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Venture Global says new LNG environmental review unnecessary
Venture Global criticizes FERC's call for extra environmental review of its CP2 LNG project, claiming standards are met.
North Dakota governor charts his path to Interior with a rosy state oil and gas outlook
President-elect Trump taps ND Gov. Burgum as Interior Secretary with a mandate to "Drill baby drill," boosting U.S. energy dominance.
Nippon Steel committed to U.S. Steel takeover, aims to close in Dec, says executive
Nippon Steel remains committed to its $15B U.S. Steel acquisition, confident of closing by year-end despite U.S. opposition.
First Nations in Alberta want Impact Assessment Act review for Pathways Alliance project
Eight Alberta First Nations urge federal review of $16.5B Pathways carbon capture project over environmental and health risks.
Shell slows investments in offshore wind, splits power business
Shell scales back new offshore wind investments, splits power division to cut costs, and boosts focus on oil and gas.
TotalEnergies to buy German renewables developer VSB for $1.65 billion
TotalEnergies to buy German renewables firm VSB for €1.57B, boosting its wind, solar, and battery projects in key markets.
France’s Orano says Niger junta controls uranium unit
"For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has been suffering in the governance of Somair," the group...
GM to take more than $5 billion in charges on China operations
GM's China division, once profitable, now loses money as local rivals, boosted by subsidies, outpace U.S. and European carmakers.
Northvolt seeks to sell electric industrial battery business by year-end
If Northvolt fails to find a buyer, the firm will have to close due to financial constraints by the end of the year.
