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GRAINS-Chicago soyabeans rebound after initial pressure from weaker soybean oil; corn and wheat dip

Chicago soybean futures stabilized after briefly being weighed down due to a drop in soyoil, which was attributed to easing concerns about crude oil supply disruptions from the Middle East. The most active soybean contract increased 0.14%, to $10.48-2/8 a bushel.

US Supreme Court to hear Chevron, Exxon appeal over Louisiana coastal damage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it would hear an appeal by Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as well as other oil and gas firms, to move lawsuits filed by two Louisiana municipalities accusing them of damaging the state's coastline…

US Supreme Court to hear Chevron, Exxon appeal over Louisiana coastal damage

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it would hear an appeal by Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as well as other oil and gas firms, to move lawsuits filed by two Louisiana municipalities accusing them of damaging the state's coastline…

Aluminum producers in the US benefit from Trump's tariffs

Four industry sources say that President Donald Trump will benefit from the higher tariffs on imported metals as domestic prices rise. Some industry players worry that Trump's decision to increase tariffs from 25% to 50% on June 4, could…

Gazprom's Q1 net profit reaches $8.4 billion

Gazprom, a Russian energy company, reported that its first-quarter net profit rose around 1% from the same period in the previous year. Sales and the rouble's exchange rate were also higher. Gazprom reported that the strengthening of…

NYT reports that US EPA wants the greenhouse gas limitations on power plants to be removed.

New York Times, citing agency documents, reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had drafted a proposal to eliminate all restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gasfired power stations in the United States.

Treasury yields are easing with US stocks flat or up; investors evaluate US tax bill

The 30-year U.S. Bond yields rose to their highest level in nearly 19 months, before falling on Thursday. Worries about the U.S. Fiscal Outlook and the demand for government bonds remained, while Wall Street stocks ended either flat or slightly higher. After recent losses, the U.S.

Palm oil rises against stronger rival Soyoil

Malaysian palm futures prices rose on Monday after two sessions of declines. Supported by higher rival soyoil price, they ended a downward trend. At midday, the benchmark contract for palm oil delivery in August on the Bursa Derivatives exchange gained 41 ringgit or 1.07% to 3…

Chevron and European firms lobby for the retention of stakes in Venezuelan oil joint ventures

Three sources familiar with the situation said that the U.S. oil company Chevron and several European firms are currently in discussions with the Trump Administration to get permission to retain their stakes in joint-ventures with Venezuela's PDVSA.

Woodside Australia and Saudi Aramco Sign Deal for Potential Louisiana LNG Share Buy

Woodside Energy, a company based in Australia, announced on Wednesday that it had signed a non-binding deal with Aramco for the exploration of opportunities. This included the possibility of the Saudi Arabian firm acquiring a stake in the Louisiana LNG Project.

US tariffs and Europe's slowdown change global solar panel trade

Trade data revealed that solar panel manufacturers in Laos, Indonesia and Cambodia, which are mostly owned by Chinese companies, increased their market share in the U.S. after tariffs on exports to other Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia and Thailand were imposed.

US tariffs and Europe's slowdown change global solar panel trade

Trade data revealed that solar panel manufacturers in Laos, Indonesia and Cambodia, which are mostly owned by Chinese companies, increased their market share in the U.S. after tariffs on exports to other Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia and Thailand were imposed.

Palmettos end lower due to production growth and lacklustre demand

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday and reached their lowest level since September on concerns about an increased palm production as well as lacklustre demand by major consumer countries.

Palm oil prices fall on lacklustre demand and production outlook

Malaysian palm oil futures continued to decline on Wednesday, extending their losses for the seventh consecutive session on concerns about an increased palm production and a lacklustre demand by major consumer countries. By midday, the…

Vestas: US Import tariffs Will Raise Domestic Electricity Prices

President Donald Trump's import tariffs will ultimately result in higher electricity prices for U.S. consumers, wind turbine maker Vestas warned. Credit: Adobe Stock/AlexGo

President Donald Trump's import tariffs will ultimately result in higher electricity prices for U.S. consumers, wind turbine maker Vestas warned on Tuesday, adding it could not absorb the extra costs.Wind turbines include components and materials sourced globally…

Woodside targets a further 20%-30% saledown of the $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG Project

Woodside Energy is Australia's largest natural gas producer. It said Tuesday that it will seek to sell an additional 20%-30% stake of Louisiana LNG. Interest in the $17.5billion project has grown since its approval last week. Liz Westcott…

Finance Minister: Indonesia's growth in 2025 will be around 5%, despite trade tensions

Indonesia's growth will probably remain around 5% this year despite the trade tensions. The finance minister stated that a government delegation was still negotiating with Washington in order to avoid high tariffs. Minister's forecast is about the same as last year's growth rate of 5.03%.

Treasury: US sanctions target Iranian LPG magnate, Treasury.

Treasury Department: The United States announced new sanctions against Iranian liquefied gas magnate Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh, and his corporate networks, on Tuesday, amid ongoing discussions with Tehran about its nuclear program.

Shell completes survey of Venezuelan gas field as winding down of license approaches

Shell, the oil and gas company, plans to finish a marine survey of the offshore Dragon gas field in Venezuela before the May deadline set by the United States to close all energy licenses in the country. According to LSEG vessel tracking data…

Asian countries are looking to purchase more US energy in order to balance trade imbalance

As they try to reduce their trade surpluses with Washington, Asian governments are buying more U.S. gas and oil in order to ease their tariff burdens due to President Donald Trump’s new import duties. Many Asian countries have large trade surpluses and also are major energy importers.

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