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China’s LNG Importer Crown at Risk as High Prices Cap Demand: Russell

Asia’s imports of liquefied natural gas flatlined in November, putting the top-buying region of the super-chilled fuel on track to record its first annual decline in three years. Much of the blame for the soft outcome can be laid at the door of China, which may lose its status as the world’s top LNG importer …

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US LNG Exports Hit Record High in November on Cooler Weather, Strong Output

(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas exports hit an all-time monthly high in November for the second straight month, driven by cooler weather and robust output from the country’s two largest producers, preliminary data from financial firm LSEG showed on Monday. The U.S., the world’s top LNG exporter, shipped 10.9 million metric tonnes last month, …

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Amber Energy Plans to Hold on to Citgo Refineries After Takeover

By Marianna Parraga Sale, expected to close in 2026, needs OFAC approval Citgo’s refineries provide stable earnings throughout the year Amber expected to shake up Citgo’s board Some contractors might become permanent employees after deal HOUSTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Elliott Investment Management’s affiliate Amber Energy plans to keep Citgo Petroleum’s refineries, terminals and other …

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Oil Climbs Over $1 a Barrel on OPEC Action, Ukraine Attack

By Erwin Seba Brent, WTI rise more than 1% Ukraine drone attacks hit tankers carrying Russian oil HOUSTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 1% on Monday following drone attacks by Ukraine, the closure of Venezuelan airspace by the United States, and OPEC’s decision to leave output levels unchanged in the first …

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Harbour Energy to Cut 100 UK Jobs After Windfall Tax Retained

By Olga Tanas Harbour Energy Plc, one of the largest independent oil and gas firms in the UK, expects to cut another 100 jobs after the government decided to keep a windfall tax on North Sea producers. The Labour government last week said it plans to retain the Energy Profits Levy — introduced by the …

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Targa to Buy Rival Permian Pipeline Operator for $1.25 Billion

By Joe Ryan Natural gas pipeline operator Targa Resources Corp. reached a deal to buy smaller rival Stakeholder Midstream for $1.25 billion in cash. The move expands Houston-based Targa’s ability to ship and store oil and gas in the Permian Basin, according to a statement Monday. The region has long been short on gas pipeline …

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COMMENTARY: Europe’s Drilling Comeback Challenges US Energy Pledges

By Ron Bousso LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – European countries are loosening their strict opposition to new oil and gas drilling, reversing years of climate-driven resistance to fossil fuels as governments seek to reduce a heavy reliance on costly energy imports, including from the U.S. The change in tack in Greece, Italy and Britain reflects …

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New OPEC+ Production Mechanism will Help Stabilise Markets, Saudi Energy Minister Says

By Reuters (Reuters) – A new mechanism adopted by OPEC+ to assess members’ maximum output capacity will ultimately help to stabilise markets and reward those who invest in production, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Monday. The OPEC+ group approved the mechanism to assess members’ maximum production capacity to be used for setting baselines from …

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Chevron Says Oil Loadings Continue at Russia’s Black Sea CPC Terminal After Drone Attack

Summary Companies One of three mooring points damaged, one offline Analysts estimate CPC exports halved Kazakhstan protests Ukraine strikes CPC exports had been seen rising (Reuters) – U.S. oil major Chevron  said late on Sunday that loadings of its Tengizchevroil venture’s crude oil were continuing at the Russian port of Novorossiysk following a Ukrainian naval drone …

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