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Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant could restart in January, Jiji reports

Jiji News Agency quoted the director of the Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, Japan's largest nuclear plant. The restart could happen as early as January, pending the consent of regional authorities. Last week, a regional governor in Japan gave his approval for a partial restart at the plant.
French prompts to be cut by more than half due to forecasted weaker demand

The French spot electricity prices fell on Friday on the back of forecasts for higher temperatures and a stronger wind supply. Germany's prices, however, were not traded but were bid lower. LSEG’s day-ahead analyses cited a lower residual load overall in Germany, which meant fewer thermal plant requirements, with some intraday variations.
EUROPE GAS - European prices stable in a new lower range

The Dutch and British contracts for gas were slightly weaker Thursday, but they remained at 18-month lows, hit earlier in the week, due to milder weather and abundant supply, as well as hopes of a Ukraine Peace Deal. However, some winter risks still remain. LSEG data shows that the…
UK court lifts BB Energy’s injunction to allow the sale of South Sudan oil cargo

The London High Court lifted on Thursday an injunction that prevented the sale of a South Sudanese oil cargo scheduled to be loaded in the next few days. This was after BB Energy, the commodities trader who filed the case, decided to not ask to continue the injunction. BB Energy has…
China is preparing for a record-breaking winter in terms of power and gas consumption.

An official of the National Development and Reform Commission said that the peak demand for electricity in China and the peak gas consumption will both be at their highest levels ever recorded this winter. The winter and summer are the peak seasons for electricity demand due to heating and cooling.

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Shale Oil & Gas

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant could restart in January, Jiji reports

Jiji News Agency quoted the director of the Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, Japan's largest nuclear plant. The restart could happen as early as January, pending the consent of regional authorities. Last week, a regional governor in Japan gave his approval for a partial restart at the plant. This is as Japan attempts to revitalize its nuclear sector while reducing fossil fuel imports. Niigata…

LNG

Saudi Aramco to Sign US LNG Supply Agreements

Saudi Aramco is set to sign two U.S. liquefied natural gas supply deals with Woodside Energy and Commonwealth LNG when Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington next week, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.The world's largest oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, wants to become a major liquefied natural gas player, especially in the United States, where LNG capacity is set to almost double over the next four years. It has already signed deals with other U.S.

Renewables

Russell: Silver outperforms Gold for the precious metal podium

Silver is often referred to as the bridesmaid of gold on precious metal markets. Its more popular rival seems to overshadow its less talked about counterpart. Silver is outperforming gold quietly in terms of returns for investors. It may also have a better long-term outlook, given the structural deficit in supply and the surge in demand from renewable technologies like solar panels. Since October 2023, spot silver has been on a steady upward trend.

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant could restart in January, Jiji reports

French prompts to be cut by more than half due to forecasted weaker demand

EUROPE GAS - European prices stable in a new lower range

UK court lifts BB Energy’s injunction to allow the sale of South Sudan oil cargo

China is preparing for a record-breaking winter in terms of power and gas consumption.

Prices for gas in Europe are on the rise due to low storage levels

German Protest on Monday is boosted by lower wind output

Palm oil prices rise before the Dalian trading stoppage

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Japan: Energy security is important when it comes to energy from abroad, including Sakhalin-1.

The central bank of Russia says that the discount on Russian Urals oil prices has increased to 23% by November.

The central bank of Russia says that the discount on Russian Urals oil prices has increased to 23% by November.

Dalian's strength and VEGOILS extends its advantage over Malaysian weather concerns

Serentica, a KKR-backed company, may raise as much as $8 billion for India's green energy expansion

VEGOILS - Palm extends its gain over Malaysia weather concerns and Dalian strength

After drone attack, operations at major Iraqi gas fields are suspended

Venture Global accuses Shell in FT report of a campaign to harm the LNG business

Shale Oil & Gas

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant could restart in January, Jiji reports

After drone attack, operations at major Iraqi gas fields are suspended

Shell is ready to invest in Italy more if drilling rights are unlocked

The price of gas contracts in Europe remains at a 18-month low due to peace talks, mild temperatures and abundant LNG

LNG

Saudi Aramco to Sign US LNG Supply Agreements

Canada Names Ksi Lisims LNG Project for Fast-Tracking

US Natural Gas Futures Reach Eight-Month Peak

Ukraine Increases US LNG Imports via Poland for Winter

Renewables

Russell: Silver outperforms Gold for the precious metal podium

VEGOILS - Palm extends its gain over Malaysia weather concerns and Dalian strength

Malaysia palm oil exports from China fell by almost 29% in October

The US SEC settles with the former CFO of smart window maker View

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