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Trump Administration kicks off plan to expand offshore drilling

The U.S. The U.S. Donald Trump ordered the government to find ways to increase U.S. oil production. He argued that previous administrations had curtailed drilling unnecessarily to combat climate changes. He also rescinded the efforts of…

Trump's order to stop NY wind project shocks offshore industry and threatens other projects

The Trump administration’s decision late Wednesday to halt the construction of Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 off the coasts of New York sent shockwaves throughout the offshore wind industry. It raised concerns that fully permitted developments worth billions of dollars are not secure.

Trump's order to stop NY wind project shocks offshore industry and threatens other projects

The Trump administration's late Wednesday decision to stop construction of Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 off the coasts of New York sent shockwaves throughout the offshore wind industry. It raised concerns that developments with full permits, representing billions of dollars in investment…

US proposed looser interpretation of the law protecting threatened species

The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday a major shift in how threatened species are taken into account when agency actions are made. This was done by removing the regulatory language which aims to prevent habitat degradation. This…

Indian gas firm GAIL seeks 26% stake in US LNG

GAIL India Ltd. issued a tender Friday for a maximum 26% stake in an American liquefied gas project, along with a 15 year gas import agreement. This will help New Delhi to reduce its trade surplus. India is racing to be the first country…

Sources say that more than 2,600 US Energy Dept employees accepted a second resignation offer.

Two sources confirmed on Thursday that more than 2,600 U.S. Department of Energy employees have accepted the second round of resignations offered by the Trump administration. The hardest hit offices were those dealing with power grid stability…

US no longer requires green analyses for oil and gas leases in Western States

The Trump Administration announced on Thursday that they will no longer be requiring environmental impact statements (EIS) for oil and natural gas leases in the U.S. West. This is a move to remove green barriers that will likely be challenged in court by environmental groups.

Want to reduce your trade surplus with Trump Russell

There are certain trends that will likely emerge amid the chaos and confusion created by U.S. president Donald Trump's global tariff rollout and retreat. One is that countries looking to make a deal will purchase more U.S. products in order to reduce their trade surpluses.

Want to reduce your trade surplus with Trump Russell

There are certain trends that will likely emerge amid the chaos and confusion created by U.S. president Donald Trump's global tariff rollout and retreat. One is that countries looking to make a deal will purchase more U.S. products in order to reduce their trade surpluses.

Peru's mining chamber reports a 2-4% increase in copper production this year

Julia Torreblanca, the president of SNMPE, The National Society of Mining, Oil and Energy, has predicted that Peru's output of copper will grow between 2% and 4 % this year. This would place Peru's production of copper between 2.79 and 2.85…

Chile views any Trump tariffs against copper as positive

Chile's position at the lower end of U.S. copper tariffs could be advantageous for the world's largest copper-producing nation if U.S. president Donald Trump decides slap tariffs, said Chile Mining Minister Aurora Williams on Wednesday.

Wood Mackenzie reduces 5-year US Wind Energy Outlook by 40% due to Trump policies

On Tuesday, a prominent energy research company slashed their five-year forecast for new U.S. Wind Energy Projects by 40%, citing Trump Administration policies and concerns over the economy. Wood Mackenzie predicts that the United States…

US EPA approves Texas' first CO2 injection well

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the first permit in Texas to oil company Occidental to allow drilling for carbon dioxide storage and injection on Monday. Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, a subsidiary of the company, received a Class…

Stonepeak acquires 40% stake in Woodside Energy Louisiana LNG project

The Australian energy company announced on Monday that Stonepeak, a U.S. investment firm, will purchase a 40% stake and contribute $5.7billion in capital expenditures in Woodside Energy’s Louisiana LNG Project. Stonepeak, a company that manages assets worth $72 billion…

Spain's imports from Venezuela of oil are increasing as the US sanctions deadline approaches

Spain's crude imports from Venezuela increased by 59% in January and Februrary compared to a year ago as the deadline for a major sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's Administration approaches. Cores, the energy and environment ministry of Spain…

Africa's top climate negotiator insists on 'no backwards' in commitments

According to the chair of Africa's group of negotiators, given the threat of global warming and progress made so far, there is no other choice than to continue with climate commitments, despite the United States withdrawing from a key international agreement.

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.

EU Chief: EU to counter new US tariffs

The European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen said that Donald Trump's tariffs on all goods and services were a serious blow to the global economy. She also stated that the European Union would be prepared to take countermeasures in the event of a failure to reach an agreement with Washington.

Trump's tariffs have already been carved out in a significant way. Russell: Oil and gas

Energy commodities were excluded from the new tariffs announced by U.S. president Donald Trump. White House announced on Wednesday that the baseline of 10% for all imports into the United States and even higher for major trading partners will not apply to crude oil and natural gas…

US Senators ask Energy Secretary to comply with law regarding clean energy grants and loans

U.S. Democratic Senators on Wednesday called for Energy Secretary Chris Wright's department to comply with laws that mandate his funding of clean energy projects, which were included in laws passed prior to Donald Trump becoming president. This includes four hydrogen hubs.

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