Google told to halt work on datacentres in Finland over environmental concerns Order on two construction sites comes after Google failed to carry out environmental impact assessments The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Cooler US Weather Forecasts November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Monday closed up +0.031 (+1.02%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday as forecasts for cooler US weather later this month could boost heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group said Monday that forecasts shifted cooler across the northern and western US from... Barchart · Oct 5
What Record Diesel and Heating Oil Prices May Be Telling Other Markets Heating oil isn't just about heating homes. It's also a diesel story. A 42-gallon barrel of crude produces only about 11–13 gallons of distillate fuel. Now add tight inventories, global supply concerns—and a 15-year seasonal pattern turning bearish. History says one thing, today's market says another, and price gets the… Barchart · Oct 5
Forecasts for Cooler US Weather Lift Nat-Gas Prices November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed up +0.036 (+1.09%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled sharply higher as forecasts for cooler US weather later this month could boost heating demand for nat-gas. The Commodity Weather Group on Friday said forecasts shifted cooler across... Barchart · Oct 2
Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects The Independent UK · Oct 2
Trump’s diesel squeeze may put Indian refiners in a sweet spot, and a bind A potential US diesel export ban could worsen an already tight global fuel market by removing about 1.2 million barrels a day of supply at a time when Middle Eastern, Russian and Chinese exports are constrained. Europe would be particularly exposed, while India could gain export opportunities for its refiners… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higher In fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting the high costs associated with diesel-generated power, the initiative aims to lessen financial burdens on approximately 80,000 residents benefiting from the Power Cost Equalization Program. While this support is crucial,… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Crude Oil Prices Surge on Possible Escalation of US-Iran War November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +2.45 (+2.71%) on Thursday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.1421 (+4.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday as talks between the US and Iran to end the war remain deadlocked, keeping the Strait of Hormuz... Barchart · Oct 1
Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Larger Weekly Storage Build and Seasonal US Weather November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.065 (-1.93%). Nat-gas prices settled lower on Thursday on a larger-than-expected build in weekly nat-gas storage, along with forecasts for mild US autumn weather that could curb heating and air-conditioning demand for nat-gas. The EIA on Thursday reported that nat-gas... Barchart · Oct 1
Global Supply Risks Underpin Crude Oil Prices November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +2.28 (+2.52%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.1014 (+3.11%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today as talks between the US and Iran to end the war remain deadlocked, keeping the Strait of Hormuz from fully... Barchart · Oct 1
Oil prices barely changed as investors assess US-Iran peace talks and Gulf exports Oil prices exhibited notable stability during the early trading hours in Asia as traders closely monitored the US-Iran peace discussions for potential ramifications. While Brent crude futures slightly increased, US West Texas Intermediate experienced a marginal dip. Analysts emphasized the need for significant developments in the negotiations to see a… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Shrinking Gasoline and Diesel Supplies Lifts Crude Oil Prices November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +1.04 (+1.16%) on Wednesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.1282 (+4.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Wednesday after Russia extended its diesel export ban, further tightening the global market. Also, attacks on vessels transiting the Strait... Barchart · Sep 30
Nat-Gas Prices Rebound on Expectations for a Smaller Weekly Build in Gas Storage November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.015 (+0.50%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Wednesday and settled higher on expectations for a smaller-than-average build in weekly gas storage. The consensus is that Thursday’s weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose +63 bcf for the week ending September... Barchart · Sep 30
US crude oil output rose in July, while petroleum demand declined, EIA says In July, US crude oil production climbed to 13.95 million barrels per day, up from June’s figures. Despite the production surge, the demand for crude oil and petroleum products dropped to 20.61 million barrels per day. Meanwhile, gross natural gas production reached a remarkable 137.0 billion cubic feet per day,… The Economic Times · Sep 30
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Trump's Own AI Turns on Him Seconds After Launch, Contradicting His Biggest Claims Trump's new America.gov AI chatbot delivers answers contradicting his 2020 election, salary and third-term claims, then suddenly refuses some political questions.
Barchart · Sep 30 Crude Prices Jump as Global Diesel and Gasoline Supplies Shrink November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up +2.41 (+2.70%) today, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) is up +0.1321 (+4.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today after Russia extended its diesel export ban, further tightening the global market. Also, attacks on vessels transiting the Strait...
Motor1 · Sep 30 White House Considers 90-Day Diesel Export Ban As Prices Surge Diesel prices above year-ago levels keep pressure on US drivers, small businesses, and fleets as export-ban talks continue without a signed policy.
Barchart · Sep 29 Crude Prices Sink as More Oil Supplies Exit Hormuz November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed down -3.22 (-3.48%) on Tuesday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.0255 (-0.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Tuesday, with gasoline falling to a 2.5-week low. Crude prices sank Tuesday on signs that a steady flow of crude oil...
Barchart · Sep 29 Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as Output Recovers November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.095 (-3.06%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday for a second day after gas production returned to near normal after repairs were made to a ruptured gas pipeline in West Virginia, easing supply fears. TC Energy on Sunday notified...
Barchart · Sep 28 Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Force Majeure Lifted on Appalachian Pipeline October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.196 (-6.13%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply lower on Monday after a force majeure was lifted on a gas pipeline in West Virginia, reducing fears of a prolonged outage. TC Energy on Sunday notified customers that the force majeure on the...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 27 Duke-linked Scottish data centre sparks fears for 4000-year-old burial cairns A HUGE planned AI data centre linked to a Scottish aristocrat has sparked fears over the impact it could have on nearby 4000-year-old burial cairns…
Barchart · Sep 25 Nat-Gas Prices Decline on Hopes Appalachia Pipeline to Be Repaired October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Friday closed down -0.101 (-3.06%). Nat-gas prices retreated Friday after Columbia Gas Transmission said it found the leak in a West Virginia pipeline that prompted a force majeure and expected to fix it over the weekend, easing concerns about an extended outage. On...
Barchart · Sep 24 Nat-Gas Prices Soar on Pipeline Outage in Appalachia October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.274 (+9.06%). Nat-gas prices jumped to a 2.5-month nearest-futures high on Thursday and settled sharply higher after TC Energy’s Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline in Appalachia sent out a force majeure to customers due to an “unexpected mechanical issue,” prompting fund...
The Times of India · Sep 24 Straitcraft: How geography gives Iran leverage and could do the same for India Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulted in a marked decline in oil flows, affecting the global economy and forcing the US to reconsider its stance. Concurrently, India is exploring ways to capitalize…
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Three-Time Trump Voter Adam Calhoun Vows Never to Vote Again as Poll Shows Trump Voters Less Engaged Adam Calhoun says he is done with the ballot box; see what share of the president's 2024 supporters treat election day as optional rather than an obligation.