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US crude oil inventories show less-than-expected rise

- Commercial crude oil stocks rose by 0.4 million barrels, compared to market estimate of 2.5 million barrels increase

22.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Microsoft invests $1.1B in Mexico

- Funds will go toward creating new data center, education, AI projects

21.02.2020 Invesments , Americas , General

US natural gas output, exports to increase by 2050

- Dry natural gas production projected to increase almost 32% up to 2050

21.02.2020 Upstream , Americas

Oil steady with virus fears and rise in US crude stocks

- Crude inventories in US are estimated to increase by 4.2 million, API figures show

21.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

US sanctions Rosneft subsidiary for Venezuela trade

- Swiss-incorporated oil brokerage firm, board chairman sanctioned in latest attempt to curb Venezuela's oil sales

19.02.2020 Natural Gas , Energy Security , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises $10B to set up Earth Fund

- Initiative to fund efforts in fighting climate change, and protecting world's nature, says Amazon CEO

19.02.2020 Projects , Americas

US will not pursue war with Iran: Rouhani

- War with Iran will ‘ruin’ US President Donald Trump's chances of winning 2020 presidential polls, says Iranian president

18.02.2020 Americas , Middle East-Africa

US natural gas spot prices hit lowest level since 2016

- Relatively warm winter, gas production growth outpacing demand push prices to historic lows

18.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Americas

US oil rig count rises by two for week ending Feb. 14

- Number of oil rigs in US increases to 678

17.02.2020 Upstream , Americas

Pentagon to divert $3.83B for Trump's wall construction

- Shift in funding sparks criticism from Democrat, Republican lawmakers

14.02.2020 Projects , Energy Security , Americas

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

- This will be sixth offshore oil and gas lease sale under 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Leasing Program

13.02.2020 Upstream , Upstream , Oil , Energy Projects , Americas

US projected to become net oil exporter by 2050

- World's largest oil importer to export more crude if it produces more and oil prices increase

13.02.2020 Downstream , Americas

US crude oil stocks, production up for w/ending Feb. 7

- Crude oil output returned to record high level of 13 million barrels per day last week

13.02.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

US senators request assessment on Kashmir issue

- Bipartisan group of senators say India's steps threaten rights of certain religious minorities, secular character of state

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

Trump urges senators not to pass Iran war resolution

- 'We are doing very well with Iran and this is not the time to show weakness,' says US president

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US, Saudi top diplomats discuss Iran, Yemen

- Mike Pompeo, Saudi foreign minister address 'continued need to counter the Iranian regime’s destabilizing behavior'

13.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump proposes $188 million for offshore energy budget

- $26.5 million assigned to advance offshore renewable development

13.02.2020 Wind , Invesments , Americas

EIA lowers oil price forecast by $4 due to coronavirus

- Brent crude expected to average $61 a barrel in 2020, down from previous estimate of $65 per barrel

13.02.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , International Organization , Asia , Americas

US confirms 13th virus case as Trump seeks CDC cut

- Patient diagnosed while under federal quarantine after returning form Wuhan, China, CDC says

12.02.2020 Energy Security , International Organization , Energy Projects , Americas

US energy-related CO2 emissions to fall by 2050: EIA

- If realized, energy-related CO2 emissions could be 4% lower by 2050 compared to 2019 levels

12.02.2020 Coal , Americas

Turkish, US businesses to meet in Washington in April

- Bilateral meeting to focus on energy, infrastructure and construction, digital economy, tourism, defense industry

11.02.2020 Invesments , Turkey , Americas

Trump budget cuts domestic programs, boosts defense

- US president's budget continues to pump funds into mammoth Pentagon budget while seeking domestic reductions

11.02.2020 Finance , Americas

Energy to play greater role in Turkey-US trade volume

- Liquefied natural gas, renewable energy and petrochemicals are potential sectors for boost in mutual trade, official says

12.02.2020 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , International Organization , Turkey , Americas

US oil rig count rises by 1 for week ending Feb. 7

- Number of US oil rigs increase to 676

10.02.2020 Oil , Americas

Russia reiterates firm support for Venezuela's Maduro

- Russian FM Lavrov visits Nicolas Maduro in Caracas days after White House hosts Juan Guaido in Washington

