Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
Category: Energy and Power
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Why Trump’s Iran Address Failed to Soothe Markets
Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
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Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War
Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.
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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.
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Europe Heads for Another Energy Shock in a Vulnerable State
The region’s stores of natural gas are running at the lowest level in years, and filling them up is increasingly daunting as the U.S.-led war in Iran pushes up prices.
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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.
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Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.
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Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.
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Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Businesses Ask the TACO Question About Iran
Whether President Trump signaled that he may soon end the military strikes is weighing on the minds of investors, executives and others.
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U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.