Focus on Fuel
Indonesia may shut part of Suralaya coal power plant to curb pollution
The government is considering shutting down 2GW of the Suralaya plant's capacity in a bid to cut emissions.
UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.
US must do more to protect species from Gulf of Mexico drilling: judge
District judge rules federal agency's assessment on drilling impact on endangered species as flawed, orders new review.
BP-Iraq deal on Kirkuk fields to use profit-sharing model
Iraq and BP have signed a preliminary deal to develop Kirkuk's oil fields on a profit-sharing basis, marking BP's return after five years.
Senegal sets up commission to review oil and gas deals
Prime Minister announces commission to 'rebalance' fossil fuel contracts 'in the national interest', after promises made before March election.
Hess Guyana’s secret value becomes part of Exxon arbitration, sources say
Value of Guyana oil field partly owned by Hess under scrutiny by experts as part of Exxon objection to Chevron's takeover.
US West Coast refiners still waiting for TMX margin boost
Expected deliveries to West Coast US oil companies from Trans Mountain have failed to materialise, with TMX mostly exporting to Asia.
Petronas taps ADNOC, Storegga to evaluate carbon capture, storage
Firms will collaborate in Malaysia on carbon capture technology based around saline aquifers.
China is backing off coal power plant approvals after 2022-23 surge
Official documents show 80% fewer Chinese coal plants were approved from January to June compared to last year.
