Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Alaskans fear higher energy prices as Trump drills

Alaskans spend nearly two times as much on electricity as the national average. Matt Goodnow, financial counselor at a hospital located in Homer, Alaska, a fishing village on the Kenai Peninsula, said that higher energy costs would be detrimental to the community.

US energy chief: EU could stop buying Russian gas in a year

Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy Secretary, said on Friday that the European Union can replace Russian gas with U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas within 6-12 months. The United States has communicated its position to EU officials in this week.

Trump signss order to lower Japanese auto tariffs

On Thursday, U.S. president Donald Trump signed an executive order to lower tariffs announced in July on Japanese auto imports and other products. Seven days after the publication of the order, lower auto tariffs will come into effect. The tariff relief extends back to August 7, in part.

After staff cuts, US Energy Data Agency delays reports on uranium and international outlook

Energy Statistics, the U.S. Government's arm that collects and analyzes data about energy, has seen its staff reduced this year. On Thursday, it announced it would delay publishing important energy data, including international outlook, as well as key energy information on uranium.

VEGOILS-Palm falls tracking weaker soyoil prices

Malaysian palm futures declined on Thursday due to weaker soyoil and possible trade talks between China and the United States. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for November delivery fell 40 ringgit or 0.89% to 4,448 Ringgit ($1,057.79).

VEGOILS-Palm slips tracking weaker soyoil prices

Malaysian palm futures fell on Thursday as a result of lower soyoil costs, and also because trade talks between China and the United States were likely to be in focus. At the midday break, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives…

Orsted cash plan is at risk after Trump blocks US Wind Project

Analysts said that Orsted's plans to raise capital are at risk after a U.S. court order to stop construction on a nearly completed project. The Danish group's stock price may also be under pressure Monday due to the U.S. ruling. Orsted…

South Korea: timing of U.S. auto tariff reduction not yet decided

Kim Jung-kwan, South Korea's Minister of Industry, said that Seoul must continue to discuss with Washington the timing of the promised reductions in tariffs on South Korea's auto exports to the U.S. Last week, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S.

GRAINS-Chicago soyabeans rebound after initial pressure from weaker soybean oil; corn and wheat dip

Chicago soybean futures stabilized after briefly being weighed down due to a drop in soyoil, which was attributed to easing concerns about crude oil supply disruptions from the Middle East. The most active soybean contract increased 0.14%, to $10.48-2/8 a bushel.

US Supreme Court to hear Chevron, Exxon appeal over Louisiana coastal damage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it would hear an appeal by Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as well as other oil and gas firms, to move lawsuits filed by two Louisiana municipalities accusing them of damaging the state's coastline…

US Supreme Court to hear Chevron, Exxon appeal over Louisiana coastal damage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it would hear an appeal by Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as well as other oil and gas firms, to move lawsuits filed by two Louisiana municipalities accusing them of damaging the state's coastline…

Aluminum producers in the US benefit from Trump's tariffs

Four industry sources say that President Donald Trump will benefit from the higher tariffs on imported metals as domestic prices rise. Some industry players worry that Trump's decision to increase tariffs from 25% to 50% on June 4, could…

Gazprom's Q1 net profit reaches $8.4 billion

Gazprom, a Russian energy company, reported that its first-quarter net profit rose around 1% from the same period in the previous year. Sales and the rouble's exchange rate were also higher. Gazprom reported that the strengthening of…

NYT reports that US EPA wants the greenhouse gas limitations on power plants to be removed.

New York Times, citing agency documents, reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had drafted a proposal to eliminate all restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gasfired power stations in the United States.

Treasury yields are easing with US stocks flat or up; investors evaluate US tax bill

The 30-year U.S. Bond yields rose to their highest level in nearly 19 months, before falling on Thursday. Worries about the U.S. Fiscal Outlook and the demand for government bonds remained, while Wall Street stocks ended either flat or slightly higher. After recent losses, the U.S.

Palm oil rises against stronger rival Soyoil

Malaysian palm futures prices rose on Monday after two sessions of declines. Supported by higher rival soyoil price, they ended a downward trend. At midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in August on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 41 ringgit or 1.07% to 3…

Chevron and European firms lobby for the retention of stakes in Venezuelan oil joint ventures

Three sources familiar with the situation said that the U.S. oil company Chevron and several European firms are currently in discussions with the Trump Administration to get permission to retain their stakes in joint-ventures with Venezuela's PDVSA.

Woodside Australia and Saudi Aramco Sign Deal for Potential Louisiana LNG Share Buy

Woodside Energy, a company based in Australia, announced on Wednesday that it had signed a non-binding deal with Aramco for the exploration of opportunities. This included the possibility of the Saudi Arabian firm acquiring a stake in the Louisiana LNG Project.

US tariffs and Europe's slowdown change global solar panel trade

Trade data revealed that solar panel manufacturers in Laos, Indonesia and Cambodia, which are mostly owned by Chinese companies, increased their market share in the U.S. after tariffs on exports to other Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia and Thailand were imposed.

US tariffs and Europe's slowdown change global solar panel trade

Trade data revealed that solar panel manufacturers in Laos, Indonesia and Cambodia, which are mostly owned by Chinese companies, increased their market share in the U.S. after tariffs on exports to other Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia and Thailand were imposed.