08.02.2020 International Relations , Eurasia , Americas

Trump gloats on impeachment acquittal, ripping rivals

- 'I never thought a word would sound so good. It’s called ‘total acquittal,’' Trump says

07.02.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Projects , Americas

Trinidad and Tobago cancels gas deal with Venezuela

- US sanctions on Venezuela 'makes it impossible' to jointly develop gas field, says Trinidad and Tobago's premier

06.02.2020 Natural Gas , Americas

Canadian court approves Trans Mountain oil pipeline

- Consultations with First Nations groups deemed sufficient

06.02.2020 Oil , Americas

Shell, Equinor buy Schlumberger's stake in Argentina

- Partners buy Schlumberger's 49% stake in Bandurria Sur

04.02.2020 Finance , Europe , Americas , General

US oil rig count falls by 1 for week ending Jan. 31

- Oil rig count declines after two consecutive weekly increases

03.02.2020 Oil , Americas

Chevron posts net loss of 6.6B in 4th qtr. of 2019

- Net income for full year of 2019 down 80% from previous year

01.02.2020 Upstream , Projects , Americas

ExxonMobil net income declines more than 30% in 2019

- For full year of 2019 revenue came 8.7% lower than previous year

01.02.2020 Upstream , Projects , Americas

Oil prices head for biggest monthly decline since May

- Crude heads for more than 13% monthly loss with coronavirus' negative impact on economic growth and global oil demand

03.02.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US renewables power generation to exceed nuclear, coal

- Electricity generation from renewable sources, like wind and solar, to surpass nuclear and coal by 2021

01.02.2020 Electricity , Renewable , Americas

US imposes sanctions on Iran's atomic energy chief

- Designation of Ali Akbar Salehi comes amid Trump administration's continued 'maximum pressure campaign'

31.01.2020 Nuclear , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil down as Fed warns against virus impact on growth

- "There is likely to be some disruption to activity in China and globally," Fed Chair Powell says

31.01.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

US crude oil stocks rise much higher than expectation

- Commercial crude inventories jump by 3.5 million barrels, compared to market estimate of rise of 482,000 barrels

31.01.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Oil prices up with surprise crude inventory draw

- US crude oil stocks estimated to decline by 4.27 million barrels for week ending Jan. 24

30.01.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Turkey slams ‘stillborn’ US Mideast peace plan

- So-called 'deal of century' aims at killing two-state solution, usurping Palestinian lands, says Foreign Ministry

29.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump unveils Israel-Palestine plan amid opposition

- US president claims plan 'most detailed proposal ever put out by far' amid stiff Palestinian resistance

29.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US says more troops injured in Iran missile strikes

- Out of 50 U.S. service members diagnosed with TBI, 31 were treated in Iraq and returned to duty, says Pentagon official

29.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US crude oil output set for slow growth through 2021

- Crude production to rise by 9% this year, and grow by an another 3% next year

29.01.2020 Upstream , Americas

Oil prices down with rising coronavirus cases

- Rising coronavirus cases in China as well as increased risk in US negatively impacts global oil demand

28.01.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Palestinian president turns down phone call with Trump

- US president to meet with Israeli prime minister and his political rival this week to discuss Middle East peace deal

27.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US to become major energy supplier for China with deal

- Cancelling contracts and existing tariffs on US imports are some hurdles for China in meeting $52.4 bln. energy purchases

28.01.2020 Asia , Americas , General

Trump on lifting Iran sanctions: 'No thanks!'

- Iran's foreign minister said Trump administration can correct past, lift sanctions, get back to negotiating table

26.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US oil rig count rises by 3 for week ending Jan. 24

- Oil rig count increases for second week in a row

25.01.2020 Oil , Americas

US' LNG exports to rise 30% in 2020 and 18.5% in 2021

- Exports of LNG from US expected to average 184 million cubic meters per day this year

27.01.2020 Lng/Lpg , Americas

Iran nuclear deal meeting postponed until February

- Parties committed to preserving deal but experts need more time to prepare

26.01.2020 Nuclear , Europe , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Jan. 23

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas in spot market costs 1,482 Turkish liras on Thursday

