COP29: Climate agenda clashes with trade demands
At the COP29 Climate Summit, trade tensions are escalating. According to U.N. documents, and negotiators, China, Brazil, and a number of other developing countries have complained that perceived barriers, like the European Union’s carbon border levy will undermine climate efforts. Nearly 200 nations are fighting over the climate talks about a deal that would provide…
Azerbaijan, summit host, warns that COP29 will not succeed without G20 support
Azerbaijan, the host of the COP29 Climate Summit, said that leaders from the world's largest economies should send a strong message about the urgency to combat global warming. The appeal came at a meeting of the Group of 20 leaders (G20) in Brazil, where climate was just one of many topics on their agenda. Others included war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's victory in the election.
Chris Wright, CEO of the oil industry, is appointed Energy Secretary by Trump
Donald Trump, the President-elect, announced on Saturday that Chris Wright, an oil and gas executive who is a staunch supporter of fossil fuels, will be his choice to lead the Department of Energy. Wright is the founder of Liberty Energy in Denver, a firm that provides oilfield services. He will likely support Trump's plans to increase oil and gas production and seek ways to increase electricity generation, which is on the rise for the first decade.
Edison CEO: US utilities want Trump and Republicans to save the inflation act
Pedro Pizarro said that the U.S. Utility Industry wants the incoming Trump Administration and the Republican-led Congress in Congress to maintain clean energy and EV Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. The 2022 IRA is a law that contains hundreds of billions in subsidies for clean power and was signed by outgoing president Joe Biden to combat climate changes.
US soyoil prices jump as China reduces export incentives for biofuel feedstocks competing with US soyoil
U.S. Soyoil Futures rose 2% on the Friday after China announced it would reduce export incentives for certain products, including used cooking oils. Used cooking oil is a low-cost source of feedstock that U.S. Biofuels Makers use instead domestically produced soybean oil. China's Finance Ministry said that it will reduce or cancel export-tax refunds beginning next month.
Spanish utility Cox shares drop in the market debut
The shares of Spanish water and clean energy utility Cox dropped more than 3% on their first trading day, amid market concerns about renewable energy after Donald Trump won the U.S. Presidential election last week. Stocks opened at 10,24 euros ($10.83), a little higher than the reference price of 10,23 euros, set earlier in the week during an initial public offer. However, they fell to 9,86 euros within minutes.
After cutting debt, Vallourec pays first dividend after 10 years
French steel tube maker Vallourec announced on Friday that it will pay its first dividend for 10 years, after further reducing its debt and completing its financial restructuring plan. However, the group's shares fell 3% at 0805 GMT after it reported a decline in its third quarter earnings. The group's net debt was 240 million euros (253.42 millions) on Sept. 30. This is down from 1.49 billion euro two years earlier.
Palmettos rise after three days of falling, and is set to experience its first weekly decline in four
Malaysian palm-oil futures were up on Friday, after three sessions in a row of losses. However, they are on track for their first weekly drop in four weeks. The market is awaiting export data to provide further clues. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery had gained 14 ringgit or 0.28% to 4,978 Ringgit ($1,112.15) per metric ton. The contract is down 2.41% for the week.
Trump selects Burgum as Interior Secretary
Donald Trump, the president-elect, announced on Thursday that North Dakota governor Doug Burgum will be his choice for Interior Secretary. Burgum is a former wealthy software executive. Trump, dressed in a tuxedo, said that the Department of Interior would be headed by him. He added that an announcement would be made on Friday. Burgum has presented himself as a conservative businessman who is traditional.
Biogas credit slump tied to proposed waiver of supply mandates
Traders and market participants report that the prices for credits for cellulosic production of biofuels fell to their lowest level in more than a year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a partial exemption to its supply mandates by 2024. The proposal was submitted to the government for approval on Tuesday. It follows a petition filed by American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers, a lobby group for industry, on Nov.
ERG Italy reduces its core profit forecast for the full year due to low wind levels
The Italian energy company ERG lowered its core profit forecast for the full year on Thursday, citing exceptionally low wind levels during the third quarter. It expects to earn between 520 and 560 millions euros (547 million and $589) in the full year before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation, down from its previous guidance of 520 million to 520 million euros.
Spanish utility Cox priced shares at 10.23 euro in IPO, implying a market cap of $849 mln
The Spanish water and clean energy utility Cox has set its final price at 10.23 euros per share. This implies a market cap of 805 millions euros. The company announced late on Wednesday that the price had been set at the lower end of the range between 10,23 euros and 11,38 euros. According to documents sent to the Spanish stock exchange regulator, the share price…
Devon Energy expects US crude oil to be priced between $60 and $80 per barrel in the near future
The benchmark U.S. WestTex Intermediate (WTI), crude oil, will be $60-$80 a barrel for the foreseeable future. This was what Devon Energy's Chief Executive Officer told attendees of an energy conference held in Dallas on Tuesday. This price forecast falls within the range of U.S. crude oil prices that have been traded throughout the majority of this year. On Wednesday, it settled at $68.43 per barrel.
The pledge of financing by the Development Bank gives COP29 an early boost
COP29 negotiators have welcomed a commitment by major development bank to increase funding for poor and middle-income nations struggling to combat global warming. This is a positive start to the two week summit. The World Bank and a group of lenders announced on Tuesday that they would increase the finance amount to $120 billion in 2030. This is a 60% increase over the amount of 2023. It's very helpful. Ryan added that this alone will not be enough.
Biden officials ask EU methane regulations to be aligned with US rules to ease LNG flow, says letter
According to a letter obtained by the, President Joe Biden’s administration asked that the European Union ensure that liquefied gas imports meeting U.S. regulations for methane automatically meet Europe’s standards. The linking of U.S. methane and EU standards will protect the United States' LNG trade with Europe, while also securing Biden's rules on methane even if these are repealed in the future by Donald Trump's administration.
Palm oil suffers heavy losses in Dalian competitors oils
The prices of vegetable oils rivals in Dalian have been falling heavily, which has led to a fall in the palm oil futures in Malaysia for a second consecutive session. By midday, the benchmark palm oil contract on Bursa Derivatives Exchange for January delivery had fallen 114 ringgit or 2.27% to 4,912 Ringgit ($1,103.57). Prices have dropped sharply below the 5,000-ringgit mark, which is exacerbated due to weakness in the Chinese vegetable oil market.
Chinese giant CATL expands beyond batteries to power grids and EV platforms
Robin Zeng is the billionaire founder and CEO of CATL. He wants to transform the world's biggest battery manufacturer into a provider of green energy, as well as reduce the costs of developing electric cars, thus upending the economics that have driven the growth of the industry. Zeng said in an interview he expected the business of developing "zero-carbon" electric grids to be "ten times larger" than supplying batteries for electric vehicles…
RWE buys back $1.6 billion in shares as the outlook for US offshore wind and hydrogen worsens
RWE, Germany’s largest utility, announced on Tuesday that it would purchase up to 1,5 billion euros ($1.6billion) in shares. The company cited weakening prospects in Europe for hydrogen and offshore wind, in response to Donald Trump’s election win. RWE has also bowed to investor pressure by launching a buyback that will begin in the fourth quarter of this year and last for 18 months.
US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies
The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies implemented by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security. The American Petroleum Institute, the nation's largest oil and gas trade association, has urged the incoming Trump…
US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies
The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies proposed by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security. The American Petroleum Institute, the nation's largest oil and gas trade association, has urged the incoming Trump administration…
