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US launches national security investigations into imported polysilicon, drones

The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Monday that it had opened national security inquiries into the importation of drones, related components and polysilicon. Polysilicon is a critical component in solar cells and semiconductors. The "Section 232"…

The US pricing system for rare earths is set to challenge China’s dominance

Washington's plan to create an independent, higher-priced pricing system has stepped up U.S. efforts in breaking China's dominant position on the rare earths markets and driving investment into its own industry. Low prices in China have…

Freeport-McMoRan is poised to benefit from Trump's tariff on copper against competitors with few options

Freeport-McMoRan's annual profit could increase by $1.6 billion if President Donald Trump’s proposed copper tariff is implemented. This benefit would be driven by Freeport-McMoRan's position as the United States' largest producer, with greater expansion options than its competitors.

CPC Corp Looks to Buy US Shale Gas Assets

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Taiwan's state-owned energy company CPC Corp is in early stage discussions to buy shale-gas producing assets in the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said, in a bid to secure natural gas supplies to fuel Taiwan's economy.If a deal is struck…

Trump announces a 50% tariff on imported copper

The President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would announce a 50% duty on copper in the afternoon, with the aim of increasing U.S. production. Copper is a critical metal for electric vehicles, military equipment, the power grid, and many consumer products.

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.

US to sell Gulf of Mexico oil and Gas Leases in December

According to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Trump administration proposes to sell oil and gas drilling on 80 million acres of the Gulf of Mexico by December 10. Donald Trump has changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

US Supreme Court tests which courts can hear EPA Cases

Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court set rules for determining when cases challenging the actions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency relating to air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions are heard by regional appellate courts or a Washington appeals court that hears many regulatory cases.

Yergin: The next 3-5 days will be critical for the global energy markets if Israel and Iran have a significant development.

The next three to five day developments in the Iran-Israel conflict will be crucial for global energy markets, even though the Gulf oil and gas supply has not been interrupted yet. This was the view of oil historian Daniel Yergin on Wednesday.

Trump Administration moves to expand oil leasing in Alaska reserve

The Trump administration proposed opening 82% of Alaska's 23-million-acre (9.3-million-hectare) National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing, a move that would reverse Biden-era efforts to limit drilling in the area, the Interior Department said on Tuesday.

South Carolina's Republican Governor asks that Trump's offshore drilling plan exclude South Carolina

The Republican Governor of South Carolina appealed Monday to the Trump Administration to exclude his state from an impending plan for offshore oil and natural gas production. The letter was sent as the Administration wrapped up a 45 day…

US EPA proposes increased biofuel blend volumes through 2027

NEW YORK - On Friday, the Trump administration proposed that oil refiners increase the amount biofuels they must mix into the nation's gasoline over the next two-years, due to a rise in biomass-based fuel mandates. Biofuels industry welcomed…

Russell: China-US deal pushes rare earths to the back burner

Although the tentative agreement between the United States, and China represents a step back from the worst case scenario of a complete collapse of trade between two of the largest economies in the world, it actually creates more issues than it fixes.

Russell: China-US deal pushes rare earths to the back burner

Although the tentative agreement between the United States, and China represents a step back from the worst case scenario of a complete collapse of trade between two of the largest economies in the world, it actually creates more issues than it fixes.

World Bank will end nuclear energy ban, but still debate upstream gas

Ajay Banaga, president of the World Bank, said that its board had agreed to lift a ban on financing nuclear energy projects for developing countries. This is part of an effort to meet the growing demand for electricity. Banga sent an email…

White House aide: US Energy Loan Office should fund oil and gas

A White House aide stated on Tuesday that the U.S. Energy Department loan office should finance oil and gas infrastructure. Jarrod Agen said, "One of our biggest problems is that the loan program office was used in the past for many of these…

Russell: No rush to import US energy while Asia's imports slide under Trump

Asian countries have not rushed to buy U.S. commodities, despite President Donald Trump's call for a reduction in trade surpluses. The real deal in any future talks between China and the Trump administration will involve the three major energy commodities.

Russell: No rush to import US energy while Asia's imports slide under Trump

Asian countries have not rushed to buy U.S. commodities of energy, despite President Donald Trump's call for a reduction in trade surpluses. The real deal in any future talks between China and the Trump administration will involve the three major energy commodities.

EPA wants to give Texas the authority to supervise CO2 injection permits

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed Monday to approve Texas' application for its own permitting of projects to inject underground carbon dioxide, a step long sought after by the state's regulators as well as oil and gas firms with projects in development.

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