Gas prices in Europe are rising on the back of lower renewable energy forecasts

The Dutch and British wholesale gas price increased on Thursday morning, as temperatures and renewables are expected to drop at the weekend and the quieter trade before Easter.
Sources say that US fuel exports by land to Mexico have been halted due to increased scrutiny.
Three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed on Tuesday that the Mexican government had halted the importation of U.S. gasoline into Mexico by road as part its crackdown on illegal deals.
Colombia's Ecopetrol resumes Cano Sur and Rubiales field operation
Ecopetrol, Colombia's state energy company, announced on Friday that it had begun to resume oil field operations in Rubiales and Cano Sur after reaching an agreement with the local…
Indigenous groups in Peru protest Glencore's Antapaccay mine

A local leader reported that members of Indigenous communities in Peru's Cusco Region blocked access to Glencore Antapaccay Copper Mine to protest against an expansion plan. In an interview…
Varo purchases Swedish refiner Preem as part of a bet on biofuels

Varo Energy, which is backed by Carlyle Group, the largest private equity firm in the world, and Vitol, one of the biggest trading houses in history, announced on Monday that it had bought Swedish refiner Preem.
RPT-PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million

A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues.
PowerChina Unit Sues Laos Utility for $555 Million

A review of an arbitration document shows that Nam Ou Power, part of the state-owned Power Construction Corp of China has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos for $555m in unpaid hydropower dues.
Prices near four-week-low on US-Russian talks and weaker demand

Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas held near four-week lows, as the market awaited the outcome of talks between the U.S.A. and Russia on how to end conflict in Ukraine. Strong renewables output also curbed demand.
Shell's scenarios predict significant LNG growth within the next few years
Shell published scenarios on Wednesday that showed a rapid rise in global demand for liquefied gas. Gas will probably have a gradual increase, and oil could peak at the start of the next decade.
Shell's scenarios predict significant LNG growth within the next few years
Shell published scenarios on Wednesday that showed a rapid rise in global demand for liquefied gas. Gas will probably have a gradual increase, and oil could peak at the start of the next decade.
European gasoline glut affects global margins
As a result, gasoline stocks in Europe reached a record-high as exports fell due to increased refinery runs in Nigeria and the United States. This led to the profit margins for European and U.S.
Italy pilots self-driving cars in a car sharing program
A2A, along with its partners, announced on Wednesday that Italy had hosted a groundbreaking test of an autonomous vehicle for car-sharing as part of the utility's project in Brescia.Stellantis'…
In 2025, the global diesel price will be supported by refinery closures
Analysts and traders said that the global diesel market would likely see a price boost in 2025 due to the closing of around 1% of the refining capacity. This will offset the current…
US solar industry's strategy for Trump's era downplays climate
The U.S. Solar Industry unveiled their lobbying strategy on Thursday for the incoming Trump Administration. They promoted themselves as a domestic employment engine that could help meet soaring demand for power…
Indonesia talks nuclear technology with US and Russia
A deputy minister of the Indonesian government said on Friday that Indonesia has been in discussions with the United States about developing nuclear power plants. Vivi Yulaswati…
Japan and Peru agree to cooperate in mineral mining technologies - Nikkei
Nikkei, a Japanese business daily, reported on Saturday that the leaders of Japan will sign a statement on cooperation on mineral mining technology later this month. The aim is…
Vitol: China remains the main driver of global oil demand despite energy transformation
The global head of Vitol’s research department said that China will continue to play a major role in the global oil market because it is focused on petrochemicals, even though fuel…
US unveils first of two decisions regarding solar tariffs
The U.S. Trade officials may this week impose new tariffs against solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. American manufacturers claim that these nations provide unfair subsidies, which make U.S.
China will continue to implement low-carbon reforms according to the energy regulator
The energy regulator in China said that China would continue to phase out fossil fuels, and reform its electricity system. It issued a paper on Thursday listing achievements, but…
Official from RPT-Argentina says that lithium and copper will drive metal exports up to $10 billion by 2027
Luis Lucero, Argentina's Mining Secretary, said that the country's mining exports would more than double in 2027 to $10 billion from $4 billion. This is due to a slew of new lithium…