Day: February 5, 2025

Shell names new Canada head

Energy News Beat UK-based LNG giant Shell has named Stastia West as the new president and country chair for its Canadian business following the departure of Susannah Pierce. After four years as president and country chair and 16 years at Shell, Pierce has elected to leave Shell service, according to a Shell Canada statement. Pierce […]

EU states ‘fed up’ with von der Leyen – Politico

Energy News Beat [[{“value”:” Members are increasingly dissatisfied with the European Commission chief’s failure to consult them on foreign policy decisions, according to the outlet EU member states are growing frustrated with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her unilateral approach to foreign policy, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing diplomats. The latest criticism […]

Why Is the President, Not Congress, in Charge of Tariffs?

Energy News Beat Hint: It has to do with tomatoes. ​Analysis Why Is the President, Not Congress, in Charge of Tariffs? Hint: It has to do with tomatoes. By Julian E. Zelizer, a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. U.S. President Donald Trump, who once called himself a “tariff man,” is making […]

Come to France and use our nuclear power, Macron tells AI firms

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Germany must act immediately to stop deindustrialisation, union urges

Energy News Beat [[{“value”:” Urgent action is required if Germany, Europe’s former industrial powerhouse, is to overcome its economic turmoil and prevent the deindustrialisation that has already seen thousands of job cuts, the deputy chief of the country’s largest trade union has warned. IG Metall represents 2.2 million workers from sectors including the car, machinery, […]

Making sense of Trump’s tariffs, what should the EU expect?

Energy News Beat [[{“value”:” 05/02/2025 Podcast by Charles Cohen, Giada Santana, Niels de Keukelare After Canada, Mexico, and China, the EU could be the next in the firing line. Donald Trump says EU tariff could be levied on the continent anytime soon. If he follows through, is Brussels ready to respond? And how could the […]

TotalEnergies reports lower LNG sales

Energy News Beat During the fourth quarter, TotalEnergies sold 10.8 million tonnes of LNG, down compared to 11.8 million tonnes in the same period last year, but up 14 percent compared to 9.5 million tonnes in the prior quarter. TotalEnergies said LNG sales, although down year-on-year reflecting lower LNG demand in Europe, were up quarter-to-quarter, […]

Zelensky admits Ukraine doesn’t control rare-earths Trump wants

Energy News Beat Kiev should trade its natural resources for further American aid, the US president has recently said Ukraine’s supporters must help push Russian forces out of the mineral-rich former territories of the country before investing in rare-earths, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said. US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Ukraine must […]

Building BRICS: A populous African powerhouse enters the game

Energy News Beat The assessment of Nigeria as the ninth partner state in BRICS marks a significant milestone in the history of this group. It’s not merely a change of status; it represents a profound evolution in global economic and political cooperation dynamics. With Nigeria as a partner country, BRICS enhances its geographical and economic […]

Power play: How a country with major energy potential struggles to keep the lights on

Energy News Beat Despite Nepal being the world’s second most water-rich country with immense hydroelectric power production potential, India has primary influence over its energy security Nepal’s current total energy demand is around 1,900 MW during peak hours. Due to a lack of energy, however, Nepal’s industrial sectors have limited production from eight to ten […]