More than a million large-nose antelopes now roam the Kazakhstan steppe, a big rebound from the 130,000 animals left after a fatal bacterial disease killed half of the population
With heatwaves being reported worldwide, leading to wildfires and other environmental concerns, at least one energy sector is getting attention for its major producing potential – solar power. But with solar panels collecting energy from...
With rising energy demand and concerns about stress on the power grid, many are increasingly eyeing nuclear power, including as-yet unperfected fusion, as a clean solution.
After an electoral victory, which shocked many in and outside of Colombia, long-time senator and former leftist guerilla Gustavo Petro was inaugurated as Colombia’s President last Sunday. The once controversial mayor of the capital...
Crude prices fell on Friday morning, erasing some gains as traders remain cautious to go long on crude again. August 12th,This week has been quite tumultuous in the oil markets, starting off with a pervasive feeling of demand gloom yet...
This would be the single-largest distressed loan sale on an upfront payment basis by any bank, equating to a recovery of 42% for the bank. Aditya Birla ARC's bid was supported by its joint venture partner, Varde Partners.
The value investor has become something of an endangered species over the last decade, pushed to the side-lines of a market fixated on seeking never-ending growth in areas such as technology. The underperformance of the value investment...
Gulf of Mexico offshore oil producers are working to restart output after damages to a pipeline halted operations at seven platforms, with Reuters reporting that the pipeline could be replaced by the end of today. The Mars and Amberjack...
Europe’s supply of fuels such as coal and petroleum products faces further disruptions in the coming days as the water levels on the Rhine River—a key waterway for barge transportation – are expected to sink below the level of...
The number of total active drilling rigs in the United States fell by 1 this week, according to new data from Baker Hughes published on Friday. It is the second decline in as many weeks. The total rig count fell to 763 this week—262 rigs...
Like every other way we underestimate China, it would be remiss to underestimate Beijing’s changing oil strategy and supreme adaptability of its BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) lending fund, which is a phenomenal geopolitical tool. Now,...
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures are trading lower on Friday, but are still in a position to finish higher for the week. Today’s move has nearly wiped out all of yesterday’s gains after renewed recession fears dampened an...
After the market closed yesterday, EV maker Rivian (RIVN) released earnings that seemed to confuse the market more than anything. The stock dropped, then jumped, then dropped again as traders digested the news. The company is struggling...
In the latest edition of the Numbers Report, we will take a look at some of the most interesting figures put out this week in the energy and metals sectors. Each week we’ll dig into some data and provide a bit of explanation on what...
Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict - PetroChina is allegedly threatening to pull up stakes in the southern Iraqi governorate of Maysan after another round of protests outside the oil company’s headquarters demanding improved services and...
At least two other oil majors shuttered their Gulf of Mexico platforms on Friday following a leak in the Fourchon booster station, shutting down the flow of crude through the Amberjack Pipelines. On Thursday, Shell halted production at...
Physical natural gas flows on the Nord Stream pipeline from Russia to Germany dropped to 13 million kWh/h on early Friday afternoon in Europe, data from Nord Stream showed. The flows were at 13 million kWh/h between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. CET...
Iran considers that a European Union proposal for the restoration of the so-called nuclear deal could be "acceptable" if it provides assurances about the key demands of the Islamic Republic, a senior Iranian diplomat was quoted as saying...
Male and female macaques in a Balinese sanctuary commonly use stone tools to masturbate, possibly because they have more leisure time than wild primates
Democrats may be taking a victory lap, but let’s be straight, the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) pose no real threat to the U.S. oil and gas industry. The industry has Sen. Manchin, whose state of West Virginia...
HMRC figures come as Europe rushes to bank supplies for winter in absence of Russian pipeline Energy exports from the UK to the Netherlands rocketed by 67% in June, official figures reveal, in the latest sign of Europe’s scramble to...
A pair of astronomers say that classified US government sensors detected an interstellar meteor hitting Earth in 2014. Now they want to mount a $1.6 million expedition to find fragments of it on the sea floor
The Faulkland Inn near Bath has come through recessions, wars and Covid but is being beaten by soaring costs When the Faulkland Inn first opened its doors, George II was on the throne and Britain was at war with Spain. Since then, the...
Government plans would lower costs for 300 businesses in steel, cement, paper, ceramics and glass industries The UK government is considering plans to subsidise bills for energy-intensive industries such as steel and cement as companies...
ONS says two bank holidays to mark Queen’s jubilee contributed to fall in output in June Britain’s recovery from the pandemic stalled in the three months to June when the economy contracted by 0.1%, according to official figures that...
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says party would ensure nobody ‘pays over the odds’ for same gas and electricity Labour has said it would eliminate the “premium” that means people with energy prepayment meters, who are often on low...
Vedanta Ltd has moved the top court against the March 26 judgement of a division bench of the Delhi High Court setting aside a single judge order directing the Centre to extend till 2030 its PSC with Vedanta Ltd and ONGC to produce oil...
Tiger 21 consists of 1,200 members with a cumulative $140 billion in assets, and individuals must have at least $20 million in liquid assets to qualify for membership.
The risks of catching covid-19, or being vaccinated against it, during pregnancy have been debated throughout the pandemic, with research now overwhelmingly supporting that pregnant people get vaccinated
TUC calls for October energy price cap rise to be cancelled as chancellor tells firms to invest ‘extraordinary profits’ Ministers have been warned that energy bills will cost more than two months’ wages next year unless new help is given...
An extinct volcano’s underground reservoir in Mississippi has supplied CO2 to US beverage makers and food processing companies for decades. But natural contamination has exacerbated an ongoing CO2 shortage
A 2021 experiment achieved the landmark milestone of nuclear fusion ignition, which data analysis has now confirmed – but attempts to recreate it over the last year haven’t been able to reach ignition again
Moving like an insect may not be the most efficient way for tiny flying robots to hover – they get more lift by taking advantage of vortices of air that form under their wings
Twenty people who were legally blind or visually impaired received a transplant of a cornea made from pig collagen. All of them had improved sight, including three who now have 20/20 vision after being legally blind
In July production was only 310,000 barrels a day below prewar levels, IEA finds Russian oil production has fallen by less than 3% since the invasion of Ukraine, with a swathe of western energy sanctions having only a “limited” effect,...
Gordon Brown’s solutions highlight a vacuum that extends beyond the Tories and to the party he once led It is a measure of Britain’s political vacuum that radical solutions to the energy crunch are being provided not by the prime...
Some large, meat-eating dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus rex had keyhole-shaped eye sockets, and reconstructions suggest this helped them bite with greater force
Prolonged concentration may cause a compound called glutamate - which can be harmful at high levels - to accumulate in regions at the front of the brain
Vital statistics on power-generation firms suspected of having cashed in on high energy prices Boris Johnson met executives from some of Britain’s biggest energy companies on Thursday to discuss the cost of living crisis. Johnson was...
PM attends round table with power firms but no new measures agreed to ease pressure on households Latest politics news – live Boris Johnson has warned energy companies that sky-high bills will damage their business, speaking at a round...