EDF Considers Selling US Renewable Unit to Focus on French Nuclear
French state-owned utility EDF is considering selling all of its U.S. renewable energy business, its CEO said on Wednesday, as the company focuses on building up its domestic nuclear operations and U.S. support for wind and solar has been rolled back.Bernard…
EDF considers selling the US renewable unit in full to concentrate on French nuclear
The CEO of the French state-owned utility EDF said that it is considering selling its U.S. Renewable Energy business. This comes as EDF focuses more on its nuclear operations at home and U.S. wind and solar support has been reduced. Bernard Fontana…
The price of gas contracts in Europe remains at a 18-month low due to peace talks, mild temperatures and abundant LNG
Dutch and British gas futures traded slightly lower on Wednesday. They were near their lowest levels in 18 months, due to the prospects of warmer weather for early December, the ongoing efforts to end Ukraine's war, and the abundance of liquefied gas.
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Sign 20-year LNG Supply Deal
Venture Global, a U.S. LNG exporter, has signed a deal for Tokyo Gas to receive 1 million metric tonnes per year (mtpa), starting in 2030. Venture Global has now signed its fourth long-term LNG contract with a Japanese firm. The U.S.-based company announced…
Oil Prices Fall as Ukraine Signals Support for Peace Deal
Oil prices fell over 2% on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be yielding fruit.An end to the war in Ukraine could pave the way for the unwinding of Western sanctions against Moscow's energy trade…
US federal funds for energy production will decline by 11% by 2025
Interior Department reported on Friday that revenue from energy production in U.S. public waters and lands fell by 11% to $14.61 Billion during the last fiscal year, citing lower commodity prices like oil. The total is the lowest since 2021 - the first year under the administration of U.S.
US EXIM will invest $100 billion in order to secure vital mineral supplies, FT reports
John Jovanovic, chair of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, told The Financial Times that the bank will invest $100 billion in order to secure U.S. supply chains and those of its allies for essential minerals, nuclear energy, and liquefied gas. Jovanovic…
Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand
Exxon Mobil has halted plans to build one of the largest hydrogen production plants in the world due to low customer demand, CEO Darren Woods said in an interview with Business Insider on Friday. The project's suspension, which was already delayed,…
Florida Republicans Oppose Trump's Offshore Oil Leasing Plan
Florida Republicans, led by Governor Ron DeSantis have said that they are opposed to a plan of the Trump administration which could allow for new oil and natural gas drilling off Florida's Gulf Coast.The reactions were in response to a proposal by the Interior Department published on Thursday…
FTSE 100 ends higher as Fed rate cuts are expected; UK Budget looms
London's FTSE 100 gained ground on Friday as investors awaited the UK budget announcement next week. Blue-chip index ended the week with a 1.7% decline, a greater weekly drop than in April, when markets were shook by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements.
UK stock markets set to suffer sharp losses this week as Fed, tech concerns impact the market
London's major stock indexes fell on Friday and headed for weekly losses as fears over tech valuations, the Federal Reserve's hawkish position, and signs of possible progress towards peace in Ukraine rattled global markets. Defence shares also dropped amid signs that could lead to a breakthrough.
Trump Energy Department reorganizes to focus on fossil and nuclear priorities
The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Thursday a reorganization of its agency, which prioritizes oil and nucleic resources over offices dedicated to renewables or efficiency. DOE released a new organization chart along with a short statement stating…
Are renewables prepared for the COP30 discussion on fossil fuels?
At the climate summit, it may be premature to declare the end to the fossil fuel age. But up to 80 nations are calling for a concrete plan that will move us away from polluting energy. The 195 countries at the COP30, including the oil producers, will have to agree on a plan to reduce oil and gas consumption.
Trump Administration proposes to relax rules protecting endangered species
The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday four new regulations that would rollback Biden's era regulations that strengthened the protections for endangered animals. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce what he calls burdensome federal regulations on businesses.
Aramco signs preliminary US deal worth more than $30 Billion
Saudi Aramco, the oil giant, said that it signed 17 preliminary agreements with U.S. firms with a total potential value of over $30 billion during a trip to Washington by Saudi Crown Prince. In a press release, the company said that these projects include liquefied gas…
US and Saudi announce new business deals during investment forum
Saudi Arabian and U.S. officials highlighted billions of dollars in new investments on Wednesday, coinciding the Saudi Arabian Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit. According to the program for the event, the CEOs of Chevron and Qualcomm as well as General Dynamics…
Saudi Crown Prince tries to improve image of Saudi Arabia with top corporate executives
WASHINGTON, November 19 - Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who was reintroduced to Washington by President Donald Trump with a glowing White House endorsement, will rub shoulders on Wednesday with some of the most powerful corporate executives in America.
Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum
According to a document that was seen by us, Elon Musk of Tesla and Jensen Huang of Nvidia will be taking part in a panel discussion about artificial intelligence and technology on Wednesday at the U.S. Saudi Arabia Investment Forum in Washington. The…
South Korea joins Stargate AI Data Centre Project in UAE
Seoul announced on Tuesday that South Korea had agreed to collaborate with the United Arab Emirates to build an artificial intelligence data campus, a project backed by the United States. South Korea announced that it would help build the computing…
Environmentalists sue Gulf of Mexico Oil Auction to Stop it
On Tuesday, environmental groups sued the Trump Administration for its decision to proceed with the planned December 10, offshore oil and natural gas lease sale that covered 80 million acres (32 millions hectares) of the Gulf of Mexico. Why it's Important The lawsuit filed in U.S.