VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIran attack: oil prices steady after jump, airlines reactOil steadied on Friday (April 19) after prices spiked earlier on reports that Israel had attacked Iran, as market fears of a major escalation to hostilities in the Mideast appeared to ease and a build-up of global oil stocks weighed.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALU.S. reimposes sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas sectorsThe U.S. has reinstated oil sanctions against Venezuela's government, arguing it has not met conditions to hold fair and competitive elections as negotiated with U.S. envoys and the opposition last year. However, the U.S. oil company Che...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEcuador declares energy emergency amid severe droughtA drought fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon has forced Colombia to cut the export of electricity to its neighbour Ecuador, where an energy emergency has since been declared. Speaking in Guayaquil, Ecuadorian President Daniel Nobo...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRussia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructureSince late March, Russian missile strikes have left some of Ukraine’s major power plants in ruins. Electricians and engineers risk their lives to repair some of the worst destruction.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSolar panels in space could send power to Earth 24/7A U.K. start-up says its power-beaming technology could provide the cheap, reliable energy source the Earth needs by harvesting solar power in space, 24 hours a day.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen in China with a tough messageU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China's southern factory hub of Guangzhou with a tough message to Chinese officials: you're producing too much of everything, especially clean energy goods, and the world can't absorb it.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOil rises to five-month high as OPEC decision loomsAmrita Sen, founder and director of research at Energy Aspects, examines global oil demand, inventories, and the factors driving the current rise in prices.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRussia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure and gas productionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of deliberately targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The national energy operator says attacks have damaged high-voltage facilities in the south -- forcing emergency electr...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALThe nuclear energy renaissanceGermany phased out nuclear power in 2023, but it was not followed in that transformation by many. In fact, twenty-two countries now aim to triple the amount of electricity generated by nuclear energy sources.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMorocco's plan to become a renewable energy powerhouseMorocco is making significant strides towards a greener future with the construction of a major solar plant in Ouarzazate. This ambitious project aims to achieve green energy, net zero emissions, and generate renewable electricity by 2030.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWidespread power outages in Ukraine after Russian missile strikesRussia has attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country’s largest hydroelectric plant, causing widespread outages and killing at least five people.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMake sure you do your homework on solar powerRoughly 8% of U.S. homes now have solar panels, according to Pew, and even more homeowners are considering the switch. But before you sign a contract, know the pros and cons because some buyers have to pay for years and never see the pro...Scripps NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEuropean leaders call for nuclear industry revivalSome European leaders and energy experts called for an expansion of the nuclear power industry at a summit in Brussels, saying it will help reduce carbon emissions.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.K. announces nuclear power expansion planThe UK government recently announced the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years - as an alternative to fossil fuels. But it may not necessarily deliver the promise of energy independence for some time to come.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALE.U., Egypt sign 7.4 billion euro deal on energy, migrationThe European Union and Egypt signed a 7.4-billion-euro financial package to support the indebted north African country, boost energy sales to Europe and stem irregular migrant flows. France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALEnergy sector's methane emissions near record in 2023Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 despite a raft of commitments from the oil and gas industry to plug leaking infrastructure, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUkraine, armed proxies strike Russian energy targetsUkraine pounded targets in Russia on with dozens of drones and rockets in an attack that inflicted serious damage on a major oil refinery and sought to pierce the land borders of the world's biggest nuclear power with armed proxies, just...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSome worry about pollution as Congo seeks to expand drillingLeaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo say economic growth is essential for their impoverished people, but some communities, rights groups and environmental watchdogs warn that expanded drilling will harm the landscape and human hea...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALNatural gas suppliers meet in AlgeriaThe world's top natural gas exporters are meeting in Algeria - and despite some challenges they seem hopeful about their future prospects.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALAlgeria is in the spotlight as leaders convene for summitAlgeria is looking to cast itself as a critical supplier of natural gas for European countries seeking to lessen their dependence on Russia as it welcomed envoys from energy rich nations to a key summit.