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Tragic Air Crash in South Sudan Claims 20 Lives, Including Oil Workers, Following Takeoff from Unity State

Juba, South Sudan — A tragic aviation disaster struck in Unity State, South Sudan, on January 29, 2025, as a Beechcraft 1900D aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of 20 individuals with one surviving the ordeal. The aircraft, operated by Light Air Services and staffed by a company-dependent crew, was transporting a group of oil workers from the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) to the nation’s capital when it met its disastrous …

Biden Halts Oil and Gas Drilling Across Vast Federal Waters, Setting Stage for Showdown with Trump Administration

WASHINGTON — In a dramatic, eleventh-hour decision, President Joe Biden has leveraged the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 to prohibit oil and gas drilling across over 600 million acres of federal waters. This expansive measure, enacted just days before Biden’s term concludes, marks a significant environmental safeguard and sets the stage for a contentious legal struggle as Donald Trump prepares to assume office. Spanning territories larger than multiple major U.S. states combined, Biden’s …

Tragic End for Former Singer and TV Broadcaster Killed by Jealous Oil Tycoon Husband in Murder-Suicide

Prague, Czech Republic — In a tragic unfolding of events, former television broadcaster and singer Victoria Vera Blyth was fatally shot by her husband, David Thomas Blyth, an oil tycoon, who then committed suicide. The incident has left the couple’s friends in shock and their children without parents. Victoria, originally from the Czech Republic, had transitioned from a successful singing career to a quieter family life after marrying Thomas, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. Friends …

Protesters Condemn Security Forces’ Violent Crackdown at Iraqi Oil Refinery rally

Baghdad, Iraq – Workers in the oil sector in Iraq have faced violent suppression as they protest for permanent jobs at the South Refineries Company, part of the Ministry of Oil. The situation escalated when security forces used rubber bullets and electric batons against male and female protesters, resulting in severe injuries and multiple arrests. In a united front, IndustriALL affiliates, including the General Federation of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Unions in Iraq, the General …

Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russian Oil Refinery in Ukraine War Crisis

Kyiv, Ukraine – A drone strike in Ukraine has sparked a fire at a Russian oil refinery, escalating tensions in the region. The incident, which occurred in the city of Dnipro, is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Russian facilities in response to the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The drone strike, carried out by unidentified forces, has raised concerns about the potential for further violence in the area. The fire at …

Attack on Dr Chris Igwe, MD of Mainland Oil & Gas Ltd Shock VGC Community in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria – A violent attack on Dr. Chris Igwe, Managing Director of Mainland Oil & Gas Ltd, took place in Victoria Garden City (VGC) in Lagos on May 3, 2024. The incident occurred at around 6:30 am as Dr. Igwe was out for his routine morning exercise. Reports indicate that the attack occurred near House 56A on Road 12 in VGC, allegedly involving a resident named Joylin Mateno. The motive behind the attack on …

Hoodlums Attack Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, Leaving Three Dead and Four Injured

Okomu-Udo in Edo State, Nigeria – The Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc faced a disturbing incident recently when violent attacks by hoodlums resulted in casualties and injuries among its workers. The company, located in Okomu-Udo Ovia South-West L.G.A, revealed this unfortunate event in a notice shared on the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). According to the notice, the attacks occurred on the 6th and 7th of May 2024, leading to the tragic loss of three rubber …

Fire Breaks Out on Tanker Vessel at Imperial Oil Dock in Sarnia, Sparks Concern

Residents in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, and Port Huron, Michigan, expressed alarm after witnessing a loud noise and smoke billowing from a freighter docked on the St. Clair River. The incident occurred shortly before noon on Tuesday at the Imperial Oil dock, where a fire broke out on a tanker vessel. In a statement released by Imperial Oil to local media outlet WPHM, it was confirmed that the fire was contained on the boat and extinguished …

Attack in Manipur: Woman Shot, Councilors Beaten Unconscious near Oil Pump

Imphal, India – A 41-year-old woman and two municipal councilors in Manipur’s Bishnupur district were targeted in a violent attack on Tuesday. The woman, identified as Umarani, was found with a bullet wound in her right leg while the councilors were discovered critically injured and unconscious. As of Wednesday evening, the perpetrators remain unidentified, with no group or organization claiming responsibility for the brutal acts. The incident took place near an oil pump in southern …

Oil & Gas Sector Propels Expected Growth of US Explosion-Proof Motor Market to US$810.8 Million by 2034

Newark, Delaware – The explosion-proof motor market in the United States is poised for substantial growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2.7% by 2034. The market is expected to reach a total valuation of US$ 810.8 million in the country. The global explosion-proof motor market is forecasted to increase from US$ 3,602.2 million in 2024 to US$ 5,540.8 million by 2034, with a projected CAGR of 4.4%. This growth is …