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FILE PHOTO: Model of LNG tanker is seen in front of the U.S. flag in this illustration taken May 19, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Venture Global’s Plaquemines plant to produce first LNG ahead of controversial long commissioning

U.S. regulators gave Venture Global permission on Thursday to commission its sixth of 18 blocks at Plaquemines.

An employee works at the Chisinau-1 gas distribution plant of Moldovatransgaz energy company in Chisinau, Moldova March 4, 2023. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza
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Moldova declares state of emergency as risk of Russian gas cutoff looms

Moldova's parliament voted to impose a 60-day state of emergency starting Dec. 16 due to an expected cutoff of Russian gas supplies.

FILE - Pipeline used to carry crude oil sits at the Superior, Wis., terminal of Enbridge Energy, June 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
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Wisconsin tribe and other groups move to block pipeline reroute plans

A Wisconsin tribe and environmental groups filed a lawsuit to block Enbridge's pipeline reroute, citing environmental risks and regulatory failures.

FILE PHOTO: Wind turbines and an electrical power line are shown in Palm Springs, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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US power deals down 36% in last year due to political uncertainty, PwC says

U.S. power and utilities deal value fell 36 per cent in 2024 due to political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.

Suncor Energy Inc. says it will increase oil output next year by up to five per cent and lower costs from its oilsands assets.Pipes lead to a processing unit at Suncor Fort Hills facility in Fort McMurray Alta., on September 10, 2018.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Frans
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Suncor to increase oil and gas output by up to five per cent in 2025

Suncor Energy plans to boost oil output by up to five per cent in 2025, targeting production of 810,000 to 840,000 barrels per...

A car waits to be filled with gasoline at a station in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
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New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change

New Jersey's oil and natural gas facilities would be charged climate-related fees under a bill being considered in the Legislature.

Jeff Gustavson, President of Chevron New Energies, speaks during the Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City, New York, U.S., December 11, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Big oil eyes powering big tech’s data center demand

This comes after Exxon Mobil said it is adding carbon-capture to natural gas-fired power plants supplying data centers.

EU conservatives want the bloc to shift into reverse on its rule to phase out the sale of new combustion engine vehicles in 2025 (AFP)
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EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine ban

EU's conservative bloc seeks to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban, citing automotive industry challenges and economic concerns.

FILE PHOTO: Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks to delegates during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 16, 2024. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
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Hungary, Slovakia seek to overcome US sanctions impact on Russian gas payments

Hungary, Slovakia scramble to pay Russian gas amid US sanctions on Gazprombank, risking potential suspension of critical energy supplies.

President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 29, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Trump plans major reshaping of U.S. policies within hours of taking office

Trump's new orders include a drive to follow through on his vow to "drill, baby, drill" and "frack, frack, frack."

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