Energy Dept. report lacks merit, say 85 scientists Climate report is a sham
On Tuesday, more than 85 leading climate scientists said that the recent climate assessment of the Trump Energy Department used to justify a relaxation of federal greenhouse gas regulations does not meet standards of scientific integrity.
Wood Group accepts Sidara’s takeover bid following a year-long pursuit
The Wood Group in Britain has accepted a conditional bid of 216 million pounds ($292 millions) from Dubai's Sidara. This ends a long-running pursuit involving multiple offers and rejections. Sidara's…
BP confirms Whiting refinery operations have been affected by flooding
BP said on Tuesday operations at its 440,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana, were affected due to flooding caused by a severe thunderstorm overnight. BP has not said which units of the…
Solar panel manufacturers in the US seek tariffs against imports from Indonesia and India
Documents on the website of an agency show that a group of U.S. manufacturers of solar panels asked the Commerce Department for anti-dumping and compensatory duties to be imposed on imports coming from Indonesia, India, and Laos.
Copper futures rise after Trump announces a 50% tariff on imported copper
The President Donald Trump announced that he would announce a 50% copper tariff on Tuesday in order to increase U.S. production. Copper is a critical metal for electric vehicles, military equipment, the power grid, and many consumer products.
Trump announces a 50% tariff on imported copper
The President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would announce a 50% duty on copper in the afternoon, with the aim of increasing U.S. production. Copper is a critical metal for electric vehicles…
Exxon returns Stabroek land to Guyana: Government
The Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that an Exxon Mobil led oil consortium had returned 2,534 sq km of the Stabroek Block to the Guyana government. This relinquishment was part…
Ukraine and Poland nearly double the capacity of their gas link
The Ukrainian Energy Ministry announced on Friday that the gas transmission system operators in Poland and Ukraine would double the capacity of the interconnector from 6.4 million cubic metres of gas per day to 12.4 mcm.
US Natural Gas Prices Fall 6% in Volatile Contract Expiration Trade
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% on Wednesday to a one-week low in volatile contract expiration trade, pressured by an expected decline in gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants.Traders…
Trump administration sues Hawaii and Michigan to block planned lawsuits on climate change
The Trump administration sued Hawaii and Michigan in an attempt to prevent them from suing major oil companies for their role in climate changes. They accused the Democratic-led state of overreach, and threatening domestic energy production.
The Trump administration sueded Michigan to stop a planned climate change lawsuit
The Trump administration sued Michigan to stop it from suing oil companies for their role in climate change. They claimed that the Democratic-led Michigan was blocking domestic energy production. In a late-night lawsuit filed in Michigan…
EIA reports that US oil production rose in February, as New Mexico set a record.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that the total crude oil production in the United States increased slightly in February, as Texas and New Mexico, two of its top producers…
Unite, a UK union, says TotalEnergies workers are voting on strike action
The Unite union in the UK announced on Friday that offshore workers employed at TotalEnergies were voting for possible strike action. The union claims that the dispute is about the 2025 pay claim, which will take effect on January 1.
Trump Administration kicks off plan to expand offshore drilling
The U.S. The U.S. Donald Trump ordered the government to find ways to increase U.S. oil production. He argued that previous administrations had curtailed drilling unnecessarily to combat climate changes.
NEO Energy and Repsol to Merge UK Oil and Gas Assets
NEO Energy and Repsol Resources UK have entered into strategic merger, creating one of the largest U.K. North Sea independent oil and gas companies under the name of NEO NEXT.Under the terms of the transaction…
US considers cutting funding to four of seven hydrogen hubs
According to a source familiar with the issue, the U.S. Department of Energy has considered cutting funding to four of seven hubs for hydrogen that were chosen under a $7-billion federal program. The…
Putin's decree authorizes US hedge funds to purchase foreign-owned Russian securities
A presidential decree published on Monday showed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had given permission to a U.S.-based hedge fund to purchase securities in Russian firms from certain foreign investors and to sell them to two Russian funds.
Brazil adheres to OPEC+ Cooperation letter; No output caps
The Brazilian energy ministry announced on Tuesday that the country has decided to adhere the OPEC+ declaration of cooperation. This formalizes a decision it first made in 2023. Brazil is the biggest oil producer in South America.
Experts say that Russia is struggling to meet its LNG targets
Experts said that due to the international sanctions, Russia's LNG exports will probably not reach 67 million tons by 2030. This is far below its target of 100 million tons. Russia is focusing on developing…
New York City dismisses climate change lawsuit against Exxon BP Shell
A judge dismissed New York City’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and BP for misrepresenting their products and commitment to renewable energy, as well as their fight against climate change. Anar Patel…