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Goldman projects oil prices to decline and sees gold at $4900 by December 2026. Copper remains the preferred industrial metal.

Goldman Sachs believes that gold prices will rise 14% by December 2026 to $4,900 an ounce in its base scenario. However, the firm warned of upside risks due to potential diversification with private investors.

Britain Imposes Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector

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Britain imposed sanctions on Thursday on more Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani as part of efforts to ramp up pressure on Moscow over…

What is Fusion Energy, the Quest that Trump Media is so enamored with?

Scientists and businesses have tried for decades to harness the fusion energy that powers the sun to produce electricity on Earth. The $6 billion merger announced on Thursday between U.S.

Meg O'Neill, BP's new CEO, will be the first woman ever to lead an oil company.

Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill was tapped by BP as the leader of a shake-up within the London-based 'oil major'. She made an immediate impression when she took over…

Russell: Despite Trump's trade moves, the US imports to Asia will drop by 2025.

Asia's imports from the United States of crude oil, coal, and liquefied gas are expected to decrease this year in spite of President Donald Trump’s efforts?to increase shipments…

Why US producers are paying attention to Canada's most popular shale play

Executives, analysts, and advisors say that U.S. producers of oil and gas are seeking new drilling territories in Western Canada's Montney Basin, an enormous shale play in a remote area.

The new BP CEO has a long-lasting legacy at Australia's Woodside

Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill was tapped by BP as the leader of a shake-up within the London-based oil giant. She made an immediate impression when she took over at Australia's 'Woodside Energy'…

EUROPE GAS-European Gas Prices Rise on Colder Weather Demand

Dutch and British gas rates posted modest gains on Thursday, but it is expected that they will remain flat as the 'increased demand due to colder weather' can be easily…

The new BP CEO has a long-lasting legacy at Australia's Woodside

Energy industry veteran Meg O'Neill was tapped by BP as the leader of a shake-up within the venerable London based major. She made an immediate impact when she took over…

JETP estimates Indonesia requires $92 billion for decarbonising the captive power sector by 2050

In a recent report, the Just Energy?Transition Partnership stated that Indonesia will need to invest an estimated $31 Billion by 2030 and a total $92 Billion by 2050 in…

Russell: Despite Trump's trade moves, the US imports to Asia will drop by 2025.

The U.S. trade policies of President Donald Trump, which include tariffs and increased shipments of crude oil and coal to Asia are expected to lead to a decline in imports this year.

Japan's JAPEX purchases US tight oil assets and gas assets for $1.3 billion

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. (JAPEX), which owns tight oil and natural gas assets in the U.S.A., announced on Thursday that it had 'decided' to purchase the entire equity…

US permits oil sales from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 Project through June 18,

The U.S. extended a waiver on Wednesday that allows oil sales from Russia's Sakhalin-2 Project through June 18, next year. This is a move that will likely allow production of liquefied gas to continue.

Wall Street closes lower after AI funding worries drag down tech stocks

Wall Street's major indexes ended lower on Wednesday. The S&P 500, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell to new lows in three weeks as persistent concerns about the artificial…

Freeport LNG Export Plant in Texas will take in more natgas data shows

Data from the financial firm LSEG revealed that U.S. liquefied gas company Freeport LNG was'set to receive more natural gas in its Texas export plant on Wednesday. This…

Dallas Fed energy survey shows little change in oil and gas production during Q4

According to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey, oil and?gas production in Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico?edged down in the fourth quarter as executives expressed concerns about low oil prices…

Carlyle hires Goldman Sachs to bid for Lukoil assets

Two sources familiar with the matter said that Carlyle, the U.S.-based private equity firm, has hired Goldman Sachs for its bid to acquire Lukoil's assets. The race for…

Netanyahu: Israel has approved a natural gas agreement with Egypt

Israel approved a deal to supply natural gas to Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the deal on Wednesday. He called it Israel's "largest-ever" gas deal.

Wall Street drops as AI funding worries hit tech stocks

Wall Street's major indexes dropped on Wednesday. The?S&P 500, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq were at their lowest levels in three weeks as nagging concerns about?the??artificial intelligence?

Wall Street closes lower after AI funding worries drag down tech stocks

Wall Street's major indexes fell on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq sank to three-week lows. Worries about artificial intelligence trade continued to weigh on technology stocks.