LIV Golf to wind down after five years of rebel league
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Japan to back Vietnam's small-reactor push in revived nuclear cooperation
Takaichi and To Lam to sign MOU promising Japanese technology and training
· Staff Writer
Smith’s future unclear as LIV Golf moves to liquidate
Five years after it fractured the sport’s landscape, LIV announced in bankruptcy court it plans to wind down operations instead of launching a new version.
· Steve Larkin, Darren Walton
Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack
Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Astronauts venture outside space station for major power upgrade (VIDEO)
NASA and Canadian astronauts are conducting a spacewalk to install the ISS’ eighth and final roll-out solar array Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
French police use batons, tear gas against protesters in Lyon (VIDEOS)
French police used tear gas and batons against protesters in Lyon as tens of thousands joined nationwide cost-of-living protests Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
How Democrats used the midterms to turn affordability concerns into ‘green populism’
From energy prices to datacenters, climate became a cost-of-living issue – and a winning oneClimate-forward Democrats swept into power on Tuesday night as a blue tsunami flipped the Senate, House and several governor’s races. Voters were laser-focused on affordability, and experts said Democrats succeeded in linking…
· Hilary Beaumont
Deadly gas station drug restricted by SoCal city amid DEA crackdown
The Irvine City Council approved an ordinance imposing stricter regulations on the sale and distribution of synthetic kratom.
· Marina Peña
Hormuz Oil Flows Unlikely To Return To Pre-War Levels, Rystad Says
Hormuz Oil Flows Unlikely To Return To Pre-War Levels, Rystad Says Authored by Michael Kern via OilPrice,The United States and Iran could reach some form of a limited agreement by the middle of 2027, which would allow oil flows from the Strait of Hormuz to continue to gradually recover, but fundamental differences w…
· Tyler Durden
Newly developed wells make first gas delivery
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the first delivery of natural gas from Malampaya’s new offshore wells in Batangas City on Thursday.
· Allen Limos
LTO revokes licenses of taxi drivers in ‘gas-and-run’ case
THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the licenses of two taxi drivers involved in a gas-and-run racket, a form of theft where a motorist pulls up to a gas station, has their vehicle's fuel tank filled by an attendant, and then drives off without paying.
· Arlie O. Calalo
BCDA eyes LNG plant, fiber network in New Clark City
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed agreements to study the feasibility of developing a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fired power plant and a shared underground information and communications technology (ICT) network in New Clark City.
· Giselle P. Jordan
Trump's energy deals are about to face a wave of investigations by Democrats
Democrats are certain to scrutinize the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, administration mineral deals and the cancellation of previously funded energy projects.
· Spencer Kimball
Oil rebounds from two-month low as uncertainty lingers over Iran war | The National
Crude prices remain vulnerable to renewed volatility as refined fuel supplies remain disrupted
· Alvin R Cabral
Singapore’s DBS warns of global uncertainty
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s largest bank, DBS Group, warned on Thursday of growing global uncertainty due to elevated energy prices, higher interest rates and geopolitical risks as market volatility pushed its earnings lower.
· Reuters
Batteries now included
WHEN the late Benigno Aquino III chastised proponents of renewable energies like solar power and wind power on their reliability, asking them, “Paano kung walang araw, paano kung walang hangin (What if there is no sun or wind?),” he was not actually joking. To me at least.
· Charlie V. Manalo
Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter audiobook review – an urgent call for collective action
The writer and activist finds galvanising energy in grassroots initiatives in the face of inequality and the climate crisis‘Throughout the world confidence in progress has shattered,” notes Natasha Walter. “The certainty – even the hope – that human rights equality might be within everyone’s reach has disintegrated …
· Fiona Sturges
Keeping offshore workers connected to their families can expose oil and gas platforms to cyber risks | The National
Energy companies are being urged to separate workers' personal internet access from critical operating systems
· Nicole Abigael
Oil could fall to $80-$85 after war, while Kevin Warsh believes in pixies, UBS economist says | The National
Paul Donovan says a Democratic Senate could tilt the Federal Reserve towards a more hawkish stance, while questioning the new Fed chairman’s faith in productivity gains
· Manus Cranny
Iran Carves Out Strait Of Hormuz Exemptions For China, India, Iraq, Qatar
Iran Proves Willingess To Re-Engage In Nuclear Talks, Despite Public Stance: NYT Update(1219ET): Tehran has made clear it will not stop the war, or the assaults on internatinal shipping in the Strait Of Hormuz, unless its 'seven conditions' are met. It has also said time and again that the nuclear file is an issue f…
· Tyler Durden
France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.
· AfricaNews
Bank of England lifts rate for first time since 2023 to fight inflation
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rate to four percent on Thursday, the first increase in more than three years, as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.
