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US tech and retail stocks lead the rout following Trump's tariff blow

Apple, Walmart and Nike are among the U.S. megacap tech companies that led to a global meltdown after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The fears about a cost spike across many industries were heightened by these new tariffs.

Tokyo Gas, Japan expands its US shale-gas business with Chevron

TG Natural Resources LLC, co-owned by Tokyo Gas, Castleton Commodities International and Castleton Commodities, announced on Tuesday that it had purchased a 70% stake of east Texas gas assets for $525m from Chevron, in order to expand its U.S. Gas business.

Equinor's new Arctic Oilfield will pay off $8 billion investment within 2 years

Equinor said that its Johan Castberg oilfield, located in the Arctic Barents Sea, began production Monday, after several delays. The company expects to recoup the 86 billion Norwegian crowns ($8.14 billion), which it paid for the field, in less than two year.

Prices for EUROPE GAS remain stable despite the latest Sudzha gas stations attack

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were mostly unchanged on Friday, as the recent attacks on a Russian supply point were offset by an improved outlook for supply-demand as winter comes to an end. LSEG data shows that the Dutch…

EUROPE GAS - Prices stable but weather and low storage could support.

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas were mostly stable on Friday morning, despite the mild weather. However, a forecast for a cooler climate next week as well as the need to replenish storages in the coming months will continue to support the price.

Spot contracts drop on German solar's continued growth

On Friday, a rise in German solar energy supply for the second day in a row and a fall in demand in all of Europe is expected. This will further weigh on European spot electricity contracts. French baseload electricity for Friday fell…

South Korea hosts Alaska Governor, energy team amid talks of gas pipeline

Alaskan state officials, including the governor, and energy officials will visit South Korea Tuesday amid expectations that talks with U.S. ally countries in Asia can revive a natural gas project that has been stalled. The main U.S.

Sinopec will prioritise risk management in its Russian oil purchases.

Sinopec Corp, the top Chinese refinery, will prioritize "risk management" when purchasing Russian oil. The quality of Russian oil is comparable to that of competing global supplies and its price is similar, according to a senior executive.

Indonesia Minister says other countries will not follow U.S. withdrawal from JETP Energy Transition Funding

A senior Indonesian Minister said that the United States' decision not to continue with the Just Energy Transition Partnership (a commitment of developed countries to fund energy transition) will have no impact on the commitments made by the other partners.

Chinese copper smelters are struggling with margin collapse

Industry insiders say that major copper smelters in China, the world's largest consumer, have started equipment maintenance during March, traditionally peak demand season, to try and stem the losses caused by a worsening shortage of feedstock, which is hurting margins.

Dutch Firms Cement Offshore Wind Collaboration

(Credit: Enersea)

Offshore engineering specialist Enersea and EPCI management expert IX Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the offshore wind sector.IX Renewables specializes in EPCI management, offering technical…

China's energy administration reports that China's power consumption in January-February was up 1.3% compared to the previous year.

The National Energy Administration (NEA), which released data on Tuesday, showed that China's electricity consumption increased by a sluggish 1,3% during the first two month of the year due to an unseasonably mild winter. However, the growth rate rose to 9% in late February.

Ukraine purchases US LNG from Poland's Orlen

Naftogaz, the state-owned energy company in Ukraine, announced on Tuesday that it had purchased 100 million cubic meters (mcm), of U.S. LNG. This month, a senior Ukrainian energy official said that Ukraine could import large volumes U.S.

Mexican tycoon Slim targets two of Pemex’s key fields to gain clout within the energy sector

Sources familiar with the matter say that the Mexican state energy company Pemex has been in contact with Carlos Slim, and the billionaire could be asked to help fund two of the most promising crude oil fields and natural gas deposits in the country.

Executives say that AI will lead to cheaper and faster oil production. CORRECTED.

Executives at the CERAWeek Conference in Houston explained that artificial intelligence has accelerated oil and gas drilling, and has prompted companies to reconsider areas they previously deemed too expensive or difficult to develop.

Executives say AI will lead to cheaper and faster oil production.

Executives at the CERAWeek Conference in Houston explained that artificial intelligence has accelerated oil and gas drilling, and is prompting companies take a second glance at areas they previously deemed too expensive or difficult to develop.

Prices rise in Europe as the colder weather increases gas demand

Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas rose on Thursday, as the colder weather drove up demand for gas to heat homes. Meanwhile, the market was closely monitoring developments regarding a possible ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia.

Ukraine invests in US LNG to meet its rising gas import requirements

The state gas company of Ukraine said that it may import large quantities of U.S. natural gas via terminals located in Germany, Greece and Poland this year, as Kyiv continues to struggle with the effects of Russian attacks against its infrastructure.

CERAWEEK - Small nuclear power struggles on the cusp of US electric demand boom

Small modular nuclear reactors are touted by everyone from the U.S. Energy Secretary to Big Tech as the answer to the booming demand for power. However, the technology has struggled to reach commercialization due to cost and regulatory obstacles.

The U.S. fails to give Japan's Trade Minister a tariff exemption guarantee.

Japan's Trade Minister said on Monday that he had asked the United States to not impose tariffs on Japan, but he did not receive any assurances of Japan being exempted, including from a 25% duty on steel and aluminum set to begin on Wednesday. After meeting with U.S.

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