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Strife over US LNG permit freeze: Win for environmentalists and loss for Big Oil but is there more to it?
The Biden administration’s imposed pause on pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports is seen as a controversial move, which has brought the strife between Big Oil and climate campaigners to the fore.
With $28 billion in the bag, Shell’s 2023 profit attests to oil & gas price slump and LNG trading upturn
Shell’s annual profit in 2023 took a tumble, dropping by 30% on a year-over-year basis, compared to its highest-ever annual profit, which came to almost $40 billion in 2022.
Red Sea crisis escalation: US-UK airstrikes, Houthis’ vessel attacks, spike in oil prices, and tanker trade slowdown
Recent events in the Red Sea have added fuel to the growing fears about the possibility of a wider conflict breaking out across the Middle East, prompting further concerns over oil flows, supply chains, and energy prices in the region and beyond.
Interview: LNG greasing the energy transition wheels – Black & Veatch’s take on low-carbon future
Black & Veatch’s President of Asia Pacific and India spotlighted accelerated LNG production as a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle.
Biden vs Trump: Will energy policy or tectonic shifts in democracy and geopolitics decide winner of potential 2024 showdown?
Biden’s energy dossier confirms his willingness to bend over backward to uphold his values and clean energy agenda, but will America’s energy transition grind to a halt under Trump’s reign if he gets another term?
COP28’s ‘historic package’: Writing on the wall that spells end of fossil fuel era or new opportunity for gas and LNG players?
A deep dive into the outcome of COP28 climate talks, which some see as a climate win while other perceive it to be a backdoor for more gas and LNG projects.
COP28: Will a magic wand sweep away oil, gas, and LNG in favor of green agenda?
As a battle over fossil fuel language continues to rage, the pressure is not letting up on demands to phase out fossil fuels.
COP28’s impact on LNG spree: Will decarbonization moves throw oil & gas players off their game?
Will the anticipated global build-out of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects continue or will many of these projects come to an abrupt end?
COP28: Reconciling great expectations with reality in a highly polarized world
A deep dive into COP28 and the clash between those calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels and the ones lobbying to keep oil, gas, and coal firmly entrenched in the energy mix.
Hybrid interconnector projects in North Sea and Baltic Sea beef up Europe’s green energy ties
Three hybrid interconnector projects in the North Sea and Baltic Sea are among the proposed cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which underpin the EU’s climate and net zero drive.
In focus: Energy and maritime plays shaping greener future to wean the world off fossil fuels
This week saw Europe entrench its position as the decarbonization trailblazer, with the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark, and Belgium spearheading the new wave of projects.
Buffeted by market volatility, Shell’s profit slumps but overall performance remains ‘strong’
Shell has joined its peers in posting solid operating and financial performance for the third quarter of 2023.
BP sees sharp drop in profit due to flat gas prices but uplifts renewables pipeline
BP has achieved production growth, a reduction in net debt, and a “robust” operating cash flow, based on its results for 3Q 2023.
Despite lower profits, European and US oil & gas giants soldier on with ‘solid’ results
TotalEnergies, Eni, ExxonMobil and Chevron have reported strong operating and financial performance in the third quarter of 2023.
Interview: Winning back investor confidence in wave energy – Mocean Energy’s guide
In an interview with Offshore Energy, the co-founder and managing director of Mocean Energy, one of the leading wave energy companies in the world, Cameron McNatt talked about the development of innovative wave energy technology and projects, while successfully navigating through all the challenges