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Reuters (Reuters) – Valero Energy reported a fall in quarterly profit on Thursday as a slowdown in fuel demand hurt prices, kicking off earnings for U.S. refiners on a dour note. Weaker economic activity and an increase in global refining capacity last year pulled back refining profits from record heights touched in 2022, when disruptions to …
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(Reuters) – Several offshore wind developers will likely bid in New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation by the Thursday deadline, including units of European energy firms Orsted, Equinor and BP. The development of the U.S. offshore wind industry took a major blow last year when companies working in several states said they could no longer …
Big Turnout Expected in New York Offshore Wind Power Auction Read More »
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday after data showed U.S. crude stockpiles fell more than expected last week and a fresh attack by Houthi forces on ships off Yemen’s coast underscored the peril facing trade in a key global transit route. Brent crude futures were up 98 cents, or 1.2%, to …
Oil Rises on U.S. Crude Stock Draw, Red Sea Attack Read More »
Demand growth remains weak, while supply increases continue to surprise. By Julian Lee Oil prices are creeping higher, but it’s probably too early for the bulls to cheer. Brent crude closed above $80 a barrel Monday for the first time this year, a feat it managed again Wednesday. Citigroup Inc. has warned oil may “pop” to $90 if tensions in …
Commentary: Globally, Oil is Creeping Higher But It’s Not a Healthy Market Read More »
Changes may derail Venture Global’s CP2 terminal in Louisiana Climate activists pressure White House to curb exports The Biden administration is set to unveil plans within days for intensifying environmental scrutiny of applications to export natural gas, potentially stalling massive planned projects for months, if not longer. The administration’s approach could be announced as soon …
Biden’s Natural Gas Plan Coming Soon as Industry Mounts Lobbying Blitz Read More »
Kinder Morgan said on Wednesday it continues to have a bullish outlook for natural gas demand banking on higher demand from liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities and increased exports to Mexico. The United States was the largest exporter of LNG in 2023, with 8.6 million metric tons leaving the country’s terminals in December. The …
Kinder Morgan Remains Bullish on Natural Gas Demand Growth Read More »
The amount of natural gas flowing to the seven big U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants has fallen by around 6% so far in January from a record high in December due mostly to the slow return of feedgas from last week’s Arctic freeze. Energy analysts also pointed to recent problems at Freeport LNG’s …
U.S. LNG Feedgas Slow to Return After Arctic Freeze, Problems at Freeport LNG Read More »
The Biden administration is delaying a decision on a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project that would be the United States’ largest, but which has raised the ire of environmentalists, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. Venture Global LNG’s Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) project is twice the size of the company’s present CP …
White House Pauses Decision on Louisiana LNG Export Terminal Read More »
Wind turbines when it’s -30°C: Courtesy of GIPHY Consumers in wealthy nations have come to expect a perfectly reliable supply of electricity. Anything less feels almost unimaginable. However, with much of Canada and US, currently experiencing a cold snap often referred to as “winter”, how are electricity and grid operators adapting to keep the heat …
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Gas producer’s debt load threatens dividend, Snowcap says Snowcap faults environmental, asset-retirement practices Diversified Energy Co., the largest owner of US oil and natural gas wells, is being targeted by a short seller claiming the company may not have enough money to meet obligations to plug inactive wells. Snowcap Research, a London-based activist investor focused …
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