Italy’s plan for return to nuclear power ready by end-2027, minister says
Italy aims to finalise by the end of 2027 a plan allowing the use of nuclear power again after it was banned almost 40 years ago.
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover U.S. climate dues after Paris withdrawal
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover...
EV maker VinFast’s losses heap pressure on parent Vingroup as foreign investors sell
By Francesco Guarascio and Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is facing renewed scrutiny on its strategy of backing loss-making electric...
Tesla to raise prices of all cars in Canada from Feb. 1, website shows
(Reuters) -Tesla will raise prices of all its cars in Canada from Feb. 1, according to notices on its Canadian website, with prices...
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc’s power...
Trump push to ‘drill, baby, drill’ may hit industry roadblock
President Donald Trump wants to boost US oil production, pledging to bring costs down as he returned to office this week — but...
Oil prices extend losses on uncertainty over Trump tariff impact
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring...
Solar power overtook coal in EU’s electricity mix in 2024, Ember says
By Susanna Twidale (Reuters) – Solar power overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity mix for the first time last year, while wind...
Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels
A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign...
US extends comment deadline on Biden-era LNG study to protect approvals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. has extended the comment period on a federal study of the economic and environmental impacts of the booming...
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan misses estimates for fourth-quarter profit
By Vallari Srivastava (Reuters) – U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan said on Wednesday it remains bullish on growth in demand for natural gas...
Trump push to ‘drill, baby, drill’ may hit industry roadblock
President Donald Trump wants to boost US oil production, pledging to bring costs down as he returned to office this week — but...
Trump’s climate withdrawal creates rare discord with Big Oil
U.S. oil and gas producers welcome Trump's push for domestic energy but fear exiting climate deals could hurt global clean energy investments.
Column: Only Indonesia can help nickel recover from price bust
By Andy Home LONDON (Reuters) -Nickel ended 2024 trading at four-year lows, a spectacular reversal of fortune for a metal that soared so...
Analysis: Volkswagen seeks new era in Germany with old methods
Volkswagen's cost-cutting deal in Germany relies heavily on the automaker's tradition of cooperation.
What’s next for EVs under President Trump?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to eliminate what he incorrectly labels “the electric vehicle mandate” imposed under...
Explainer: Can Trump overturn Biden’s offshore drilling ban?
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – President Donald Trump in an executive order on Monday revoked a ban imposed by former Democratic President Joe...
Senate panel easily approves Trump’s picks to run energy, interior departments
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senate committees on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s choices to run energy and environmental policy – officials...
Chinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Chinese electric vehicle makers BYD, Geely and SAIC have challenged the EU’s import tariffs at the Court of...
With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor
As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring...
Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market, Nikkei reports
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor plans to procure batteries for electric vehicles sold in the U.S. from South Korea’s SK On from around...
Trump push to ‘drill, baby, drill’ may hit industry roadblock
President Donald Trump wants to boost US oil production, pledging to bring costs down as he returned to office this week — but...
Oil prices extend losses on uncertainty over Trump tariff impact
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil fell 1% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring...
Tesla to raise prices of all cars in Canada from Feb. 1, website shows
(Reuters) -Tesla will raise prices of all its cars in Canada from Feb. 1, according to notices on its Canadian website, with prices...
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms
VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous opposition to the scrapped Northern Gateway pipeline project...
Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it decided to lift a ban on new coal...
Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is ‘absurd,’ says Bloc Québécois leader
OTTAWA — The leader of the Bloc Québécois says Canada is playing with fire by suggesting it could cut oil or electricity exports...
Parts of tundra releasing more carbon than they absorb: study
Parts of the Arctic tundra are now releasing more planet-warming gases than they absorb, an international study published Tuesday suggests, upending a millennia-old...
Wind, not nuclear, is the best way to meet Sweden’s climate goals, leading think tank says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – The cheapest way for Sweden to meet its expected rise in demand for electricity and goal of net zero emissions...
EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs
By Marta Fiorin and Cecile Mantovani DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from...
Most Scots want more North Sea oil and gas to meet energy needs, poll finds
More than seven in 10 Scots back drilling in the North Sea to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign imports, a survey has...
Italy’s plan for return to nuclear power ready by end-2027, minister says
Italy aims to finalise by the end of 2027 a plan allowing the use of nuclear power again after it was banned almost...
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
Solar overtook coal in the European Union’s electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc’s power...
ConocoPhillips takes over as sole operator of gas project in Malaysia, Petronas says
(Reuters) – Malaysia’s Petronas on Thursday said it has officially transferred its contractual right for a cluster of oil and gas fields in...
EV maker VinFast’s losses heap pressure on parent Vingroup as foreign investors sell
By Francesco Guarascio and Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup is facing renewed scrutiny on its strategy of backing loss-making electric...
Column: Only Indonesia can help nickel recover from price bust
By Andy Home LONDON (Reuters) -Nickel ended 2024 trading at four-year lows, a spectacular reversal of fortune for a metal that soared so...
Thai cabinet approves collection of carbon tax
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday agreed to levy a carbon tax of 200 baht ($5.88) per ton of carbon emissions, a...
US crude futures down $1 a barrel on Trump plan to boost fossil fuel output
U.S. crude futures for March delivery fell by $1.06 to $76.33 a barrel by 2315 GMT on Monday.
Argentina logs largest energy trade surplus in 18 years in win for Milei
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina logged its largest energy trade surplus in nearly two decades last year, the energy secretariat said on Tuesday,...
Brazil’s Cosan unloads stake in miner Vale
The move was "based solely on the goal of optimizing its capital structure," the Brazilian conglomerate said.
Analysis: Codelco workers fear copper production push hard to maintain
The company is targeting annual production of 1.7 million metric tons by the end of the decade.
Copper giant Peru sees economy expand for eighth straight month
Peru's GDP grew 3.93% in November 2023, marking eight months of expansion, driven by strong agriculture and fishing sectors.
JPMorgan upgrades YPF, expecting further growth for Argentine energy sector
In 2024, YPF's shares soared more than 150% amid a major rally in Argentine stocks.
Lesotho’s king pitches green energy to Davos elites
King Letsie III of Lesotho urges global leaders in Davos to invest in his nation's green transition.
Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged
The Sounion had been a disaster in waiting in the waterway, with 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard.
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach cut LPG prices for January
LPG is used mainly as fuel for cars, heating and as a feedstock for other petrochemicals.
Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen
Bioenergy from sugarcane trash could transform South Africa’s energy mix, reduce emissions, and boost rural farmers’ livelihoods.
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows
Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector ended 2024 strong, highlighting progress under 'Vision 2030.'
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover U.S. climate dues after Paris withdrawal
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover...
Middlemen have halted Russian oil cargo offers after US sanctions, Indian refiner says
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Middlemen supplying Russian oil are not offering cargoes due to new U.S. sanctions targeting Russian producers,...
Global green energy push likely to continue despite Trump climate retreat: UN
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement should not slow the global momentum towards renewable energy investments...
Japan firms must prepare for Trump tariff fallout, Suntory chief says in Davos
Japanese companies remain bullish about investing in the U.S. but need to prepare for supply chain shocks.
Aptiv to separate electrical distribution systems business
By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -Aptiv said on Wednesday it would separate its electrical distribution systems (EDS) business into a new company, as it...