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World Bank Energy Financing Expansion Endorsed by Development Committee

The World Bank’s steering committee on Friday endorsed the lender’s plans to explore options to expand energy access, including potential financing for nuclear energy, in a move in line with directives to broaden energy financing by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. A statement from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund joint Development Committee called …

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Lyondell Houston Refinery Ceased Operations in February, Company Says

(Reuters) – Lyondell Basell Industries permanently shut its 263,776 barrel-per-day (bpd) Houston refinery in February, said Peter Vanacker, the company’s chief executive during a Friday conference call. Reuters reported on Feb. 7 the company completed the shutdown of the refinery. Lyondell first announced plans in 2023 to shut the refinery, which has been in operation …

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Activist Investor Elliott Pushes for Change in BP Strategy Chief and Structure

(Reuters) – Activist investor Elliott Investment Management wants oil major BP to replace its strategy chief and create separate units for upstream and downstream activities to improve accountability, a source familiar with the situation said on Friday. Elliott holds a stake of a little more than 5% in BP, the strategy, sustainability and ventures arm …

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