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Gassier But Cleaner US Power System Hits New Output Record in 2024

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(Reuters) – U.S. power producers have raised total generation to new highs in 2024, fuelled mainly by record natural gas-fired output alongside a sharp jump in generation from renewable sources. Natural gas plants remain the key pillar of U.S. generation, accounting for a record 42% of total power production from January through November, according to …

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GE Vernova Sees ‘Humble’ Wind Orders as Data Centers Favor Gas

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‘Gas is well suited for’ data centers’ 24/7 power needs: CEO Strazik is ‘cautious’ on when onshore wind will improve The head of GE Vernova Inc., which makes equipment for wind farms and gas-fired power plants, said electricity demand to run data centers is favoring the fossil fuel over the renewable energy source — at least, …

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Trump Says Anyone Investing $1 Billion in U.S. Will Receive Expedited Permits

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that any person or company investing at least $1 billion into the U.S. “will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals.” The statement, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, did not offer further details. Trump’s transition team …

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US Average Gasoline Price Drops Below $3 a Gallon for the First Time Since 2021

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(Reuters) – Average U.S. gasoline prices fell below $3 a gallon for the first time in over three years on Monday, extending a run of bargains at the pump for consumers who have faced soaring inflation in recent years. Fuel prices have been declining steadily since the end of the peak summer driving season, helping boost …

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Oil Prices Ease, But China Policy Stance Checks Losses

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Summary Oil keeps most of Monday’s gains with hopes for China stimulus Syria rebels set up government; banks, oil sector to reopen Tuesday China: first annual crude import growth in seven months (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as concerns eased about the fallout from the overthrow of Syria’s president, despite support from China’s …

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Oilfield Service Companies Add More Jobs in November, Trade Group Says

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Oilfield service companies ramped up hiring in November, adding 1,890 jobs in the sector, according to data from trade group Energy Workforce & Technology Council released on Monday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Oilfield service hiring can serve as an indicator of the health of the sector. Companies bringing on more employees could imply more drilling to …

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U.S. to Offer Oil and Gas Leases in Alaska Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 9

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The Biden administration will offer oil and gas drilling leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge at a sale on Jan. 9, the U.S. Interior Department said on Monday. The agency will make 400,000 acres available to drillers at the auction, the minimum required by a 2017 law that mandated the sale. (Reporting by Nichola …

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U.S. Natural Gas Up More than 3% to 1-Week High as Weather Turns Colder

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U.S. natural gas futures rose over 3% to more than a one-week high on Monday, helped by a shift in short-term forecasts to cooler weather that would lead to increased gas demand for heating. Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange were up 12 cents, or 3.9%, to $3.20 per …

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Russia’s Oil Tsar Says Trump’s Moves to Defend U.S. Producers ‘Fitting’

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Igor Sechin, the head of Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft, on Saturday said he approved of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals to defend domestic energy producers. Speaking at a conference in Qatar, he said that Trump’s promises during his election campaign involved “fitting” economic measures, including protecting domestic energy producers and the market. Trump’s return …

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Chevron Is Cutting Low-Carbon Spending by 25% Amid Belt Tightening

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Oil driller trims green budget to $1.5 billion from $2 billion Chevron is prioritizing profits over oil production next year Chevron Corp. is cutting low-carbon investments by one-fourth as the oil explorer trims spending across the board and prioritizes profits over energy output. Chevron plans to spend $1.5 billion on 2025 emission-reductions efforts and alternative energy …

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