Oil prices continue resurgence amid escalating supply shortage fears April 13, 2022 Both major benchmarks extended gains today, with Russia revealing peace talks with Ukraine had reached a dead end.
Austria to pay for Russian gas in roubles April 27, 2022 Austria has ceded to Russian demands to pay for its gas supplies in roubles, amid escalating tensions between the West and the Kremlin.
Uniper set for nationalisation as Germany closes in on deal with Fortnum September 20, 2022 Uniper is on the verge of being fully nationalised, with the German government announcing plans to buy Fortum's stake in the company.
Gas prices down 20 per cent in last week but what does it mean for your energy bills? January 6, 2023 The average price of gas in the UK has fallen by 20 per cent in the last week, but Ofgem said it would have a “limited” impact on bills. Despite the drop, which is compared to the average price from February 2020, pre-Covid, the price of gas was still up one per cent on last [...]
‘Dark clouds on the horizon’ warns Maersk, as it cuts shipping forecasts November 2, 2022 Maersk has warned of "dark clouds on horizon" as it cuts its forecasts for business activity until the end of year, amid recession fears.
Aramco revels in record profits powered by booming oil prices May 15, 2022 Saudi Aramco (Aramco) has reported a massive 82 per cent spike in profits over the first three months of the year powered by lucrative oil trading.
Oil prices tumble as China lockdowns cut into demand expectations May 2, 2022 Oil prices have plummeted amid forecasts of weak economic growth in China, which has lowered demand expectations.
UK looks north: Oil and gas remain key to energy independence March 14, 2022 The UK is seemingly committed to North Sea oil and gas as it cuts itself off from Russian energy supplies following the invasion of Ukraine.
Italy floats creation of new cartel to meet European interests May 12, 2022 Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi has proposed the creation of a new cartel of oil consumers to make markets more favourable to Western buyers.
Is ESG facing an existential crisis? What could be next for sustainable investing… January 11, 2023 It’s been a rough year for ESG – Russian oil companies qualify as sufficiently environmentally and socially responsible to receive ESG funds. Sam Bank-Friedman’s bankrupted FTX crypto enterprise has a higher ESG score on ‘leadership and governance’ than Exxon/Mobil. In light of the discovery of controversial ESG fund allocation, it is vital ESG undergoes a significant [...]