fight to oust TNK-BP chief

BP's Russian joint venture partners have called an extraordinary board meeting aimed at sacking chief executive

TNK-BP oligarchs to call for chief’s scalp

BP’s joint venture partners cite 'repeated infringements by Mr Dudley of Russian employment, migration and tax laws'

TNK-BP staff secure visas to stay in Russia

Chief executive, Bob Dudley, wins right to remain in the country following threats TNK-BP staff would be driven out