NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Duke Energy (DUK.N) is pausing its assessment of certain U.S. energy infrastructure improvement loans, citing uncertainty over the future of funding under the Trump administration, according to a filing from last week. The electric utility told North Carolina regulators in a letter on Nov. 27 that it would put … Read more
By Curtis Williams Most exported to Europe at higher prices Production could go even higher in December UK was major player in the market HOUSTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – U.S. LNG exports to Europe surged in November as the world’s largest producer of the superchilled gas sent more cargoes to the continent and fewer to … Read more
The United States started the winter heating season with the highest levels of natural gas in storage since 2016, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Monday. Working natural gas in storage in the Lower 48 states ended the natural gas injection season with 3,922 billion cubic feet, according to estimates based on the EIA’s … Read more
U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 5% to a more than a one-week low on Monday, pressured by an increase in output and forecasts for less cold weather expected to lower heating demand over the coming week. Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were down 15.2 cents, or 4.5%, … Read more
The cartel needs to be more honest about the implications of its drive to keep crude prices high. By Javier Blas The best scandals are those that start when someone, somewhere, decides to say something utterly shocking: the truth! A senior official of the OPEC+ oil cartel has said publicly what many thought privately — the … Read more
Summary Uncertain economic outlook could add to oversupply Lower prices accompanied by a trade war could damage economies Trump’s sway over prices is limited NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Donald Trump has promised to “drill, baby, drill” to halve energy costs, a plan that sends shivers through the governments of emerging market oil producers anxious about … Read more
Summary Companies Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand imports at issue Most solar panels installed in the US are made overseas Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. trade officials announced on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with … Read more
Transporting construction and drilling equipment with heavy wheel loads is extremely challenging across soft ground, dense muskeg, or oversaturated clays—conditions typical of the oil sands regions of Athabasca, Peace River, and Cold Lake. These challenges are compounded by extreme winter weather and frozen ground. To make matters even more difficult, limited road-building resources make constructing … Read more
Paper-to-Polygons at Your Service The Unfortunate Reality of Data Storage Today It’s common for established energy companies to have amassed mountains of paper files through their acquisition work. Searching for, reporting on, and interpreting this information on a map is slow and painful. Making fast and informed project decisions while verifying and processing file information … Read more
At Kathairos Solutions, we’re always looking for ways to showcase the innovative technology driving our zero-emissions solutions. That’s why we partnered with Jessica Godfrey, Perma-Cyl Product Manager at Chart Industries, to bring you Tank Talks—a three-part video series diving into the incredible functionality of the tanks behind the Kathairos solution. From design to deployment, Jessica … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he discussed the border, trade and energy in a “very productive” meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amid fears of a trade war. Trudeau paid an unannounced visit to Florida on Friday evening and had dinner with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, days after Republican Trump pledged … Read more
Summary Brent, WTI rise 1% China’s factory activity expands in November OPEC+ shifts oil policy meeting to Dec. 5 from Dec. 1 Dec 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday, supported by strong factory activity in China, the world’s second-largest oil consumer, and escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Israel … Read more
HOUSTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Gas demand from the U.S. largest liquefied natural gas producers soared on Friday to near-record levels on cooler weather and fewer outages, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG. LNG export plants were expected to draw 14.6 billion cubic feet on Friday, the highest for the year and just … Read more
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Coal use and emissions from power generation in Asia will surge in coming decades unless there is significant new supply of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), a new study by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie has shown. The study, commissioned by the Asia Natural Gas & Energy Association (ANGEA), models energy demand, … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump’s Florida resort on Friday to meet with the U.S. President-elect, days after Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Canadian imports over border-related concerns.Trudeau, whose public itinerary did not list a scheduled visit to Florida, was seen leaving a hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, to go to … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. natural gas futures climbed more than 3% on Friday and were on track for a monthly gain, driven by forecasts for colder weather that should boost heating demand and force utilities to start pulling more gas from storage. Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were up … Read more
(Reuters) – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her administration had a plan to deal with the possible imposition of U.S. tariffs on Mexican crude oil, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened a blanket 25% import tax this week. “If it were to happen by all means we have a plan, but ideally it would … Read more
Summary U.S. crude stockpiles fell more than expected this week Analysts cite outlook for looser 2025 supply and demand balance OPEC+ shifts meeting to Dec. 5, could further delay output hike (Reuters) – Oil prices edged lower on Friday and posted a weekly decline of more than 3%, pressured by easing concern over supply risks … Read more
Keeping sanctions on Moscow’s LNG production would help Washington sell more US fuel to the world. Liquefied natural gas has turned America into an energy export superpower, and President-elect Donald Trump wants to ship even more of the super-cooled fuel to the world. Tightening — or just maintaining — sanctions on Russian production would help. … Read more
(Reuters Breakingviews) – Israel and Hezbollah’s peace deal is a key step on the path to a calmer Middle East – and, in theory, lower oil prices. On Tuesday, the U.S. and France managed to broker an agreement which reduces one aspect of crude’s geopolitical risk premium. But Iran and Donald Trump’s presidency are significant … Read more
