Saturday, February 28, 2026

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Wartsila CEO sees boost from Trump Datacenter Push

The CEO of the Finnish energy company said that a push to have U.S. datacentres use their own power would boost the demand for Wartsila’s environmentally friendly products and?help support a "double digit" increase in the hiring of service staff over the next 2 years.

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say

Four sources familiar with the matter said that Venezuela's oil ministry suspended 19 contracts signed with private companies under the?administration? of President Nicolas Maduro. Sources say that the suspension of the contracts has not affected the oil and gas production in the country.

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro government, sources say

Four sources with knowledge of the?move? said that Venezuela's Oil Ministry has suspended a total of?19 oil-production-sharing contracts signed by?private companies under President Nicolas Maduro. Sources say that the suspension of the…

Sources say that Trump EPA will shift at least half the waived biofuel obligation to big refiners

According to sources familiar with discussions, the Trump administration has agreed on a plan requiring 'big oil refineries' to cover?at least half the obligations for blending biofuels that were waived over the past few years under the Small Refinery Exemption Program.

Sources say that Trump EPA will shift at least half the waived biofuel obligation to big refiners

According to sources familiar with discussions, the Trump administration has settled on a plan requiring big oil refineries?to make up at least half?of?the biofuel blend volumes obligations that were waived in recent years under the Small Refinery Exemption Program.

Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxins and mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back clean air regulations that limit mercury and hazardous toxic pollutants from power plants. Public health groups warned it would harm America's most disadvantaged. The…

Cubans use solar power to fight blackouts as US tightens its grip on oil

Cubans scramble to install solar panels in their homes, businesses and vehicles as Washington prevents oil from reaching the Caribbean’s largest island. This contributes to electricity generation shortfalls. U.S. sanctions, a deep recession…

Trump EPA will weaken the rule limiting harmful air toxics and mercury from coal plants

The Trump administration announced Friday that it would roll back air regulations for power plant?limiting mercury, and hazardous air toxin at an?event? in Kentucky. It says this will boost baseload electricity but public health groups…

Phillips 66, Citgo Look to Directly Buy Venezuelan Crude

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U.S. refiners Phillips 66 and Citgo Petroleum are seeking to buy heavy crude directly from Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA starting in April to maximize profits, rather than purchasing through trading houses and U.S. oil major Chevron…

Politico reports that Trump has slammed the energy deal between California, Britain and Trump

Reports from Politico indicate that President Donald Trump denounced the clean energy agreement signed between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the United Kingdom on Monday. In an interview, Trump stated that it was "inappropriate for Britain" to deal with the Democratic Governor.

US permits oil majors to resume Venezuelan operations and broadly approves new energy investment

The U.S. eased its sanctions against Venezuela's energy industry on?Friday. It issued two general licenses allowing global energy companies? to resume oil and?gas operations in the OPEC?member?and other companies?to negotiate??contracts? on investments in???new???energy operations?.

Trump ends US vehicle emission standards, revokes climate regulations

On Thursday, the administration of President Donald Trump announced that it had repealed a scientific conclusion that greenhouse gasses endanger human life and removed federal tailpipe emission standards for cars and trucks. The administration…

Citgo struggles to determine its long-term strategy as the sale process is frozen, according to sources.

Citgo Petroleum, a U.S. refiner, is struggling to make important decisions regarding investments and finances because the sale of the Venezuelan parent company to an Elliott Investment Management affiliate has been frozen for months despite a U.S. court's approval of the deal.

Vietnam is willing to increase US purchases, says the trade minister as new tariff talks begin

Vietnam's trade minister said that the country is ready to increase its purchases of U.S. products, particularly machinery and high-tech items. The Southeast Asian nation has begun a sixth round of tariff negotiation in Washington, this week.

Sources say that the US will soon issue a general license for oil extraction in Venezuela

Three sources said that the U.S. is preparing to issue a general license allowing oil and gas companies to operate in Venezuela as soon as 'this week'. Washington aims to encourage increased production in the OPEC country since capturing the president.

Knight Vinke's founder says that his fund cannot invest in the uncertain US under Trump

Eric Knight stated that his hedge fund could not invest in the United States with President Donald Trump as the risks were too high. However, profits can be made in Europe because there are clearer rules and policies regarding green energy projects.

Knight Vinke's founder says that his fund cannot invest in the uncertain US under Trump

Eric Knight, a hedge fund manager, said that his fund could not invest in the United States with President Donald Trump as the risks were too high. However profits can be made by investing in Europe where the rules and policies regarding green energy projects is more predictable.

Mexico tries to avoid US tariffs for states that ship oil to Cuba

Mexico will look for diplomatic solutions to help Cuba. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that the country would seek alternatives and find diplomatic solutions after U.S. president Donald Trump signed a tariff order on oil-supplying countries.

Chevron beats Q4 profit estimate, eyes Venezuela investment opportunities

Chevron's profits for the fourth quarter fell, but were still higher than expected. The company focused on cutting costs to make its operations more efficient in order to compete with lower oil prices through 2025. Only U.S. oil producer currently operating in Venezuela…

Chevron beats Q4 profit estimate, eyes Venezuela investment opportunities

Chevron's profits for the fourth quarter fell, but were still higher than expected. The company focused on reducing costs and improving its efficiency to "contain" lower crude oil prices through 2025. Chevron, the only U.S. producer…