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Trump slams OPEC, criticizes high oil prices again

- "We protect the countries of the Middle East ... and yet they continue to push for higher and higher oil prices!" he says

21.09.2018 Oil , Downstream , Americas

One in three US households struggle to pay energy bills

- In 2015, 25 million US households reported forsaking food and medicine to pay energy bills

20.09.2018 Americas , General

US crude oil production rises 30th time in 36 weeks

- Crude output sees increase of 118,000 barrels a day for week ending Sept. 14

20.09.2018 Upstream , Americas

US fiscal deficit widening after tax cuts, Fitch warns

- Tax cuts will lead to higher deficits, debt, despite boosting growth, rating agency says

20.09.2018 Finance , Americas , General

Erdogan meets representatives of US companies in Turkey

- Strategic cooperation with US will be further strengthened via investment, trade despite ups and downs, president says

20.09.2018 Finance , Invesments , Turkey , Americas

Vestas secures 202 MW order from Canada’s Capital Power

- Danish wind energy company to supply its V136-3.45 MW turbines for Whistla Wind project in SE Alberta

19.09.2018 Wind , News from companies , Europe , Americas

US: Pompeo says downing of Russian plane 'unfortunate'

- Incident reminds us of need to find political resolution in Syria, says Pompeo

19.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas

Turkish FM discusses Syria with US counterpart on phone

- Mevlut Cavusoglu, Mike Pompeo discuss agreement between Turkey, Russia to establish demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

19.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Trump slams China after imposing new tariffs

- Criticism comes after Washington announces $200 billion of new tariffs on Beijing

19.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

Tesla confirms federal investigation

- ‘Tesla received a voluntary request for documents’ from Justice Dept., company says

19.09.2018 Finance , Americas

US welcomes efforts to reduce violence in Syria

- Assad regime offensive against densely populated Idlib province would be reckless escalation, says State Department

18.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Japanese billionaire is SpaceX’s 1st Moon tourist: Musk

- SpaceX says it will send Yusaku Maezawa to the moon in yet-to-be-built rocket spaceship

18.09.2018 Electricity , Finance , Americas

US imposing new tariffs on $200 billon of Chinese goods

- Total tariffs against China rise to $250 billion, Trump threatens tariffs on $267 billion of additional imports

18.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

US liquefied natural gas sector sees boost in 2018

- Development of U.S. LNG sector is gaining momentum since early 2018: says Wood Mackenzie official

18.09.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Finance , Americas , General

US LNG is coming to Germany, says US dep. energy sec.

- ‘The question is not if, but the question is when,’ Dan Brouillette tells German daily Bild

18.09.2018 Lng/Lpg , Europe , Americas , General

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

- Located in New Jersey, Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station first came online on Dec. 1, 1969

17.09.2018 Nuclear , Americas

US: Florence death toll rises to 5 amid massive deluge

- Storm moving slowly westward as flood waters rise

16.09.2018 Americas , General

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

- Cities' action will prevent 11,000 premature deaths per year from air pollution

16.09.2018 Transportation/Fuel Oil , World , Europe , Americas

US: Pompeo rips Kerry for seeking to salvage Iran deal

- 'What Secretary Kerry has done is unseemly and unprecedented,' US top diplomat says

15.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

- Ten cities from Europe, Australia and US agreed to phase out coal power to tackle climate change

17.09.2018 Renewable , Coal , Europe , Americas

Oil rig count in US shows increase this week

- Number of oil rigs rises by seven

16.09.2018 Oil , Americas

Trump to impose additional $200B in China tariffs

- Decision comes after Washington signals it wanted to restart trade talks with Beijing

16.09.2018 Finance , Asia , Americas

World greatest cities' GHG emissions fall over 5 years

- Many more cities worldwide are also on track to peak their emissions by 2020, C40 report shows

17.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , World , Americas

US endorses climate action despite Washington's stance

-"Washington is not in charge of U.S. energy production, consumers are," says UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy

15.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

California, EU sign carbon market cooperation agreement

- California and EU will step up frequency of exchanges on functioning of carbon markets and emissions trading systems

14.09.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Americas

Greenhouse gas emissions cuts possible by 2030: Experts

- All sectors of global economy have potential to rapidly halve greenhouse gas emissions through existing technologies

15.09.2018 Electricity , Renewable , Asia , Americas

UN chief says US power in decline, world 'in pieces'

- 'I think that the soft power of the United States … is being reduced at the present moment," Antonio Guterres says

14.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , World , Americas

US, Russia can meet global energy demand together: Novak

- Russian energy minister meets US counterpart Rick Perry in Moscow

14.09.2018 Natural Gas , World , Europe , Americas , General

US crude oil production falls sixth time in 35 weeks

- Crude output falls by 200,000 barrels a day in US states excluding Alaska

13.09.2018 Oil , Americas

US: Florence turns south, expected to slam Carolinas

- Hurricane shaping up to be costliest storm in US history as sustained winds hit 130 miles per hour

13.09.2018 Energy Security , Americas

US revises up oil price forecasts for 2018, 2019

- US Energy Information Administration revises up Brent and WTI by $1 per barrel for this year, and $3 a barrel for next year

13.09.2018 Oil , Americas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

- Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland declared states of emergencies as storm expected to hit Carolinas late Thursday

12.09.2018 Downstream , Downstream , Energy Security , Americas

China urges action against trade protectionism

- Russian and Chinese presidents meet on sidelines of summit in port city Vladivostok

12.09.2018 Finance , World , Asia , Americas

Norway's Eolus buys US solar, battery storage project

- Solar cell project with planned power of 500 MW and storage capacity of 250 MW is in early development phase

11.09.2018 Solar , News from companies , Europe , Americas

German Senvion secures 80-megawatt wind project in US

- Agreement for supply, delivery of Garden II project includes 21-year full service agreement

11.09.2018 Wind , News from companies , Europe , Americas

Venezuela denounces US after coup bid report

- Meetings between US officials and coup plotters are 'unacceptable and unjustified', says Venezuelan foreign minister

10.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

US government 'misleads public' on Afghanistan war

- Afghan war more expensive than Marshall Plan, which helped to rebuild Europe after World War II: New York Times

10.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

Turkey’s trade minister to visit UK, Argentina

- Ruhsar Pekcan to visit London on Sept. 11, Argentina on Sept. 14

10.09.2018 Finance , International Relations , Turkey , Europe , Americas

US attack on Turkish economy exemplary for global risks

- ‘Washington’s brazen use of economic weapons serve as a wakeup call for many countries and investors around the world’

09.09.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas

Oil rig count in US shows decline this week

- Number of oil rigs falls by two

09.09.2018 Upstream , Americas

US ready to impose $267B additional tariffs on China

- Trump says another $267 billion tariffs are ready to go on short notice 'if he wants'

08.09.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Brent oil falls to trade just over $76 on Fri., Sept. 7

- Crude oil inventories decreased in U.S., while gasoline stocks increased last week

08.09.2018 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

GE, Construtora Quebec team up for solar in Brazil

- GE will provide LV5 1,500-volt solar inverters, and skids for 14-megawatt Verde Vale III project in Guanambi

07.09.2018 Electricity , Solar , News from companies , Americas

GE, CGI partner to advance electric grid software

-Companies will focus on real-time grid operations and controls, critical infrastructure and cybersecurity

07.09.2018 Electricity , News from companies , Americas

US crude stocks decline, gasoline inventories rise

- Oil prices fall after rise in gasoline inventories

07.09.2018 Oil , Downstream , Americas , General

US' energy-related CO2 emissions fall 1 percent in 2017

- Energy-related CO2 emissions in US see decline in seven years out of the last 10, EIA says

