India plans to reduce emissions intensity by 47 percent by 2035 compared to 2005 levels
Ashwini Vashnaw, India's Information Minister, said that the cabinet had?approved an objective to reduce emissions intensity by 47% from 2005 levels by 2035 as part of India's formal climate pledges under?the Paris Agreement. The intensity of emissions…
Prices of EUROPE GAS fall amid tentative market expectations for an end to the Iran war
Dutch and British benchmark gas prices fell early on Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly two weeks, following news of the U.S. initiative to negotiate an end to the war with Iran which has stopped around a fifth?of global oil and natural gas supplies.
Japan's Nikkei soared as Trump claimed US negotiations ended the Iran war
The Nikkei share average in Japan rose by the most since a week on Wednesday. This was backed up by cautious optimism about the Middle East crisis moving 'towards a possible settlement? after recent volatility. The Nikkei Index benchmark rose by 2.87%, closing at 53,749.62.
Japan's Nikkei soars on optimism about Iran peace plan
The Nikkei average rose by a little over 3% on Wednesday. This was due to cautious optimism that the Middle East Crisis could be moving toward a possible settlement following recent volatility. The Nikkei 225 Index, the benchmark index, grew by 2.93% to reach 53784.43. The Topix index rose 2.5% to 3,648.78.
Shell CEO warns that energy shortages could occur in Europe by the end of next month.
Shell CEO Wael Sawan warned on Tuesday that energy shortages in Europe could occur by the end of next month. Sawan added that Shell is working with governments in order to address the energy crisis. This includes storage and purchasing. Sawan said that…
European Energy Shortages Could Be Felt By April
Energy shortages could hit Europe by next month, Shell CEO Wael Sawan said on Tuesday, adding that securing adequate energy supply was critical to national security.Countries cannot have national security without energy security, Sawan said, adding…
Modi and Trump discuss the importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz Open
?Indian PM Narendra Modi, and?U.S. In separate posts on X, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and Modi, said that President Donald Trump called him on Tuesday, discussing the'situation in the Middle East', including the importance of maintaining the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf Stocks Mixed amid Confusion over US-Iran Talks
Gulf markets closed mixed on Tuesday. Qatar?extended losses, while other bourses stabilized as investors parsed contradictory signals about potential U.S.Iran 'talks. The mood was volatile when U.S. President Donald Trump delayed attacks on Iran's energy…
Russell: The war fuel crisis in Iran gives electric vehicles a boost for the long term.
The U.S. president Donald Trump is known for his support of fossil fuels. However, the war on Iran will likely result in an acceleration of energy transitions, particularly in Asia. Retail fuel prices have risen rapidly in the world's fastest-growing…
Palm oil falls more than 1% due to weaker competitor oils and geopolitical tensions
After a long Eid holiday, Malaysian palm oils futures ended more than 1% lower on Tuesday. Weaker edible 'oils from rival countries weighed heavily on the market. The 'Middle East war also kept traders on edge. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract…
Prices of EUROPE GAS continue to fall as the market watches developments in Iran war
Dutch and British wholesale contracts for gas extended losses on Tuesday, following a sharp fall in the previous session. This was after U.S. president Donald Trump announced that he would delay military strikes against Iran, and that an agreement with Iran could be reached "within five or less days".
Gulf stocks mixed after Iran denies US talks, Qatar continues decline
Gulf stock markets were unable to find direction during early trading Tuesday. Qatar's fall was exacerbated by mixed messages about U.S.Iran talks following President Donald Trump's decision to delay strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. Trump made…
Russell: The war fuel crisis in Iran gives electric vehicles a boost for the long term.
The U.S. president Donald Trump is known for his support of fossil fuels. However, the legacy of war against the?Iran will likely be an acceleration in the energy transition. This is especially true in Asia. Retail fuel prices have risen rapidly since the U.S.-Israeli aerial campaign began on February 28…
Mixed oils and geopolitical tensions weigh on the palm oil price
The price of Malaysian palm oil futures was a little tighter on Tuesday after the long Eid holiday break. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on the Bursa Derivatives exchange traded between 4,565 and 4,597 Ringgit per ton. It then settled 0.63% lower ($1,161.18) at 4,582 Ringgit.
NextEra CEO: NextEra has secured land in Texas to build a giant gas plant that will power data centers
NextEra Energy secured land in?Texas to build a gas-fired power plant that will be used to power a massive data?center. The project is backed by a U.S.Japan agreement. Last week, the power provider revealed that President Donald Trump's administration…
Iran denies talking to US after Trump delays strikes on power grid
Iran denied on Monday that it was in negotiations with the United States after President Donald Trump backed down from a threat to attack Iran's electricity grid due to?productive talks he had with unidentified Iranian officials. An official from Europe…
Prices for gas in Europe fall after Trump delays strikes against Iran power plants
The European benchmark contract for gas fell sharply Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would delay strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants, saying that a deal could be reached with Iran "within five days or sooner".
US energy and interior secretaries met executives amid market turmoil
Energy executives gathered in Houston on Sunday to discuss everything from increasing domestic oil production to Venezuelan opportunities. This was during the worst global supply disruption due to the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. The meeting was…
UAE's ADNOC Gas adjusts LNG production in response to the shipping disruption
ADNOC's gas subsidiary, the state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi, announced on Monday that it had temporarily adjusted its production of liquefied natural gas and export traded liquids in response to the ongoing shipping disruptions in Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.
EUROPE GAS - European prices are rising due to Middle East energy war fears
Dutch and British Gas Contracts rose on Monday morning and are likely to face another volatile trading session, as the Middle East war risks escalating strikes against energy infrastructure. The reopening of Strait of Hormuz is still a long way off.