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FILE PHOTO: Pumpjacks and oil wells are seen at the Inglewood Oil Field in Culver City, the largest urban oil field in the United States, in California, U.S., March 10, 2022. Picture taken March 10, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo
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US energy lobbying groups wary about Trump tariffs threat

U.S. oil and gas groups express concern over Trump's tariff threat on Canada and Mexico, warning of potential industry impacts.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows a board with the logo of Russian gas producer Gazprom at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Gazprom 2025 plan assumes no more transit via Ukraine to Europe, source says

Gazprom plans for no gas transit via Ukraine after Dec. 31, as Ukraine seeks to end the transit deal, hurting Russian-European energy ties.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 6, 2024.
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Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels

Green jet fuel expansion could face setbacks under Trump, as officials fear losing tax credits vital to the sector.

COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev is seated, delivering a speech, with two attendants visible behind him.
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COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal

The contentious deal on Sunday saw wealthy polluters pledge $300B annually to support developing countries.

Drilling rigs operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S.
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US oil producers unlikely to shift to ‘drill, baby, drill’ mode, says Exxon executive

Trump pledged to boost U.S. domestic oil and natural gas output — but producers remain focused on capital discipline.

FILE PHOTO: Men fix the logo of the Adani Group on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, November 21, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Snapshot: Major fallout for India’s Adani Group after U.S. bribery indictment

Adani Group's market value drops $33B after U.S. bribery charges; TotalEnergies halts investments, other deals stall.

Faced with soaring petrol prices after an end to fuel subsidies, some Nigerians are convertng their cars to run on compressed natural gas (AFP)
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Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria

Nigeria's government pushes CNG adoption to address fuel shortages, but slow conversions, safety, and costs hinder progress.

TransCanada's Keystone pipeline facilities are seen in Hardisty, Alta., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta seeks to “de-risk” oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

Alberta explores boosting U.S. oil exports by de-risking private investments, avoiding direct subsidies for new pipelines.

An oil rig drills a well under moon light near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.

Cwmtillery residents have had to assess the damage to their homes after a coal tip landslip on Sunday evening (George Thompson/PA)
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Landslip which caused ‘carnage’ in Welsh town was coal tip ‘wash-out’

A coal tip landslip in Cwmtillery, South Wales, forced evacuations as mud and water engulfed homes, with cleanup expected to take weeks.

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