Energy Transition in Motion (Week of April 4, 2025)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Maverick Metals securing funding to accelerate commercialization of proprietary critical metals recovery technology.
Oil Prices Fall into Negative Territory as Trump Announces New Tariffs
U.S. futures rose by a dollar and then turned negative over the course of Trump's press conference on April 2 in which he announced tariffs on trading partners including the European Union, China and South Korea.
Sempra Plans to Sell Assets, LNG Stakes to Invest in Utilities
Infrastructure company Sempra Energy is preparing for major growth coming in electrical demand by selling assets to raise capital.
Woodside Awards SLB Drilling Contract for Project Offshore Mexico
SLB will deliver 18 ultra-deepwater wells for Woodside Energy’s Trion ultra-deepwater project starting in early 2026.
Kissler: Gas Producers Should Still Hedge on Price
Recent price jumps and rising demand don’t negate the need to protect against future drops.
Paisie: Impact of Tariffs, Sanctions and ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’
The U.S. has the advantage with tariffs on Canada, but sanctions and pleas for increased oil supply are unlikely to be effective.
Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs on North American Energy Markets
On March 6, President Trump granted exemptions on tariffs for numerous goods imported from Mexico and Canada until April 2, when Trump intends to impose another set of retaliatory tariffs on various countries. What are their immediate and long-term impacts and how can companies mitigate their effects?
Trade War! Or Maybe Not
An energy industry that prefers stability gets hit with whiplash as it attempts to adjust to the Great Disruptor taking over the White House.
Mexico Won't Have to Pay Tariffs on USMCA Goods Until April 2, Trump Says
President Trump paused tariffs on Mexico—again—this time for one month.
US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico Hit an Interconnected Crude System
Canadian producers and U.S. refiners are likely to continue at current business levels despite a brewing trade war, analysts say.