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Orsted Shares Drop as US Halts Offshore Rhode Island Wind Farm

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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…

EU waits for clarity on Trump's threat to impose a 50% tariff

The European Commission has sought clarification from the United States following Donald Trump's Friday recommendation to impose a 50% tariff for EU imports starting June 1. Washington and Brussels are due to meet later. The Commission…

OPEC+ targets US shale again with output increases

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the group's leaders, are also pushing a secondary objective behind OPEC+’s plan to increase oil production and punish overproducing allies: taking on U.S. shale to win back market shares from the United States. OPEC’s last price war against U.S.

Orsted Shares Rise After Equinor Wind Project Gets Green Light

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Shares of offshore wind developer Orsted rose 15% on Tuesday after the U.S. administration revoked an order to halt work on a project by peer Equinor, easing concerns over the Danish company's U.S. projects under development.Late…

As the election approaches, Australia's richest woman says she wants Trump like reforms

Gina Rinehart, a mining magnate in Australia, is calling on the country to adopt a Donald Trump-style of leadership and cut government spending while increasing defence expenditures and energy security. The country will be voting this weekend.

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…

Bloomberg News reports that Trump will approve Venture Global LNG exports to Louisiana from the project.

Bloomberg News reported that the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump is expected to grant Venture Global LNG conditional permission to export natural gases from a proposed Louisiana plant, which was delayed under former president Joe Biden.

Baker Hughes, CERAWEEK: Oil producers are unlikely to spend more this year

Baker Hughes CEO Lorenzo Simonelli stated on Monday that U.S. producers of oil and gas are unlikely to increase their spending this year. Instead, the output will be boosted by improved efficiency rather than through new drilling. The U.S.

Venture Global rises after brokerages begin coverage with bullish rating

Venture Global shares reached a weekly peak on February 18th, after several brokerages began coverage of the company with bullish ratings despite its dull market debut in January. Venture Global shares rose 5.8% to $16.87. On January 24…

Lavrov and Rubio discuss removal of 'barriers,' set up by the previous U.S. Administration, Russia claims

In a Saturday phone call, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke with U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio about the situation in Ukraine as well as the "unilateral obstacles" that were set up by the previous U.S. Administration.

Oil Dips on Larger US Crude Draw, Russia Sanctions

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Oil prices fell back slightly on Thursday, a day after settling at multi-month highs on U.S. President Joe Biden's latest sanctions targeting Russia and a larger than forecast fall in U.S. crude stocks.Brent crude futures were down 12 cents…