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Trump’s Energy Czar Burgum Is a Powerful Cabinet Pick – If Trump Stays Happy

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The North Dakota governor would have an unusually broad portfolio as Trump’s energy czar and Interior Secretary.  By Patricia Lopez Patricia Lopez is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering politics and policy. She is a former member of the editorial board at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she also worked as a senior political editor and …

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How Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani’s Alleged Bribery Scheme Took Off and Unraveled

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Summary India’s Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged bribes SEC investigation dates back at least two years FBI seized Adani nephew’s electronics in 2023 (Reuters) – In June of 2020, a renewable energy company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani won what it called the single largest solar development bid ever awarded: an agreement to …

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Oil Prices Settle up 1% (6% for the Week) at 2-Week High as Ukraine War Intensifies

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Summary Russia will keep testing hypersonic missile in combat US imposes new sanctions on Moscow China crude oil imports set to rebound in November Nov 22 (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed about 1% on Friday, settling at a two-week high, as the intensifying war in Ukraine this week boosted the market’s geopolitical risk premium. Brent …

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US Energy Infra Firms Set for Record Gains as AI Power Demand Soars

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(Reuters) – U.S. energy infrastructure providers are on pace to post their best year in many, as investors hedge against volatility in the commodity markets and wager on long-term demand fueled by the rise of power-guzzling technologies such as generative AI. The Alerian Midstream Energy Index, which tracks major North American pipeline and storage companies, …

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ConocoPhillips Completes Acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation

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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

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(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

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(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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Goldman Sachs Expects Oil Prices to Average Around $80/bbl in 2024

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(Reuters) – Goldman Sachs expects Brent prices to average around $80 per barrel this year, despite a 2024 deficit and geopolitical uncertainty, citing an anticipated 0.4 mb/d surplus next year, the bank said in a note on Thursday. “Our base case is that Brent stays in a $70-85 range, with high spare capacity limiting price …

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Bitcoin is at the Doorstep of $100,000 as Post-Election Rally Rolls On

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NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $98,000 for the first time Thursday, extending a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the U.S. presidential election. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. Now, bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 and investors do not appear to be phased by gravity or …

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COMMENTARY: Gauging The likely Trump Effect on U.S. Energy & Power Sectors

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By Gavin Maguire (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump’s support for the fossil fuel sector and climate scepticism have sparked dismay throughout the global climate tracking community, and fears that his policies may reverse global energy transition momentum. His campaign speeches included pledges to boost domestic oil and natural gas output and to remove mandates on electric …

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