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FILE PHOTO: A view shows pipelines at a gas processing facility, operated by Gazprom company, at Bovanenkovo gas field on the Arctic Yamal peninsula, Russia May 21, 2019. Picture taken May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
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Analysis: Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from US sanctions

US sanctions disrupt Russia's Arctic oil, stranding supplies and impacting global markets.

The launch of new electric models like the ID Buzz failed to help VW overcome a downturn in sales of EVs in Europe (AFP)
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Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 as electric push slows

The 10-brand group, which includes Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, sold 9.03 million vehicles last year, down 2.3 per cent from 2023.

FILE PHOTO: G20 leaders meet during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 18, 2024. Eric Lee/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans

G20's FSB urges standardization of climate transition plans to assess banking risks, as global discrepancies persist.

Sizewell B, the last nuclear power station completed in Britain (Chris Radburn/PA)
ElectricityEmissionsEnvironmentNuclear PowerSolarWind

Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’

Nuclear plants are becoming vital for electricity in Britain as the government aims to decarbonize the grid by 2030.

FILE PHOTO: An iceberg breaks up after drifting south on the Labrador Sea from Greenland in Saint Lunaire-Griquet, Newfoundland, Canada, May 27, 2024. REUTERS/Greg Locke/File Photo
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IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’

World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.

FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the London Metal Exchange, in London, Britain September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo
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US aluminium premium shows market sanguine over threat of Trump tariffs on Canada

Despite Trump's tariff threats on Canadian aluminium, U.S. prices show only a modest rise, reflecting market skepticism.

A wide-angle view of a motorway congested with traffic, with cars bumper-to-bumper in all lanes.
AutomotiveElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsFuelRegulations

Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study

CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.

FILE PHOTO: The Houston Ship Channel, part of the Port of Houston, is seen in Pasadena, Texas, U.S., May 5, 2019.  REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
BusinessOilTrade

Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil gains popularity in US

The U.S. Gulf Coast receives its first Bretaña oil cargo this month as refiners seek alternatives to declining Mexican heavy crude.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
BusinessOilPoliticsTrade

Six EU countries call for lowering of G7 price cap on Russian oil

EU nations urge lowering the $60 Russian oil cap to cut war funds, aiming for peace without market shock.

FILE PHOTO: A worker cleans a vehicle made by Chinese automobile maker GAC at the company's display during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles

Biden's administration is finalizing rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market.

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Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed

Copper prices rise in January, yet market remains cautious amid fears of US tariffs and a potential trade war as Trump takes office.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows pipelines at a gas processing facility, operated by Gazprom company, at Bovanenkovo gas field on the Arctic Yamal peninsula, Russia May 21, 2019. Picture taken May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
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Analysis: Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from US sanctions

US sanctions disrupt Russia's Arctic oil, stranding supplies and impacting global markets.

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Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports

Will the EU shun Russian gas by 2027, or could peace spark a U-turn, reshaping Russia’s gas export strategy?

FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the London Metal Exchange, in London, Britain September 27, 2018. REUTERS/Simon Dawson/File Photo
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Column: LME puts 2022 nickel crisis behind it as trading booms

The LME has rebounded from its 2022 nickel crisis, with record trading volumes in 2024 driven by renewed investor interest.

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Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren’t buying it

Without backing up their claims, companies risk losing credibility in an environment where authenticity and accountability are paramount.

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Illinois lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform

Lawmakers pass a modest clean-energy bill addressing budget gaps, industry hurdles, and setting up future battery storage studies.

FILE PHOTO: Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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Senate Democrats urge Republican to delay hearing for Chris Wright

Democrats urge delay in confirmation hearing for Trump's energy nominee Chris Wright, citing missing ethics paperwork.

FILE PHOTO: Holding tanks are pictured at Colonial Pipeline's Linden Junction Tank Farm in Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Hussein Waaile/File Photo
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Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline artery after potential gasoline spill

Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline line after potential leak in Georgia; traders expect service to resume tonight.

FILE PHOTO: A pump jack drills oil crude from the Yates Oilfield in West Texas’s Permian Basin, near Iraan, Texas, U.S., March 17, 2023. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo
BusinessEconomyOil

EIA expects oil prices to be under pressure from oversupply in 2025, 2026

U.S. oil production is poised to set a larger record this year than prior estimates, the EIA said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook...