24.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Americas

Baker Hughes earnings fall, revenues rise in 2019 & 4Q

- Revenue rises 7.8% in final quarter of 2019 and shows 4.2% increase for full year of 2019

24.01.2020 Stock Market , Americas

US crude oil stocks decline for week ending Jan. 17

- Commercial crude inventories fall by 0.4 million barrels

25.01.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Halliburton posts net losses for 2019 and 4Q19

- Revenue for full year shows decrease of 6.6%

23.01.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

China to buy big US crude quantities as per trade deal

- Beijing faces various challenges to meet $52 billion worth of energy goods purchases from US in two years

23.01.2020 Lng/Lpg , Downstream , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Energy Info Admin. forecasts fall in oil prices in 1H20

- Brent crude to decline in early 2020 to average $62 per barrel in May

24.01.2020 Transportation/Fuel Oil , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices down with rising US stocks, China epidemic

- New virus epidemic in China threatens overall oil demand

24.01.2020 Downstream , Energy Security , Asia , Americas

Russia testing US in Syria: military official

- Deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve warns Russian forces against provocative actions

23.01.2020 Eurasia , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump: China tariffs to remain during Phase 2 talks

- Trump says relationship with Chinese president "extraordinary", amid improved ties between two rivals

22.01.2020 Finance , Asia , Americas

US energy-related CO2 emissions to decline through 2021

- 2021 is expected to mark third consecutive year of decline in US energy-related CO2 emissions

23.01.2020 Natural Gas , Renewable , Coal , Americas

US oil rig count rises by 14 for week ending Jan. 17

- Oil rig count rises for first time after three consecutive weeks of decline

20.01.2020 Upstream , Americas

China to buy US energy goods worth $52B over 2 years

- Out of $200 billion purchase commitment, 26.2% is energy-related, the second-largest category in phase-one deal

20.01.2020 Asia , Americas

Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader

- ‘Their economy is crashing ... people are suffering. He should be very careful with his words!,’ Trump says on Twitter

18.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Gas-fired power to slow in US with rise in renewables

- Total new solar, wind capacity to reach 49.3 GW to surpass new gas-fired power additions of 11.4 GW by end of 2020

19.01.2020 Natural Gas , Renewable , Americas

Schlumberger revenue rises, posts net loss in 2019

- World's largest oilfield services firm reports $32.92 billion in revenue for full year

19.01.2020 Finance , Americas

Oil prices post weekly losses for w/ending Jan. 17

- US crude output reaching new record high brings oversupply worries

18.01.2020 Oil , Energy Security , World , Americas

US crude oil production breaks new record high

- Crude output reaches all-time high of 13 million barrels a day

18.01.2020 Upstream , Americas

Wind, solar to generate most new US power in 2020

- Of 42 GW of new additions, wind is expected to account for largest share at 18.5 GW, or 44%

16.01.2020 Coal , Wind , Solar , Americas

Oil prices steady before US-China phase-one trade deal

- Investors skeptical that world's two largest economies will lift sanctions amid phase-two deal

15.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

Energy Info. Admin. revises up 2020 oil price forecasts

- Brent crude estimated to average $65 per barrel this year

15.01.2020 Upstream , Stock Market , Americas

Oil prices up with US, China trade rapprochement

- US removes China's 'currency manipulator' label

15.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Asia , Americas

US sanctions new head of Venezuelan National Assembly

- 7 officials 'led a failed attempt to illegitimately seize control of the National Assembly,' says US Treasury Dept.

15.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas

US drops claim that China manipulates currency

- Washington’s move comes only two days before top officials sign the first part of a deal to end the trade war

14.01.2020 Finance , Asia , Americas

US oil rig count falls by 11 for week ending Jan. 10

- Oil rig count declines for third week in a row

13.01.2020 Upstream , Americas

Oil prices down as Middle East tensions ease

- Prices below Jan. 3 level when US carried out strike killing Iran's Qasem Soleimani

10.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US: Closing coal-fired plants saved over 25,000 lives

- Study reveals 570M bushels of crops also saved between 2005-2016

10.01.2020 Coal , Americas

Trump says sanctions on Iran 'already' increased

- 'We've increased them. They were very severe, but now they're increased substantially,' says US president

