Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand
Exxon Mobil has halted plans to build one of the largest hydrogen production plants in the world due to low customer demand, CEO Darren Woods said in an interview with Business Insider on Friday. The project's suspension, which was already delayed, reflects the slowdown of efforts by oil and gas companies to switch to cleaner energy sources, as many initiatives are struggling to make a profit.
Ukraine increases gas imports via Transbalkan route amid intensifying Russian strikes
Import data from transit operators shows that Ukraine will dramatically increase its gas imports via southern Transbalkan route, which links it to Greece on Friday in order to replace supplies lost because of Russian attacks. In recent months, drone and missile attacks on Kyiv's infrastructure has forced it to import 4 billion cubic meters of additional gas to cover the gap.
Kyiv confirms that work is continuing on a technical level between teams studying US proposals
A senior Ukrainian official stated on Friday that Ukraine is calling on its partners respect its position while work continues at the technical level in order to study the U.S.-backed end of war plan. Rustem Umerov, secretary of the National Security and Defence Council said Ukraine's principles would not change: "sovereignty of the people, safety, and just peace". According to the U.S.
China's electricity consumption in October is up 10.4% due to a surge in household power usage
The energy regulator reported that China's power consumption in October was up 10.4% compared to the same period last year. This increase is attributed to a surge in consumption by households, industries such as information technology, and consumers who charge and swap batteries. In a Wechat posting, the National Energy Administration (NEA)…
China's first coal-to-chemicals project with green hydrogen begins commercial operations
According to a report by state-run CCTV, China's first project for coal-to chemicals that integrates green hydrogen began commercial operations on Friday. Cao Guoan, station manager at CCTV, said that the project, operated by state-owned energy producer Datang Group is expected to produce 70,59 million cubic meters of hydrogen per year.
Venezuela extends oil joint ventures with Russia for 15 years
According to a TV broadcast of a session, the Venezuelan National Assembly approved on Thursday a 15-year renewal of joint ventures that are operated by the state company PDVSA in conjunction with a unit from Roszarubezhneft of Russia. The two oilfields are located in Venezuela's western region. Before approving the extension,…
Are renewables prepared for the COP30 discussion on fossil fuels?
At the climate summit, it may be premature to declare the end to the fossil fuel age. But up to 80 nations are calling for a concrete plan that will move us away from polluting energy. The 195 countries at the COP30, including the oil producers, will have to agree on a plan to reduce oil and gas consumption. There are also practical challenges to overcome…
Trump Administration proposes to relax rules protecting endangered species
The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday four new regulations that would rollback Biden's era regulations that strengthened the protections for endangered animals. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce what he calls burdensome federal regulations on businesses. Conservation groups warned that the changes could threaten the survival of endangered species…
Sources say that Total and Chevron are leading the race to purchase Galp's Namibian oil discovery.
LISBON/PARIS/CAPE TOWN - Four sources have confirmed that TotalEnergies, Chevron and other oil majors are the frontrunners for a 40% stake in Galp Mopane's Namibian discovery. After a series of high-profile oil discoveries, oil companies are flocking to Namibia. The country has no hydrocarbons and could be a top-15 producer in the next decade. Mopane's estimated resources are at least 10 billion bbls.
Sources say that India is considering raising the sugar floor price and ethanol rates in order to support mills.
Sources in government and the industry said that India was considering raising the price floor for sugar sold on the domestic market. This is part of an effort to assist mills with surplus stocks. Sources said that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi could also increase the price at which oil firms buy ethanol from mills to mix with petrol.
Environmentalists sue Gulf of Mexico Oil Auction to Stop it
On Tuesday, environmental groups sued the Trump Administration for its decision to proceed with the planned December 10, offshore oil and natural gas lease sale that covered 80 million acres (32 millions hectares) of the Gulf of Mexico. Why it's Important The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenges…
ConocoPhillips finds gas off Australia
ConocoPhillips, the oil giant, announced on Monday that it had discovered gas off of the coasts of southeast Australia. The company began its first exploration drilling in November. Two targets located off the coasts of Victoria were identified by wireline logs. The work will continue for another two weeks, before the second exploration…
China finds bigger role as US sidesteps Brazil climate summit
China has stepped into the spotlight as a leader of the global warming fight, with the United States missing the U.N.'s annual climate summit in New York for the first three decades. The country's pavilion dominates the entrance of the sprawling COP30 grounds in Brazil’s Amazonian city of Belem. Executives from its largest clean…
India's green hydro ambitions falter on demand uncertainty
India's green-hydrogen ambitions are slipping due to the slow commissioning of projects, which is largely driven by insufficient infrastructure and unclear demand signals. This was stated by a U.S. energy think tank on Friday. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis stated in a note that despite strong investor interest…
China's power generation in October was the highest ever for a month.
Data from the Statistics Bureau showed that China's electricity generation in October was at its highest level in almost three decades. The power generation in October was 800.2 billion Kilowatt-hours, up 7.9% on a year ago and the highest since 1998. The increase in electricity demand resulted in a 7.3% rise in the thermal power production, or fossil fuelled power, at 513.8 billions kWh.
China's crude oil throughput in October rises by 6.4% on an annual basis
China's crude throughput increased 6.4% on an annual basis in October as refiners increased throughput to improve margins. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, data released on Friday showed that the world's second largest oil consumer processed approximately 14.94 million barrels of crude per day in October. The daily rate decreased by 2.1% compared to September's 15,26 million bpd.
Ukraine's fight for money and reform is necessary to survive the 'forever-war'
Since mid-2024, residents of Pokrovsk and Ukrainian officials have stripped the town of everything valuable: library books, beds for hospitals, industrial equipment - everything that once supported the bustling settlement with more than 60,000 inhabitants in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, which is mainly Russian speaking.
Trump Administration revokes Biden's limits on Alaskan oil drilling
The Trump Administration finalized on Thursday its rollback of Biden's limits on oil-and-gas drilling in Alaska, the largest area of public land that has not been disturbed by humans. This move is in line with the goal of President Donald Trump to reduce restrictions on domestic gas and oil development, especially in resource-rich Alaska.
Canada Names Ksi Lisims LNG Project for Fast-Tracking
Canada said on Thursday it will add the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG facility to its major projects list for fast-tracking, a designation the company behind the project said makes it more likely to proceed.Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where the facility would be located with direct shipping access to Asia.
Canada fast tracks the Ksi Lisims LNG Project
Canada announced on Thursday that it would add the proposed Ksi Lisims Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility to its list of major projects for faster tracking. The company behind the project claims this designation makes the project more likely to move forward. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Prince Rupert (British Columbia)…