Saturday, February 21, 2026

Gas Use News

Trump's tariff reversal may reduce costs for US energy companies, but it will likely not affect broader flows.

Although the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn trade tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed last year could ease costs for certain?oil drillers and producers, analysts…

Baker Hughes reports that US drillers have kept the number of oil and natgas drilling rigs unchanged for a second consecutive week.

Baker Hughes, a leading energy services company, said that the number of oil and gas rigs in the United States remained unchanged this week for a second consecutive week. The number of oil and gas drilling rigs…

Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxins and mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back clean air regulations that limit mercury and hazardous toxic pollutants from power plants. Public health groups warned…

Repsol, a Spanish company, has cut its renewable energy target

A report released in conjunction with its 2025 results shows that Repsol, the Spanish energy company, has reduced its 2030 targets for renewable capacity and products low in carbon…

Indonesian Pertamina will continue to bid for US energy imports

Pertamina, the Indonesian state oil and gas company, said on Friday that imports of energy products from the U.S. will still be done 'through a competitive bidding process' following…

India's infrastructure production rises by 4% in January

India's infrastructure production rose 4% in January compared to the same period last year, thanks to strong growth in cement and steel production, according to a report released by the government on Friday.

German year-ahead increases amid U.S./Iran tensions

On Friday morning, the German power contract for the year ahead firmed slightly, continuing gains from the previous day and tracking a?higher price of gas?. This was due to concerns about tensions between the U.S.

NYT: Trump's ally Novatek signs deal with Russia on natural gas in Alaska

The New York Times reported that American financier 'Gentry Beach', who is a close friend of Donald Trump's family, had signed an agreement last fall with Russia's Novatek to develop…

What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?

Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. Hugo Chavez, the then president…

Prices for EUROPE Gas remain firm as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue

Dutch and British wholesale natural gas prices rose on Friday morning after a sharp increase in the previous session. This was due to tensions between Iran and the United States that could impact the shipping of LNG.

Shell claims US general exploration licenses in Venezuela will enable it to move forward with Dragon natural gas project

Shell's Dragon gas project will be able to move forward with the general licenses issued by the U.S. for oil and natural gas exploration in Venezuela this month, according to a Shell spokesperson on Thursday. As U.S.

Exxon will determine the size of the natural gas reserves in Guyana's Stabroek Block.

Guyana’s energy minister stated that Exxon Mobil continues to work on determining the size of natural resources in Guyana’s?prolific Stabroek Block as the company pursues wider development of the resource.

What is the current status of international oil companies operating in Venezuela?

Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country has vast oil reserves, but a dilapidated infrastructure. In the early 2000s, the then…

Libyan traders bring in Western traders to counter Russian fuel flow

Three trading sources have confirmed that global oil traders and firms including Vitol Trafigura, and TotalEnergies won the tenders for supplying gasoline and diesel to Libya. The country…

In February, Russia's oil revenues and gas revenues are expected to have halved y/y.

Calculations showed that the Russian state's?oil?and?gas revenue in February 2025 will be almost half as much at 410 billion roubles (5.35 billion dollars) due to a stronger currency and lower oil price.

Turkey declares Greece-Chevron activities off Crete illegal

The Turkish government said that it was opposed to Greece's unilateral?activities? in the energy fields south-west of Crete, with a consortium headed by?U.S. Chevron, a major oil company…

German gas forward curve contracts increase on tensions between the US and Iran

German power contracts for the year ahead tracked higher gas costs on the back of concerns about supply disruptions due to the rising tensions between the U.S. By 1030 GMT, the German…

Turkey declares Greece-Chevron activities off Crete illegal

Turkey has said that it opposes Greece's unilateral activities in hydrocarbon fields south of Crete, with a consortium led by U.S. oil giant Chevron. This is a violation of international law and good neighbourly relations.

EUROPE GAS - European prices rise on the threat of LNG supply due to US-Iran tensions

Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas rose sharply on Thursday, boosted by tensions between Iran and the U.S. that could affect shipping of LNG. LSEG data revealed that the benchmark…

Occidental Petroleum tops quarterly profit estimates on midstream support

Occidental Petroleum surpassed Wall Street's expectations for the fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as its?midstream?unit helped offset lower crude?oil?prices. In extended trading, shares of the 'company' rose by nearly 3%.