US Weighs Additional Sanction Steps as Russia Shifts War Footing, White House Says

Russia-China trade has dropped since U.S. President Joe Biden had expanded Treasury's ability to target financial institutions, adding authorities may expand further.

Despite Sanctions Russia Still World’s Fourth Largest LNG Exporter

Russia ranked as the world’s fourth-largest LNG exporter in 2023, sending out cargoes of 30 mtpa. Russia’s LNG capacity could surpass 74 mtpa capacity by 2030, according to details published by Flex LNG.

Developer Seeks Permit to Send US Gas to Mexico for LNG Exports

The project is the latest in a series of developments to convert U.S. gas into LNG and export it from Mexico's Atlantic and Pacific coasts to meet global demand.

US to Favor Existing Investors for Venezuela Oil Licenses, Say Sources

The U.S. is preparing to prioritize issuing limited licenses to operate in Venezuela to companies with existing oil production and assets over those seeking to enter the sanctioned OPEC nation for the first time. 

US Hits China with Huge Tariff Hikes on Solar Cells, EVs, Batteries

The directive quadruples the tariff rate on electric vehicles from 25% to 100%, and the tariff rate for solar cells doubles to 50%.

Kissler: Mideast Tension Elevates Crude Prices—But for How Long?

Producers should be aggressive in locking in desirable crude oil prices on an abnormal market strength.

Analyst: Exxon Mobil, Pioneer Deal Close Likely ‘Imminent’

With approval from the Federal Trade Commission, Exxon Mobil could close its $59.5 million acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources after more than six months of review.

Permian Gas Finds Another Way to Asia

A crop of Mexican LNG facilities in development will connect U.S. producers to high-demand markets while avoiding the Panama Canal.

Petrobras Sending Nearly Half of Oil Exports to China

Conflict in the Middle East has enabled Brazil’s state-owned Petrobras to change the flow of its oil exports, with China being the primary beneficiary, followed by Europe.

Solar Sector Awaits Feds’ Next Move on Tariffs

A group of solar manufacturers want the U.S. to impose tariffs to ensure panels and modules imported from four Southeast Asian countries are priced at fair market value.