Focus on Trade
China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy
China clearly wants to play more of a global leadership role in the energy transition, writes Xu Yi-chong, a professor of governance and...
Baker Hughes sees lower North America activity; bets on foreign demand
Baker Hughes cut its North American spending outlook but raised full-year revenue estimates, betting on strong international growth and gas equipment demand.
Mexico seeks more 2025 fuel import deals after refinery delays
Due to Olmeca refinery problems, Mexico fuel imports set to rise as Pemex talks to overseas refiners about possible trading deals.
Chinese firms seek to cut stakes in new Indonesian nickel smelters
Chinese firms in talks to reduce stakes in Indonesian nickel smelters amid efforts to make their products eligible for US EV tax credits
Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.
Future of undersea power cable linking Greece, Cyprus, Israel to be decided next month: minister
The future of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity cable hinges on a ruling about Cypriot consumer costs, expected next month, promising cheaper, renewable energy.
German government signs off on hydrogen import strategy
Germany adopted a strategy for the import of hydrogen to help secure sustainable energy supply.
US Democrats launch bill holding oil firms accountable for any work with OPEC
The bill proposes to penalize energy companies found colluding with OPEC by revoking their eligibility for new federal leases.
Promoting trade-friendly climate policies through ‘interoperability’
A paper from Resources for the Future recommends 'interoperability' in carbon intensity measurements for traded goods to reduce administrative burdens and facilitate climate-friendly...
