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OPEC Unlikely to Raise Production in Short Term, Commodity Trading Bosses Say

(Reuters) – OPEC is unlikely to unwind voluntary production cuts in the short term, executives of global commodity trading giants Vitol, Trafigura and Gunvor said at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London on Tuesday. OPEC+ is discussing a further delay to a planned oil output hike that was due to start in January, two sources …

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Citigroup Sees Energy Challenges Persisting in 2025, Cuts PT on US Oil Firms

Citigroup cuts price target on U.S.-based oil and gas companies as challenges for the energy sector carry over into 2025 Brokerage sees no scope for OPEC+ to reverse production cuts in 2025, leaving an est. 8 mln barrels per day (mbpd) of global oil market capacity on the sidelines Says “while we expect OPEC+ to …

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Looking Under the Hood: Northvolt Collapse Countdown Started with BMW Order Cancellation

Started clock ticking on Chapter 11 filing by EV battery maker For Northvolt AB, the Swedish startup that became a poster child for Europe’s electric-driving future, the route to collapse started in June when BMW AG cancelled a multi-billion-dollar order. Back then, few saw the significance of the move, which effectively started a countdown that would culminate …

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COMMENTARY: Chaos at the Energy Transition Asylum – Irina Slav

More From Irina Slav It has been a tough last week for climate finance negotiators, UN officials, Northvolt’s executives, one of India’s wealthiest men, the UK government, the EU, and me, because I can’t resist a temptation, especially when it’s staring me in the face and making EV sounds. So, buckle up because a lot’s …

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AI Boom Propels a Wild-West-Era Texas Landowner to 230% Stock Rally

Texas Pacific Land Corp.’s value has soared as Big Tech plows cash into sprawling US data centers A Texas land company founded during the Wild West era more than a century ago is becoming an unlikely beneficiary of market euphoria over artificial intelligence. Dallas-based Texas Pacific Land Corp., which employs 100 people, has seen its …

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Northvolt Crisis May be Make or Break for Europe’s EV Battery Ambitions

Summary Northvolt co-founder urges EU not to give up EV battery dream Firm has filed for bankruptcy protection, needs $1.0-$1.2 bln EU hopes hit by weak EV sales, production issues, China strength (Reuters) – Northvolt’s financial collapse deals a blow to Europe’s plan to set up its own battery industry to power electric cars, stirring …

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Northvolt CEO Peter Carlsson Quits After Bankruptcy Filing

Worked with Elon Musk at Tesla before heading up Swedish EV battery maker Bloomberg News Northvolt AB chief executive Peter Carlsson is stepping down as the Swedish battery maker embarks on a restructuring under bankruptcy court protection. Carlsson, a co-founder of Northvolt, has led the electric-vehicle supplier since its inception in 2016. He raised billions …

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ConocoPhillips Completes Acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO). “This acquisition of Marathon Oil is a perfect fit for ConocoPhillips, adding to our deep, durable and diverse portfolio while meeting our strict financial framework,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. “Marathon Oil adds high-quality, low cost of …

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J.P. Morgan Sees Brent Oil Price Averaging $73 a Barrel in 2025

(Reuters) – J.P. Morgan sees the price of Brent oil averaging $73 per barrel (/bbl) in 2025 and expects it to close the year firmly below $70/bbl, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate at $64/bbl, the bank said in a note on Friday. “Our view on 2025 has remained largely unchanged over the past year: we …

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US Utilities Boosting Capex Plans to Meet Demand From Power-Guzzling Sectors

(Reuters) – Major U.S. utilities are expected to spend heavily on upgrading their electric lines and grids over the next five years to cater to power-hungry sectors, although experts worry that their plans to raise rates sharply to offset higher costs may face regulatory hurdles. In the past few weeks, about nine utilities had raised …

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