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Industry Leading the Way in Methane Reduction

The oil and gas sector has taken a significant step forward in addressing methane emissions by pledging to reduce them to near-zero by 2030. This commitment was made by fifty oil and gas companies at the recent United Nations climate conference in Dubai, highlighting the industry’s willingness and ability to lead on this critical issue. […]

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Middle East tensions lead to oil price increase – a wild year for energy policy begins

Oil prices have surged over 3% as tensions in the Middle East escalate and OPEC reaffirms its commitment to supporting prices. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) contract for February climbed $2.41 to $72.84, while the Brent contract for March rose $2.47 to trade at $78.36. These price jumps come in the wake of the Houthi

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Duke Energy Disconnects Chinese Batteries from Camp Lejeune: A Matter of National Security

In a move that highlights the ongoing concerns about national security risks posed by Chinese companies, Duke Energy has announced that it has disconnected Chinese-manufactured batteries from Camp Lejeune. This decision comes after lawmakers raised concerns to the Pentagon about the security implications of using batteries produced by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), a

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