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Chevron Working on Supply of Power to Data Centers, Executive Says

U.S. oil major Chevron Corp is considering ways to supply lower carbon power for data center operators, Jeff Gustavson, president of Chevron New Energies said in an interview at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York. Gustavson’s comments follow a similar announcement by Exxon Mobil on Wednesday, which said it is working to help advance …

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US Natgas Prices Climb 4% to One-Week High on Colder Forecasts, Rising LNG Feedgas

U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a one-week high on Wednesday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand than previously expected and an increase in the amount of gas flowing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants. Front-month gas futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 11.9 …

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U.S. Sees Small Global Oil Deficit in 2025 in Outlook Reversal

Global demand to exceed output by 100,000 barrels a day IEA last month forecast 1 million barrel-a-day surplus The US reversed its forecast for a crude glut next year and is now calling for a small oil-market deficit. Global oil consumption should exceed output by 100,000 barrels a day in 2025, according to a monthly report from …

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Acadia, Companies Eye $9 Billion U.S. Renewables Roll-Out

Summary Acadia Infrastructure Capital launches new coalition Microsoft helps back first green energy project Looks to tap more companies; bolster local communities (Reuters) – U.S. investor Acadia Infrastructure Capital and companies including Microsoft  are looking to help develop a $9 billion pipeline of renewable energy projects across the country, the project lead told Reuters. Launching the …

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Oil Prices Rise as China’s Policy Easing Fuels Demand Hopes

(Reuters) – Oil prices climbed 1% on Wednesday as market participants anticipated a rise in demand from top importer China following Beijing’s latest plans to boost economic growth. Brent crude futures gained 75 cents, or 1.04%%, to $72.94 a barrel by 1011 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 75 cents, or 1.09%, …

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

(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

‘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

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

(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

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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