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Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson  speaks with journalists before a Liberal Party caucus meeting in West Block on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Wilkinson is the latest Liberal in Washington amid President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the Canadian energy minister is making the pitch for a Canada-U.S. energy and resource alliance. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
ElectricityFuelNewsPolitics

Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Wilkinson told US lawmakers that there is no better way to achieve economic dominance and strength against China than to work with Canada.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the New York City skyline after heavy rains as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia bring flooding across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, in New York City, U.S., September 29, 2023.  REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
ClimateCourtsNews

New York City lawsuit against Exxon, BP, Shell over climate change dismissed

NYC lawsuit against Exxon, BP, and Shell over alleged greenwashing dismissed; judge cites lack of proof and vague claims.

FILE PHOTO: Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of Russian flag colors in this illustration taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
BusinessCourtsLegislationNewsOil

Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal

In the first case of its kind to reach the UK's Supreme Court, a billionaire oil tycoon challenges UK sanctions.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (L) met British counterpart Keir Starmer as he visits London (POOL)
ElectricityNatural GasNewsOilTrade

BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq

The mega-project in northern Iraq will include plans to recover flared gas to boost the country's electricity production.

Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams talks to media before a memorial service in St. John's, Friday, May 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
ElectricityHydropowerLegislationNews

Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

Canada's easternmost province may have signed another unfavourable energy deal, warns a former Newfoundland and Labrador premier.

FILE PHOTO: Workers clean panels at a solar park in Modhera, India's first round-the-clock solar-powered village, in the western state of Gujarat, India, October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Sunil Kataria/File Photo
Climate FinanceEmissionsNews

Climate Investment Funds secures $500 million debut bond for clean energy transition

CIF's $500M debut bond, aimed at funding low-carbon tech in emerging markets, is six times oversubscribed, signifying strong investor interest.

Protesters are seen gathered outside the offices of the Alberta Energy Regulator as public hearings take place inside, in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Scace
BusinessClimateCoalCourtsEconomyEmissionsEnvironmentMiningNewsPoliticsRegulations

Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

Protests mark final hearing on controversial Alberta coal mine, as decision nears on Northback Holdings' project.

FILE PHOTO: Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
BusinessElectricityEmissionsFuelNewsPolitics

Senate Democrats urge Republican to delay hearing for Chris Wright

Democrats urge delay in confirmation hearing for Trump's energy nominee Chris Wright, citing missing ethics paperwork.

FILE PHOTO: Holding tanks are pictured at Colonial Pipeline's Linden Junction Tank Farm in Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Hussein Waaile/File Photo
InfrastructureLiquefied Petroleum GasNewsOilRegulationsTransmission

Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline artery after potential gasoline spill

Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline line after potential leak in Georgia; traders expect service to resume tonight.

FILE PHOTO: A crude oil tanker sails in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia, December 4, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
MaritimeNewsOilPoliticsRegulationsTradeUnited Nations

Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says

UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.

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