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CERAWEEK Energy conference returns to Houston as Ukraine conflict puts market in turmoil

This post was originally published on this siteMarch 6 (Reuters) – The world’s biggest gathering of energy industry leaders returns to Houston this week as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine delivers an oil price shock to the global economy and embattled executives face growing criticism for the industry’s role in climate change. Global oil prices have

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Ukraine Update: Blinken Says U.S., Allies Discussing Oil Embargo

This post was originally published on this siteMar 6, 2022 (Bloomberg) The International Atomic Energy Agency said it’s having trouble getting through to staff operating the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is now under the control of Russian forces.Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Turkish counterpart that Ukraine must agree to his demands in order for

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Texas Energy Regulator Urges Russian Oil Ban, More U.S. Output

This post was originally published on this siteThe chairman of Texas’s energy regulator has added to calls on President Joe Biden to ban imports of Russian oil and support a ramp up of U.S. production. “Internationally, countries and companies are divesting and boycotting from Putin’s Russia and looking to source locally and from allies,” the

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Elon Musk Says Russia’s War Means More Oil Production Needed Now

This post was originally published on this siteMar 4, 2022 (Bloomberg) Elon Musk says more fossil fuel production is needed now, even if it’s bad for his electric car company, Tesla Inc. “Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately,” the billionaire tweeted Saturday, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine chokes off

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Berkshire Ramps Up Wager on Occidental With 30 Million Shares

This post was originally published on this siteMar 4, 2022 (Bloomberg) Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett, boosted its investment in energy giant Occidental Petroleum Corp. with the purchase of almost 30 million shares. The stock was acquired this year, and brings Berkshire’s total Occidental holding to 113.7 million shares, according to

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U.S. oil rig count falls even as prices rally to decade-highs – Baker Hughes

This post was originally published on this siteDrilling rigs operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S., February 13, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford March 4 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number oil rigs even as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drove crude prices to their highest since 2008. U.S. oil rigs fell three to

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Pelosi supports halting Russian oil imports to US: ‘Ban it’ – But so far, Biden won’t

This post was originally published on this siteBy Lisa Mascaro in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid the escalating war in Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she supports banning Russian oil imports to the U.S., a hefty nod that could strengthen President Joe Biden’s hand as global allies seek to isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime. Biden has been

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