US Judge Extends Topping Period in Citgo Parent’s Auction Until June 2

By HOUSTON, May 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge has extended to at least June 2 a period for bidders to submit rival bids in a court-organized auction of…

Oil Steady Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting as Trade War Concerns Ease

(Reuters) – Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as easing trade war concerns offset expectations OPEC+ will decide to increase their output at a meeting later this week. Brent…

Building a Pipeline in New York Takes More Than Just a Handshake

A rare sign in the US as bureaucratic hurdles make interstate pipelines almost impossible to build.  Last week’s agreement allowing construction to resume on a wind farm off the New York coast…

After Reprieve, EU Still in Fix to Find Trade Deal to Satisfy Trump

Summary EU seeks mutually beneficial trade deal with Washington U.S. demands unilateral concessions to cut goods trade deficit EU Commission says leaders’ call has given new impetus to talks (Reuters)…

South Africa Proposes Buying US LNG as Seeks Trade Deal

The document, signed by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and posted late on Sunday, said that South Africa aims to import 75-100 petajoules, roughly 75 to 100 million cubic…

South Africa Proposes Buying US LNG As Seeks Trade Deal

(Reuters) – South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal, according to…

Trump Says Putin Has ‘Gone Absolutely CRAZY’, Considering More Sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had “gone absolutely CRAZY” by unleashing the largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine and said he was…

Oil Edges Up After Trump Extends EU Trade Talks Deadline

Summary Trump raises prospect of more sanctions on Moscow OPEC+ could agree further increase in output US public holiday likely to limit trade on Monday (Reuters) – Oil prices rose…

US Pipeline Firms Wrestle Buy/Build Conundrum as Trump Pushes Energy Expansion

Summary Trump administration offers encouragement for pipeline builds Some large energy projects commissioned since November Pressure remains on greenfield growth from low oil prices, tariffs Many firms find buying pipeline…

Trump Seeks to Fast-Track New Nuclear Licenses, Overhaul Regulatory Agency

Summary Trump signs executive orders seeking to boost U.S. nuclear production Order directs nuclear regulatory agency to rule on new licenses within 18 months Department of Defense expected to have…