UK PM May signals support for Iran nuclear deal
Theresa May has signalled her continued support for the international nuclear deal with Iran, as her Israeli counterpart urged her to join Donald Trump in imposing fresh sanctions against Tehran.
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US measures have no effect on Iran’s negotiations with int’l firms: Oil official
Fresh US sanctions against OPEC member state Iran have had no effect on talks between the Islamic Republic and international oil companies, it has been claimed.
Trump: The power behind the executive orders
US President Donald Trump has taken 18 executive actions since being sworn into office on January 20.
Tensions rise as Trump prepares new Iran sanctions
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated as President Donald Trump prepared new sanctions and told Tehran it’s “playing with fire,” prompting Iran to respond that it won’t be bullied.
Iraq responds in kind to Trump travel ban
The Iraqi parliament has approved a “reciprocity measure” in response to Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily banning citizens from Iraq and six other Muslim-majority countries from entering the US, according to legislators.
Timing of Trump travel ban ‘unfortunate’ for Sudan as US lifts sanctions
The U.S. removal of sanctions on Sudan unlocks the potential for the government to tap its rich mineral and agriculture resources. Now the African state needs to carry out the large-scale reforms required to attract investors.
Keystone, Dakota access lines face hurdles despite Trump support
President Donald Trump may have revived prospects for the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, but the path to their completion still contains hurdles.
Baker Hughes expects North America onshore revenue to rise
Baker Hughes said it expects revenue from its onshore business in North America to increase in the first half of the year as customers ramp up drilling activity and pricing improves.
Shell, Phillips 66 buy 6.4m barrels of oil from Petroleum Reserve
Shell and Phillips 66 have bought 6.4million barrels of oil collectively from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Trump signs orders to press ahead with Dakota pipelines
US president Donald Trump has signed executive orders to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.
EnerQuip unveils new base in Houston
Bosses at EnerQuip hailed a major step forward for the fledgling oil service firm yesterday with the unveiling of a new £800,000 facility in Houston.
Innogy sees no reason to scrap plans to enter US market on Trump election
Innogy said it sees no reason to scrap plans to enter the US onshore wind market.
Trump’s administration draws from energy industry lobby for EPA
US President Donald Trump's administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby to build its team for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Tillerson gets backing from two senators for government role
Former chief executive of ExxonMobil Rex Tillerson has received backing from two senators for his confirmation as the new US Secretary of State.
Perry says he regrets calling for closing energy department
Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary apologized for calling for the shuttering of the department he is now being asked to lead, saying he know understands the importance of its role.
Donald Trump could make US world-leader with $25 dollar oil, claims Wall Street analyst
A leading Wall Street investment expert claims that Donald Trump could make the US a world leading "energy powerhouse" during his presidency.
Shell, Statoil make shortlist for US offshore wind licence
The US Government said yesterday that it had cleared Shell and Statoil to bid for an offshore wind farm licence off North Carolina later this year.
US safety chiefs call for further checks on S-92s
US safety chiefs have slashed the time that Sikorsky S-92 aircraft are allowed to stay in the air before undergoing mandatory checks.
Gazprom admits US could challenge European supply dominance
Russian energy major Gazprom has admitted that imports of LNG from the US could threaten its European dominance, a news report said.
Grid in ‘imminent danger’ from cyber threats, energy report says
The US electric grid "faces imminent danger" from cyber-attacks, which are growing more frequent and sophisticated, according to the Energy Department.
Tillerson to be “overwhelmingly” supported for Sec of State role, predicts Senator
The chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has said he expects Rex Tillerson to win strong support in the Senate during his confirmation process.
New US study says communities net beneficiaries of fracking
New US research has indicated that the positives from fracking outweigh the negatives for communities.
Shale drillers promise no 2017 binges as oil hangover eases
Shale oil companies are ready to play chicken with supply and demand again.
Shale specter haunts OPEC as oil seen rallying into 2017
After pulling off the biggest oil-market deal in a decade, OPEC faces a new balancing act in 2017: boosting prices without igniting shale.
Statoil in driving seat for wind farm project offshore New York
Norwegian energy giant Statoil has won an offshore wind lease off New York with a $42million bid.