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 crude oil prices through 2025. Chevron is the 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 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, and in the spotlight of geopolitics after the 'U.S.
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 of oil currently operating in Venezuela is now in the spotlight due to the U.S.
Ghana cuts interest rates to 15.5% as inflation falls
In a Wednesday announcement, Ghana's central bank slashed the main interest rate to 15.50%, a level that is below expectations of most economists and lower than its lowest in four years. The decision was made because inflation has remained under control. Bank of Ghana…
Canada wants to increase energy trade with India says energy minister
Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson stated on Tuesday that the country is considering boosting its energy?exports in India to diversify its client base and reduce its dependence?on??supply from the United States. Hodgson said at the Indian Energy Week that exporting 98% to the United States is a "strategic?
Official: India will no longer set annual clean energy targets
A senior government official announced that India would no longer set annual targets for clean-energy tenders, after failing to meet the goal last year and building up an enormous backlog of projects?without buyers. Indian developers already own the rights to build 43 gigawatts worth of renewable energy…
Houston, the US oil capital, is buzzing as industry prepares for Venezuelan oil rush
Matthew Goitia explains his idea in a bar downtown Houston. He wants to build and refurbish marine terminals for Venezuela that will allow crude oil to be blended and exported, and chemical products shipped. Matthew Goitia, a director at Pelorus Terminals, explains…
Michigan suedes oil companies for collusion to restrain competition in EVs
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an antitrust suit against four major oil firms on Friday, alleging that they have colluded over decades to prevent competition from renewable energy sources, including?electric cars. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, western Michigan, names BP and Chevron.
Ukraine needs an energy ceasefire, says top power executive
The head of Ukraine's biggest private power producer said that the country is on the verge of a "humanitarian disaster" due to Russian airstrikes against energy systems. Any future peace agreement must include an end to attacks on energy infrastructure. Maxim Timchenko said that Russia…
Heidelberg Materials CEO at Davos: Defence and infrastructure will drive construction in 2026.
Dominik Von Achten, the Chief Executive of Heidelberg Materials, said that he expects to see a slight improvement in the market for building material this year. The growth will be driven by infrastructure and defense spending. In the next few years, the European Union…
Rio Tinto will supply copper to Amazon to build AI data centers
Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that it will supply copper it leaches from a mine in Arizona to Amazon.com, for use in its artificial intelligence data centers. The move highlights the rampant demand by?the?AI industry to access supplies of copper and critical minerals used in building wiring…
Oil Prices Surge Ahead of Possible Iranian Supply Disruptions
Oil prices surged by about 3% on Tuesday as the prospect of disruptions to Iranian crude exports overshadowed possible increased supply from Venezuela.Brent futures LCOc1 jumped $1.88, or 2.9%, to $65.75 a barrel by 11:07 a.m. EST (1607 GMT), hovering around a three-month high. U.S.
After nearly a decade, the Canadian Prime Minister visits China
Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, will depart for China on February 2nd to discuss trade and security issues. This is at a time when Canada is facing uncertain relations with the U.S. because of a trade conflict and threats by President Donald Trump regarding annexation.
Gulf stock prices mixed as investors, oil companies and traders weigh Powell probe and Fed outlook
Gulf equities traded mixed on Monday morning as oil prices climbed. Investors weighed the possible impact on interest rates and the dollar of a criminal?indictment against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Oil, which is a major catalyst for Gulf markets rose on concerns about supply after the escalating Iranian protests.
Uniper signss long-term agreement with India's AM Green for green ammonia
Uniper, a German state-owned utility, announced on Monday that it had signed a long-term binding agreement with India's AM Green for the purchase of up to 500,000 tonnes of green ammonia each year. The agreement, which was signed during German Chancellor?Merz?s first…
Argentina pays $4.3 Billion to Bondholders and meets critical deadline
A source in the Economy Ministry said that Argentina had paid $4.3 billion on Friday to holders of its sovereign debt. This was done as part of a move aimed at restoring confidence among investors and gaining access to international capital markets. The central bank…
Equinor, a Norwegian company, awards ten-billion-dollar five-year contracts to suppliers
Equinor announced on Thursday that it had signed framework agreements with a group of suppliers worth 100 billion Norwegian crowns (9.93 billion dollars) for the maintenance and modification of its offshore?and onshore?installations. Aibel Group, Wood Group and IKM Group as well as Head Energy…
Equinor, a Norwegian oil company, awards 10 billion dollar contracts to suppliers
Equinor announced on Thursday that it had signed framework agreements worth '100 billion Norwegian crowns (9.93 billion dollars) with a group suppliers for the maintenance and modification of its offshore and "onshore" installations. Aibel, Aker Solutions, Rosenberg…
US Natural Gas Futures Fall Ahead of Warmer Weather, Slow Demand
U.S. natural gas futures began the year on a weak note on Friday, weighed down by forecasts for warmer weather and expectations of slower demand growth.Front-month gas futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were 9.6 cents, or 2.6%, lower at $3.59 per million British thermal units.
Russell: Commodities battered by Trump's whirlwind will find relief in 2026.
The whirlwind tariffs and policies of U.S. president Donald Trump will continue to impact commodities for some time. While the storm may subside in 2026 the ripples are likely to last. Trump's attempts to remake global trade, and his changing geopolitical moves have increased volatility in the commodity markets.