Sunday, December 22, 2024

Trump Administration News

US pressures EU to align LNG methane regulations

A letter obtained by showed that U.S. officials redoubled their efforts to convince EU counterparts that shipments of liquefied gas meeting current U.S. regulations on methane would automatically meet the new European standards for gas imports.

Oil Falls as Chinese Demand Sags, Fed Ponders Rate Cut

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Oil futures slipped from the highest levels in several weeks on Monday on weakness in consumer spending in China, which is the world's largest oil importer, and as investors paused buying ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate…

US House panel finds BlackRock and other asset managers reluctant to join climate initiative

According to a report published on Friday by the Republican-led U.S. Congress committee, top asset managers in the United States were concerned that signing up for an industry climate initiative would make them look like they worked too closely together and attract regulatory scrutiny.

US House panel finds BlackRock and other asset managers hesitant to join climate initiative

According to a report published Friday by a Republican led U.S. Congressional Committee, top asset managers in the United States are concerned that signing up for an industry climate initiative will make them look like they're working together too closely and attract regulatory scrutiny.

Oil rises by 1% in a 3-week period as sanctions on Russia and Iran increase

The price of oil rose by about 1% on Friday to a record high for three weeks, as a result of expectations that additional sanctions against Russia and Iran would tighten up supplies. Lower interest rates in Europe or the U.S. may also boost the demand for fuel. . U.S.

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, without mentioning its role in fighting climate change.

Chevron CEO: No discussions on Venezuela with President-elect Trump

Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron, said that the company hasn't had any talks with Donald Trump or his team about its operations in Venezuela. The first Trump administration will end in 2019. Petroleos de Venezuela, the state-owned oil firm in Venezuela, was targeted to reduce its oil exports.

OPEC+ Passes on Oil Output Increase, Weighs the "Trump Effect"

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It was likely a fairly easy decision for OPEC+ to once again delay plans to increase oil output.The soft state of global demand is by itself sufficient reason to justify the decision at this week's meeting of the group to defer winding back…

Oil Slips as U.S. Gasoline Stocks Surprise

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Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as a large, surprise build in U.S. gasoline stocks outweighed easing supply concerns from a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.Brent crude futures fell 12 cents, or 0.2%, to $723.69 a barrel by 10:40 a.m. ET (1540 GMT) and U.S.

Palm extends its losses amid China trade fears and weak demand

Malaysian palm futures fell for the second session in a row on Thursday as concerns about U.S. Tariffs on China, and a weakened demand for palm, sparked a sale on the vegetable oil market. At the close, the benchmark palm oil contract on…

Hess CEO will consider appealing FTC board seat ban in the future

Hess' CEO said that he will consider appealing to the Federal Trade Commission the ban on his taking a Chevron Board seat once the Trump Administration takes office. In September, the FTC barred John Hess's participation on Chevron’s board…

Hess CEO will consider appealing FTC board seat ban in the future

Hess' CEO said on Wednesday that he will consider appealing to the Federal Trade Commission the ban on his taking a Chevron Board seat once the Trump Administration takes office. As part of an agreement that allowed for the acquisition, the FTC banned John Hess's appointment to Chevron’s board.

Edison CEO: US utilities want Trump and Republicans to save the inflation act

Pedro Pizarro said that the U.S. Utility Industry wants the incoming Trump Administration and the Republican-led Congress in Congress to maintain clean energy and EV Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. The 2022 IRA is a law that…

Japex to invest in US tight-oil project as operator

A senior executive at Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex), said that the company is interested in investing in the U.S. tight gas and oil sector with a view to becoming an operator. Yutaka Nishimura said at a press conference that Japex is exploring investment opportunities for the U.S.

Biden officials ask EU methane regulations to be aligned with US rules to ease LNG flow, says letter

According to a letter obtained by the, President Joe Biden’s administration asked that the European Union ensure that liquefied gas imports meeting U.S. regulations for methane automatically meet Europe’s standards. The linking of U.S. methane…

US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies

The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies implemented by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security.

US oil industry calls on Trump to abandon Biden's climate policies

The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry on Tuesday called for President-elect Donald Trump's revocation of many policies proposed by President Joe Biden to combat climate change. They said the measures threatened jobs, consumer choices and energy security.

Wall Street welcomes Trump's comeback, but with trepidation

Wall Street executives praised the prospect of business friendly regulations and a flurry of deals, as they analysed the implications of Donald Trump’s reelection. However, some were uneasy over his unpredictable nature. Executives from…

Diamond Gas International anticipates LNG glut in the years 2027-2028

Diamond Gas International CEO Diamond Gas said that a global glut of liquefied gas will be forecast between 2027 and 2028 after new projects are completed. Takuji Knzo, at the FT Commodities Asia Summit, stated that the glut of supply will last only two to three more years…

Who would be the best person to run Trump's energy policy?

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has pledged to overhaul U.S. Energy Policy. He aims to maximize oil and gas production in this country which is already at record levels by rolling back regulations and accelerating permits.