U.S. Reopens Venezuela’s Oil Spigot, but Refuses to Guarantee Security

U.S. officials told oil executives on Wednesday that Washington will not provide security guarantees for companies operating in Venezuela, even as the Trump administration encourages the industry to re-engage with…

Japan’s Largest Nuclear Plant Hit by New Halt After Brief Restart

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings said on Wednesday it has halted operations at a reactor at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant just one day after restarting the unit, in…

France Boards Oil Tanker Linked to Russia Shadow Fleet

France’s navy boarded an oil tanker coming from Russia into the Mediterranean Sea, as part of a global crackdown on shadow fleet ships used to export sanctioned crude. The operation…

  • Gas
  • January 23, 2026
Diversified CPC strengthens specialty gas R&D with Illinois site

US-based propellant, refrigerant, and specialty gas manufacturer Diversified CPC International has opened a new centre in Illinois to expand research and testing of high-purity hydrocarbons and specialty gases. The Channahon…

  • Gas
  • January 23, 2026
Data centres and energy at centre of $30bn New Gaza plan

An ambitious $30bn regeneration of Gaza would see a strong emphasis on digital and energy infrastructure, in plans unveiled at the Davos conference. A new port and airport are also…

U.S. Establishes Fund to Control All Venezuelan Oil Revenue

U.S. President Donald Trump supervises the release of funds from sales of Venezuela’s oil, an official at the U.S. Administration told Semafor on Thursday.   Following the capture of Venezuelan leader…

Kimmeridge to Nominate Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy Board, WSJ Reports

(Reuters) – Investment firm Kimmeridge plans to nominate former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy’s board, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with…

Largest US Electric Grid Expects All-Time Record Winter Demand

(Reuters) – Winter electricity demand on the largest U.S. power grid – the PJM Interconnection – is expected to set an all-time record next week as large swaths of the…

Valero, Phillips 66 Buy Venezuelan Oil Cargoes as Part of Washington’s Deal With Caracas

(Reuters) – Valero has bought a cargo of Venezuelan crude oil, two sources said on Wednesday, one of the first deals by U.S. Gulf Coast refiners that are part of…

Denmark begins study on potential use of nuclear energy

In 1985, the Danish parliament passed a resolution that nuclear power plants would not be built in the country. However, in a parliamentary vote in May last year, two-thirds of…