(Reuters) – The OPEC+ alliance of oil-producing countries has postponed its next meeting on output policy to Dec. 5 from Dec. 1 to avoid a conflict with another event, OPEC said on Thursday. A summit of Gulf Arab countries is due to be held in Kuwait City on Dec. 1 which several OPEC+ ministers plan … Read more
Summary U.S. crude stockpiles fell more than expected this week Analysts cite outlook for looser 2025 supply and demand balance OPEC+ shifts meeting to Dec. 5, could further delay output hike LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for a weekly drop of more than 3%, pressured by easing concern over … Read more
Summary Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand imports at issue Most solar panels installed in the US are made overseas Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. trade officials are expected to announce on Friday a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the … Read more
FBI has been investigating Exxon Mobil consultant Cyber spying operation targeted hundreds of Exxon Mobil critics Leaked documents later cited by Exxon Mobil and others in court filings (Reuters) – The FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor’s alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that targeted hundreds of the … Read more
Texas leads states suing money managers including State Street Case cites coal prices, alleged collusion against producers BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp. were sued by a group of states led by Texas for allegedly breaking antitrust law by boosting electricity prices through their investments, in the highest-profile lawsuit yet against the beleaguered ESG industry. Texas Attorney … Read more
(Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a third week in a row for the first time since early October, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Wednesday. The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future … Read more
The incoming administration’s “drill, baby, drill” demand will fall on deaf ears unless rising prices encourage more production. By Liam Denning There is a certain mental model of the US energy system that envisions a giant valve hidden beneath the Resolute Desk. The notion that the president can smoothly dial energy flows and prices up and … Read more
Sales of new energy vehicles have reached a tipping point Forecasters expect fuel consumption will decline rapidly Bloomberg News From Tesla chargers in the ancient alleys that surround the Forbidden City in Beijing to lonely highway rest stops with charging posts in the western deserts, signs of the electrification of China’s transport fleet — and … Read more
EU general court says pipeline couldn’t avoid internal gas law Controversial Baltic Sea gas link was partly destroyed in 2022 Russia’s controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline lost the latest round of its legal fight against European Union gas market rules, in a largely symbolic court defeat for the now-shuttered project. Gazprom PJSC-controlled Nord Stream 2 should have foreseen that … Read more
Summary India still 10% short of 2022 renewables target Rise in renewables bids leaves 30 GW without contracts India aims to raise clean power capacity to 500 GW by 2030 NEW DELHI, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Bribery allegations against Adani Group founder Gautam Adani have highlighted the growing problem India’s renewable energy developers face in … Read more
Company expects regulatory changes in Trump’s second term Sees North American natural gas demand growing as much as 30% BP Plc anticipates strong growth in the US as President-Elect Donald Trump improves regulations on the oil and gas industry just as artificial intelligence boosts energy demand. “We look forward to the Trump presidency,” BP Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss said … Read more
Summary Tariffs could raise US fuel prices by 10%, analysts say Many refineries configured to run heavy Canadian grades Midwest refineries most reliant on Canadian crude imports Gulf Coast refiners have some capacity to import more OPEC oil (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on Canada would drive up fuel prices for … Read more
Summary Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated OPEC+ delays meeting to Dec. 5 from Dec. 1 US gasoline stocks showed surprise increase last week Oil prices remain depressed by low demand in U.S., China LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Oil prices ticked up on Thursday, after Israel said its ceasefire with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah … Read more
By Maha El Dahan, Alex Lawler and Vladimir Soldatkin Iraqi, Saudi, Russian officials hold meeting in Iraq Talks come ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting Azerbaijan says OPEC+ might consider oil cuts rollover DUBAI/LONDON/MOSCOW, Nov 26 (Reuters) – OPEC+ nations are discussing a further delay to a planned oil output hike that was due to start … Read more
(Reuters) – Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and increase oil drilling off the U.S. coast and on federal lands, according to two sources familiar with the plans. The … Read more
Asia prices of liquefied natural gas could jump to above $20 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) if European gas supply tightens this winter, an analyst at Goldman Sachs told reporters on Wednesday. “That’s the near-term dynamic, given this vulnerability of Europe, the lack of spare capacity, the loss of the residual Russian volumes currently … Read more
Oil prices are undervalued due to a market deficit, with the potential risk to Iran’s supply from possible sanctions under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to the heads of commodities research at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. “We think that oil prices are about $5 per barrel undervalued relative to the fair value based on … Read more
Summary Court adviser proposes new bidding round beginning next month Opposition to Elliott affiliate’s offer prompts a re-launch Ownership change at oil refiner Citgo unlikely before mid-2025 (Reuters) – An auction of shares in a Citgo Petroleum (PDVSAC.UL) parent to pay claims against Venezuela needs to be overhauled, a court adviser recommended on Tuesday, conceding … Read more
Nov 26 (Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N) said on Tuesday that California’s recently enacted legislation on oil refineries needing to maintain minimum fuel stocks was “flawed,” according to a letter sent by the company to state Congress members. California, the most populous U.S. state, consistently experiences some of the nation’s highest average gas prices, leading to … Read more
Strategies to avoid the pain of booking accommodations for crews If you’re the person tasked with dispatching crews to projects across the country for your company, you’ve probably experienced the challenges that can arise with workforce travel. The average day for a Travel Manager does not allow much room for error, so finding ways to … Read more
After running more than 24 hours over time, COP29 finally sealed a deal on climate finance. By Siobhan Wagner Early on Sunday morning, negotiators from nearly 200 nations reached a deal to triple the amount of money available to help developing economies confront a rapidly warming world. This was the main focus of what was dubbed the Finance … Read more
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