06.09.2018 Americas , General

Climate action could reap $26 trillion in gains by 2030

- Report urges state and private sector to take action in shift to new climate economy to avail of economic benefits

06.09.2018 Electricity , Finance , Renewable , World , Americas , General

Turkish FM discusses Syria with US counterpart on phone

- Mevlut Cavusoglu, Mike Pompeo discuss bilateral issues, Syria's Idlib and Manbij, Turkish diplomatic sources say

05.09.2018 International Relations , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

LatAm nations meet over Venezuela’s migrant crisis

-Two-day summit held in Ecuador to coordinate regional response

05.09.2018 Americas , General

Trump to chair UN Security Council session on Iran

- US envoy Nikki Haley says Security Council to hold session on Syria's Idlib on Friday

05.09.2018 International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump says he supports Argentina, backs IMF efforts

- President reaffirms 'strong support for Argentina' during call with Argentine President Mauricio Macri

05.09.2018 Finance , International Relations , Americas

German Nordex to supply 99-MW wind farm in Argentina

-Group to deliver 30 AW132/3300 turbines for AES Argentina Generacion's wind farm in Buenos Aires province

04.09.2018 Wind , News from companies , Europe , Americas

Spain's EDPR secures over 3.8 GW in wind energy deals

-Company exceeds its Business Plan target of 3.5 GW of capacity additions for period 2016-2020

04.09.2018 Wind , News from companies , Europe , Americas

US ‘repeating Churchill’s bungles’

- Washington’s decision to deny Turkey F-35s echoes move by former British prime minister during World War I, says US expert

04.09.2018 Turkey , Americas

Brent oil falls but stays above $77 on Sept. 3

- After rise in US oil rig count and OPEC's output data, crude oil prices posted some losses on the global market

04.09.2018 Oil , Downstream , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US sanctions to badly affect Iranian economy: Report

- Iranian economy is forecast to grow by minus 2.8 percent by end of current Persian year

03.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Trump rips leak of off the record NAFTA comments

- 'At least Canada knows where I stand!' president says

02.09.2018 Americas , General

US, Canada to resume trade talks next week amid impasse

- 'We are confident that a win-win-win deal is possible,' says Canada’s foreign minister

01.09.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Oil rig count in US shows increase this week

- Number of oil rigs rises by two

03.09.2018 Oil , Americas , General

Total to sell interest in Canada oil sands project

-Asset to be sold to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for CAN$225 million

31.08.2018 Upstream , News from companies , Americas

Canada court blocks Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

-Indigenous concerns, environmental impact not properly assessed

01.09.2018 Oil , News from companies , Americas

Trump cancels pay raise for civilian employees

- President argues move will save $25B

31.08.2018 Finance , Americas

US may impose $200B China tariffs next week: Report

- Move could come after public comment deadline ends

31.08.2018 Finance , Americas

Trump threatens to pull US out of WTO

- President wants organization to adopt rules more favorable to US

31.08.2018 Americas

Turkey-US alliance should not be 'black and white'

- Two allies should 'come back to the table and find ways to repair their relationship,' says foreign policy director

31.08.2018 Turkey , Americas

US crude oil production falls fifth time in 33 weeks

-Crude output falls by 100,000 barrels a day in US states excluding Alaska

31.08.2018 Upstream , Americas , General

Danish firm to start two solar projects in US

- Once Sage & Misae solar power plants are fully operational, they will generate electricity to power 74,000 houses annually

29.08.2018 Finance , Solar , Americas , General

Eni acquires exploration area onshore Alaska

- Eni will hold all leases with a 100% working interest in an area of approximately 350,000 acres, Eni announces

30.08.2018 Upstream , Upstream , Americas

EU warns US against imposing new tariffs

-EU will respond immediately if US decides to go ahead with new tariffs on EU-origin products: EU Commission spokesman

29.08.2018 Europe , Americas , General

US warns Syria, Russia on possible Idlib offensive

-'We would hold them accountable for that, most especially for the use of chemical weapons,' State Department says

