Trump reverses Biden's rules on copper smelters
The U.S. president Donald Trump reversed on Friday a Biden-era rule on air pollution that had set stricter limits for emissions from copper smelters. Under updated federal air standards, the copper rule finalized in 2024 required smelters reduce pollutants such as lead, mercury, arsenic and dioxins. The White House says that Trump's proclamation will help to promote American mineral security, by reducing the regulatory burden on domestic copper producers. The U.S.
Baker Hughes exceeds profit expectations on the strength of industrial and energy technology demand
Baker Hughes, a provider of oilfield services, beat Wall Street expectations for its third-quarter profits on Thursday. This was due to the strength in their industrial and energy technologies (IET) division. Oilfield services firms are navigating a volatile oilfield market. Resilient areas such as LNG infrastructure, upgrades to the power grid, and increasing electricity demand by data centers help support growth.
Energy Traders Steer Shipping Toward Greener Horizons
The maritime industry is charting a new course toward decarbonization, yet this time round it is not only traditional shipowners at the helm. Major energy and commodity traders, whose shipping operations often carry large carbon footprints, are now investing in cleaner and more efficient shipping. With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) calling for a 40% reduction in shipping’s carbon intensity by 2030 from 2008 levels…
The new Japanese Prime Minister's energy policies puts nuclear power at the heart of their policy
Sanae Takaichi, the new Japanese prime minister, is expected to press for a rapid revival of nuclear energy to combat inflation, which has been a major source of discontent amongst the public. Reactor restarts are also key to reducing expensive fuel imports. Analysts said that Takaichi appointed Ryosei Acazawa as its trade and industry minister, a position which includes energy. This appointment signals a willingness to engage Washington…
Ananym suggests Baker Hughes sell its oil service equipment business
Ananym Capital wants to see Baker Hughes' oil field equipment and services business spun off. They believe this could boost the stock price at least by 60%. Charlie Penner, co-founder of Ananym and active passive-investment summit host 13D Monitor in New York on Tuesday, said: "That is our preferred path. We also have complete confidence in Baker Hughes management and board to select the best path for their shareholders.
As US onshore oil growth slows, will improved drilling boost Gulf of Mexico offshore oil production?
Analysts and consultants predict that offshore investment will continue to grow as new technology and more friendly regulations encourage investment. In recent years, the offshore oil and natural gas sector has been overshadowed by shale because it requires more upfront investment and years of construction. The entry costs for shale were lower and the returns faster, so the rapid expansion of shale led to the U.S. becoming the top oil producer in the world. The U.S.
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer invests up to $2 Billion in Scottish factory
Ming Yang Smart Energy, a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, will invest up 1.5 billion pounds ($2billion) in Scotland to build a manufacturing facility for wind turbines that could create as many as 1,500 jobs. Britain hopes to create thousands more clean energy jobs and to increase its renewable power in order to meet its climate goals. Ming Yang stated that the project will be constructed in three phases.
New York Times Business News - October 10,
These are the most popular stories from the New York Times' business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Reflection AI, a company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI), announced that it raised $2 billion of new funding in a round which included Nvidia on Thursday. Reflection AI is valued at $8 billion including the new funding, which is significantly higher than its March valuation of $545 million.
Roundhill launches ETF for tracking meme stocks and retail investing trends
Roundhill Investments has relaunched a exchange-traded funds it closed two years ago. The fund is designed to track a constantly changing universe "meme" stock and the activities retail investors who love these stocks. The Roundhill Meme Stock ETF is a new actively managed fund that trades under the symbol MEME. It aims to capitalize on the trend that has periodically gripped U.S. traders…
EU Auto Group pushes hybrids and e-fuels as part of CO2 emissions goal review
The European Union's auto association suggested that the EU should relax its CO2 targets for cars and vans. It also recommended a longer period of compliance and a larger role for hybrids and alternative fuels. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association presented proposals to European Commission which will review its targets at the end of this year. This is to take into consideration the pressure on the sector due to U.S.
The rising tungsten price is a major concern for oil drillers.