10.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US crude oil inventories rise for week ending Jan. 3

- Commercial crude inventories increase by 1.2 million barrels

10.01.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

Oil prices down with lost gains after Trump's comments

- "Iran appears to be standing down," US President says

10.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Timeline: US-Iran tension since collapse of nuke deal

- Escalation of tension between Washington, Tehran begins with US president scraping Iran nuclear deal in May 2018

09.01.2020 Nuclear , Americas

Trumps says Iran likely ‘standing down’ after strikes

- 'Iran appears to be standing down, which is a good thing for all parties concerned,' says US president

09.01.2020 Nuclear , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices down 1% as OPEC head's remarks calm market

- Brent crude down 1.33%, while WTI loses 1.75% after Barkindo's statements

10.01.2020 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

Brent crude up after Iran's missile attacks

- The benchmark passes key milestone of $70 a barrel for second time this week

08.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Oil prices exceed other commodities in 2019: EIA

- Last year saw Brent crude rise by 22.7%, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jump 34.4%

08.01.2020 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Stock Market , Americas

Oil prices retreat from nine-month high

- Crude prices retreat around 1.4% on Tuesday

07.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump admin denies Iranian FM entry into US: report

- Javad Zarif requested visa to speak about killing of top general in Baghdad

07.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

Israel should not be dragged into US-Iran conflict: PM

- Benjamin Netanyahu says his country was 'not involved’ in Iranian general’s killing but supports US's right to self-defense

07.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

Global energy use to increase 50% by 2050: EIA

- Renewable energy consumption worldwide expected to rise by 3.1% every year between 2018 and 2050

07.01.2020 Renewable , Coal , Energy Projects , Asia , Americas

Oil prices up 2% as Middle East tensions escalate

- Price of Brent crude gained 3.55% on Friday

07.01.2020 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump warns Iraq of sanctions if US forces expelled

- US president vows to hit country with ‘sanctions like they’ve never seen before’

06.01.2020 Americas , Middle East-Africa

Iraqi parliament decides to expel US troops

- Move comes after US airstrike killed top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in Iraqi capital Baghdad

06.01.2020 International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkey striving to reduce tensions between US, Iran

- Some 8,200 square kilometers of Syrian land have been cleared of terrorists through Turkish operations, president says

07.01.2020 International Relations , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

US targeting 52 Iranian sites if Tehran attacks: Trump

- Washington prepared to strike 'very fast and very hard,' says US president

05.01.2020 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa , General

US crude oil stocks decline for w/ending Dec. 27

- Commercial crude inventories decline by 11.5 million barrels

04.01.2020 Oil , Finance , Americas , General

US oil rig count falls by seven for week ending Jan. 3

- Oil rig count declines two consecutive week

04.01.2020 Oil , Americas , General

Oil shows strong weekly gain with 4% daily rise on Fri.

- Brent price heads for 1.1% gain, while WTI shows 3.3% increase for week ending Jan. 3

04.01.2020 Transportation/Fuel Oil , Stock Market , Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Renewables surpass coal in US electricity in April 2019

- Renewables provided 23% of total US electricity generation in April last year, while coal provided 20%

04.01.2020 Coal , Solar , Americas

Turkey's daily power consumption up 23.8% on Jan. 2

- Turkey's electricity exports total 5,360 megawatt-hours, while imports amount to 6,184 megawatt-hours on Thursday

04.01.2020 Thermal , Americas

Oil prices up 3% with tensions in Middle East

- Home to almost half of world's proved oil reserves, Middle East accounts for one-third of global oil production

03.01.2020 Downstream , Stock Market , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Turkish, US presidents discuss Libya, Syria over phone

- Conversation comes hours after Turkish parliament voted in favor of sending troops to Libya

03.01.2020 International Relations , Turkey , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Iran blasts US for killing Iranian commander Soleimani

- Iranian FM blasts US over killing of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' Quds Forces

03.01.2020 International Relations , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump directed killing of head of Iran's Quds force: US

- 'This strike was aimed at deterring future Iranian attack plans,' says Pentagon

