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Baker Hughes will supply key equipment to Alaska LNG Project

Baker Hughes, a provider of oilfield services, will provide key equipment for the proposed Alaskan LNG project. The project's chief developer announced on Monday that the pipeline and terminal would be built to export natural gas from Alaska's North Slope to Asia and to other markets.

Trump proposes Alaska oil sale by 2026, finalizes sale of US Gulf oil leases

It was announced on Friday that the Trump administration would hold an auction to drill oil and gas in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico next month. They have also proposed another one in a waterway located in southern Alaska. About 80 million acres will be available for lease in the U.S.

Poland is in talks with the US to import more LNG to supply Ukraine and Slovakia

Two sources familiar with negotiations say that Poland is working to secure a deal for the import of liquefied gas from the U.S. in order to supply Ukraine and Slovakia. This agreement would strengthen the European Union's relationship with American energy.

Poland is in talks with the US to import more LNG to supply Ukraine and Slovakia

According to sources familiar with negotiations, Poland is negotiating a deal for the import of liquefied gas (LNG), from the United States, to supply Ukraine and Slovakia. This agreement would strengthen the European Union's relationship with American energy.

Millions of dollars in heating assistance for Americans who are at risk because of the shutdown

The government shutdown could cause millions of Americans to have difficulty accessing funding for their home heating as early as next month, said lawmakers and non-profit groups on Wednesday. In its 29th day of shutdown, the U.S. Department…

Due to the shutdown, Americans are at risk of losing millions in heating assistance.

The government shutdown could make it difficult for millions of Americans to access funds for heating their homes as early as next month, according to lawmakers and nonprofit organizations from both parties. In its 29th day of the shutdown, the U.S.

US sanctions Russian oil companies Rosneft, Lukoil

As his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin grows over the war, U.S. president Donald Trump imposed sanctions against Russia on Wednesday for the first times in his second term. He targeted oil companies Lukoil & Rosneft. The U.S.

The rising tungsten price is a major concern for oil drillers.

U.S. shale drilling companies are paying higher prices for tungsten. This rare metal is used in industrial tools such as drillbits. Chinese export controls have slowed down the supply of tungsten. This threatens President Donald Trump's plans to increase America's fossil-fuel production.

The rising tungsten price is a major concern for oil drillers.

U.S. shale drilling companies are paying higher prices for tungsten. This rare metal is used in industrial tools such as drill bits. Chinese export controls have slowed down the supply of tungsten. This threatens President Donald Trump's plans to increase America's fossil-fuel production.

US to cancel 13 billion dollars in green energy funds

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that it would cancel over $13 billion of funds pledged by the Biden Administration to subsidize solar, wind, batteries, and electric vehicles. The funds that were targeted weren't immediately apparent.

Democratic Senators: Trump administration gives China a 'free-pass' on Russian LNG

Democratic U.S. Senators called on Trump officials to resume targeted sanctions against Russian energy supplies on Friday, claiming that the administration allows China to purchase shipments of Russia’s liquefied gas which supports the war in Ukraine.

US Energy Secretary downplays climate risk as Washington seeks EU Gas Deals

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy secretary, downplayed climate change risks on Thursday as he promoted Washington’s return to a “commonsense policy” while the Trump Administration worked to increase oil and gas exports to Europe and other allied countries.

US and Russian officials discussed the latest Ukraine peace talks alongside energy deals

Five sources familiar with these talks claim that U.S. officials and Russian government officials discussed energy deals in parallel to negotiations to achieve peace in Ukraine this month. They said that these deals were presented as incentives for the Kremlin…

The global investment in fusion power has increased the most since 2022

An industry group reported that global fusion energy investments grew by $2.64 Billion in the past year, since July last year, in its annual industry survey, released on Monday. However, companies surveyed said they still need more money to make the industry commercial.

Clean-energy supporters blast US budget as a setback

Clean energy advocates decried Thursday the House of Representatives' final passage of the President Donald Trump tax cut bill as a reverse in the energy transition. Meanwhile, fossil fuel interests celebrated. The bill now goes to Trump's desk. Trump is expected sign the bill on Friday.

Trump's budget bill increases fossil fuels and hits renewable energy

The U.S. Senate approved a budget bill on Tuesday, and now the House of Representatives will debate it for final approval. This would slow down the development of solar and wind power, eliminate climate funding, and increase oil, gas, and coal production.

Senate bill still deals a big blow to renewables despite last-minute amendments

Industry advocates and legislators said that the massive U.S. Senate budget bill passed on Tuesday would make it more difficult to develop solar and wind energy projects despite the removal some controversial provisions. After last-minute…

EU countries are considering a softening of the methane emission law for gas imports

According to a document obtained by, European Union countries could demand that Brussels simplifies the EU's law on methane emissions, which has raised concerns among companies that it may hinder imports of U.S. liquid natural gas. The…

CEO Seeking to Build Philadelphia LNG Terminal Meets with White House

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The CEO of a company seeking to build a liquefied natural gas terminal near Philadelphia told Reuters on Wednesday he met officials at the White House this week to "provide intelligence" about the project in the works for years despite…

The White House meets with the CEO of a company seeking to build a Pennsylvania LNG terminal

The CEO of the company that wants to build a terminal for liquefied gas near Philadelphia said on Wednesday that he had met with officials at the White House in this week to provide "intelligence" about the project, which has been in the works despite local resistance.