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Norway Parliament orders restart of frontier oil and Gas Exploration Licensing

The Norwegian Parliament on Tuesday directed the Labour Minority Government to launch a round of new oil and gas exploration licenses in frontier areas, setting the stage towards increased oil drilling. Norway is now Europe's biggest natural…

Palm oil falls due to weak crude and Chicago soyoil.

Malaysian palm oils futures continued to decline on Monday as they fell for a fifth consecutive session under pressure from the ringgit's strength and the weaker Chicago crude and soyoil. The benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in July…

Palm slips due to firmer ringgit and weak crude oil, Chicago soyoil

Malaysian palm futures declined on Monday, continuing to decline for a fifth consecutive session. Pressured by the persistent strength of the ringgit and lower Chicago soyoil, and crude, they fell. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract…

Palm oil prices rise but a stronger ringgit and weak demand cap gains

Malaysian palm futures edged higher on Friday, after three sessions of decline. The gains were limited by the stronger ringgit, and weak demand in key markets. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia's Derivatives exchange was up 0.41% to 3…

Japanese trading houses cautious on profit forecasts despite US tariffs

Japanese trading houses Mitsui & Co., Sumitomo Corp. and Sojitz issued cautious profit predictions for the current fiscal period as U.S. Tariffs threaten global supply chain and increase economic insecurity. Ryosei Acazawa, Japan's chief trade negotiator…

Spot prices plunge ahead of May Day

European electricity prices dropped on Wednesday, as demand is expected to fall ahead of the Labour Day Holiday in Europe. Prices are expected to remain low into the weekend. By 0811 GMT, the French baseload day-ahead traded at $5.69 per megawatt hour (88.2% less).

Britain Emphasizes Collaboration on Energy Security at Global Summit

Britain urged closer international cooperation to improve energy security on Thursday, telling dozens of other governments and business leaders that they would otherwise be vulnerable to those who were willing to weaponise supplies. Credit: Adobe Stock/petert2

Britain urged closer international cooperation to improve energy security on Thursday, telling dozens of other governments and business leaders that they would otherwise be vulnerable to those who were willing to weaponise supplies.Security…

UK bans state investments in solar panels that are linked to forced labor

The energy department announced on Wednesday that Britain will avoid using solar panels associated with suspected forced labor in China by its new state-owned company, Great British Energy. Over 80% of solar panels are produced in China.

Octopus Energy, a British company, has bought a stake in the East Anglia One windfarm

Octopus Energy, a British company, announced on Thursday that its Octopus Energy Generation division had purchased a 10% share in the East Anglia One Wind Farm, which is one of the largest operating wind farms in the world, supplying electricity to around 700,000 households a year.

EnQuest pays its first dividend after a swing to an annual profit

EnQuest, a North Sea oil producer, declared its first ever final dividend of 15 million dollars on Thursday. The higher oil prices helped to boost the company's annual profit after tax. The shares of the London listed energy group rose by…

UK invests $260 Million on solar panels for hospitals and schools

GB Energy, a state-owned firm, will be leading a 200 million pound ($260) solar panel project to benefit hospitals and schools in Britain, the country announced on Friday. This is the first investment made by the company since its establishment last year…

British Energy Secretary to visit China to restart energy discussions, sources say

Three sources who have direct knowledge of this plan say that British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is planning to visit China in march, where he will restart discussions on energy cooperation, and meet with Chinese investors. The Labour…

FGV Holdings Malaysia expects to see higher profit margins by 2025

FGV Holdings, the Malaysian palm oil producer, said Friday that it expects higher profit margins by 2025. This is due to improved productivity on its estates as well as increased palm prices during the first half year. Mohd. Hairul Abdul hamid…

British Energy Secretary to visit China to restart energy discussions, sources say

Three sources who have direct knowledge of this plan say that British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is planning to visit China in march, where he will restart discussions on energy cooperation, and meet with Chinese investors. The Labour…

British Energy Secretary to visit China to restart energy discussions, sources say

Three sources who have direct knowledge of this plan say that British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is planning to visit China in march, where he will restart discussions on energy cooperation, and meet with Chinese investors. The Labour…

British Energy Secretary to Visit China in March for Restarting Energy Talks and Meeting Investors

Three sources have confirmed that British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is planning to visit China in march. He will be meeting with Chinese investors and restarting talks about energy cooperation. The Labour government wants closer ties with China amid worsening U.S. and EU-China relationships.

Inpex CEO: Buyers' interest in Indonesia's Abadi Liquefied Natural Gas exceeds planned production

Inpex Corp., Japan's largest oil and gas exploration company, said it received interest in buying liquefied gas from its $20 billion Abadi project in Indonesia, which exceeds the planned output. Inpex expects the long-delayed LNG project to drive growth.

Shell anticipates a 60% increase in global LNG demand between 2040 and 2040, with Asia leading the growth.

Shell's annual report said that the global demand for liquefied gas will increase by 60% by 2040. This is mainly due to economic growth in Asia and AI, as well as efforts to reduce emissions in heavy industry and transportation. As the world moves to cleaner fuels…

Berlin is urged to act quickly by corporate bosses on the weak economy

German business leaders called for Berlin to quickly form a new Government on Monday, warning that Europe's largest economy cannot afford to waste time while companies are suffering from high costs and red tape, as well as increased competition from abroad.

Berlin must act quickly to fix the economy

German business leaders called for Berlin to form a new cabinet quickly on Monday, warning that Europe's largest economy cannot afford to waste time while companies are suffering from high costs, bureaucracy and increasing competition from abroad.

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