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Equinor, Norway's largest oil company, scales back its climate ambitions due to wind change

Equinor, the Norwegian energy company, has weakened its plan for energy transition as it struggles with delivering on promises to invest in renewable energy technologies and low-carbon technology.

Trump's Energy dominance aims to attract more global companies to the US

Executives said that the market upheaval caused by U.S. president Donald Trump's protectionist policies on trade has not dampened interest from foreign investors in the U.S. Energy Industry.

Experts say that Trump's tariffs against steel and aluminum will increase costs for US energy companies

The proposed U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs will increase costs for U.S. Oilfield Services companies that rely on this metal for their operations. Oilfield service firms like…

UAE's ADNOC CEO pledges US gas investment

ADNOC's international investment arm will begin investing in U.S. Natural Gas in the next few months, according to ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber. The UAE is a part of OPEC+ and…

UAE's ADNOC CEO pledges US gas investment

ADNOC's investment arm will begin investing in U.S. Natural Gas in the next few months, according to ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber. The UAE is a part of OPEC+ and one of world's largest oil producers.

Andy Home: Export ban on cobalt from Congo is not enough to eliminate the glut

The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended cobalt exports for four months, a sign of how even the largest producer in the world is feeling the effects of historically low prices.

Corning and US solar manufacturers join forces to produce American-made panels

The companies announced on Thursday that Corning, a technology company, has signed a deal to produce the first solar panel made entirely of American components. The alliance between Georgia's Suniva and Corning…

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…

Australia's Santos posts 16% drop in annual profit on lower prices, slashes dividend

Santos, an Australian oil and natural gas company, reported a lower-than expected annual profit and declared a smaller payout on Wednesday. The lower realized prices and decreasing production were to blame.

Officials in Malaysia have announced that they will take action against fraud in the export of used cooking oil.

Malaysia's deputy commodities minister said that it would crack down on fraud within the used cooking oil sector, while western governments investigated whether the shipments…

India demands that Russian oil suppliers comply with sanctions

India, the world's No.2 importer of crude oil from Russia, wants to buy Russian oil only if it is supplied by companies and ships that have not been sanctioned by the United States. India, the No.

Britain launches offshore Wind Farm Incentives Scheme

The UK launched an incentive programme for offshore wind projects on Thursday, hoping to convince developers to invest in order to achieve the ambitious goal of decarbonising its energy system by the year 2030.

Australia adopts tax incentives for critical minerals

Australia's Parliament has passed laws to give production tax breaks on critical minerals and renewable hydrogen, in an effort to boost energy transition plans, as the country…

Official Russian energy says US sanctions shouldn't hinder oil trade with India

The latest sanctions by the United States against Russia shouldn't affect the oil trade between Moscow and India, Pavel Sorokin said, Russia's first vice minister of energy, on Tuesday.

British Business – February 11,

These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. The UK government…

Orsted cuts 2030 investment plan by 25%

Orsted, a Danish renewable energy company, announced on Wednesday that it had decided to reduce its 2030 investment plan by 25% as the offshore industry struggles with rising costs and issues in the supply chain.

First Solar wins early victory for ESG group with the use of deep sea minerals

First Solar has agreed not to use minerals from the deep ocean. This is a win for shareholders and environmentalists, as well as a sign that their agenda may make progress in spite of opposition from U.S.

Senate confirms Chris Wright, a fracking executive, as Trump's Energy Secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Chris Wright as President Donald Trump's Energy Secretary on Monday. Wright is a fracking executive. Seven Democrats and an Independent who caucuses alongside Democrats crossed the aisle.

Orsted plunges 17% following US impairments, Trump adds uncertainty

Orsted shares fell 17% Tuesday, after the company posted an impairment charge for delays in a U.S. off-shore project. The sector is now facing uncertainty following President…

Colonial Pipeline's gasoline line likely shut until Friday

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Colonial Pipeline's main U.S. gasoline artery is expected to be shut through Friday as the company continues to search for the source of a suspected leak in Paulding County…

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