US graphite miners ask Washington to impose tariffs of 920% on Chinese competitors
On Wednesday, North American miners of graphite asked the U.S. Government to impose tariffs as high as 92% on Chinese suppliers for the battery metal to combat what…
Treasury: US sanctions against North Korea and Russia include new sanctions
New sanctions imposed by the United States on Monday targeted Pyongyang’s financial activities as well as its military support for Moscow, according to the Treasury Department.
Sources say that Russia's Novatek employs lobbyists in order to improve relations with the US.
Two sources familiar with the situation said that Novatek, Russia's largest producer of liquefied gas, is working with lobbyists to try and rebuild U.S. relationships…
Hungary asks for an exemption from US sanctions on gas payments to Gazprombank
Hungary's Foreign Minister said that the United States should exempt Russia's Gazprombank when it comes payments for natural gases, as these sanctions could adversely affect some U.S. Allies. On Nov.
Oil Rises on Lebanon Fears, possible OPEC cuts
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday as Israel threatened to attack the Lebanese state if its truce with Hezbollah collapses, and as investors positioned for…
Turkey talks with U.S. and Russia about sanctions waivers on energy imports
Turkish officials said that Turkey was in talks with both the United States of America and Russia to try and secure a waiver from U.S. Sanctions so it could continue…
Oil Edges to 2-Week High on Ukraine News
Oil prices edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Friday as the intensifying war in Ukraine this week boosted the market's geopolitical risk premium.Brent futures rose 66 cents…
Kremlin claims new U.S. Sanctions are an attempt by the U.S. to halt Russian gas exports
The Kremlin said on Friday that the new U.S. Sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank are an attempt by Washington, to hinder the Russian gas export. However, a solution will be found.
Oil Steadies as Sverdrup Restart eases Geopolitical Jitters
Oil prices traded steady on Tuesday as Norway's Johan Sverdrup oilfield restarted production and there were reports of Iran offering to cap its uranium stockpile…
Sovcomflot's revenue drop blamed on Western sanctions
Sovcomflot, the largest Russian tanker company, said that Western sanctions against Russian oil tankers are affecting its financial performance. It reported a decline in revenues and earnings.
The pledge of financing by the Development Bank gives COP29 an early boost
COP29 negotiators have welcomed a commitment by major development bank to increase funding for poor and middle-income nations struggling to combat global warming.
After Trump's win, U.S. Governors have pledged to continue climate action.
After Donald Trump's election this week, Democratic Governors of Two U.S. States pledged to continue building programs on renewable energies and curbing climate changes.
Holiday schedule for US economic and other data
Veterans Day, a federal holiday, will impact the release of major economic, energy, and commodities reports that originated from Washington or were filed there during the week of November 10.
US Extends Protections for CITGO to March 2025
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday extended a license protecting Venezuela-owned Citgo Petroleum from bondholders to March 2025, a key decision amid a seven…
Chinese solar firms are ever-nimble and go to places where US tariffs do not reach
The U.S. tariffs on Vietnam and three other Southeast Asian nations have prompted some of the largest Chinese-owned factories to cut production and lay off workers.
Official: China hopes US climate collaboration will continue whoever wins the election
A senior official in the Chinese government said that China hoped the United States would be able continue to work with other countries to combat climate change…
US Offshore Wind Execs Fret Possible Trump Victory
The U.S. Offshore Wind Developers put on a brave front at a conference in Washington this week. They praised their ability to work together with leaders of both political parties.
What are the differences between Trump and Harris' energy policies?
Both Donald Trump, a Republican, and Kamala Harrias are Democrats. They both want to increase production while keeping prices low for consumers. The main difference…
Sources say that Brazil is aiming to attract foreign investment through a green development platform.
Brazil will launch a new platform on Wednesday to attract more foreign investment into sustainable development. The platform will highlight $8 billion worth of promising private sector projects…
US Closes $861 Million Loan Guarantee for Solar, Energy Storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Energy Department announced on Tuesday that it had closed a $861 million loan to finance the construction in Puerto Rico of two photovoltaic solar farms and two batteries storage systems.