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGermany building world's largest energy storage facilityStormy weather sometimes produces excess or unsafe amounts of power for wind turbines. Northern Germany will soon be home to a gigantic facility that stores that energy and can convert it into heat, which can help power the country's ind...DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCarbon emissions hit record high in 2023: I.E.A.Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries where droughts hampered hydropower production, the International Energy Agency (I.E.A.) said.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAlcoa makes $2.2 billion bid to acquire Australian partnerAlcoa offered $2.2 billion to acquire its Australian joint-venture partner Alumina to consolidate ownership of key upstream assets. BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIs Cuba running out of fuel? Although occasional outages are a fact of life in Cuba, it has gotten worse lately. The Cuban government says U.S. sanctions have combined with an increasingly acute economic crisis to bring the fuel shortfall to a head. But a Reuters ta...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSweden ends Nord Stream sabotage probeSweden has dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, saying it lacked jurisdiction in the case but had handed evidence it had uncovered over to German investigators. ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALE.U.'s solar industry in crisis despite new 2040 climate goalsIn its new bid to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the European Union plans to rely heavily on renewable energy — but the bloc's solar industry is struggling to compete with heavily subsidized rivals from China and the United States.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOil and energy's impact on Iran-U.S. relationsIran and the U.S. have a long and tangled political history, yet one clear thread between them is the energy sector. Here's a look the relationship between the two countries, as the U.S. strikes Iranian-backed forces in Iraq and Syria in...BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALExxon, Chevron stocks rise on solid earnings callsExxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. surpassed earnings forecasts as bigger-than-expected oil output from shale fields helped cushion the blow from weakening crude prices. Both stocks rose in early trading.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALTrafigura oil tanker hit by Houthi missileA fuel tanker operated on behalf of trading giant Trafigura Group. was struck by a Houthi missile in the Red Sea. It happened about 55 miles off the coast of Yemen. The company says military ships are providing assistance.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHit Russian fuel complex seen resuming within weeksRussian energy company Novatek is likely to resume large-scale operations at its Ust-Luga processing complex and Baltic Sea terminal within weeks, following a suspected drone attack seen disrupting naphtha flows to Asia, analysts say.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIran attack: oil prices steady after jump, airlines reactOil steadied on Friday (April 19) after prices spiked earlier on reports that Israel had attacked Iran, as market fears of a major escalation to hostilities in the Mideast appeared to ease and a build-up of global oil stocks weighed.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALU.S. reimposes sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas sectorsThe U.S. has reinstated oil sanctions against Venezuela's government, arguing it has not met conditions to hold fair and competitive elections as negotiated with U.S. envoys and the opposition last year. However, the U.S. oil company Che...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEcuador declares energy emergency amid severe droughtA drought fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon has forced Colombia to cut the export of electricity to its neighbour Ecuador, where an energy emergency has since been declared. Speaking in Guayaquil, Ecuadorian President Daniel Nobo...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRussia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructureSince late March, Russian missile strikes have left some of Ukraine’s major power plants in ruins. Electricians and engineers risk their lives to repair some of the worst destruction.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSolar panels in space could send power to Earth 24/7A U.K. start-up says its power-beaming technology could provide the cheap, reliable energy source the Earth needs by harvesting solar power in space, 24 hours a day.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen in China with a tough messageU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China's southern factory hub of Guangzhou with a tough message to Chinese officials: you're producing too much of everything, especially clean energy goods, and the world can't absorb it.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOil rises to five-month high as OPEC decision loomsAmrita Sen, founder and director of research at Energy Aspects, examines global oil demand, inventories, and the factors driving the current rise in prices.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALRussia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure and gas productionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of deliberately targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The national energy operator says attacks have damaged high-voltage facilities in the south -- forcing emergency electr...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALThe nuclear energy renaissanceGermany phased out nuclear power in 2023, but it was not followed in that transformation by many. In fact, twenty-two countries now aim to triple the amount of electricity generated by nuclear energy sources.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMorocco's plan to become a renewable energy powerhouseMorocco is making significant strides towards a greener future with the construction of a major solar plant in Ouarzazate. This ambitious project aims to achieve green energy, net zero emissions, and generate renewable electricity by 2030.