El juez Juan M. Merchán frustró uno de varios intentos de Donald J. Trump de limpiar su historial de 34 delitos graves antes de regresar a la Casa Blanca. 17 de diciembre de 2024,-Un juez rechazó el lunes el argumento de Donald J. Trump de que un rec...

OTTAWA, 16 de diciembre de 2024.- La ministra de Finanzas de Canadá, Chrystia Freeland, renunció el lunes después de chocar con el primer ministro Justin Trudeau, abriendo una nueva pestaña sobre temas que incluyen cómo manejar posibles aranceles estadounidenses, asestando un golpe inesperado ...

Follow Dan on: @dandoyleoil Following is an open letter to Mr. Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, nominee   Mr. Chris Wright Nominee, Secretary of Energy Liberty Energy 950 17th Street, FL 24 Denver, CO 80202   Dear Chris,   Congratulations on your nomination to head the US Department of Energy. Truly the honor of a lifetime, and from where I sit, a laudable and well-deserved gesture. We haven’t met, but I’ve watched your extraordinary career from a distance, from MIT to founding tech-heavy Pinnacle Technologies…

El sospechoso, un estudiante adolescente de la escuela, también está muerto, dijo la policía. 16 de diciembre de 2024.-Un maestro y un estudiante adolescente murieron y seis estudiantes resultaron heridos en un tiroteo en la Escuela Cristiana Vida Ab...

U.S. shale is the biggest source of oil and gas output growth on a global scale. It’s in every forecast and projection that sees continued depression in oil prices. But that role as a growth driver might be coming to an end due to natural processes. Well productivity and efficiency improvements have been in the spotlight of U.S. shale oil and gas discourse ever since the industry served up a massive surprise to analysts by reducing the total rig count but boosting production by 1 million bpd last year. The unexpected jump in output was attributed…

Ecuador and its state-run oil firm Petroecuador are losing millions of U.S. dollars as organized crime groups are increasingly targeting fuel pipelines to tap and steal gasoline and diesel to support drug trafficking and production. The number of instances in which illegal homemade valves are being used to tap Ecuador’s pipelines has surged in recent years, from around three dozen back in 2022 to more than 770 this year through October, a Reuters investigation has found. All these illegal taps have cost Petroecuador more than $215 million…

A recent Financial Times article highlighted the challenges faced by Northvolt, once considered Europe’s flagship battery manufacturing startup, and underscores broader concerns about the green industrial transition in Europe. However, those same lessons are applicable for the U.S. as it seeks to compete in a space dominated by China. Systemic Challenges in Green Transition Northvolt’s bankruptcy serves as a cautionary tale about Europe’s struggle to compete in the electric vehicle (EV) and clean tech sectors against better-established…

European Union nations on Monday will discuss preparations for the winter with Ukraine having signaled it has no intention to renew a five-year pipeline transit agreement to supply natural gas to EU countries when it expires on December 31, 2024. “Energy affordability remains a pressing concern, with volatile prices driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and reliance on fossil fuel imports,” Hungary said in a document shared with energy ministers. Whereas natural gas prices have declined sharply from the all-time…

European Union nations on Monday will discuss preparations for the winter with Ukraine having signaled it has no intention to renew a five-year pipeline transit agreement to supply natural gas to EU countries when it expires on December 31, 2024. “Energy affordability remains a pressing concern, with volatile prices driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and reliance on fossil fuel imports,” Hungary said in a document shared with energy ministers. Whereas natural gas prices have declined sharply from the all-time…

Behind closed doors in Moscow, Kyiv, Brussels, Washington, and other capitals, diplomats, elected leaders, and military officers are gearing up for what will likely be a full-court press to find a resolution to Europe's largest land war since World War II. On the battlefield, momentum has shifted decisively toward Russia, its forces grinding down Ukrainian troops across the 1,100-kilometer front line. It's pummeling Ukraine's energy infrastructure, trying to black out and freeze an exhausted population. In Western negotiating rooms, sentiment has…

Es 16 de diciembre, mes 12 del 2024. Es el día úmero 351 del año (bisiesto) y faltan 15 días para su terminación, pues tiene 366 días. Hoy es lunes. Los años bisiestos se presentan cada cuatro años en los que se añade un día más a febrero (29 F) y el año es de 366 días. ...

Two Russian oil tankers believed to have drifted before running aground offshore have spilt oil in the Black Sea in the Kerch Strait, which separates Russia from Crimea.  According to Russian officials quoted by Tass news agency, the tankers were carrying around 4,300 dead weight tonnes of oil each, with Russian authorities investigating the incidents for criminal negligence. Oil accidents due to negligence are pretty common in Russia. Last year, two oil tankers collided in the Irkutsk region in Russia thanks to a captain operating under the…

16 de diciembre de 2024.- Este lunes, a través de un comunicado el Ministerio Público informó que entre los días 10 y 14 de diciembre se solicitó, y fueron acordadas por el Poder Judicial, 179 revisiones de medidas a procesados tras los hechos de violencia ocurridos tras la celebración de las ...

In 2021, Goldman Sachs declared copper "the new oil", highlighting its essential role in clean energy technologies. Two years later, the IMF forecasted that copper demand will rise by over 66% from 2020 to 2040 as the world transitions away from oil. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu illustrates how copper demand is projected to increase over the coming decades, while oil consumption is expected to decrease. The data was compiled by the International Monetary Fund as of October 2024. Rising Copper Demand Copper is critical for a wide…

16 de diciembre de 2024.- El vicepresidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), Carlos Quintero, hizo un balance de los comicios para la Elección de los Jueces y Juezas de Paz en todo el país. En contacto telefónico con Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) informó el proceso de adjudicación de los ganad...

16 de diciembre de 2024.- Los balances de fallecidos y heridos aún resultan incompletos dado que muchas víctimas del genocidio se encuentran bajo los escombros que ha dejado la destrucción de más del 80 por ciento de la infraestructura gazatí. El Ministerio de Sanidad de Gaza informó que al menos...

The government’s clean power 2030 action plan is looking to ensure the economic benefits of clean energy and net zero are felt by people across the country. Slashing red tape for grid connections, overturning the onshore wind ban in England and allowing more special offers to reduce energy bills are steps in the right direction. But we need to keep our eye on the ball. Any policies need to help deliver cheaper energy bills and put new infrastructure like wind farms in the right places. This comes at a poignant time – and couldn’t…

16 de diciembre de 2024.- De “vergonzosa sumisión” de la política exterior de Ecuador a los intereses de Estados Unidos, calificó el exvicecanciller de Ecuador, Fernando Yépez, la autorización del gobierno del derechista Daniel Noboa al régimen estadounidense para que instale una base militar en las...

Abu Dhabi’s financially backed group XRG and British oil and gas major BP have closed a deal to set up a new natural gas joint venture in Egypt. The new JV will be called Arcius Energy, 51% owned by BP and 40% by XRG, with Egypt as its main focus. In statements to the press, BP CEO Murray Auchincloss said, "Arcius Energy brings together the strengths of our two companies to create a dynamic new platform for international growth in natural gas in the region." The British major indicated that Arcius Energy has been assigned a 10% interest in…

16 de diciembre de 2024.- "El Consejo Nacional Electoral no dio los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales, no han terminado el proceso, pero ya están con la payasada de decir que en marzo habrá elecciones, no sé si de Asamblea Nacional, gobernadores o alcaldes", expresó indigna...