The ruling party of South Korea says that the country will lift its coal cap and increase nuclear production amid the Iran crisis.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party announced on Monday that the government would lift limitations on coal-fired power generation and increase nuclear plant utilisation to as much as 80%, as part of a response to the Middle East Crisis. In a briefing, members of the Middle East Crisis Economic…
Head of opposition party says Japan should use nuclear power to counter Iran crisis
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of an opposition party in Japan, said that Japan should run all its nuclear?power stations to offset the impact the Iran war has had on electricity bills. Japan imports around 11% of liquefied gas and 95% of oil from the Middle East. Around 70% of these are imported…
Head of opposition party says Japan should use nuclear power to counter Iran crisis
Yuichiro Tamaki, the leader of an opposition party in Japan, stated on Monday that Japan should use all its nuclear 'power plants to offset the impact of a war with Iran on?electricity?bills. Around 95% of Japan's oil and 11% of its gas imports come from the Middle East, with 70% and 6% coming through the Strait of Hormuz.
MORNING BID EUROPE-Yen roars back as US consumer engine sputters
Tom Westbrook gives us a look at what the European and global markets will be like today. The earnings season and data drove markets on Wednesday, while a rebound of the yen was gaining steam. TotalEnergies, ?Siemens Energy, Deutsche Boerse, Heineken, ?Schindler and EssilorLuxottica are among ?the ?companies reporting in Europe. The delayed U.S.
Take Five: Near or far, wherever the markets are
The upcoming week will be dominated by the Japan snap election, key U.S. economic data, earnings season and a decline in some tech stocks. Rae Wee, Lewis Krauskopf, Karin Strohecker and Lucy Raitano from London, and Rae Wee, in Singapore, will tell you everything you need to know about the financial markets.
Executives say that Japanese utilities could find a replacement for Sakhalin-2 in the event of LNG supply interruption.
Executives said that Japanese utilities JERA, Tohoku Electric Power Co and Sakhalin-2 can find alternative sources of gas if the flow is interrupted. This comes amid U.S. demands to stop energy imports from Russia. This month, the U.S. urged Japan and other Russian energy consumers to stop imports as they push the Kremlin toward ending the Ukraine war.
Prime Minister says nuclear power and perovskite as Japan's energy sources are important
Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese prime minister, told the parliament on Friday how important it is for Japan to have its own sources of energy such as nuclear power and solar cells made from perovskite. Takaichi (64), the first woman to be elected as prime minister in Japan, was elected this week.
The new Japanese Prime Minister's energy policies puts nuclear power at the heart of their policy
Sanae Takaichi, the new Japanese prime minister, is expected to press for a rapid revival of nuclear energy to combat inflation, which has been a major source of discontent amongst the public. Reactor restarts are also key to reducing expensive fuel imports. Analysts said that Takaichi appointed Ryosei Acazawa as its trade and industry minister…
Japan's conventional solar stock tumbles after Takaichi victory
After a party vote that positioned Sanae Takaichi as the next Prime Minister, shares of the Japanese renewable energy company Renova fell more than 11% Monday. The sudden drop was a result of speculation that the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) new leader, the former minister for economic security and internal affairs…
Simons is elected as the first female president of Suriname by the Suriname Parliament
Suriname's Parliament backed Jennifer Simons, the country's first female president, on Sunday. This comes six weeks after both the former ruling party's and the top opposition's legislative seats were nearly equalled. The National Democratic Party, led by Simons, won 18 seats. Chan Santokhi’s Progressive Reform Party…
South Korea's Lee appoints Koo Yun Cheol as finance minister and makes other choices
His office announced on Sunday that South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung had appointed a former Vice Finance Minister, Koo Yun Cheol, as his new Finance Minister. Kang Hoon Sik, Lee's chief-of-staff, said that Koo was a well-known policy expert who has held various positions in the government.
After a tight win, the New Democratic Party (NDP) of British Columbia will form a government with ties to the left.
The New Democratic Party of Premier David Eby, who is currently in office, will form the next government for British Columbia. This comes after a final count of votes on Monday. It was more than a full week since the vote of October 19. The NDP won 47 seats, just enough for a majority in Canada's westmost province.
Voters in British Columbia's provincial election are focused on affordability and healthcare.
British Columbia, Canada's most western province, is preparing to elect its provincial government on October 19. Polls indicate that the incumbent New Democratic Party holds a narrow lead over the main rival Conservative Party. The provincial elections will be closely watched for clues as…
New Industry Minister: Japan will keep nuclear but boost renewables as part of its energy mix
Japan will continue to restart nuclear power plants safely and use as much renewable electricity as possible, said Industry Minister Yojimuto on Wednesday. This indicates that the policy of newly appointed Prime Minister ShigeruIshiba is not likely to change significantly. Ishiba had promised…
Canadian Natural Resources eyes Rail Contracts
Canadian Natural Resources, the country's biggest oil and gas producer, is looking at taking on the Alberta provincial government's contracts to move crude by rail, a senior company executive said on Thursday.Shipping more crude by rail is seen as critical for Canadian oil producers due to…
Canada Ready to Cover Kinder Morgan Loss
Canada is prepared to cover some losses Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd might suffer if a proposed oil pipeline expansion is delayed and thinks other investors are ready to step in if need be, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Wednesday. The company has given Ottawa a deadline of May 31 to provide…
KeystoneXL Opponents Vow Long Fight as Nebraska Hearing Concludes
Opponents of the Keystone XL pipeline vowed on Thursday to block construction of the controversial project if Nebraska regulators approve the proposed route later this year. Nebraska regulators wrapped up a final public hearing a day early on Thursday on TransCanada Corp's proposed Keystone…
Petronas Scraps $29 bln Canada LNG Project
Decision widely expected after long delay, weak prices. Malaysian oil company Petronas has scrapped a proposed C$36 billion ($29 billion) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in western Canada due to weak prices, in a blow to both its global ambitions and Canada's hopes of becoming a major LNG player.
California Approves Fuel Tax Hike
California lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation to increase gasoline taxes and other transportation-related fees for the first time in decades, to fund an ambitious $52 billion plan to repair the state's sagging infrastructure. The legislation heads to the desk of Democratic Governor Jerry Brown…
Iraq Blacklists Tankers Lifting Kurdish Crude
Iraqi state oil firm SOMO has blacklisted three tankers involved in shipping crude from Kurdistan, stepping up pressure on the semi-autonomous region amid tense talks on sharing oil revenue. Kurdistan has been exporting crude independently via Turkey since mid-2015 after saying Baghdad had…