Vicki Hollub’s pursuit of Anadarko will be a test of industry profitability

Investors defy oil company’s board to demand governance change

Way cleared for industry consolidation but concerns remain over price paid

Decision adds pressure on Chevron and angers some of potential acquirer’s shareholders

Revised proposal would not require shareholder vote on bid for US shale producer

Berkshire Hathaway’s $10bn move is straight out of the investor’s playbook

Support comes after US oil group gatecrashed Chevron’s bid with $55bn offer 

Chief’s stance on climate change raises prospect of big additional pay-off in the long term

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US oil and gas group expects to endorse rival’s latest bid over agreed deal with Chevron

Oil group turns to its well-connected BofA and Citi bankers in Houston for its $55bn bid

$55bn offer exposes balance sheet risk as US oil companies battle for assets

Attempt to stop takeover by Chevron as battle over prized US shale assets intensifies

Shale producer pins hopes on enhanced oil recovery using captured greenhouse gases

Canadian start-up is able to capture CO2 from the air and use it to make synthetic fuel

Move part of trend for energy companies looking to offset emissions

Companies have come under pressure from investors on efforts to address global warming

Asset manager to vote against chairman of companies slow to tackle global warming

Investment strategy gains are over-reliant on one sector, reflecting little broader shift

BlackRock and others demand disclosure at US energy companies, analysis shows