Sources say that RPT-Gunvor is weighing the US energy push, which could strengthen Washington ties.
Sources familiar with the situation said that Gunvor, a commodity trader, has been in active discussions to invest into U.S. oil and gas producing assets. This could help to repair relations with the Trump Administration after the fallout of Gunvor's attempt to purchase the foreign assets of the sanctioned Russian company Lukoil. Gunvor dropped its offer to purchase Lukoil assets after the U.S. Gunvor was interested in increasing its U.S.
Documents show that Alberta oil regulators stopped enforcing gas flare limits after government pressure.
Documents seen by have revealed that the regulator responsible for environmental enforcement in Canada’s largest oil-producing province, bowed to pressure from both the provincial government and major oil companies in order to remove a limitation on natural gas flare ups as Canadian oil production increased. Alberta's decision to remove its 20-year old flaring limit…
Gunvor considers US energy push, which could strengthen Washington ties
Sources familiar with the situation said that Gunvor, a commodity trader, has been in active discussions to invest into U.S. oil and gas producing assets. This could help to repair relations with the Trump Administration after the fallout of Gunvor's attempt to purchase the foreign assets of the sanctioned Russian company Lukoil. Gunvor dropped its offer to purchase Lukoil assets after the U.S. Gunvor was interested in increasing its U.S.
Russell: Silver outperforms Gold for the precious metal podium
Silver is often referred to as the bridesmaid of gold on precious metal markets. Its more popular rival seems to overshadow its less talked about counterpart. Silver is outperforming gold quietly in terms of returns for investors. It may also have a better long-term outlook, given the structural deficit in supply and the surge in demand from renewable technologies like solar panels. Since October 2023, spot silver has been on a steady upward trend.
EDF Considers Selling US Renewable Unit to Focus on French Nuclear
French state-owned utility EDF is considering selling all of its U.S. renewable energy business, its CEO said on Wednesday, as the company focuses on building up its domestic nuclear operations and U.S. support for wind and solar has been rolled back.Bernard Fontana said the company was considering selling "between 50% and 100%" of its U.S. renewable unit, revising…
EDF considers selling the US renewable unit in full to concentrate on French nuclear
The CEO of the French state-owned utility EDF said that it is considering selling its U.S. Renewable Energy business. This comes as EDF focuses more on its nuclear operations at home and U.S. wind and solar support has been reduced. Bernard Fontana, the company's CEO, said that it was looking at selling between 50% and 100% of its U.S. Renewable Unit. This is a revision to an earlier plan which had only planned on selling a minor stake.
The price of gas contracts in Europe remains at a 18-month low due to peace talks, mild temperatures and abundant LNG
Dutch and British gas futures traded slightly lower on Wednesday. They were near their lowest levels in 18 months, due to the prospects of warmer weather for early December, the ongoing efforts to end Ukraine's war, and the abundance of liquefied gas. Analysts said that the further downside is limited as long as the gas storage levels continue to drop and that LNG exports to Europe may be slowed.
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Sign 20-year LNG Supply Deal
Venture Global, a U.S. LNG exporter, has signed a deal for Tokyo Gas to receive 1 million metric tonnes per year (mtpa), starting in 2030. Venture Global has now signed its fourth long-term LNG contract with a Japanese firm. The U.S.-based company announced in a Wednesday statement that it had signed LNG long-term contracts totaling 7.75 mtpa over the past six months.