· Agence France-Presse
Mubadala Energy to double output over next decade with natural gas in focus | The National
Company seeking more partnerships as it focuses on 'disciplined growth'
· The National
Futures Split As Blue-Wave Chip Purge Enters Day Two; Oil Rebounds, BoE Hikes
Futures Split As Blue-Wave Chip Purge Enters Day Two; Oil Rebounds, BoE Hikes US futures are mixed, with the Nasdaq lagging as the post-midterm rotation out of chipmakers and the AI complex enters a second day, after the Democratic sweep raised fears of a data center backlash, Qualcomm tumbled on a weak forecast and…
· Tyler Durden
Brent On Track For Worst Week Since COVID, But UBS Warns Bears: "Fundamentals Still Provide A Floor"
Brent On Track For Worst Week Since COVID, But UBS Warns Bears: "Fundamentals Still Provide A Floor" Brent crude futures are on track for their largest weekly decline since the week ending April 24, 2020, during the early COVID-19 pandemic era, on the prospect that a Democratic sweep could end the US-Iran conflict.U…
· Tyler Durden
Energy security, AI and supply deals take centre stage as Adipec wraps up | The National
Concerns stemming from Iran war and growing use of AI in oil and gas operations dominated discussions at four-day event
· Fareed Rahman
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
Base rate increases from 3.75%, and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflationAnalysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulousBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and w…
· Heatherstewart
Masdar and Endesa begin construction of $28m battery storage projects in Spain amid clean energy push | The National
They will add 60.16 megawatts of storage capacity to integrate into the grid
· Fareed Rahman
World's largest olive oil company plummets 19% after rivals agree to takeover deal
The world's largest olive oil company, Deoleo, plummeted in early trading after two of its rivals announced plans to acquire the firm.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Sheikh Khaled lauds Adnoc's role in global energy security system | The National
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince reviews Adnoc's performance for first 10 months of year as he chairs executive committee meeting
· The National
Russian Diesel Tankers Bound for U.S. Change Course, Casting Doubt on Trump Deal
One ship altered its signal to “Brazil,” while another diverted to the Mediterranean and signaled “for orders” off the coast of Algeria.
· The Moscow Times
China’s Yutong Bus expands overseas as new-energy bus exports surge
China’s Yutong Bus, the world’s largest electric bus manufacturer, is seeing its overseas shipments climb steadily, with demand growing rapidly in countries such as Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Based in Zhengzhou in central China’s Henan province, the company now generates more than half of its tot…
· Zhu Wenqian
Russia says it hit Ukrainian postal hub and ship as Ukraine strikes Ryazan
Injuries reported on both sides as Russia and Ukraine trade overnight drone strikes on energy and logistics sites.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Seoul’s most architectural cafes are made for more than coffee
A cup of coffee in Seoul can come with a sweeping view of Namsan, a shortcut up a 15-meter cliff or a seat inside a former oil depot. A handful of the city’s cafes are drawing visitors for their architecture as much as their menus, each recognized by the Seoul Architecture Awards. The awards were first held in 1979 …
· Hong Yoo
‘A dumping ground for blood oil’: Pressure mounts on Canberra over Putin trade ties
Despite repeated warnings and Senate findings, Canberra is yet to ban refined petroleum imports originating from Moscow’s crude oil.
· Rob Harris
Gaza: Displaced Palestinian builds wind turbine to generate electricity
A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.
· AfricaNews
US midterms live: Toyota sees big change but notes uncertainty remains
Oil falls on investors' bet that political shift could hasten end to Iran war
· KATHERINE CREEL
US election results could put renewables back into focus, executive says | The National
Rising hydrocarbon prices are also supporting the case for clean energy, Yellow Door Energy CEO says
· Alexander Christou
Oil slides and Asia stocks climb as blue sweep in US boost gulf peace prospects | The National
Trump acknowledges Iran war led to his party's defeat in US midterm elections
· Sarmad Khan
Unexpected White Flower Oil uses; how a Singaporean beat cancer: 7 Lifestyle highlights
We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks Edgar Tang was 32 and on holiday in London when a call fro…
· SCMP
Will Democrats’ midterms triumph put wind back in sails of the renewables sector?
Future brightens for US developers in particular after election when voters rejected Trump’s war on clean energyAfter years as collateral damage in Donald Trump’s war on climate action, the Democrats’ sweeping triumph in the US midterm elections has emerged as a victory for the global renewable energy industry, too.…
· Jillian Ambrose
Korean battery-makers gain ground in North American ESS market
South Korean battery-makers are gaining ground in North America's fast-growing energy storage system market, as tighter trade restrictions on Chinese products create new opportunities for Korean suppliers. LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI captured a combined 20.9 percent of the North American ESS battery market in…
· Byun Hye-jin
ClearVue wins A$700,000 US Govt grant for solar glass tech
ClearVue and US partner Silfab Solar have won a US$500,000 grant from the US Dept of Energy to develop high-efficiency solar spandrel technology for the US market.
· Doug Bright
UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renewable energy infrastructure and AI, a parliamentary investigation has found.MPs on the business se…
· Lisaocarroll
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statement, the separate incidents occurred after the vessels were attempting to pass through an "unauth…
· Middleeasteye
Bustling market in Dhaka shows shift to solar triggered by Middle East war
From the Philippines to Pakistan and Nigeria, people are turning to solar and batteries to cut utility bills or just keep lights and machinery on.
· No Author
Marcos leads first gas delivery from new Malampaya wells
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the first delivery of natural gas from Malampaya’s newly developed offshore wells in Batangas City.
· Allen Limos
China expanding laser arsenal to blind and destroy US satellites
A recent unclassified US intelligence assessment warns that China is rapidly expanding an arsenal of ground- and space-based directed-energy weapons designed to blind, degrade, or permanently destroy US and allied satellites. The US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) notes that China views directed-energy weapons as …
· Gabriel Honrada
Australia's biggest oil and gas company to axe 500 jobs
Gas giant Woodside announces it will axe at least 500 jobs from its global workforce as part of plans to cut costs by $550 million a year from 2028.
· Lucy Murray
‘We’ll bat for gas’: Saffioti defends sector in wake of Woodside job cuts
The bulk of Woodside’s employees are based in Western Australia.
· Michael Philipps