Australian dollar out of gas as economy sputters
The Australian and New Zealand dollars barely budged on Wednesday as domestic economic data again disappointed, adding to market wagers that interest rates will have to be cut again and…
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A gas company wants to expand a pipeline in the south—but it would sharply increase air pollution in North Carolina towns
Two compressor stations along Transco’s natural gas pipeline in North Carolina would emit more than 935,000 tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases each year, state records show. The…
Japanese gas tanker giant Mitsui OSK sees difficulty buying Chinese vessels
Mitsui OSK Lines, owner of the world’s largest fleet of liquefied natural gas carriers, said it is hard to buy Chinese vessels for the time being as the US ramps up scrutiny of the Asian…
Chevron seeks big oil and gas blocks in Indonesia
Chevron is seeking blocks with potential reserves of around 15 trillion cubic feet of gas [TANGERANG, Indonesia] US oil major Chevron is interested in exploring and developing oil…
New Singapore GasCo entity to centralise gas procurement; ex-Pavilion Energy chief Alan Heng to lead outfit
Singapore has established a new government-owned entity to centralise natural gas procurement, and has appointed Alan Heng, who previously led gas trader Pavilion Energy, as its chief…
U.S. Gas Industry Pushes Back on Trump Shipbuilding Rules
Another rift has opened between the U.S. oil and gas industry and President Trump, this time over new rules designed to encourage domestic shipbuilding and undermine China’s maritime…
U.S. Urges Japan and South Korea to Commit to $44 Billion Alaska Gas Project
Officials in the United States are urging Japan and South Korea to make a formal commitment within the next few weeks to a $44 billion natural gas project in Alaska. The effort, known as…
Demand for natural gas power is growing, threatening progress on climate change
A spike in demand for electricity from tech companies competing in the artificial intelligence race is upending forecasts for natural gas-fired power in the U.S., as utilities reconsider…
Column: His first day back in office confirms it — there is no Trump 2.0
WASHINGTON — President Trump promised an inaugural address focused on “unity,” but what he delivered was more a campaign speech in a formal suit — long on promises and anger toward…
UK gas reserves 'concerningly low': Biggest supplier
Britain's biggest gas supplier said Friday UK storage levels are "concerningly low" owing to high demand caused by freezing weather and after Ukraine ended Russian gas transit to Europe.…
Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police fire tear gas at his supporters
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's main opposition leader returned from exile Thursday as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds of his supporters who gathered near the main…
Russia warns Europe will "pay the price" for Ukraine cutting off gas
Russia has claimed that Ukraine's decision to let its gas transit agreement with Gazprom expire was influenced by the United States and warned that this move could jeopardize European…
Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees after Kyiv shuts off Russian gas pipeline
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico said his country could cut support for Ukrainian refugees. It comes after Kyiv shut off a Russian natural gas pipeline supplying central Europe. Fico…
Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to Europe in 'historic event'
The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe has been suspended as planned, authorities said on New Year's Day. Russia's Gazprom has no legal or technical means to pump gas through…
Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends
On New Year's Day, Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine. Kyiv is calling it a "historic" day as its refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia's Gazprom has halted the return…
Ukraine stops transport of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine has halted the transportation of Russian gas supplies through the country after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year, the nation’s energy minister confirmed.…
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraine's gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia's Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President…
'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — On a frigid morning in Moldova’s capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces for a difficult winter as he fears a looming energy shortage could leave…
Police "mystified" after woman doused with gas, set ablaze on walk to store
What's New A 20-year-old North Carolina woman sustained 3rd-degree burns over 70 percent of her body after suspects poured gasoline on her and set her on fire with a cigarette. Newsweek…
Trump tariff threats loom over US reliance on Canadian crude oil
What's New President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods are sparking fears of higher gas prices and economic friction when it comes to trade. Why…
EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including two top North Korean defense officials, a military…
U.S. Supreme Court will decide if oil industry may sue to block California's zero-emissions goal
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opened the door Friday for a potential challenge to California’s long-standing authority to set stricter emissions limits for new vehicles, including its…
Moldova declares energy emergency amid fears of Russian gas cutoff
Moldova's Parliament has voted to impose a state of emergency in the country's energy sector, bracing for potential disruptions to its natural gas supplies from Russia this winter. The…
Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leasing programme advances
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the availability of the draft programmatic environmental impact statement (EIS) for the GOM regional Outer Continental Shelf…