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Illegal Hash Oil Extraction Operation Causes Explosion at Affordable Housing Building, Injuring Two people

EUGENE, Ore. – An explosion at an affordable housing building in Eugene, Oregon, resulted from an illegal butane hash oil operation, which led to two individuals sustaining injuries. One of the injured individuals was transported to the hospital due to burns. The incident occurred at the 2-Bridges Homes For Good location on 599 E Broadway on February 29, prompting the response of Eugene Springfield Fire officials at approximately 7:05 a.m. Firefighters initially received a call …

Couple Pleads Guilty to Running Marijuana Honey Oil Lab That Exploded in Riverside Apartment

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA – A man and woman involved in a marijuana honey oil lab that exploded in a Riverside apartment complex pleaded guilty to manufacturing illicit drugs on Wednesday. Lisa Marie Twyman, 44, and Benjamin Andrew Leach, 41, entered separate plea agreements with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office to admit to the felony charge. Twyman was charged with one count, while prosecutors agreed to drop a charge of recklessly causing a fire in an …

Kazakhstan’s Energy Offer to EU Investors and Strikes by Oil Workers Raise Concerns in EU

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – The recent offer by Kazakhstan to European investors for the management of its Caspian Sea ports of Aktau and Kuryk, along with 22 airports, has drawn attention to the country’s strategic significance. These developments were discussed at the Global Gateway Investors Forum for the EU – Central Asia Transport Connectivity, where Kazakhstan and the European Union signed four memorandums worth over 800 million euros (US$865.7 million) in Brussels on January 29. This …

Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroy Russian Oil Depot Near Border, Putin Suffers Fresh Humiliation

KURSK, Russia – A major oil depot in the Kursk region on the border of Ukraine and Russia was destroyed in a drone attack, leading to fresh embarrassment for Vladimir Putin. The attack came a day after Ukrainian forces successfully sank a large landing ship, Caesar Kunikov, in the Black Sea. The depot, located near the village of Polevaya, was engulfed in flames as three gasoline tanks caught fire and one partially collapsed. The drone …

Elderly man tragically killed in explosion at oil plant in Cass County

CASS COUNTY, INDIANA – A tragic explosion at an oil plant in Cass County, Indiana resulted in the death of a 71-year-old man on Wednesday. The incident at the plant, located on Earl Drive, is currently under investigation to determine the cause of the explosion. Local authorities reported that the explosion occurred at around 7:30 AM, causing a fire to break out at the plant. Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene to contain …

Investigation Launched After Fatal Explosion Rocks Cass County Oil Pumping Station

Calvin Township, Michigan – Authorities are currently investigating a deadly explosion at an oil pumping station in Cass County. The incident, which took place on the 19000 block of Bulhand Street, resulted in one fatality and has left the local community in shock. Firefighters and police responded to the scene, arriving just before 4 p.m. According to police, the explosion was so intense that it shook nearby houses, causing widespread concern among residents who had …

Fatalities Reported After Drone Strike Hits US-Occupied Syrian Oil Field

Multiple people were killed in a drone attack on a US-occupied Syrian oil field. The attack took place near the city of Deir Ezzor, and it targeted a convoy of vehicles. This incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region, as it comes amid ongoing tensions and conflicts involving various armed groups and foreign powers. The oil field in Deir Ezzor is a highly strategic location, and its control has been a …

Deadly Drone Strike Hits US-Occupied Syrian Oil Field

DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria – Multiple fatalities were reported after a drone strike targeted a US-occupied oil field in northeastern Syria. The attack, which occurred in the Deir ez-Zor province, took place on Tuesday and resulted in a significant loss of life. The region has been a site of tension and conflict in recent years, with various factions vying for control of the valuable oil resources located there. The exact number of casualties was not immediately …

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Refinery, Heightening Conflict with Ukraine

VOLGOGRAD, Russia – A fire erupted at an oil refinery in Volgograd, southern Russia, after a drone strike, local authorities reported. The Lukoil site, located approximately 200 miles from the border with Ukraine, was targeted in the attack, sparking a blaze. The incident occurred as there were reports of increased targeting of energy facilities in Russia by Ukraine. According to Andrey Bocharov, the regional governor of Volgograd, a drone attack was repelled by Russian air …

Biden’s New Oil Plan Has Some Very Big Flaws

After releasing the largest amount of oil ever from the U.S. emergency petroleum reserve, the Biden administration has signaled that it will soon replenish the reserve, a multibillion-dollar endeavor that it thinks will stimulate the stagnant domestic drilling industry.