BYD electric cars for export wait to be loaded onto a ship at a port in Yantai, in eastern China's Shandong province (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)PoliticsRegulationsTrade

US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech

The restriction also bans the import of the hardware and software if they are linked to Beijing or Moscow.

FILE PHOTO: The Houston Ship Channel, part of the Port of Houston, is seen in Pasadena, Texas, U.S., May 5, 2019.  REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
BusinessOilTrade

Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil gains popularity in US

The U.S. Gulf Coast receives its first Bretaña oil cargo this month as refiners seek alternatives to declining Mexican heavy crude.

FILE PHOTO: A worker cleans a vehicle made by Chinese automobile maker GAC at the company's display during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
ElectionsElectric Vehicles (EVs)PoliticsTrade

Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles

Biden's administration is finalizing rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market.

Protesters are seen gathered outside the offices of the Alberta Energy Regulator as public hearings take place inside, in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Scace
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Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

Protests mark final hearing on controversial Alberta coal mine, as decision nears on Northback Holdings' project.

A dragline works in coal pits in front of the SaskPower Shand Power Station on Tuesday, March 19, 2008 south of Estevan, Sask. Estevan, the home to coal mines and a coal-powered generating station, was one of the communities most susceptible to workforce disruption as Canada transitions to a greener economy, the report suggests. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Troy Fleece
EconomyElectricityEmissionsEnvironmentInfrastructureSolarWind

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy.

The federal government has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles. An electric vehicle being charged on a street in Montreal, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Graham Hughes
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Ottawa pauses EV rebates as federal program runs out of money

Ottawa has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles.

FILE PHOTO: A devastated residential block in Jasper, Alberta, Canada, on Friday July 26, 2024. AMBER BRACKEN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Canadian insured losses from 2024 weather events reach record C$8.5 billion

Canada's insured losses hit a record C$8.5B in 2024, driven by wildfires, hailstorms, and flooding, per IBC data.

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Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren’t buying it

Without backing up their claims, companies risk losing credibility in an environment where authenticity and accountability are paramount.

The eActros 600 can travel about 500 kilometres (310 miles) on a single charge (AFP)
Electric Vehicles (EVs)PoliticsRegulations

Amazon orders 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks

Amazon buys 202 electric Mercedes eActros trucks, marking a significant push towards reducing EU road transport emissions.

The launch of new electric models like the ID Buzz failed to help VW overcome a downturn in sales of EVs in Europe (AFP)
AutomotiveBusinessEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)Trade

Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 as electric push slows

The 10-brand group, which includes Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, sold 9.03 million vehicles last year, down 2.3 per cent from 2023.

Sizewell B, the last nuclear power station completed in Britain (Chris Radburn/PA)
ElectricityEmissionsEnvironmentNuclear PowerSolarWind

Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’

Nuclear plants are becoming vital for electricity in Britain as the government aims to decarbonize the grid by 2030.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
BusinessOilPoliticsTrade

Six EU countries call for lowering of G7 price cap on Russian oil

EU nations urge lowering the $60 Russian oil cap to cut war funds, aiming for peace without market shock.

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric vehicles are lined up at the company's plant in Hanover, Germany, December 17, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Central Europe’s banks can withstand car sector turmoil, S&P says

European automakers have announced plant closures and layoffs amid weak demand, high costs, and a slow EV transition.

FILE PHOTO: The city skyline is reflected in a pool left on the Jialing river, a tributary of the Yangtze, in Chongqing, China, August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
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China’s growth seen slowing to 4.5% in 2025 as US tariffs bite: Reuters poll

China faces trade tensions with the U.S. as Trump, proposing tariffs on Chinese goods, returns to the White House.

FILE - A live streamer works near the Volvo EX30 fully electric small SUV unveiled during Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
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China’s electric car sales grow in 2024, as sales of gasoline cars plunge

China's EV sales surged 40 per cent in 2024, while gas-powered car sales plunged 17 per cent, reshaping the world's largest auto market.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, on December 24, 2024.     YUICHI YAMAZAKI/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal

Japan PM urges Biden to ease business worries over Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel bid amid continued maritime and economic security talks.

Smoke billows from a chimney as workers leave a factory in rural Gaoyi county, known for its ceramics production, near Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, China, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/ File Photo
ClimateEmissions

China says greenhouse gas emissions hit 13 billion tons in 2021

The last official estimate covered 2017 and measured total emissions at 11.55 billion tons.

