Energy Transition in Motion (Week of May 23, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the world’s first flow battery power system for gas operations.
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Initial Connection: Energy Transfer on Powering CloudBurst’s Texas Data Hub
Energy Transfer Co-CEO Mackie McCrea tells the story behind one of the first deals to supply natural gas to a data center.
Dividends Declared Week of May 19
Here is a compilation of dividends declared from select upstream, midstream and service and supply companies for the week of May 19.
Ending the Week – Oil Gains on Short-Covering, Nuclear Talks
Oil gains on short-covering, nuclear talks Summary Higher tariffs could hit oil demand growth, analysts say Brent and WTI down more than 2% this week Market braces for another OPEC+ output increase in July (Reuters) – Oil prices gained on Friday as U.S. buyers covered positions ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend amid worries …
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Vermilion Energy to Sell Saskatchewan, Manitoba Assets for US$302MM
Calgary, Alberta-based Vermilion Energy Inc. is selling Saskatchewan and Manitoba assets in Canada for CA$415 million (~US$302 million).
US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs to Lowest Since November 2021—Baker Hughes
This week has been the first time since September 2024 that drillers have reduced the number of rigs four weeks in a row.
TotalEnergies CEO Says Company has Option to Increase 5% Stake in Canada’s Ksi Lisims LNG
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne declined to specify by how much Total could increase its stake in Ksi Lisims LNG,.
EU Awaits Clarity From Washington on Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat
The European Commission sought clarity from the U.S. after U.S. President Donald Trump recommended on May 23 putting a 50% tariff on EU goods from June 1.
Saudi Aramco Seeks Investors in Jafurah Infrastructure Assets, Sources Say
(Reuters) – Saudi oil giant Aramco is seeking investors in infrastructure, including pipelines, for its $100 billion Jafurah gas project, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The Jafurah project is key to Saudi Aramco’s ambitions to become a major global player in natural gas and to boost its gas production capacity by 60% …
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Victory for Energy Freedom: the House (Finally) Limits IRA Subsidies
Last week, Republicans were planning to keep the vast majority of the trillion-dollar IRA subsidies, including grid-destroying solar/wind subsidies. Fortunately, a few energy freedom fighters saved us By Alex Epstein Last week, Republicans were planning to keep the vast majority of the trillion-dollar IRA subsidies, including grid-destroying solar/wind subsidies. (I sounded the alarm here.) Fortunately, the …
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