FTSE 100 slips as oil price hits five-month high Oil and gas prices have risen strongly this week, adding to worries about high inflation weighing on economic growth around the world. Evening Standard · Oct 23
Is Australia’s gas reservation scheme really aimed at Santos? Australia is one of the world’s major exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Yet, there are mounting concerns about whether gas from the east coast gas market will remain available and affordable for ordinary Australians. The Conversation · Oct 22
UN warns El Nino could be strongest on record as it urges world to prepare The UN's aid chief says the humanitarian system cannot cope alone, as $50 million is released for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia. Euronews · Oct 21
Protesters gather by Parliament over decision to approve Jackdaw gas field Unions and oil company Shell welcomed the move but climate activists condemned the ‘maddening’ decision Evening Standard · Oct 21
The Jackdaw gas field and what it means for the climate crisis and your bills Andy Burnham insists the decision will ‘protect hundreds of jobs and keep millions of homes warm’, but the move has proved controversial with environmentalists The Independent UK · Oct 21
UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaigners The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners Jackdaw gasfield announcement signals UK’s commitment to North Sea industry but undermines green credentials The Guardian - UK · Oct 20
Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
The hidden costs of fracking: boom in Argentina linked to trail of sickness Families in Vaca Muerta, the centre of Patagonia’s shale operation, report cancers, miscarriages and pollution The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage Firms turning crude oil into the ‘workhorse’ fuel stand to gain most despite economic fallout from record prices The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Plan to turn Mossmorran plant into weapons factory storing explosives Early plans to turn the site of Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran into a weapons components factory have been revealed. The National (Scotland) · Oct 12
Top executives dropped from world oil event schedule after Riyadh airport attacks That airport has been attacked four times in the last week The Independent UK · Oct 12
Climate lawsuits gain ground as governments scale back climate action The political fight against global warming may be losing steam, but the legal battle is heating up. Over the past decade, legal activists have successfully taken a number of national governments to court, triggering the adoption of more climate-friendly policies in countries including the Netherlands, Pakistan, Switzerland, South Korea and… Radio France Internationale · Oct 11
Man Takes GMC Denali To Shell Gas Station. Then He Opens The Fuel Door—And It Starts Smoking "$300 to fill up my truck again." Motor1 · Oct 11
Motor1 · Oct 10 Man Buys A Gallon Of Gas At Shell. Then He Pumps It Into A One-Gallon Jug Of Poland Spring To Test If He Got His Money’s Worth "Pay attention when you buy a gallon of gas..."
Latin Times · Oct 9 Hurricane Isaías Knocks Two-Thirds of the Gulf's Oil Offline — and a Saudi Attack Is Making It Worse Hurricane Isaias shut down 63% of Gulf oil output as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia sent crude above $100, squeezing U.S. energy markets from two directions.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Aditya Birla arm seeks $1.5 billion in rupee loans to buy Shell arm Solenergi, bankers say Aditya Birla Renewables is aiming to secure $1.5 billion in rupee-denominated loans for an acquisition. The company plans to acquire Shell Plc's Indian renewable energy arm for $1.8 billion. Previously, it had obtained a $1.6 billion bridge loan commitment for this purpose. The firm is now pursuing longer-term financing to…
International Business Times · Oct 8 Hurricane Isaias Could Threaten The U.S. Oil Supply. Gulf Shutdowns Add Pressure to Already Soaring Energy Prices. More than a quarter of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico had been shut down on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Tesco stars but oil price gains keep stocks lower Well-received results boosted food retailer Tesco, up 5.2%.
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Oil prices surge on worries of shipping attacks and Gulf of Mexico hurricane The price of Brent crude oil increased by about 5% on Thursday to 105 dollars per barrel.
The Times of India · Oct 8 How Cumbria turned waste plastic into roads In an innovative leap in 2017, Cumbria began pioneering roads constructed from waste plastic, replacing traditional materials like bitumen. This initiative saw around 500,000 plastic bottles being repurposed, emphasizing sustainability while improving road resilience. As of 2021, trials demonstrated success, reflecting a promising future for eco-friendly road technology. Cumbria is…
Motor1 · Oct 8 Shell Customer Buys 2 Drinks, Puts The Rest On Pump 3. Then He Sees What's On The Screen "Should I?"
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Shell expects refineries to almost double the profit from every barrel of fuel made Record prices caused by global shortages amid shutdown of war-damaged refineries in Middle East and Russia
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Shell upgrades gas production outlook and says refining profit margins to grow Shell said it was forecasting higher integrated gas production between July and September than previous guidance.
The Independent UK · Oct 6 America has a new favorite convenience store The winning convenience store is better known as a Midwest grocery chain - than quick-stop gas station