US Judge allows Danish firm Orsted to resume Rhode Island offshore project that Trump stopped
The federal court on Monday allowed Danish offshore wind developer Orsted, along with four other projects that were halted by the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump last month, to resume work on their nearly completed Revolution Wind project. The decision?by?U.S.
Vitol, Trafigura and the White House invited to Venezuelan oil discussions on Friday
Four sources familiar with the situation have confirmed that the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump has invited the heads of commodity trading companies Vitol and Trafigura to meet at the White House this Friday to discuss the marketing Venezuelan crude oil.
Explainer: Status of Foreign Oil Companies in Venezuela After Maduro’s Arrest
Here are some key facts about the international oil companies operating in Venezuela. The country, which has the largest oil reserves in the world, is now in crisis following the capture of the President Nicolas Maduro.Hugo Chavez…
Oil Prices Fall on Looming Supply Glut
Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Friday as investors weighed a looming global supply glut, while also keeping an eye on a potential Ukraine peace deal ahead of talks this weekend between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S.
Engineers say that Iraq's gas supply from Iran, which was halted for a while, is expected to resume within a week.
An?engineer from the?electricity ministry said on Wednesday that Iraq's gas supply from Iran should resume within a few days. The electricity ministry announced on Tuesday that gas flow from Iran has been stopped due to the shutting…
Oil Prices Fall as Ukraine Signals Support for Peace Deal
Oil prices fell over 2% on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be yielding fruit.An end to the war in Ukraine could pave the way for the unwinding…
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…
Woodside Energy predicts that sales will increase by 50% by the year 2032
Meg O'Neill, CEO of Woodside Energy, said that the company expects to see its oil and gas sales increase by 50% in 2032, primarily due to rising energy demand, especially on Asian markets. O'Neill stated in a presentation at the…
Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad including gas projects
Venezuela's Oil Ministry will ask the President to suspend an agreement for a broad cooperation with Trinidad and Tobago in the energy sector, including the joint gas projects that are currently being negotiated, said the South American nation's Minister of Oil.
Slovakia's Fico wants to find a 'common ground" with the US over Russian energy supplies
Robert Fico, the Slovak prime minister, said that Slovakia expected to find "common grounds" with the United States following pressure to stop Russian energy purchases. He defended receiving supplies in Moscow. The European Union…
Orsted Shares Drop as US Halts Offshore Rhode Island Wind Farm
Shares in Orsted plunged 17% on Monday after the U.S. halted the Danish company's Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island amid President Donald Trump's pushback on renewable energy investments.Orsted, the world's biggest offshore wind farm developer…
After WTO ruling, Indonesia calls on the EU to remove biodiesel countervailing duties
The Indonesian trade ministry urged on Monday the European Union (EU) to remove immediately countervailing duty on biodiesel imported after the World Trade Organization (WTO) backed Indonesia on several key claims made in a complaint filed with the trade body.
WTO panel supports Indonesia on multiple counts in biodiesel dispute with EU
An official copy of Friday's ruling revealed that a World Trade Organization panel had backed Indonesia in several key claims made in its complaint about countervailing duty imposed by the European Union against biodiesel imported from the country.
Fugro reduces its full-year core margin forecast as macroeconomic uncertainty persists
Fugro, a Dutch provider of geological data, reduced its margins for the full year before interest and tax (EBIT) from 11%-15% to 8%-11% on Friday due to macroeconomic uncertainty. The adjusted earnings before taxes, depreciation…
Equinor writes down $955 million in US offshore wind costs, blaming Trump
Equinor, of Norway, booked a $955-million impairment on a project for offshore wind in the United States on Wednesday. The company cited U.S. tariffs as well as the uncertain regulatory environment in the United States under President Donald Trump.
Sunnova sells part of its solar panel business to Omnidian at $7 million
Sunnova Energy announced on Wednesday it had agreed to sell to Omnidian a portion its residential solar business for $7 million cash and the assumption of certain liability as part of a "stalking horse" deal. Sunnova, the U.S. residential solar panel installer…
Copper futures rise after Trump announces a 50% tariff on imported copper
The President Donald Trump announced that he would announce a 50% copper tariff on Tuesday in order to increase U.S. production. Copper is a critical metal for electric vehicles, military equipment, the power grid, and many consumer products. U.S.
Gazprom says that the US and Chinese purchases of strategic reserves may offset Russia's oil surplus.
The head of Russian oil producer Gazprom said that the U.S., China and other countries' purchases of strategic oil reserves will offset any global surplus to keep oil prices in check. The eight members, who are OPEC+ and include Russia and other producers…
Palm oil gains more than Chicago soyoil
Malaysian palm oil futures rose for the third consecutive session on Monday. They followed gains in Chicago soybean oil after the U.S. proposed increased biofuels blend volumes and elevated crude oil price. The benchmark palm-oil…
Palm gains on Chicago's crude oil and soyoil rally
Malaysian palm futures rose on Monday for the third consecutive session, following gains in Chicago soyoil, after the U.S. proposed increased biofuels blend, and supported by crude oil rally, following tensions in Middle East. By midday…