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September 20, 2021
European gas prices surged more than 10% as Russia is keeping its grip on the market, opting to cap additional flows to the continent.
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September 20, 2021
A record rally in natural gas prices in Europe doesn’t mean it’s become lucrative to send every available molecule to the region.
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September 17, 2021
With Canadians set to vote Monday in a highly competitive election, the outlook for the two largest sectors in country’s stock index hangs in the balance.
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September 17, 2021
Oil headed for a fourth weekly gain supported by signs of a tighter market and a wider rally in energy prices.
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September 16, 2021
The world is facing high energy prices for the foreseeable future as oil and natural gas producers resist the urge to drill again, according to Chevron Corp.’s top executive.
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September 15, 2021
Oil jumped amid indications of a rapidly tightening market after a U.S. government report showed a bigger-than-expected decline in crude stockpiles.
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September 15, 2021
Natural gas prices in Europe continued their record-breaking run as uncertainties about supply security this winter worsen. Power prices also surged to a new high after a disruption on a power link with France.
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September 15, 2021
China’s first auction of oil from its strategic reserves looks relatively paltry, but the possibility of further releases is still likely to exert a powerful influence on global crude prices.
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September 14, 2021
Chevron Corp. expects its $10 billion of investment on low carbon technologies through 2028 to offer double digit returns that are competitive with its main oil and gas business, Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said.
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September 14, 2021
Norway’s opposition Labor Party is on course to oust the Conservative-led government after two consecutive terms in an election dominated by disputes over the Nordic economy’s dependence on fossil fuel.
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September 14, 2021
Barclays Plc and Deutsche Bank AG are among 17 banks accused by climate law activists of “hypocrisy” over work related to a controversial North Sea oil field.
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September 13, 2021
Angola, which relies on oil for more than 90% of its exports, has been struggling to recover from the 2014-2016 collapse in prices. It has also not been able to boost investments, needed to increase production from its aging fields.
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September 13, 2021
“This bill is fundamentally at odds with the president’s commitment to repeal fossil fuel subsidies,” said Erich Pica, president of Friends of the Earth. “This is a failure of climate leadership that will not soon be forgotten.”
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September 13, 2021
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is seeking to raise about $750 million from its drilling unit’s IPO, in what would rank among one of the largest share sales in the United Arab Emirates.
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September 13, 2021
The latest data from the group indicate that the world will continue to face an oil supply deficit in the coming months even as its members revive idle production.
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September 09, 2021
China made an unprecedented intervention in the global oil market, releasing crude from its strategic reserve for the first time with the explicit aim of lowering prices.
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September 09, 2021
Saudi Aramco is considering a bold move to open up one of the world’s largest unconventional gas fields to foreign investors, as it looks to fund a $110 billion project to help it diversify from oil sales, people familiar with the matter said.
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September 09, 2021
Higher consumption across major economies is buoying oil prices that have rallied around 40% this year. Against this backdrop, the OPEC+ alliance decided to keep restoring crude supply earlier this month, citing tighter balances into year-end.
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September 07, 2021
Enbridge Inc., the Canadian pipeline giant, agreed to acquire Moda Midstream Operating LLC for $3 billion to add U.S. Gulf Coast oil export capacity. The deal will connect Enbridge with oil produced in the Permian and Eagle Ford shale basins.
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September 07, 2021
European natural gas futures surged to record highs on Monday as the amount of Russian gas flowing into Europe through a key entry point dipped, crimping supplies in an already tight market.
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September 07, 2021
Cairn Energy Plc shareholders can expect a payback of as much as $700 million once the UK oil producer settles a long-running tax dispute with India.
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