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Trump's USDA Secretary pick led group against ethanol and farm subsidies

According to an analysis of the group's policies, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Brooke Rollins. She led an organization opposed…

Trump's USDA Secretary pick led group against ethanol and farm subsidies

According to an analysis of the group's policies, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Brooke Rollins. She led a group that opposed…

India is likely to increase its purchases of US gas and oil following Trump's announcement

After President Donald Trump announced that he would increase U.S. production of oil and natural gas, India will likely increase its purchase of U.S. gas and oil.

Trump lifts the freeze on LNG export permits

The U.S. President Donald Trump ordered on Monday that the U.S. resume processing applications for export permits for new liquefied gas (LNG). This is part of his effort to increase U.S.

Russia's proposed gas pipeline to Iran

The Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday plans to build a pipeline to Iran that will eventually transport up to 55 billion cubic meters (bcms) of…

Russia offers crude oil and LNG to Vietnam

The two countries announced on Wednesday that Russia was willing to assist Vietnam in developing its nuclear energy sector, and supply it with crude oil as well as LNG.

VLCC Rates Spike as US Sanctions Bite

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Supertanker freight rates jumped after the U.S. expanded sanctions on Russia's oil industry, sending traders rushing to book vessels to ship supply from other countries to China and India…

Huafu fashion is among 37 Chinese companies that the US has banned imports of due to forced labor by Uyghurs.

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that the United States had banned imports of 37 companies from China over allegations of human rights abuses against the Uyghurs.

Data shows that LNG vessels are due to load at sanctioned Russian Terminals and head for Europe and Asia

Shiptracking data revealed on Tuesday that the LNG vessels scheduled to load at two recently sanctioned Russian export facilities are expected to deliver their cargo mainly to Europe…

Russia will continue its oil and gas projects in spite of US sanctions

New U.S. The Russian government has accused the US of attempting to destabilise global markets by sabotaging the energy sector in Moscow. It said that the country…

US National security advisor to visit India and discuss Chinese dams

A senior U.S. government official confirmed late Friday that the visit of U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to New Delhi on Jan. 5-6 will include discussions…

PDVSA 2024 Oil Exports Climb in Choppy Year

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Venezuela's oil exports rose 10.5% last year despite political instability and changes to the U.S. sanctions regime on the country, as partners of state oil company…

Iranian Oil Prices to China Spike as Shipping Sanctions Bite

The price of Iranian crude oil sold to China has risen to the highest in years as fresh U.S. sanctions have tightened shipping capacity and driven up logistics costs…

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…

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