Oil Prices Face Pressure From Slow China Demand and Inventory Rise

Summary Analysts trim 2024 Brent forecast for fourth straight month OPEC cut its forecast for 2024 global oil demand growth Aug 30 (Reuters) – Analysts have lowered their 2024 oil price outlook due to weak fuel demand from leading importer China and rising inventory levels as Saudi Arabia and OPEC+ allies prepare to ease some …

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Texas Narrows Gas Plant Projects Vying for $5.4 Billion in Funding

 The Public Utility Commission of Texas selected 17 projects, seeking $5.38 billion in government funding, to advance in a new program aimed at spurring the development of gas-fired power plants, the regulators said on Thursday. The Lone Star State, whose power grid has been plagued with bouts of prolonged blackouts, established the Texas Energy Fund …

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Oil Set for Weekly Gain on Supply Concerns

(Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Friday on track for a weekly gain as Libyan output disruptions and Iraqi plans to curb production raised supply concerns, while data showing the U.S. economy grew faster than initial estimates eased recession fears. Still, signs of weakened demand, particularly in China, limited gains. Brent crude futures for October delivery …

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Trump Would Axe Biden Clean Power Rules, Speed Power Plant Approvals, Campaign Says

Donald Trump would rescind many of President Joe Biden’s clean energy rules while also speeding approvals of power plants to meet the nation’s rising electricity demands, the Republican’s presidential campaign said on Thursday. Should he win the Nov. 5 election, Trump would axe clean energy regulations of Biden and his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, …

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