29.08.2018 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

NAFTA becomes latest deal to fall victim to Trump

- Despite new U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, tariffs on US steel and aluminum imports from Mexico will not be removed

28.08.2018 Oil , Americas , General

Iran applies to UN court against US sanctions

- Iran’s lawsuit asks International Court of Justice to have US sanctions lifted

27.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Brent oil rises over $75 in week beginning Aug. 27

- Weakened outlook for global oil demand growth keep oil prices from rising further

28.08.2018 Oil , Finance , World , Americas

Oil rig count in US shows decline this week

- Number of oil rigs falls by nine

26.08.2018 Oil , Americas

Crude oil prices gain more than 2 percent

- Brent and WTI increase 2.2 percent

26.08.2018 Oil , Americas

Fed to continue further, gradual rate hikes: Chair

- Powell draws a fine line between limiting economic expansion and overheating

26.08.2018 Finance , Americas

Brent oil above $75 at week ending Aug. 24

- Brent crude oil hit its highest level since July 31 on Thursday trading at $75 per barrel

25.08.2018 Oil , Asia , Americas

Permian expected to drive US crude prod. growth in 2019

- Permian region expected to account more than half of crude production growth through 2019, EIA says

25.08.2018 Oil , Americas

Trump warns impeachment would crash US market

- 'If I ever got impeached, I think the market would crash. I think everybody would be very poor,' Trump says

24.08.2018 Finance , Americas

Tehran calls on Trump to ‘return’ to landmark nuke deal

- President Donald Trump pulled US out of agreement in May before re-imposing sanctions on Iran

25.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Germany warns of trade war's dangers for global economy

- Intensifying trade conflicts could be severely detrimental to global economy, warns head of German central bank

23.08.2018 Finance , Europe , Americas

US crude inventories fall for week ending Aug. 18

- Crude stocks decline 5.8 million barrels

23.08.2018 Oil , Americas

US trade policies may negatively impact growth: Fed

- "Trade policies could move in a direction that would have significant negative effects on economic growth," central bank says

23.08.2018 Finance , Americas

Brent oil gains 3.3 percent as US crude stocks decline

- Brent price hits $75 a barrel -- highest level since July 31

24.08.2018 Oil , Americas

Germany calls for end to US dominance in global finance

- Foreign Minister Maas slams Trump administration for unilateral Iran sanctions, proposes alternative global payment system

22.08.2018 Finance , Europe , Americas , General

Trump rolls back Obama-era emission standards

- EPA says plan 'empowers states, promotes energy independence, and facilitates economic growth and job creation'

23.08.2018 Americas , General

US sanctions Russian shipping firms, individuals

- Shipping firms sanctioned for NKorea violations, Treasury says as it hits four others for aiding blacklisted Russian firm

22.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Eurasia , Americas , General

US, UK, France vow response to new Syria gas attacks

- ‘We remain committed to securing justice for victims of chemical weapons use,’ governments say

22.08.2018 Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

French Total quits Iran's South Pars gas project

- The efforts are underway to replace the French company with Iranian ones, says minister

22.08.2018 Natural Gas , Energy Projects , Europe , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

How climate change and human activity fuel wildfires

- In the US, climate change is blamed for doubling the cumulative area affected by forest fires since 1984, expert says

22.08.2018 Renewable , Europe , Americas , General

US tariffs to have negative impact on economy: Survey

- More than 90 percent of business economists surveyed say tariffs and threats of tariffs will negatively impact US economy

21.08.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

ConocoPhillips signs $2 billion settlement with PDVSA

- PDVSA to make initial payment around $500 million in 90 days

22.08.2018 Finance , Americas , General

Iraq's Basra, Chevron agree to implement oil fields MoU

- Chevron and Basra will also establish a company to work together

19.08.2018 Downstream , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Tariffs on China could cost US consumers $3.2B: Assoc.

