Maguire: High natural gas prices may lead to a new surge in coal consumption in the US
The benchmark U.S. gas prices will end 2025 the same way they started - with an explosive rally. This is bad news for those who hoped for a further reduction in coal consumption in the U.S. Gas prices in the United States increased by a third between January and March this year due to a harsh winter and strong LNG exports.
Maguire: High natural gas prices may lead to a new surge in coal consumption in the US
The benchmark U.S. gas prices will end 2025 the same way they started - with an explosive rally. This is bad news for those who hoped for further reductions in U.S. coal usage. Gas prices in the United States increased by a third between January and March this year due to a harsh winter and strong LNG exports.
Orlen to Buy Out Energa Minorities to Take Full Ownership
Polish state-controlled refiner Orlen said on Wednesday it plans to buy out the remaining shares in its utility unit Energa to take full ownership, with a price tag of about 709 million zlotys ($189 million).The move will see Orlen integrate the utility more deeply into its energy transition strategy.
Abu Dhabi's GSU launches $1 billion energy project in Yemen
On Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates announced that it would launch energy projects in Yemen worth $1 billion to help rebuild its energy sector. These will be implemented through Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities. GSU announced in a press release that the agreement would see…
India's energy regulator is considering auctioning grid slots if renewable projects fail.
According to a paper posted on the website, India's regulator of power is considering auctioning off transmission connectivity that was left idle due to renewable energy developers failing to sign power purchase contracts. According to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission…
Pakistan claims rooftop solar production will exceed grid demand at some hubs in the next few years
Next year, rooftop solar power generation in Pakistan will surpass the electrical grid's daytime demand for the first-time ever in major industrial areas. This was revealed by a senior government representative. The outlook reflects the record growth in solar panel installations that occurred in the last few years.
Pakistan claims rooftop solar production will exceed grid demand at some hubs in the next few years
Next year, rooftop solar power generation in Pakistan will surpass the electrical grid's daytime demand for the first ever time. This will be the case in major industrial areas. The outlook reflects the record growth in solar panel installations that occurred in recent years. This boom has resulted in lower emissions…
China's electricity consumption in October is up 10.4% due to a surge in household power usage
The energy regulator reported that China's power consumption in October was up 10.4% compared to the same period last year. This increase is attributed to a surge in consumption by households, industries such as information technology, and consumers who charge and swap batteries.
The Japanese Governor is set to approve the restart of the world's largest nuclear plant
Kyodo reported that the Japanese governor who oversees the region which is home to the largest nuclear power station in the world is expected to approve its restart this week. The approval is one of the last remaining milestones for Tokyo Electric Power Co to bring back the Kashiwazaki/Kariwa power plant…
Enbridge Approves $1.4b Project to Expand Canadian Crude Pipelines into US
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge on Friday approved a $1.4 billion expansion of its Mainline and Flanagan South pipelines, adding new capacity for Canadian heavy crude into the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast.The project adds additional takeaway capacity for Canadian crude and broadens access to U.S.
French and German electricity prices will be affected by the diverging wind trends on Monday
French and German power rates are expected to diverge on Monday. Higher wind generation is expected to pressure German spot prices, while higher demand combined with lower wind supplies should lift French day-ahead contract prices. LSEG data shows that the German and French baseload power contracts for Mondays were not traded by 8:56 GMT Friday.
Blackstone invests $1.2 billion to build a power plant in West Virginia
Blackstone announced on Thursday that its unit will invest around $1.2 billion in building a power station in West Virginia. The asset manager is stepping up efforts to meet the surging demand for electricity due to artificial intelligence and industrial expansion. Utilities, large…
As the US shutdown comes to an end, UK's FTSE100 hits a record high.
Investors welcomed signs that the long-running U.S. shutdown may be ending. The blue-chip index ended 0.1% higher and is now within striking distance of 10,000. The FTSE 250 mid-cap index was down by 0.7%. Upgrade the UK's regulated electric networks and expand their renewable business.
The UK's FTSE100 is down as energy and industrial shares weigh
The FTSE 100 index in London dipped on Wednesday, after two sessions of record-high levels. Losses in energy and industrial shares weighed heavily on the market. Blue-chip index fell 0.1% to 9,886 as of 1214 GMT. However, it is still nearing record levels and within striking range of the 10,000 point. The mid-cap index FTSE 250 rose 0.1%.
Australian shares increase as resources improve, ANZ rebounds
Australian shares rose on Monday. Resources stocks gained due to higher underlying prices, and the lender ANZ Group recovered from its early losses despite reporting a decline in annual cash profits. As of 2321 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.3% to 8,799.50. The benchmark index ended Friday 0.7% lower.
Russell: China's imports of major commodities, other than iron ore, are decreasing.
Iron ore, a commodity that has been resilient in spite of the pressure on the steel industry, was the exception to the trend. The General Administration of Customs released data on Friday showing that crude oil, natural gases, copper, and coal have all declined since September. In October…
Enbridge Canada misses its third-quarter profit forecast due to higher capital costs
Enbridge missed its third-quarter profit estimate on Friday due to higher financing costs resulting from capital investments, including U.S. Gas Utility acquisitions. This sent the company's shares down by nearly 2% during premarket trading. Last year, the Calgary-based pipeline company…
Sources from the Industry Ministry say that Japan will increase its LNG purchases as an emergency reserve in January.
Two sources from the industry ministry said that Japan, which is the second largest LNG importer in terms of volume, will begin buying liquefied gas on a regular monthly basis, rather than only at peak demand times, starting January. This will help to protect against supply shocks.
Maguire: Clean energy push in Australia reaches pivotal milestone for energy transition
Last month, Australian utilities produced more electricity using clean energy sources than fossil fuels. This was a first for one of the top coal and natural gas exporters in the world. Data from the energy think tank Ember show that in October, utility-supplied electricity from clean sources reached 9.88 terawatts hours (TWh)…
Atmos Energy expects to earn more in 2026 after a quarterly profit increase
Atmos Energy, the U.S. distributor of natural gas, forecast on Wednesday higher earnings for fiscal year 2026 after posting a 30% increase in its fourth-quarter profits. The utility is ramping up capital expenditures on pipeline safety and technology. In fiscal 2026, the Dallas-based…