Tajikistan has been plagued by power cuts due to a shortage of water to fuel hydro-electric plants (AFP)
ElectricityHydropower

Tajikistan bets on giant dam to solve electricity crisis

Amid chronic shortages, Tajikistan has revived a Soviet-era mega-project to build the world's highest dam. 

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of Argentina's state energy company YPF is seen in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 10, 2021. Picture taken February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Matias Baglietto/File Photo
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JPMorgan upgrades YPF, expecting further growth for Argentine energy sector

In 2024, YPF's shares soared more than 150% amid a major rally in Argentine stocks.

FILE PHOTO: An environmental activist holds a sign reading 'Not to Dominga' before Chile's committee of ministers denied permits for Andes Iron?s Dominga copper and iron mining project, in Santiago, Chile, January 18, 2023. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Chile rejects environmental permit for Dominga copper and iron mine

Chile rejected an environmental permit for Andes Iron's controversial $2.5 billion Dominga iron and copper mining project on Wednesday.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is seen at their headquarters in downtown Santiago, Chile March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Copper output at Chile’s Codelco rose to 1.328 million tons in 2024, document shows

Codelco's 2024 copper output hit 1.328M tons, slightly above 2023, despite challenges like declining ore grades and project issues.

FILE PHOTO: Argentina's President Javier Milei delivers a speech during a lunch of the Uruguay's Marketing Managers Association (ADM), on the sidelines of the Mercosur Summit in Montevideo, Uruguay, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Mariana Greif/File Photo
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Argentina privatizes state metal firm in Milei era first

The company's shares will be transferred to the U.S.-based consortium Industrial Acquisition Fund, whose top partner is Arc Energy.

Mombak biologist Severino Ribeiro says the project's aim is to 'simulate nature' (AFP)
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In Brazil, an Amazon reforestation project seeks to redeem carbon markets

By planting native species in the Amazon, Brazilian company Mombak hopes to restore credibility to a scandal-ridden carbon market.

This is a locator map for Yemen with its capital, Sanaa. (AP Photo)
ClimateEnvironmentMaritimePoliticsTransport

Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged

The Sounion had been a disaster in waiting in the waterway, with 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard.

FILE PHOTO: The Saudi Aramco logo is pictured at Hyvolution exhibition in Paris, France, February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
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Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach cut LPG prices for January

LPG is used mainly as fuel for cars, heating and as a feedstock for other petrochemicals.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows cityscape in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - December 1, 2024 REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour/File Photo
BusinessCarbon ManagementSolarWind

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector keeps growing solidly in December, PMI shows

Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector ended 2024 strong, highlighting progress under 'Vision 2030.'

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Cocoa pods are pictured at a farm in Sinfra, Ivory Coast April 29, 2023. REUTERS/Luc Gnago/File Photo
AgricultureClimateEnvironmentWeather

Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say

Last week, no rain fell in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions, raising concerns over bean quality and supply.

FILE PHOTO: Workers clean panels at a solar park in Modhera, India's first round-the-clock solar-powered village, in the western state of Gujarat, India, October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Sunil Kataria/File Photo
Climate FinanceEmissions

Climate Investment Funds secures $500 million debut bond for clean energy transition

CIF's $500M debut bond, aimed at funding low-carbon tech in emerging markets, is six times oversubscribed, signifying strong investor interest.

FILE PHOTO: A crude oil tanker sails in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia, December 4, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says

UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.

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Column: Copper’s early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed

Copper prices rise in January, yet market remains cautious amid fears of US tariffs and a potential trade war as Trump takes office.

FILE PHOTO: A view shows pipelines at a gas processing facility, operated by Gazprom company, at Bovanenkovo gas field on the Arctic Yamal peninsula, Russia May 21, 2019. Picture taken May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
AnalysisOilPoliticsTrade

Analysis: Russia’s Arctic oil feels the chill from US sanctions

US sanctions disrupt Russia's Arctic oil, stranding supplies and impacting global markets.

FILE PHOTO: G20 leaders meet during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 18, 2024. Eric Lee/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
ClimateClimate FinanceEconomyEmissionsPolitics

G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans

G20's FSB urges standardization of climate transition plans to assess banking risks, as global discrepancies persist.

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