Focus on Oil
Russian court tells Yandex to hide images of oil refinery after Ukrainian attacks, TASS says
Ukraine has staged numerous strikes on Russian oil storage facilities and refineries, responding to Moscow's February 2022 invasion.
Trump demands end to North Sea ‘windmills’ in swipe at UK energy policy
North Sea production has declined from a peak of 4.4 million barrels of oil per day to around 1.3 million today.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
US oil executives expect faster permitting under Trump, says Dallas Fed
A third of executives polled said they think the permitting process will become significantly faster over the next four years.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warn of severe environmental damage as over 10,000 volunteers clean up a massive oil spill in the Kerch Strait.
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
Cocoa and coffee prices surged in 2024 due to global supply deficits, while steel-making coal struggled amid China's slow growth.
Judge in Citgo share auction rejects bid to block Gramercy fund lawsuits
A U.S. judge allows lawsuits by three firms to proceed, potentially impacting the auction of Citgo's parent company shares.
