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BP’s 440,000-bpd Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, Shut Reformer Unit Last Weekend, Sources Say

(Reuters) – BP’s 440,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery in Whiting, Indiana, shut the reformer unit last weekend, trading sources said. The company did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. The Whiting refinery, the largest in the U.S. Midwest, produces a wide range of liquid fuels, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Reporting by Nicole Jao …

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TotalEnergies CEO Seeks to Reassure Investors After Smaller Profit, Higher Debt

By America Hernandez First quarter adjusted net profit drops 18% versus a year ago All business segments down except LNG Net debt rises to $20.1 billion, up 42% vs a year ago Free cash flow not enough to cover buybacks, dividends (Reuters PARIS, April 30) – Europe’s willingness to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) …

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Saudi Arabia Signals it Can Live With Lower Oil Prices, Sources Say

(Reuters) – Saudi Arabian officials are briefing allies and industry experts to say the kingdom is unwilling to prop up the oil market with further supply cuts and can handle a prolonged period of low prices, five sources with knowledge of the talks said. This possible shift in Saudi policy could suggest a move toward …

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US Crude Stockpiles Draw Unexpectedly on Export, Refinery Demand, EIA Says

(Reuters) – U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell unexpectedly last week on higher export and refinery demand, while gasoline drew down for a ninth straight week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude inventories fell by 2.7 million barrels to 440.4 million barrels in the week ended April 25, the EIA said, compared with analysts’ …

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ENERGY NORTH: Canadian Premier Smith Lashes Out at New Prime Minister, Liberals, Wants New Deal – Frustrated at “Overtly Attacked” Industry

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith challenges Mark Carney to improve the relationship between Alberta and the federal government, citing frustration over policies that “overtly attacked” the province’s economy. Smith demands “meaningful action” to reset the relationship, warning that Albertans will no longer tolerate threats to their industries and resources. The Alberta government will hold a caucus …

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Elliott Has a Point on BP’s Ballooning costs

(Reuters Breakingviews) – Elliott Investment Management has a point about BP. Paul Singer’s activist investor group wants the $76 billion oil major, which reported on Tuesday, to cut costs more aggressively. Having allowed key operating expenses to balloon $10 billion since 2019 – or 30% – BP has minimal grounds to push back. Elliott, now BP’s …

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Oil Outlook Dims on Tariff Headwinds, Potential OPEC+ Supply Boost

Summary Brent projected to average $68.98 per barrel in 2025 WTI to average at $65.08 per barrel in 2025 For table of crude price forecasts, click (Reuters) – A demand outlook clouded by trade disputes between the U.S. and China coupled with OPEC+’s decision to unwind supplies will weigh on oil prices this year, a …

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Oil Prices Down, Poised for Biggest Monthly Fall Since 2021

Summary Brent, WTI down for a third session, hit lowest in over 2 wks Brent down around 15% so far in April China PMI falls sharply as Trump tariffs bite OPEC+ meeting on May 5, market fears another output hike (Reuters) – Oil prices extended declines on Wednesday and were set for their largest monthly …

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Electric Utility Entergy Eyes Adding More Nuclear Power in U.S. South

By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. electric utility Entergy (ETR.N) is looking to expand its nuclear power output by upgrading its existing plants across the U.S. South while it considers advanced nuclear technologies, company executives said on Tuesday. U.S. nuclear power, which is virtually carbon free, has been in high demand …

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Oil Prices Fall 2% to 2-Week Low as Trade War Concerns Dampen Demand Outlook

By Scott Disavino NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell about 2% to a two-week low on Tuesday as investors braced for OPEC+ to boost output and worried U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs would hit the global economy and slow demand for the fuel. Brent crude futures fell by $1.61, or 2.4%, to …

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