Gazprom, the Russian energy giant, will return to profit in 2024 with earnings of $14.8 billion
The Russian energy giant Gazprom reported a net profit for the full year 2024 of 1.2 trillion Russian roubles (14.76 billion dollars) compared to its loss in previous years. This was due…
Gas stocks in Europe could be more stressed this summer due to less hydro and wind.
The wind speed and lower hydropower stock in Northwest Europe could increase demand for gas-fired and coal-fired electricity generation this summer, at a moment when Europe needs to replenish…
MOL and Turkiye Petrolleri form a joint venture to explore two oilfields in Hungary
Hungarian Oil Company MOL and Turkey’s Turkiye Petrolleri will explore two new oilfields in Hungary, as part of a newly-established joint venture. Szijjarto, after meeting with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan bayraktar…
Wood Group, UK misses deadline for 2024 results and faces listing suspension
Wood Group, the British oilfield service firm which is Sidara's target for takeover, announced on Wednesday that it will not be publishing its annual results before April 30, as it hasn't completed its audit.
Palm closes at lowest level in 7 months due to higher production and stock levels
Malaysian palm futures continued to fall for the third session in a row on Wednesday, as market sentiment was still weighed down by concerns about higher production levels and increased inventories.
RWE's largest shareholder group is against more share buybacks
RWE's largest shareholder group, RWE municipal shareholders, opposes calls for further share buybacks. This includes activist investor Elliott. They say that they will drain cash for renewable investments.
China's solar sector remains red as the trade war causes problems
China's solar producers reported losses in the last week, as President Donald Trump's Trade War put additional pressure on demand. This was an industry that already faced low prices and tariffs for exports to America.
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…
Conab: Brazil's sugar output will reach record levels in 2025/26
Conab, the state-owned agricultural agency, said that Brazil's sugar production will reach a record in 2025/26, despite a drop in sugarcane production. The agency cited favorable market conditions.
Russell: Asia's LNG consumption is muted in April, while Europe's demand eases.
In April, Asia's LNG imports remained muted while Europe began to show signs that the seasonal slowdown was beginning as winter demand dwindled. According to commodity analysts Kpler, Asia is expected to receive 22…
Malaysian Minister urges palm oil sector to support biofuel initiative
Malaysia's commodities ministry has called on the palm oil industry in Malaysia to support a biofuel project that turns palm oil wastes into clean energy sources, according to state-run media Bernama.
Palm oil prices fall on a stronger ringgit and weaker competitors
The price of palm oil in Malaysia fell for the second session in a row on Tuesday as the stronger ringgit weighed down on sentiment, along with weaker vegetable oils. At the close, the…
PetroChina's profit for the first quarter increased by 2.3% due to natural gas sales
PetroChina, China's largest energy producer, posted a 2.3% increase in its first-quarter profits on Tuesday. The company cited higher natural gas production, even though poor margins affected the refined products business.
Sources say that former Shell oil traders have set up a trading house focusing on Africa.
Two sources familiar with this development say that several former Shell traders have established the trading house Atmin, which is backed by Afreximbank and focuses on African oil trade.
CNOOC Q1 profits down 7.9% due to lower oil prices but production grows
CNOOC Ltd, the Chinese offshore oil company, saw its first-quarter profit fall 7.9% due to lower oil prices. However, higher production helped offset this decline. According to the filing…
Prices of gas in Europe are falling as the warm weather reduces demand
The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas eased Tuesday morning. They traded in a narrow band as the warm weather reduced heating demand. The benchmark Dutch front month contract fell…
Sinopec's quarterly net income falls 28% on slower fuel sales
Sinopec Corp. reported on Monday that its first-quarter profits fell 27.6% from a year ago, due to lower oil prices, and to the fact that its refinery operations were struggling with falling fuel sales and thin profit margins.
Sources say that Brazil will offer tax incentives to attract data center investment.
Four sources with knowledge of the matter said that the Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad is planning to start a trip this week to Silicon Valley with a plan designed to attract…
French prompts are affected by higher wind output
French spot prices were impacted on Monday by an increase in expected wind power production across the majority of the region despite forecasts for higher demand. LSEG data shows that the…
Abu Dhabi's ADNOC will raise $1.5 billion through Islamic bonds
A document seen on Monday revealed that Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil company ADNOC would raise $1.5 billion through the first sale of Islamic bonds or sukuk. The document stated that Abu Dhabi National Oil Company…
