Oil Futures Extend Gains in Cautious Trade
Oil futures added to Wednesday’s gains following the large export-led drawdown in U.S. crude oil inventories.
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U.S. Natural Gas Picks Up Ahead of Storage Report
U.S. natural gas futures were higher with focus on the EIA’s weekly inventory report that is expected to show a below-average injection into storage.
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Sinopec’s First-Half Net Profit Slid on Low Oil Prices
China’s biggest oil refiner, better known as Sinopec, attributed the weaker results to a sharp drop in international crude oil prices and the sluggish gross profit margin in the chemical market.
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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on oil futures, Ithaca Energy, Dialog and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
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U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected
Crude oil stocks decreased by 6 million barrels last week as imports fell and exports rose.
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NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Set to Merge
NorthWestern Energy Group and Black Hills have agreed to combine to form a large $7.8 billion regulated electric and natural gas utility company at a time of climbing energy demand across the U.S.
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Woodside Wants to Sell 20%-30% of Louisiana LNG Holding Company
Woodside Energy could retain as much as 80% of the holding company for its $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project in the U.S. as it progresses talks with potential partners.
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What’s Next for Trump and Ukraine? A Call to Putin and Specific Security Guarantees
President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky answered reporters questions in the Oval Office Monday. Here’s what comes next.
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European Renewable Stocks Rise After U.S. Tax Guidance
The shares rose after the U.S. published better-than-expected guidelines on which projects will qualify for wind and solar tax credits.
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National Grid to Sell LNG Terminal to Centrica Consortium in $2 Billion Deal
Grain LNG comprises two National Grid subsidiaries which own and operate the U.K.’s largest liquefied natural gas import terminal under-long term contracts.
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RWE Sticks to Full-Year Guidance After Earnings Decline
Weak trading, as well as unfavorable weather conditions that hampered wind production, contributed to the decline in earnings.
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Nuclear Power Is Having a Pop Culture Moment
Atomic energy has attracted influencers, spawned merch and even made a cameo on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’
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Vestas Wind Systems Confirms Outlook Despite Drop in Orders
Quarterly order intake fell 44% due to policy uncertainty. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized the wind-energy industry.
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