US Army Corps Targeting Fall Decision for Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel

By CALGARY, May 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said on Friday it expects to make a decision this fall whether to grant a permit to Enbridge’s…

Big Oil Earnings Show Split in Production Strategy, Shareholder Returns

By and Exxon and Shell maintain buybacks amid oil price slump Chevron and BP reduce buybacks due to market conditions Exxon benefits from Guyana oilfield, Chevron seeks entry HOUSTON/LONDON, May…

US Drillers Cut Oil and Gas Rigs for First Time in Three Weeks, Baker Hughes Says

By May 2 (Reuters) – U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for the first time in three weeks, energy services firm…

Chevron Meets Wall Street Profit Estimates But Buts Buybacks in Q2

Summary Chevron maintains dividend and share buyback strategy despite lower crude prices Production flat year-over-year, impacted by asset sales Chevron’s Q1 oil and gas earnings drop from previous year HOUSTON,…

Shell Profit Beats Expectations, Buybacks Kept Steady

By Q1 adjusted earnings $5.58 billion above forecast $4.96 billion Will buy back shares worth $3.5 billion in next three months Contrasts with BP that cut buybacks this year CEO…

Exxon Beats Wall Street Profit Estimate, Boosted by Guyana and Permian Production

Summary Exxon on track to meet annual share repurchase target Lower-cost production in Permian, Guyana helps boost earnings Oil and gas production up from a year ago Shares rise about…

Oil Falls as Traders Weigh Potential US-China Trade Talks

Summary China ‘evaluating’ U.S. proposal to ease trade tensions OPEC+ members to discuss June output plan on May 5 Trump threatens secondary sanctions on Iranian oil buyers (Reuters) – Oil…

Venture Global Raises $3 Billion Towards Building CP2 Louisiana LNG Plant

Venture Global is the U.S.’ second-largest LNG exporter and has played a key role in making the country the world’s largest exporter of the superchilled gas. The money raised will…

US, Ukraine May Wait Decade or More to See Revenue From Minerals Deal

The financial payoff from a new minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. is likely to take a decade or longer as investors face many hurdles to getting new mines…

COMMENTARY: How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Economic Freedom—and Why That Matters – Fraser Institute

By and For a moment on April 9, the average U.S. tariff rate leapt to 32 per cent, making American consumers the highest tariffed people in the world. For the…