- American consumers will have to pay between $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion more for connected devices, association says

18.08.2018 Asia , Americas , General

US growing isolated in international system under Trump

- Credibility of US government with a president as 'erratic' as Trump is greatly diminished, says expert

19.08.2018 Finance , Turkey , Americas , General

Oil rig count in US remains unchanged this week

- Number of oil rigs stays at 869

18.08.2018 Oil , Americas , General

Trump wants to eliminate quarterly earnings reports

- President argues move would provide more flexibility, save money

18.08.2018 Finance , Americas , General

US refineries running at record highs: EIA

- Refineries responding to high demand for motor gasoline and distillate, Energy Information Administration says

19.08.2018 Oil , Americas , General

Canada approves Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion

-National Energy Board approves more than 96 percent of route for pipeline segments 1-4, and 73 percent of entire route

18.08.2018 Oil , Americas

White House confirms US, China trade talks to resume

- 'Sometimes talks can produce better outcomes than expected,' says White House economic advisor

17.08.2018 Finance , Energy Diplomacy , Asia , Americas

Tesla sues Ontario government over car rebate program

- Some buyers want their deposits back on electric car orders

17.08.2018 Electricity , Americas

US cannot see who its true friend is: Turkish FM

- ‘We can easily solve problems with US but not with its current mindset,’ Mevlut Cavusoglu says

17.08.2018 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

US: Trump military parades estimate soars to $92M

- Estimate skyrocket to $80 million more than initially thought

17.08.2018 Finance , Americas

China files WTO complaint over US solar tariffs

-Imposition of 30 percent tariff on PV imports not only harm China’s rights, but also undermine WTO rules, Commerce Ministry says

17.08.2018 Solar , Asia , Americas

Brent crude price hits lowest level in four months

- Benchmark dips to lowest level since April 10

16.08.2018 Oil , Finance , Americas

Natural gas to show largest demand growth by 2040

China aims to become nuclear energy leader

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

Spot market electricity prices for week ending August 20

Natural gas to show largest demand growth by 2040

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

Total announces major gas find offshore UK

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Support for shale fracking drops in UK

UK's 1st shale gas drilling rig arrives on site

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

Russian piped gas is critical for Europe's supply needs

US LNG is coming to Germany, says US dep. energy sec.

Qatargas, PetroChina sign 22-year LNG supply deal

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

US crude oil production rises 30th time in 36 weeks

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

Wintershall's Brage oil field now 25 years old

US’ Pompeo stresses political role of Iraq’s KRG

Trump slams OPEC, criticizes high oil prices again

EU: Passenger car demand surges 6.1 pct in Jan-Aug

Energy incentives prioritized for Turkish economy plan

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

Iran launches three major petchem projects in south

Total sells its polystyrene business in China

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

Gaza hospitals to stop services over fuel crisis

Ford recalls 2 million pickups due to fire risk

GE launches advanced 5.3 MW onshore wind turbine

Equinor's Arkona wind farm starts power generation

Enel starts construction of 84.7 MW solar farm in Spain

Vestas gets 144 MW order from US' Avangrad Renewables

Enel starts construction of 84.7 MW solar farm in Spain

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

ABB connects Sweden's largest solar park to grid

Statkraft acquires Tidong hydropower project in India

Ethiopia: PM blames contractor for delay in dam

Hydro produces 94.7% of Norway's electricity in June

Bosnia: Explosion in hydroelectric plant kills 3

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

Novatek reveals big hydrocarbon find in Utrenneye field

World's 1st hydrogen-powered train launches in Germany

Free rides for people who recycle in Istanbul

Pioneering Spirit sets offshore pipe-laying world record

Ronesans Holding inks deal for Ceyhan industrial zone

Global poverty falls to record low: World Bank

Erdogan meets representatives of US companies in Turkey

OMW joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Tesla shares halted after CEO suggest taking it private

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, April 30