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IMF: AI's economic benefits will likely outweigh its emissions costs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the benefits of artificial intelligence would boost global production by 0.5% per year between 2025-2030, and outweigh the rising costs associated with the carbon emissions…

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…

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…

US Supreme Court dismisses state climate lawsuits against oil companies

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid from 19 Republican-led state led by Alabama, to stop five Democratic-led state from pursuing lawsuits against major oil companies for deceiving public about the role that fossil fuels played in climate change.

DeepSeek fears subside, US power companies spend more on data centers

U.S. Electric utilities are increasing their spending plans by tens and even hundreds of millions of dollars in order to upgrade the grid and build new power sources as artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing drives up energy consumption.

Dominion Energy costs for its Virginia offshore wind farms rise by 9%

Dominion Energy, a U.S. utility company, said that the estimated project costs of its Coastal Virginia off-shore wind farm had increased by about 9% on Monday to $10.7 billion because of higher network upgrade expenditures.

Infinity Natural, backed by Pearl Energy, valued at $1.3 Billion as shares soar in NYSE debut

Infinity Natural Resources, a company owned by private equity, was valued at $1.3 billion after its shares rose 10.8% on their New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday. Morgantown, West Virginia based company opened its stock at $22.16…

Baker Hughes signs supply agreement with Venture Global

Baker Hughes, a provider of oilfield services in the United States, announced on Thursday that it had signed an agreement with Venture Global for technology and equipment to support its projects involving liquefied gas (LNG).

Blackstone buys $1 billion Virginia power station near data centers

Blackstone's unit dedicated to energy investments has acquired Potomac Energy Center. The asset manager announced the deal on Thursday. It is a sign of the appeal of data centers located near power plants to investors.

Blackstone buys $1 billion Virginia power station near data centers

Blackstone's unit dedicated to energy investments has acquired Potomac Energy Center. The asset manager announced the deal on Thursday. This is a sign of the appeal of data centers located near power plants to investors.

European firms exposed as Trump targets US offshore wind

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U.S. President Donald Trump in his first day of office on Monday suspended new federal offshore wind leasing pending an environmental and economic review, saying wind mills are ugly, expensive and harm wildlife.Former…

Shell's LNG strategy is a 'disconnect,' according to Shell shareholders' climate resolution

Shell's plans for increasing sales of LNG have been questioned by a major shareholder group that filed a motion asking if the strategy was compatible with a goal of cutting carbon emissions. Shell is the largest LNG trader in the world.

Winter storms in the US could lead to power outages and a reduction of natgas supplies

According to energy analysts, the next few weeks could see massive power outages across the U.S. and a spike in natural gas demand. As a result of the "freeze offs" of oil and gas pipes and wells, the demand for gas is expected to increase. According to the U.S.

BNP Paribas Funds to exclude new Oil and Gas Bonds

BNP Paribas Asset Management has announced that it will no longer be investing in new bonds issued in November by companies engaged in oil and natural gas exploration and production. According to the document, French…

Blackstone buys pipeline stakes in EQT from EQT at $3.5 billion

Blackstone, an alternative asset manager, said Monday it would purchase minority stakes in certain of EQT's pipelines through a joint-venture for $3.5 billion. The sale will help EQT reduce its debt after it purchased Equitrans Midstream for $14 billion in July.

Sources say that Venture Global LNG is planning to raise $3 billion from its US IPO.

According to sources familiar with the situation, Venture Global LNG plans to raise up to $3 billion in its New York initial public offering. This could happen as early as this year. The people who spoke to Venture…

Venture Global gets FERC Nod for LA LNG Plant

Federal regulators on Wednesday gave Venture Global LNG permission to introduce natural gas into its Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, documents show, moving the plant a step closer to producing the superchilled…

Venture Global receives permission from federal regulators to add natural gas to LNG plant

Documents show that federal regulators granted Venture Global LNG approval on Wednesday to introduce natural gases into its Plaquemines Export Plant in Louisiana. This allows the plant to move closer to producing supercooled gas.

Baker Hughes reports that the US oil/gas rig counts are stable this week. Pennsylvania has fallen to a 17-year low.

Baker Hughes, a closely watched energy services company, said that the U.S. firms maintained the same number of oil and gas rigs this week. The count fell to a low not seen in Pennsylvania for 17 years, according to its report.

Italy's largest insurance company expands its oil and gas exclusion list

Generali, an Italian insurer, will not provide new insurance to companies that are involved in the transportation, processing, and distribution of oil and gas if their energy transition plans are inadequate, according to a statement posted on its website.

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