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALWidespread power outages in Ukraine after Russian missile strikesRussia has attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country’s largest hydroelectric plant, causing widespread outages and killing at least five people.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALMake sure you do your homework on solar powerRoughly 8% of U.S. homes now have solar panels, according to Pew, and even more homeowners are considering the switch. But before you sign a contract, know the pros and cons because some buyers have to pay for years and never see the pro...Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALEuropean leaders call for nuclear industry revivalSome European leaders and energy experts called for an expansion of the nuclear power industry at a summit in Brussels, saying it will help reduce carbon emissions.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALU.K. announces nuclear power expansion planThe UK government recently announced the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years - as an alternative to fossil fuels. But it may not necessarily deliver the promise of energy independence for some time to come.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALE.U., Egypt sign 7.4 billion euro deal on energy, migrationThe European Union and Egypt signed a 7.4-billion-euro financial package to support the indebted north African country, boost energy sales to Europe and stem irregular migrant flows. France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGGLOBALEnergy sector's methane emissions near record in 2023Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 despite a raft of commitments from the oil and gas industry to plug leaking infrastructure, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALUkraine, armed proxies strike Russian energy targetsUkraine pounded targets in Russia on with dozens of drones and rockets in an attack that inflicted serious damage on a major oil refinery and sought to pierce the land borders of the world's biggest nuclear power with armed proxies, just...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSome worry about pollution as Congo seeks to expand drillingLeaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo say economic growth is essential for their impoverished people, but some communities, rights groups and environmental watchdogs warn that expanded drilling will harm the landscape and human hea...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALNatural gas suppliers meet in AlgeriaThe world's top natural gas exporters are meeting in Algeria - and despite some challenges they seem hopeful about their future prospects.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALAlgeria is in the spotlight as leaders convene for summitAlgeria is looking to cast itself as a critical supplier of natural gas for European countries seeking to lessen their dependence on Russia as it welcomed envoys from energy rich nations to a key summit.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGermany building world's largest energy storage facilityStormy weather sometimes produces excess or unsafe amounts of power for wind turbines. Northern Germany will soon be home to a gigantic facility that stores that energy and can convert it into heat, which can help power the country's ind...DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALCarbon emissions hit record high in 2023: I.E.A.Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries where droughts hampered hydropower production, the International Energy Agency (I.E.A.) said.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAlcoa makes $2.2 billion bid to acquire Australian partnerAlcoa offered $2.2 billion to acquire its Australian joint-venture partner Alumina to consolidate ownership of key upstream assets. Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALIs Cuba running out of fuel? Although occasional outages are a fact of life in Cuba, it has gotten worse lately. The Cuban government says U.S. sanctions have combined with an increasingly acute economic crisis to bring the fuel shortfall to a head. But a Reuters ta...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALSweden ends Nord Stream sabotage probeSweden has dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, saying it lacked jurisdiction in the case but had handed evidence it had uncovered over to German investigators. Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALE.U.'s solar industry in crisis despite new 2040 climate goalsIn its new bid to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the European Union plans to rely heavily on renewable energy — but the bloc's solar industry is struggling to compete with heavily subsidized rivals from China and the United States.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALOil and energy's impact on Iran-U.S. relationsIran and the U.S. have a long and tangled political history, yet one clear thread between them is the energy sector. Here's a look the relationship between the two countries, as the U.S. strikes Iranian-backed forces in Iraq and Syria in...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALExxon, Chevron stocks rise on solid earnings callsExxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. surpassed earnings forecasts as bigger-than-expected oil output from shale fields helped cushion the blow from weakening crude prices. Both stocks rose in early trading.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALTrafigura oil tanker hit by Houthi missileA fuel tanker operated on behalf of trading giant Trafigura Group. was struck by a Houthi missile in the Red Sea. It happened about 55 miles off the coast of Yemen. The company says military ships are providing assistance.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGLOBALHit Russian fuel complex seen resuming within weeksRussian energy company Novatek is likely to resume large-scale operations at its Ust-Luga processing complex and Baltic Sea terminal within weeks, following a suspected drone attack seen disrupting naphtha flows to Asia, analysts say.Reuters