Oil Prices Fall as Ukraine Signals Support for Peace Deal
Oil prices fell over 2% on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be yielding fruit.An end to the war in Ukraine could pave the way for the unwinding of Western sanctions against Moscow's energy trade, potentially adding more supply at a time when prices have been battered by expectations of a glut next year.Brent crude futures fell $1.45…
US federal funds for energy production will decline by 11% by 2025
Interior Department reported on Friday that revenue from energy production in U.S. public waters and lands fell by 11% to $14.61 Billion during the last fiscal year, citing lower commodity prices like oil. The total is the lowest since 2021 - the first year under the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden - but the fifth highest since 1982. As part of his agenda to dominate the energy sector…
US EXIM will invest $100 billion in order to secure vital mineral supplies, FT reports
John Jovanovic, chair of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, told The Financial Times that the bank will invest $100 billion in order to secure U.S. supply chains and those of its allies for essential minerals, nuclear energy, and liquefied gas. Jovanovic, a journalist, told the paper that the first deal will cover projects in Egypt and Pakistan, as well as Europe. He added that the West is overly dependent on the supply of these essential materials…
Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand
Exxon Mobil has halted plans to build one of the largest hydrogen production plants in the world due to low customer demand, CEO Darren Woods said in an interview with Business Insider on Friday. The project's suspension, which was already delayed, reflects the slowdown of efforts by oil and gas companies to switch to cleaner energy sources, as many initiatives are struggling to make a profit. Donald Trump, the U.S.
Florida Republicans Oppose Trump's Offshore Oil Leasing Plan
Florida Republicans, led by Governor Ron DeSantis have said that they are opposed to a plan of the Trump administration which could allow for new oil and natural gas drilling off Florida's Gulf Coast.The reactions were in response to a proposal by the Interior Department published on Thursday, which contemplated future oil leasing in an eastern portion of Gulf of…
FTSE 100 ends higher as Fed rate cuts are expected; UK Budget looms
London's FTSE 100 gained ground on Friday as investors awaited the UK budget announcement next week. Blue-chip index ended the week with a 1.7% decline, a greater weekly drop than in April, when markets were shook by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements. The domestically focused mid-cap index has now lost for an eighth consecutive day, with a 0.1% drop on Friday. Its weekly loss is 2.2%.
UK stock markets set to suffer sharp losses this week as Fed, tech concerns impact the market
London's major stock indexes fell on Friday and headed for weekly losses as fears over tech valuations, the Federal Reserve's hawkish position, and signs of possible progress towards peace in Ukraine rattled global markets. Defence shares also dropped amid signs that could lead to a breakthrough. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.4% at 1222 GMT, erasing the short recovery of Thursday…
Trump Energy Department reorganizes to focus on fossil and nuclear priorities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Thursday a reorganization of its agency, which prioritizes oil and nucleic resources over offices dedicated to renewables or efficiency. DOE released a new organization chart along with a short statement stating that the changes aligned to President Donald Trump’s agenda of energy dominance. The chart includes several new divisions including the Hydrocarbons Office, Geothermal Office and Office of Fusion.
Are renewables prepared for the COP30 discussion on fossil fuels?
At the climate summit, it may be premature to declare the end to the fossil fuel age. But up to 80 nations are calling for a concrete plan that will move us away from polluting energy. The 195 countries at the COP30, including the oil producers, will have to agree on a plan to reduce oil and gas consumption. There are also practical challenges to overcome, as the…
Trump Administration proposes to relax rules protecting endangered species
The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday four new regulations that would rollback Biden's era regulations that strengthened the protections for endangered animals. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce what he calls burdensome federal regulations on businesses. Conservation groups warned that the changes could threaten the survival of endangered species, including Florida manatees and monarch butterflies.
Aramco signs preliminary US deal worth more than $30 Billion
Saudi Aramco, the oil giant, said that it signed 17 preliminary agreements with U.S. firms with a total potential value of over $30 billion during a trip to Washington by Saudi Crown Prince. In a press release, the company said that these projects include liquefied gas, financial services and advanced materials manufacturing, as well as procurement of materials and other services. Saudi Arabian and U.S.
US and Saudi announce new business deals during investment forum
Saudi Arabian and U.S. officials highlighted billions of dollars in new investments on Wednesday, coinciding the Saudi Arabian Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit. According to the program for the event, the CEOs of Chevron and Qualcomm as well as General Dynamics, Cisco, General Dynamics, Pfizer, and Alphabet's Google will attend the U.S. Saudi Investment Forum in Washington.