U.S. shale drilling companies are paying higher prices for tungsten. This rare metal is used in industrial tools such as drillbits. Chinese export controls have slowed down the supply of tungsten. This threatens President Donald Trump's plans to increase America's fossil-fuel production. Tungsten is used in up to 75% of drill bits deployed in oilfields. The price of the metal has risen…
The rising tungsten price is a major concern for oil drillers.
U.S. shale drilling companies are paying higher prices for tungsten. This rare metal is used in industrial tools such as drill bits. Chinese export controls have slowed down the supply of tungsten. This threatens President Donald Trump's plans to increase America's fossil-fuel production. Tungsten is used in up to 75% of drill bits deployed in oilfields. The price of the metal has risen to more than $600 per unit metric ton from $330-$340 early in February.
Japan's conventional solar stock tumbles after Takaichi victory
After a party vote that positioned Sanae Takaichi as the next Prime Minister, shares of the Japanese renewable energy company Renova fell more than 11% Monday. The sudden drop was a result of speculation that the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) new leader, the former minister for economic security and internal affairs, could have a negative impact on large solar businesses. She has previously been skeptical about big solar projects.
The US government shutdown could disrupt the IPO market momentum
The U.S. shutdown could stall the long-awaited return of the IPO market, even though strong investor demand and successful debuts have boosted new listings. Deep partisan differences prevented Congress and White House from reaching an agreement on funding. The Securities and Exchange Commission will no longer process IPO documents. This includes companies such as Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm, a baby food company, and Beta Technologies, a maker of electric aircraft.
Kuwait and China to sign top wastewater facility in mid-October
Kuwaiti state media reported that the North Kabd plant will be the largest wastewater treatment facility in Kuwait by capacity. The facility will use advanced technologies to process up 1 million cubic meters of wastewater per day. Kuwait, a country rich in oil, struggles to reuse treated water. Kuwait, an oil-rich country, struggles to reuse treated wastewater. This project is one of several mega-developments Kuwait pursues with Chinese assistance…
Sources say that Saudi Aramco and Repsol have reached an impasse in their talks to purchase a stake in Repsol’s renewables unit.
Two sources with knowledge of the situation said that talks between Aramco, the Saudi state oil company, and Repsol Renewables have reached a deadlock. One source said that the talks about the potential investment of 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) have come to an end and there is no plan at this time to revive them. Aramco was looking to improve efficiency, cut costs and sell assets when it hit the impasse.
Russell: The Big Three Asian thermal coal producers look healthy while others are pale
Asia dominates global thermal coal markets, but the future looks increasingly divided between the robust domestic markets of the three heavyweights China, India and Indonesia as well as a slowly fading seaborne industry. In recent years, the three countries have increased their coal production rapidly to meet the rising demand for energy. Outside of these three nations, Australia, Russia, United States, and South Africa are the main exporters of seaborne products.
Report: Nuclear projects slow down after record-breaking output in 2024
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report released on Monday said that the record-breaking level of nuclear power production in 2024 would be difficult to maintain due to the lack of investment required, aging plants, and disruptions to projects. Various countries are re-engaging in nuclear power as they try to phase out fossil energy. The United States has recently pushed hard to make…
India's Vedanta will keep coal as its base energy source despite clean energy push
Vedanta, an Indian mining and metals company, will continue to use coal as the primary source of energy for its mining operations. However, it aims to increase its share of renewable energy sources in its energy blend, according to a senior executive on Tuesday. Deshnee Niaidoo said that coal accounts for almost 70% of Vedanta’s energy mix in an interview at the FT Live Energy Transition Summit India. Naidoo stated that coal will be the main contributor to Vedanta's baseload.
The agency's head claims that Colombian oil and gas reserves are expected to increase this year.
The head of Colombia's hydrocarbons department said on Tuesday that the country's oil and natural gas reserves are likely to grow in comparison with the previous year. Colombian oil reserves are expected to reach 2.04 billion barrels in 2024 - enough for 7.2 years' worth of consumption. Orlando Velandia said the agency was predicting crude prices would close the year around $70 a barrel.