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Source: Reuters

John Kerry says Biden’s ambitious climate plan is ‘not a counter to China’

CNBC


No single country can solve the climate crisis — and the American pursuit of greater research and development on climate change is not a counter to China, the Biden administration’s climate envoy John Kerry told CNBC on Sunday.

“No

April 5, 2021 - 2:00 pm China, Climate Change, Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Source: Reuters

Suez Canal says close to clearing backlog after ship dislodged

Reuters


CAIRO – The Suez Canal said on Friday it was close to clearing a backlog of shipping that built up when a giant container ship was grounded in the waterway.

Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie told Egypt’s …

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Source: Reuters

Sempra Energy to sell 20% stake in unit to KKR for $3.37 billion

Reuters


Energy infrastructure company Sempra Energy said on Monday it would sell a 20% stake in its new business platform, Sempra Infrastructure Partners, to investment firm KKR for $3.37 billion in cash.

The sale was flagged by Sempra in December …

Source: Reuters

Oil prices dip after OPEC+ agree to ease output cuts

Reuters


SINGAPORE -Oil prices slipped on Monday, paring strong gains made in the previous session after OPEC+ agreed last week to gradually ease some of its production cuts between May and July.

Brent crude futures for June fell 33 cents, …

April 5, 2021 - 9:00 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, OPEC
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Suez Canal must upgrade quickly to avoid future disruption – shipping sources

Suez Canal must upgrade quickly to avoid future disruption – shipping sources

Reuters


CAIRO – Egypt’s Suez Canal must move quickly to upgrade its technical infrastructure if it is to avoid future shipping disruption, shipping industry sources said, as the major trade route tries to bounce back from a costly six-day closure.…

Source: Reuters

Mozambique army says Total project protected after militant attack

Reuters


MAPUTO – A natural gas project being developed by French energy major Total in northern Mozambique is beyond the reach of militants, a Mozambique army spokesman was quoted as saying in a radio report, in the wake of a …

Source: Reuters

U.S. voices concern to Mexico about ‘deteriorating climate’ for energy investors

Reuters


MEXICO CITY- The United States has raised concerns with Mexico about a worsening climate for U.S. energy investors in the Latin American nation, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, …

Source: Reuters

U.S. LNG export bonanza reshapes energy map in Asia

Reuters


TOKYO – U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China, Japan and South Korea, the biggest importers of the fuel, have surged to record highs in recent months as the heavily industrialised region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, …

April 2, 2021 - 11:00 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, LNG
Source: Reuters

Pioneer’s $6.4 billion deal for DoublePoint accelerates U.S. shale oil consolidation

Reuters


U.S. oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources agreed on Thursday to acquire privately-held rival DoublePoint Energy for about $6.4 billion, speeding up a consolidation of shale oil producers.

Oilfield rollups have accelerated this year as energy prices recover following last …

Source: Reuters

Oil rises as OPEC+ decides on production policy

Reuters


NEW YORK  – Oil prices surged up 3% on Thursday after news that OPEC+ reached a deal to gradually ease production cuts from May.

Brent crude rose $1.94, or 3.1%, to $64.68 a barrel by 1:25 p.m. EST (1825

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Source: Reuters

Egypt could ask for up to $1 billion in compensation for Ever Given crisis

CNBC


CAIRO — Egyptian authorities may seek over $1 billion in damages for helping to clear the Ever Given from the Suez Canal, as a dilemma emerges over who might foot the bill.

“We will reach over a billion …

Source: Reuters

Canada’s cash-rich oil sands firms face pressure to spend on transition

Reuters


Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are generating billions more in free cash flow in a faster-than-expected pandemic rebound, but taking a cautious approach to spending it that is disappointing environment-minded investors.

Their strategy to repay debts and pay shareholders …

Source: Reuters

Biden admin aims for U.S. leadership in offshore wind: official

Reuters


The Biden administration aims to transform the United States into the world’s leading producer of energy from offshore wind after years of lagging behind Europe, a senior official said on Wednesday.

President Joe Biden’s cabinet earlier this week unveiled …

Source: Reuters

Exxon Mobil signals first profit in five quarters on price gains

Reuters


HOUSTON  -Exxon Mobil Corp could post its first profit in five quarters on improved results across its businesses, with higher oil and gas prices providing a lift of as much as $2.7 billion, offset by costs from a February …

April 1, 2021 - 11:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Earnings, Energy News
Source: Reuters

Oil companies defeat New York City appeal over global warming

Reuters


NEW YORK – A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected New York City’s effort to hold five major oil companies liable to help pay the costs of addressing harm caused by global warming.

Ruling in favor of BP Plc, …

April 1, 2021 - 10:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Law
Source: Reuters

Oil up as OPEC+ meets to decide on production policy

Reuters


LONDON -Oil prices rose on Thursday on optimism about U.S and European economic recoveries and expectations OPEC and its allies will keep production curbs in place.

Brent crude rose $1.02, or 1.6%, to $63.76 a barrel by 1339 GMT. …

April 1, 2021 - 9:30 am Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, OPEC
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Source: Reuters

Oil price structures show market balance returns in second half of 2021

Reuters


LONDON – The oil market is likely to be in balance in the second half of 2021, even though European coronavirus lockdowns and U.S. winter storms caused disruptions in March, crude and petroleum products market price structures showed.

After …

March 31, 2021 - 3:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, OPEC
Source: Reuters

OPEC cuts, vaccines to sustain oil’s recovery: Reuters poll

Reuters


Oil prices will stabilise above $60 a barrel level this year, as vaccine rollouts support a demand recovery and OPEC and its allies continue to rein in supply, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.

The survey of 48 participants …

March 31, 2021 - 2:00 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, OPEC
Source: Reuters

Biden proposal: $174 billion for EVs, new funds for renewable power

Reuters


WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s vast infrastructure plan includes $174 billion to boost the markets for electric vehicles and billions more for renewable power – both provisions aimed at weaning the U.S. off of fossil fuels and combating climate …

Source: Reuters

Investigation begins into how ship got stuck on Suez Canal

Reuters


ISMAILIA, Egypt – Formal investigations into how the giant container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, shutting down shipping in the major global waterway for almost a week, begin on Wednesday, a canal official told Reuters.…

Source: Reuters

ConocoPhillips sees higher Q1 output, warns of profit hit from unwinding hedges

Reuters


ConocoPhillips said on Wednesday its first-quarter results will benefit from higher oil prices and output, while warning of a $600 million profit hit from its recent acquisition of Concho Resources and related commodity price hedges.

Higher oil prices and

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Source: gunvorgroup.com

Energy trader Gunvor to cut emissions by 40%, sets up renewables arm

Reuters


LONDON  – Energy trader Gunvor Group aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% in absolute terms by 2025, the company said on Tuesday, and has set up a new subsidiary to invest in non-hydrocarbon projects.…

Source: Reuters

Iran rejects ending 20% enrichment before U.S. lifts sanctions-state TV

Reuters


DUBAI -Iran will not stop its 20% uranium enrichment before the United States lifts all sanctions, Iranian state TV quoted an unnamed official as saying on Tuesday, after a U.S. media report said Washington would offer a new proposal …

Source: Reuters

Saudi wants OPEC+ to extend oil cuts into June, source says

Reuters


DUBAI/LONDON/MOSCOW – Saudi Arabia is prepared to support extending oil cuts by OPEC and its allies into June and is also ready to prolong its own voluntary cuts to boost prices amid a new wave of coronavirus lockdowns, a …