An oil well in West Texas, owned by Kinder Morgan, exploded and released a mixture of oil, water, and gas for 19 days. The well, located near Toyah, was sealed, and no hydrogen sulfide emissions were detected. Residents reported a rotten egg smell, but state environmental agencies found no air pollutants1. Cleanup and investigation are ongoing.
A regional German court has dismissed a challenge by Rosneft against the planned sale of Shell’s stake in one of the largest German refineries, in which both companies hold interests. The Düsseldorf regional court dismissed Rosneft’s complaint as lacking legal grounds.