Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Biden hits Russian oil in toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage- oil and gas 360

Biden hits Russian oil in toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage

(US News) – WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine. The move is meant to cut Russia’s oil revenues for the war that started in

Trump promised swift action on LNG exports, but advisers preaching patience- oil and gas 3560

Trump promised swift action on LNG exports, but advisers preaching patience

(Investing) – Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are urging him to take a patient approach to restarting approvals for liquefied natural gas export licenses, fearing rapid approvals will only get overturned in court, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. The recommendations offer a preview of the challenges Trump will face as his bold campaign promises to slash regulation and unfetter

Will trump let Putin get Ukraine’s $26 trillion in gas and minerals?- oil and gas 360

Will trump let Putin get Ukraine’s $26 trillion in gas and minerals?

(Washington Post) – Donald Trump often says that liberating Iraq without getting its oil resources was one of America’s biggest foreign policy blunders. He has a chance to avoid a similar mistake in Ukraine. Ukraine is not only the breadbasket of Europe; it is also a mineral superpower with some of the largest reserves of 117 of the 120 the most widely used minerals in the world.

Renewables growth won’t go away under Trump- oil and gas 360

Renewables growth won’t go away under Trump

(Oil Price) – The rise of data centers and their quest for renewable energy to power AI technology will boost the growth of renewables even under President Donald Trump, the Americas head of Japan’s biggest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, told Reuters.   “The new administration will be more constructive on fossil fuels, but that doesn’t mean renewables go away,” Kevin Cronin,

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over oil and gas imports- oil and gas 360

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over oil and gas imports

(Investing) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday the European Union should step up U.S. oil and gas imports or face tariffs on the bloc’s exports that include goods such as cars and machinery. The EU already buys the lion’s share of U.S. oil and gas exports, according to U.S. government data. No extra volumes are currently available as the

Oil prices fall, heading for weekly losses on demand concerns- oil and gas 360

Oil prices fall, heading for weekly losses on demand concerns

(Investing) – Oil prices fell Friday, heading for a hefty weekly loss and pressured by a stronger dollar and continued demand concerns, especially in top crude importer China. A 08:55 ET (13:55 GMT), Brent oil futures expiring in February fell 0.5% to $72.43 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 2.4% to $68.91 a barrel. Oil heads for weekly losses amid dollar pressure Both

OPEC Secrecy isn’t helping its exit strategy from production cuts- oil and gas 360

OPEC Secrecy isn’t helping its exit strategy from production cuts

(Oil Price) – This week, the OPEC+ group is meeting to discuss when and how to begin easing the ongoing production cuts. The alliance looks to have dug itself deeper into a position between a rock and a hard place, again. Although they are not publicly admitting it, OPEC and its allies want to keep oil prices fairly high, as many

Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs- oil and gas 360

Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs

(Investing) – SINGAPORE/LONDON -Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25% import tariffs on crude imports from the two countries, traders and analysts said. Two sources familiar with Trump’s plan told Reuters that oil would not be exempted from potential tariff hikes on imports

API CEO pens letter to Trump outlining critical factors for American energy success- oil and gas 360

API CEO pens letter to Trump outlining critical factors for American energy success

(World Oil) – Today in Newsweek, API President and CEO Mike Sommers outlines how the next administration and new Congress can advance commonsense energy policies that work for all Americans. Strength in leadership, homegrown production and upholding consumer choice are among his top points to consider. Dear President-elect Trump: “There were many surprises in the 2024 election. But one thing

API sends letter to President-elect Trump, outlines Five-Point Roadmap for energy policy- oil and gas 360

API sends letter to President-elect Trump, outlines Five-Point Roadmap for energy policy

(World Oil) – The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a new policy roadmap for the incoming Trump administration and next Congress to secure American energy leadership and help reduce inflation. Beginning with an open letter to President-elect Trump, the five-point policy roadmap details concrete steps Washington can take in 2025 and beyond to protect consumers, bolster geopolitical strength, leverage

Trump worries and leader absences cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku- oil and gas 360

Trump worries and leader absences cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

(BOE Report) – The annual U.N. climate summit began on Monday with some prominent leaders planning to skip the event ahead of tough talks on finance and trade, after a year of weather disasters that have emboldened developing countries’ demands for cash. Delegates gathering in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, hope to resolve the COP29 summit’s top agenda item – a deal

COP29: What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?- oil and gas 360

COP29: What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?

(Investing) – This month’s U.N. climate summit – COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan – has been dubbed the “climate finance COP” for its central goal: to agree on how much money should go each year to helping developing countries cope with climate-related costs. That discussion could be tough following Tuesday’s re-election of former U.S. President Donald Trump, a climate denier whose