Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Planned Executive Orders After Swearing-In

Donald Trump plans to issue a flurry of executive orders and directives after he is sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, to put his stamp on his new presidency on everything from immigration to energy. Two sources familiar with the planning said Trump is preparing a flood of executive orders and directives that could …

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Supreme Court Declines to Hear From Oil and Gas Companies Trying to Block Climate Change Lawsuits

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. The order allows the city of Honolulu’s lawsuit against oil and gas companies to proceed. The city’s …

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Norway Awards Oil, Gas Drilling Permits, Plans Arctic Push

Summary • Norway awards exploration permits to 20 companies • Must drill to uphold oil, gas output, energy minister says • Also prepares for more Arctic exploration • Demonstrators, including Thunberg, protest against move SANDEFJORD, Norway, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Norway on Tuesday awarded stakes in 53 offshore oil and gas exploration licences to 20 …

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Canada’s Reality: Trump’s Tariffs Are Coming and Will Include Oil, Alberta Premier Warns

Province’s leader met with president-elect at Mar-a-Lago Ottawa shouldn’t make ‘empty’ threats to curb exports: Smith Canadians should be prepared to face US tariffs once Donald Trump assumes the presidency next week, with no exemptions for oil, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned after meeting the president-elect in Florida. The conservative leader of Canada’s main oil-producing province met with Trump at his …

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Oil Shipping Rates Surge After U.S. Sanctions Hit Availability

Summary • VLCC rates for Mideast to China up 39% since Friday • Shipping costs for Russian ESPO Blend to China more than double – S&P Global • Fleet tightness could worsen if shadow fleet seeks new vessels – Kpler (Reuters) – Supertanker freight rates jumped after the U.S. expanded sanctions on Russia’s oil industry, …

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GLJ’s Lithium Price Forecast: Insights for a Dynamic Market

Authors: Devin Lacey, Yuchen Wang Lithium has become a foundational element in the advancement of electrification solutions, powering innovations in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and advanced electronics. While its role in electrification and renewable energy deployment is indispensable, the lithium market remains highly volatile, driven by shifting supply-demand dynamics and changing policies. To …

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Chevron Names Laura Lane Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer; Al Williams to Retire

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced Laura Lane will become vice president and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective February 1. Lane will oversee the company’s government affairs, communications, and social investment activities. Lane will be based in Houston and succeed Al Williams, who is retiring in April after 34 years at the company. “Laura’s background …

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