Category: Natural Gas

Oil Remains Potent Geopolitical Tool, Decades After Energy Crisis

The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.
Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges

Asian markets tumbled on Monday as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks.
War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery

For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates

Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
Natural Gas Prices Surge After Attacks Hit Facilities in Qatar

Qatar said it had halted production of liquefied natural gas, forcing buyers to compete for supplies elsewhere.
U.S. and Israeli War With Iran Will Likely Send Oil Prices Soaring

Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Germany’s Oil and Gas Output Is Dwindling as Prices Rise

Natural gas production in Germany has fallen about 80 percent in the past two decades even as the country seeks to replace flows from Russia.
Venezuela’s Natural Gas, Not Oil, Might Be a Big Early Prize

The South American country has natural gas that could be extracted and exported quickly, but U.S. sanctions, which are now being eased, have stymied development.
Energy Bills Have Soared Recently. How Can States Bring Costs Down?

Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them.
Chevron Points to Venezuela’s Promise as Big Oil Earnings Fall

The two largest U.S. oil companies, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, reported their lowest annual profits in years.
Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed

The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.

Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.