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Minol: History of the GDR Fuel Brand and Corporate Evolution
History of Minol, the state-owned fuel brand of the German Democratic Republic, its privatization and current status under Total.
Vladimir Alganov: KGB Officer and Energy Sector Espionage
Profile of Russian spy Vladimir Alganov, detailing his KGB career, the Oleksy affair, and alleged influence on Polish energy privatization.
DSM-Firmenich: Corporate History and Business Structure
DSM-Firmenich AG is a Swiss-Dutch multinational chemical company formed in 2023 through the merger of Royal DSM and Firmenich.
Freel Farm Mound Site: Archaeology and Submersion
Archaeological site in Tennessee excavated in 1934 and submerged by Melton Hill Lake.
Ekofisk oil field
Ekofisk is a major Norwegian North Sea oil field discovered in 1969, known for its chalk reservoir and massive platform jack-up engineering.
Canadian Natural Resources: Corporate History, Oil Sands Operations and Strategic Acquisitions
Overview of Canadian Natural Resources Limited, a major Canadian oil and gas company with significant oil sands assets.
The Cloud Club: History and Architecture of the Chrysler Building's Executive Lunch Club
The Cloud Club was a historic executive lunch club on the 66th-68th floors of the Chrysler Building in New York City, operating from 1930 to...
Securing Energy for Europe: Nationalisation and Strategic Role
SEFE, formerly Gazprom Germania, is a German energy company nationalised in 2022 to secure gas supply.
Engine No. 1: Active Ownership Strategy and ExxonMobil Campaign
Overview of Engine No. 1, the activist investment firm founded by Christopher James that challenged ExxonMobil's board.
Andorra CF: History, Stadium and Competitive Record
Andorra CF is a Spanish football club from Teruel, founded in 1957, playing at the 3,000-seat Estadio Juan Antonio Endeiza.
Dynegy: Corporate History, Bankruptcy and Energy Transition
History of Dynegy, from its 1984 founding to the 2018 Vistra acquisition, covering the Enron rivalry, 2002 near-collapse and 2012 bankruptcy...
Keeling Coal Company: History and Infrastructure in Allegheny County
History of the Keeling Coal Company (1861–1878) and its coal road infrastructure in Pennsylvania.
Ghella: Corporate History, Global Infrastructure Projects and Cultural Initiatives
Italian engineering firm Ghella specializes in tunneling, railways, and renewable energy infrastructure across four continents.
InterOil: Corporate History, PNG Operations and ExxonMobil Acquisition
InterOil was a Canadian oil and gas company focused on Papua New Guinea, acquired by ExxonMobil in 2017.
Aksa Energy: Corporate History and International Power Plant Operations
Aksa Energy is a Turkish electricity supply company with power plants in 8 countries, owned by Kazancı Holding.
SOCAR Gas Processing Plant: History and Operations
Overview of the SOCAR Gas Processing Plant in Baku, Azerbaijan, its history since 1958, and its role in natural gas and liquid processing.
Walter C. Teagle: Leadership at Standard Oil and Controversies
Walter C. Teagle led Standard Oil of New Jersey from 1917 to 1937, expanding its global reach and petrochemical research amid WWII controver...
National Power: UK Electricity Privatisation and Corporate Demerger
History of National Power, the UK energy company formed in 1990 and demerged in 2000.
Sureserve: Corporate History, Acquisitions and UK Social Housing Energy Services
Sureserve is a UK-based asset and energy support services group founded in 1988, specializing in compliance and energy services for the soci...
MJL Bangladesh Limited: Corporate History and Energy Operations
Overview of MJL Bangladesh Limited, its history, ExxonMobil alliance, and LPG operations in Bangladesh.