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Monday, March 4, 2024

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Cuts Shape Market | FXEmpire

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Geopolitical Tensions and OPEC+ Cuts Shape Market | FXEmpire: Amid geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ cuts, the latest forecast propels market optimism, boosting natural gas and oil prices with a strategic eye on supply.

Crude Oil Technical Analysis | Forexlive

Crude Oil Technical Analysis | Forexlive: Crude oil rejected resistance level at 80.70. OPEC+ extends cuts and geopolitical tensions loom, focusing on Gaza truce.

Uranium mines reopen as nuclear power eyed to address climate change | Fortune

Uranium mines reopen as nuclear power eyed to address climate change | Fortune: The mine reopenings mark a revival for an American industry that was at risk of disappearing only five years ago.

Federal Data Reveals a Surprising Drop in Renewable Power in 2023, as Slow Winds and Drought Took a Toll - Inside Climate News

Federal Data Reveals a Surprising Drop in Renewable Power in 2023, as Slow Winds and Drought Took a Toll - Inside Climate News: A big increase in utility-scale solar power was not enough to offset decreases in wind and hydropower.

Exxon Guyana Slap at Chevron Highlights Supply Security Importance | OilPrice.com

Exxon Guyana Slap at Chevron Highlights Supply Security Importance | OilPrice.com: Just how important securing this supply is not only for Chevron but for its peers became clear last week, when Exxon surprised many with the warning that it could make the deal meaningless by exercising a right of first refusal stipulation in its Guyana partnership with Hess

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup - Nikkei Asia

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy invests in U.S. geothermal startup - Nikkei Asia: TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has invested in Texas geothermal startup Fervo Energy, the Japanese company said Thursday, looking to expand

Egypt Inks $40 Billion Deals with Global Investors for Renewable Energy | Egyptian Streets

Egypt Inks $40 Billion Deals with Global Investors for Renewable Energy | Egyptian Streets: Egypt sealed agreements with seven global developers on 28 February for green hydrogen and renewable energy projects, expected to attract investments totalling USD 40 billion (EGP 1.2 trillion).

US Natural Gas Production, Exports of Natural Gas via LNG and Pipelines, All Soar to New Records in 2023, Price Collapses | Wolf Street

US Natural Gas Production, Exports of Natural Gas via LNG and Pipelines, All Soar to New Records in 2023, Price Collapses | Wolf Street

Gas export pause could scramble Biden’s chances in Pennsylvania - POLITICO

Gas export pause could scramble Biden’s chances in Pennsylvania - POLITICO: Democratic Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman both argued the pause could hurt their state.

Renewable energy sources are being banned across the US. Here's where

Renewable energy sources are being banned across the US. Here's where: Local governments across the U.S. are blocking new clean energy plants. See the best locations for wind and solar power, and where it's being stopped.

Why does Texas have its own power grid? ERCOT's independence explained

Why does Texas have its own power grid? ERCOT's independence explained: Texas power companies chose to keep their operations within the state’s borders largely to avoid federal regulation.

French-built nuclear reactor delays to put Britain at risk of blackouts

French-built nuclear reactor delays to put Britain at risk of blackouts: Delays to French-built nuclear power stations will leave the UK at risk of blackouts by 2028, new research has warned.

The Startup Keeping Wind Turbine Blades Out of Landfills

The Startup Keeping Wind Turbine Blades Out of Landfills: Conventional recycling techniques don't work on wind turbine blades. Now, an Ohio startup is turning them into park benches and planters.

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific - report - MINING.COM

Solar power becomes coal’s greatest competitor in Asia-Pacific - report - MINING.COM: A Wood Mackenzie report shows that the cost of electricity generated from renewable sources reached an all-time low in 2023 in the Asia-Pacific region.

Scientists Design AI That Can Stabilize Fusion Reactors | Extremetech

Scientists Design AI That Can Stabilize Fusion Reactors | Extremetech: Fusion reactors can't run for very long, but this AI could change that.

After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public-power system - 48 hills

After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public-power system - 48 hills: Cheap, reliable, green energy is only a few steps away—but the private utility is trying its best to delay the process and protect its illegal monopoly

2 Ways to Play Europe’s $800 Billion Energy Crisis | OilPrice.com

2 Ways to Play Europe’s $800 Billion Energy Crisis | OilPrice.com: Europe's energy crisis, driven by geopolitical factors, presents significant investment opportunities in LNG and domestic natural gas production.

US Reactor Fuel Makers Get $2.7 Billion in Funding Bill

US Reactor Fuel Makers Get $2.7 Billion in Funding Bill: (Bloomberg) -- The US uranium enrichment industry would get a $2.7 billion infusion in a government funding bill unveiled Sunday, reflecting efforts to wean the nation off nuclear fuel imported from Russia.Most Read from BloombergChina Scraps Premier Li's Briefing, Breaking Years of ConventionWhat to Remember If the Stock Market Takes a DiveWall Street’s DEI Retreat Has Officially BegunYoung Hong Kongers Who Defied Xi Are Now Partying in ChinaHaley Gets First Primary Win in D.C. With Super Tuesd

REVEALED: America's nuclear weapon hubs where thousands of lab workers build the military's deadliest arsenal, including one that was evacuated in the Smokehouse Creek wildfire | Daily Mail Online

REVEALED: America's nuclear weapon hubs where thousands of lab workers build the military's deadliest arsenal, including one that was evacuated in the Smokehouse Creek wildfire | Daily Mail Online: The nation's nuclear arsenal includes around 400 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles, which can carry several warheads each with the explosive power of 335,000 tons of TNT.

Uranium Firms Revive Forgotten Mines as Price of Nuclear Fuel Soars

Uranium Firms Revive Forgotten Mines as Price of Nuclear Fuel Soars: (Bloomberg) -- Across the US and allied countries, owners of left-for-dead uranium mines are restarting operations to capitalize on rising demand for the nuclear fuel.Most Read from BloombergWhat to Remember If the Stock Market Takes a DiveHaley Casts Doubt on Nominee Pledge After Trump’s Power PlayYoung Hong Kongers Who Defied Xi Are Now Partying in ChinaCrafts Retailer Joann Is Planning a Bankruptcy Filing That Would Hand Keys to LendersHaley Gets First Primary Win in D.C. With Super Tuesday A