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FILE - The tanker Sun Arrows loads its cargo of liquefied natural gas from the Sakhalin-2 project in the port of Prigorodnoye, Russia, on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Shipments of Russian liquified natural gas to France more than doubled the first half of this year, according to new analyses of trade data, at a time when Europe has tried to pull back from energy purchases that help finance the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. (AP Photo, File)
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French imports of Russia’s LNG surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop

In France, Russian LNG shipments more than doubled the first half of this year, according to new analyses of trade data, despite calls...

FILE - A woman works at a coal depot in Ahmedabad, India, May 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki, File)
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India has pushed hard for solar – but in a surge, coal always gets the call

Despite the country's increase in renewable energy production, Indian coal power is still harnessed whenever there's a surge in demand.

FILE PHOTO: A view of a gas production plant is seen in 't Zand in Groningen February 24, 2015. REUTERS/Michael Kooren/File Photo
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Gas shocks play greater role in euro zone inflation, ECB paper says

Natural gas price shocks stemming from Russian invasion of Ukraine contributed to inflation across Europe, bank research shows.

FILE - Work continues at a shale gas well drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa., March 12, 2020. Facing the need to win Pennsylvania, Vice President Kamala Harris has sworn off any prior assertion that she opposed fracking. But that hasn't stopped Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump from wielding her now-abandoned position as to win over working-class voters in the key battleground state where the industry means jobs. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
ElectionsNatural GasNewsPoliticsRegulations

Harris once wanted to ban fracking, Trump reminds voters

In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris' fracking record is attacked as Donald Trump cites her abandoned position calling for a ban.

FILE PHOTO: Australia's Woodside Energy Group's exhibition booth is seen at the World Gas Conference 2022 in Daegu, South Korea May 23, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Tan/File Photo
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No decision yet on $21bn gas project, Australian state regulator says

Woodside Energy's Browse gas project in doubt after newspaper leaked regulatory comments, with official recommendations due next year.

A truck drives through high water in the the Shore Acres neighborhood located on the Tampa Bay while Tropical Storm Debby moves up the gulf coast in St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S., August 4, 2024. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
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Chevron removes personnel from Gulf of Mexico as Debby approaches

Non-essential personnel evacuated from facilities but for Chevron, Debby has not yet affected production.

A pumpjack operates at the Vermilion Energy site in Trigueres, France, June 14, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
BusinessNewsOilPolitics

Oil hovers at 8-month lows as U.S. fears offset Mideast tensions

With weak July payroll figures sparking fear of US recession, oil futures drop in trading.

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks during a joint press conference with Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (not seen) following their bilateral meeting at the Prime minister residence office on June 19, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. David Mareuil/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
AgricultureBiodiversityEmissionsEmissions MarketsNatural GasNewsOilPoliticsRegulations

New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy

Centre-right New Zealand coalition set to reverse fossil fuel exploration ban and agricultural emissions policy, with campaigners fearing for 2030 climate targets.

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The role of carbon accounting in supporting sustainable biofuels

Not all biofuels are created equal. The International Energy Agency explores how accurate carbon accounting can help biofuels become a key player in...

FILE PHOTO: The logo of commodities trader Glencore is pictured in front of the company's headquarters in the Swiss town of Baar November 20, 2012. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
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Cameroon state oil firm says staff linked to Glencore bribes will face UK court

In June 2022, Glencore's UK subsidiary pleaded guilty to seven counts of bribery in connection with oil operations, including in Cameroon.

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