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How Is Halliburton's Stock Performance Compared to Other Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Stocks?
Houston, Texas-based Halliburton Company (HAL) operates as one of the world’s largest oilfield service providers. With a market cap of $19.3 billion, the company’s offerings include equipment, maintenance, engineering, and construction services to...

Sweeping government ruling hands major victory to homeowners with solar panels over power companies: 'It's a big win'
After a contentious year-long struggle, Virginia regulators delivered a resounding victory for solar-panel owners and advocates, striking down a power company's attempt to pay less for excess electricity that homeowners with solar panels provide...

Oil Prices Rise 2% Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Oil prices surged about 2% on Friday after a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian port halted loading operations, overcoming pressures from concerns over oversupply and weak U.S. demand.اضافة اعلان Brent crude futures rose $1.02, or 1.5%, to $67.39...

Power cut warning for UK households over £300 hike in electricity bills
A power cut warning has been issued as a £300 hike in electricity bills could be driven by net zero costs. Labour Party government policies in pursuit of net zero could bring with it the threat of power cuts and skyrocketing bills. Speaking to GB...
Wind turbine blades collapse in grounds of insurance giant
An investigation is underway after wind turbine blades fell to earth in the grounds of a UK insurance giant. All three blades detached from the turbine at the offices of Aviva in Perth, Scotland. Nobody was injured in the incident as local...

Energy bill savings and greener homes: Stroud Council’s latest push
This Tuesday, Housing Committee meets with a full agenda – including updates to several policies and a report on our work to improve the energy efficiency of council homes. We are refreshing our empty homes strategy so that we can improve housing...

Power up
Tesla chargers are on the horizon in the Chino Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Philadelphia Street behind the Chevron gas station next to Domino’s Pizza. Construction for 12 chargers began Aug. 4 and is expected to be...

Oil Prices Jump 2% as Russia–Ukraine Tensions Escalate
Sat 13 Sep 2025 | 07:30 AM Oil prices climbed nearly 2% on Friday after a Ukrainian drone strike on a major Russian port disrupted crude-loading operations, overshadowing concerns about oversupply and weakening U.S. demand. Brent crude futures...

Energy asset SaaS platform iON+ launches with first deal inked in Japan
Global energy asset management platform iON+ has launched with its first deal already inked with Japan’s Hexa Energy Services LLC. iON+ was developed over the last seven years by Conrad Energy, a leading UK independent power producer and part of...

Oil prices jump almost 2% on risks to Russian output
Oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent on Friday on renewed concern over Russian crude supply, outweighing pressure from oversupply and weaker U.S. demand risks. Brent crude futures rose $1.31, nearly 2 per cent, to $67.68 a barrel by 1211 GMT and U.S....

EU could quit Russian gas within a year: US energy chief
The European Union could phase out Russian gas within six to 12 months by replacing it with US liquefied natural gas, and the United States communicated this position to EU officials this week, US energy secretary Chris Wright told Reuters on...

SCCL to participate in coal & mineral block auctions
After securing licences for the exploration of gold and copper mines in Karnataka and a coal block in Odisha, the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has now decided to participate in the upcoming auctions for coal blocks and mineral...

Strathcona's Waterous confident on MEG Energy response to sweetened offer
The executive chair of Canadian oil company Strathcona Resources told Reuters he is confident his newly sweetened offer to buy MEG Energy will be enough to clinch a heated bidding war, in which a key decision is expected by Monday. Calgary-based...

Energy, mining, tourism ‘priority sectors’ for cooperation with South Africa: Alkhorayef
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said that a set of priority sectors, most notably renewable energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and the automotive sector, are expected to see broader cooperation between Saudi...
Isles govt warns against power infrastructure sabotage
ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, mid this week launched the Zanzibar Energy Policy 2025 and the Zanzibar Power Master Plan 2025–2050, pledging reliable, affordable and sustainable energy while warning against rising acts of...

Researchers develop astounding method to produce electricity from unexpected source: 'Could be a game-changer'
Photo Credit: University of Waterloo University of Waterloo engineering researchers in Canada have developed a way to capture electricity from water evaporating on walnut shells, opening up off-grid possibilities for small electronic devices....

India-Central Asia Trade Hits $1.7B: Joint Report Urges Deeper Ties In Pharma, Energy, & Technology To Unlock Vast Potential
New Delhi: Central Asia’s strategic location as a land bridge between Asia and Europe imbues it with undeniable geopolitical significance for India. This partnership encompasses a broad spectrum of shared interests, including security, energy, and...

Trump's Energy Department disbands group that sowed doubt about climate change
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded the Department of Energy's controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that prompted dozens of independent scientists to issue a joint rebuttal saying the report was full of errors...

Carney wants to fast-track LNG expansion in B.C., but can Canadian natural gas compete globally?
When Prime Minister Mark Carney included a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project on his list of the first five "major projects" his government would help fast-track, it wasn't just opponents of the fossil fuel industry that raised their eyebrows....

Given the Benefits of This California Solar Project, It’s Amazing How Rare It Is
The 110-foot-wide portion of the canal-top solar project near Hickman, California. Turlock Irrigation District Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was...