Sasol Output Hit by Volatile Environment
Sasol said its first-half performance was affected by the weak economic environment, with production down 1%, though it backed prior guidance despite expecting pricing and demand volatility to persist.
Oil prices end higher as weekly U.S. crude production and supplies drop
Oil futures finished higher on Wednesday, finding support as weather-related issues led to a 1-million-barrel weekly drop in U.S. oil production.
Santos Flags More Costs for Barossa Gas Project
Oil-and-gas company Santos reported a strong finish to 2023, but flagged that its Barossa gas project would require additional investment before production begins.
U.S. Crude Oil Stocks Fall More Than Expected in Week Ended Jan. 19
U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 9.2 million barrels last week, which was more than expected, as production and refinery runs dropped amid severe winter weather across much of the U.S.
Some Private-Equity Firms Stick With Natural Gas Despite Climate Concerns
Energy-focused investment firms are betting on rising U.S. natural-gas exports even as activists and some lawmakers push back.
Siemens Energy First Quarter Beats Forecasts
Siemens Energy forecast an underlying profit margin of between negative 2% and positive 1% for the fiscal year, after it reported preliminary first-quarter results that it said exceeded market expectations.
Global Emissions From Electricity Set to Fall Even as Power Demand Climbs, IEA Predicts
Starting this year, record generation from renewables and nuclear will cover rising power demand from growth in emerging markets, AI and data centers, the agency says.
Rio Tinto Inks Power Deal With European Energy for Giant Australia Solar Farm
Rio Tinto said it has agreed to buy electricity from the planned Upper Calliope solar farm in eastern Australia to power its Gladstone operations.
Woodside Energy Merger Talks With Santos Reflect Asia LNG Expectations, CEO Says
Woodside Energy's pursuit of a combination with Santos to create a global energy giant worth over $50 billion is a bet that demand for liquefied natural gas will remain strong, said Chief Executive Meg O'Neill.
Houthi Attacks Won't Threaten Global Natural-Gas Security
Energy markets look very different than in 2022.
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