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Petrobras says antitrust watchdog agreed to free company from asset sales
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Wednesday the country's antitrust regulator Cade approved the new terms of an agreement that will free...
Politicians urged to show ambition on green agenda in UK election
As the UK witnesses the impacts of climate change, energy insecurity and environmental damage, campaigners warned green issues consistently rank among British people’s...
Dumping oil at sea leads to $2 million fine for shipping companies
Two shipping companies agreed to pay $2 million in penalties after pleading guilty to federal charges related to the dumping of oil in...
South Africa may complain to WTO against EU carbon border tax
Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel protests against 'protectionist' EU carbon border tax which is set to be introduced from 2026.
Shell sees emerging Asian markets taking more of world’s growing LNG supply
Shell expects its Australian LNG supplies to help meet demand from emerging markets in south and southeast Asia
US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug 1
The US Trade Representative's office on Wednesday said some of the steep tariff increases on Chinese imports will take effect on August 1
China should hike tariffs on large cars to 25%, says research body
China should raise its import tariffs on large gasoline-powered cars to 25%, according to a government-affiliated auto research body expert
How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia hitting nickel prices?
The overseas French territory is a crucial source of nickel, but deadly riots over constitutional changes could affect the supply of the mineral...
