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Green energy and industrial development moot New horizons for investment in Balochistan will be opened: FPCCI chief
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has termed the Balochistan Green Energy and Industrial Development Conference a promising step for the country’s future. The event was held at Federation House, Karachi,...

Insolation Green Energy Pvt Ltd commissions new 3 GW PV Module manufacturing plant
Insolation Green Energy Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insolation Energy Limited, has commenced commercial operations of its new 3 GW PV Module manufacturing plant located at Delhi-Ajmer Expressway, Village - Sawarda, Jaipur -...

Oil import bill drops to $9.4 bn in July from $11.4 bn last year
New Delhi: India’s indigenous crude oil and condensate production in July 2025 stood at 2.4 million metric tonnes (MMT), registering a de-growth of 0.7 per cent over the corresponding month last year, according to data released by the Petroleum...

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Energy Dividends vs. Mining Rallies: Balancing 3 Canadian Stocks
Some investors love the steady payouts of energy companies. Others chase the excitement of a mining rally. But there’s no reason a portfolio can’t have both. Suncor Energy (TSX:SU), Keyera (TSX:KEY), and Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD) are prime examples...

Oil dispute: Court acquits Asemota, 6 others over alleged felony
A Lagos High Court presided over by Justice M.A. Dada has discharged and acquitted Mr. Osahon Asemota, founder and CEO of Mettle Energy & Gas Limited and six others in a protracted oil dispute regarding the alleged 10,000 tons of contaminated...

Oil Down As Analysts Bet On Peace Talks' Potential To Boost Global Glut
But Rystad Energy believes the market is actually quite tight: File Image/Pixabay Although political pundits doubt that U.S. president Donald Trump's recent meetings with Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky...

Energy bills too high? Compare electricity plans to cut costs
Electricity bills can feel like a fixed cost, but they’re not set in stone. Energy providers regularly update their plans, often introducing newer options that better match how households use power. Rather than adjusting your routine or cutting...

Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Concerns and Slow Peace Talks
On Wednesday, August 20, global oil prices rose amid concerns about supply stability and slow progress toward securing peace in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Brent traded at $65.93 per barrel (+0.21%), while WTI for September delivery stood at...
Oil hardly changed as traders watch Ukraine peace talks
Singapore — Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors await the next steps in talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaving in place sanctions on Russian crude and the chance of further restrictions on its buyers. Brent crude...

Oil little changed as investors await next steps in Ukraine peace talks
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors await the next steps in talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaving in place sanctions on Russian crude and the chance of further restrictions on its buyers. Brent crude...

Gas explosion in Wilmington injures three firefighters
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Three firefighters are recovering after a gas line explosion rocked Wilmington on Tuesday. Investigators say a car plowed into gas lines for a building under construction. Fire crews were already evacuating the site when the...

Energy drinks fueling concern for kids
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Energy drinks have exploded in popularity recently, especially among kids. Experts say energy drinks have been replacing soda and pop in popularity for youngsters, their popularity far from fizzing out. “Definitely, in...

Energy, Mining and Agriculture Regulatory Update: UK Consults on Licencing Exemptions for Commodity Derivatives
The significance of this topic for many clients arises because the UK is home to some of the largest and most significant commodity derivative markets in the world. They serve the risk management needs of a diverse group of market participants,...

Energy company announces $850 million facility set to boost US manufacturing: 'Invigorate our economy with abundant energy'
The plant is expected to create 1,800 new manufacturing jobs. by Rachel RearAugust 20, 2025 One of the biggest solar cell factories in the United States is under construction and set to produce solar cells by the end of 2026. According to...

Energy Audit #4: Keeping It All Inside Will Eat You Alive
It doesn’t have to be a lie or a scandal, just not saying anything about how drained you are feeling, about the resentment that has been building up inside of you, the parts of your life that you feel are forced, or coming apart at the seams might...
Oil prices rise after supply concerns resurface as Ukraine peace talks stall By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns are resurfacing while peace talks ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine are likely to take…
By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns are resurfacing while peace talks ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are likely to take longer, leaving in place sanctions on Russian crude and raising the chance...

Oil diatribe by Navarro: Self-serving and narrow
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, once known by his books as a China hawk, has taken aim at India in a Financial Times op-ed published on Monday that reads like a diatribe. India funds Russia’s Ukraine War, the article contends, by buying...

Lee Zeldin Reveals How Many Billions He’s Canceled In Green Energy Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has canceled more than $29 billion in federal grants, said Administrator Lee Zeldin on Fox News Tuesday. During an interview on “Special Report with Bret Baier,” Zeldin said his administration has axed...

Gas prices see slight decrease except for Grant Co.
MOSES LAKE – Washington, Adams County and nationally all saw slight decreases in gas prices this week. Grant County saw slight increases in average fuel prices this week, according to AAA. “The national average is nearly unchanged from a week ago,...