Monday, December 23, 2024

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US pressures EU to align LNG methane regulations

A letter obtained by showed that U.S. officials redoubled their efforts to convince EU counterparts that shipments of liquefied gas meeting current U.S. regulations on methane would automatically meet the new European standards for gas imports.

Sinopec, a top refiner, claims that China's oil demand will peak in 2027.

Sinopec, the state-owned refinery, said that China's oil demand will peak in 2027. This is due to a decline in diesel and gasoline consumption, which has slowed down global oil markets. Sinopec stated that the peak oil demand in 2027 will not exceed 800 million metric tonnes…

Biden Administration releases LNG export study and urges caution on new permits

Tuesday, the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden released the long-awaited report on the economic impacts and environmental effects of exports of liquefied gas. The results highlighted the need to be cautious when issuing new permits.

Biden's DoE LNG Export Study Tepid on New Permits

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The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden released a long-awaited study on the economic and environmental impacts of liquefied natural gas exports on Tuesday, saying the results underscored the need for a cautious approach to new…

OPEC+ Passes on Oil Output Increase, Weighs the "Trump Effect"

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It was likely a fairly easy decision for OPEC+ to once again delay plans to increase oil output.The soft state of global demand is by itself sufficient reason to justify the decision at this week's meeting of the group to defer winding…

Biden Administration will not finalize the clean fuel tax credit guidelines

Three sources have confirmed that Biden administration officials won't finalize the highly anticipated guidelines for new clean fuel production credits targeted at the airline industry and biofuel industries by the time they depart in January.

COP29 hosts urges collaboration as final negotiations of the deal enter stage

Azerbaijan, the host of COP29's climate summit, urged participants to come up with a financial deal by Friday as negotiations for the two-week long conference reached their final hours. The world governments present at the Baku meeting…

Rystad reports that oil majors have over 40 biofuel projects planned by 2030.

Rystad, a consultancy, said that major oil and gas companies are investing more in biofuels, betting on sustainable aircraft fuel (SAF). By 2030, 43 projects should be completed, the report stated. Energy research firm says that industry…

The US climate envoy said that work would continue despite Trump’s return

John Podesta, U.S. Climate Envoy, urged governments on Monday to believe in the promise of the United States to combat global climate change. He said Donald Trump could slow down, but not stop the transition away from fossil fuels, when he returns to the White House in January.

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. These comments are the first sign that Democratic Governors plan to continue their fight against climate change.

Commodities Weigh Trump Win, Tariff Threats

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Commodities reacted with trepidation to the election of Donald Trump to a second term as U.S. President, with most losing ground over fears the global economy will be hit by a new tariff war.The downbeat reaction was in stark contrast to U.S.

Commodities fall amid increased risks of Trump's second-term: Russell

Commodities have reacted to Donald Trump's election to a second U.S. term with fear, and most are losing ground due to fears that a new trade war will hit the global economy. The negative reaction contrasted sharply with the record-breaking performance of U.S.

Faced with a tariff threat, Europe looks for ways to appease Trump

The European Union considers options to appease Donald Trump upon his return to the White House. It is bracing for a resumption in U.S. trade threats and tariffs, as well as a tough exchange on how to deal with China. Trump warned the 27-nation group shortly before he won the U.S.

Orsted says US Green Energy Demand Will Grow Regardless of Election Results

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Orsted said that the demand for green power will continue to grow in the United States, regardless of the person who is elected as president. However, the group also pointed out construction issues and increased costs at an offshore wind farm in the United States.The U.S.

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. In the meantime, a number of Chinese-owned solar power plants are being built in Indonesia and Laos.

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. However, attendees privately worried that things might…

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 is that Harris wants to favor clean energy technologies that are crucial in fighting climate change.

US offers conditional loans guarantees of up to $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuels projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it had approved conditional loan guarantees totaling almost $3 billion for two projects involving sustainable aviation fuel. Loan Programs Office of the agency said that the funding…

Prices for EUROPE GAS remain stable despite cooler temperatures and Middle East anxieties

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose slightly on Thursday morning, as demand increased due to the colder weather and reduced wind. However, the range remained tight as the market continued to monitor the developments in the Middle East.

Cuba and Florida prepare for Tropical Storm Helene's impact

The U.S. National Weather Service reported that Tropical Storm Helene will cause mudslides, flooding and major hurricane-like conditions in Cuba. It is then expected to reach major hurricane status on Thursday when it reaches Florida with a life-threatening ocean tide.