03.01.2020 Energy Security , Americas , Middle East-Africa

Trump: Initial China trade deal to be signed next month

- Signing of phase one trade agreement to be held Jan. 15 at White House, says US president

03.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy , Americas , General

US' energy CO2 emissions to fall in 2019

- Nearly all of forecast decrease is due to fewer emissions from coal consumption, EIA says

01.01.2020 Coal , Downstream , Americas

US crude oil stocks decline for w/ending Dec. 20

- Commercial crude inventories decline by 5.5 million barrels

29.12.2019 Refining/Petro Chemistry , Americas

US oil rig count falls by eight for week ending Dec. 27

- Oil rig count declines after two consecutive weekly increases

29.12.2019 Upstream , Americas

UAE issues op. license for Arab world's 1st nuke plant

Russia completes 1st reactor vessel welding for Akkuyu

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11

Turkey's daily power consumption down 11.9% on Feb. 23

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 16

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 13

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.84% on Feb. 11

Turkey's daily power consumption up 12.6% on Feb. 24

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 23

Turkey's daily power consumption up 2.15% on Feb. 21

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Feb. 20

Saudi Aramco gets approval for major natural gas field

US natural gas output, exports to increase by 2050

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 11

British LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Danish LNG carrier arrives in Turkey

Valeura's gas production rises 22% in 4th quarter 2019

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 24

US natural gas stocks to hit record by end of October

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 21

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Feb. 18

Algerian LNG vessel arrives in Turkey on Feb. 23

US gas prices better than other countries amid Covid-19

Global LNG demand to double by 2040: Shell

Algerian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on Feb. 23

US oil rig count rises by one for week ending Feb. 21

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

US oil rig count rises by two for week ending Feb. 14

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Oil prices rebound from coronavirus fears

Oil set for weekly gain with virus rebound, Libya risks

Oil prices down with rising US crude stock, coronavirus

Global fuel demand growth revised down amid coronavirus

US crude oil inventories show less-than-expected rise

Oil steady with virus fears and rise in US crude stocks

US crude oil stocks, production up for w/ending Feb. 7

Oil steady as market awaits OPEC cut against low demand

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

Oil steady as market awaits OPEC cut against low demand

Turkey's oil imports up 45.7% in November 2019

Renewables in transport in EU up year-on-year in 2018

RWE, Saitec to test offshore wind farms in deep waters

Nordex receives order for 156 MW wind farm in Chile

Siemens raises stake in Gamesa Renewable for $1.2 bln.

Trump proposes $188 million for offshore energy budget

Solar is key in cutting Turkish gas imports: GENSED head

AA energy desk to host Turkey's solar energy Assoc. Head

Wind and solar surpass coal in EU electricity in 2019

Wind, solar to generate most new US power in 2020

AA energy desk to host Turkey's solar energy Assoc. Head

Hydro provides 90.1% of Norway's power in January

Siemens raises stake in Gamesa Renewable for $1.2 bln.

Hydro provides most of Norway's power in December 2019

Highlights of global energy market in 2019

UN wants action on climate change in 9 African nations

Turkey focuses on biomass from agricultural waste

Turkey to boost geothermal using support mechanisms

Turkey shows real market potential for electric cars

Amazon's Jeff Bezos promises $10B to set up Earth Fund

Pentagon to divert $3.83B for Trump's wall construction

Chevron posts net loss of 6.6B in 4th qtr. of 2019

Microsoft invests $1.1B in Mexico

Rosneft income increases 50% in fourth quarter of 2019

Solar is key in cutting Turkish gas imports: GENSED head

EU invests over €100 million in climate neutrality

Spot market natural gas prices for Monday, Feb. 24

Oil prices rebound from coronavirus fears

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Feb. 23

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Feb. 21

US' Gulf of Mexico lease sales scheduled for March 18

Turkey's energy import bill falls 7.4% in December 2019

French authorities, NGOs sue Total for climate change

ExxonMobil makes 15th oil discovery in offshore Guyana

Turkey's daily power consumption down 10.7% on Feb. 9

Spot market electricity prices for Friday, Feb. 7

Turkey's daily power consumption down 8.87% on Jan. 12

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, Jan. 9