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Europe Won’t Need Russian Gas in the Future

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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union has been working to decrease its dependence on Russian energy. The EU responded to Russia’s invasion by introducing sanctions on a range of energy products, including oil and gas, which it has gradually strengthened over the last three years as the region has reduced its reliance on Russian energy.

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My Way - ExxonMobil's Strategy for Wink to Webster Pipeline Enhances Control of Permian Crude

RBN Energy

The Wink to Webster Pipeline, operated by ExxonMobil, stands out as the largest crude oil pipeline by capacity exiting the prolific Permian Basin in West Texas. What makes it even more of a midstream icon is the company’s hands-on management of the entire process, from the production well to the long-haul run to delivery to ExxonMobil’s refineries. In today’s RBN blog, we’ll examine Wink to Webster’s complicated ownership structure, how it connects directly to terminals run by its owners and its

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The Tech Upgrade That Might Finally Fix the World’s Energy Grids

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Many countries need to invest heavily in upgrading their electrical grid system, as vast quantities of renewable energy get connected, many from non-conventional energy-producing regions. In most countries, the transmission network was built several decades ago around conventional power plants in energy hubs. However, as countries increase their green energy capacity and decentralise energy production, most grid systems cannot cope with the influx of electricity from alternative regions at varyi

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Russia eyes New Oil Deals in Iraq

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

By Alexander Miller, for Eurasia Business News. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Russia eyes new oil deals in Iraq Russia is actively expanding its oil interests in Iraq, capitalizing on opportunities created by Baghdad's need to modernize its hydrocarbon sector and boost crude exports.

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Saudis Ask OPEC Watchers for Data Change to Abide by Quota

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Saudi Arabia is asking the companies that OPEC uses for independent analysis of oil-production levels to submit a lower figure for the kingdom's June output, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Iron Ore Prices Surge Amid China's Industrial Crackdown

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Iron ore futures in Singapore surged toward $100 a ton — the highest since May — fueled by renewed pledges from the Chinese government to curb overcapacity in key industrial sectors. Beijing's comments have boosted sentiment across ferrous markets. Singapore futures jumped as much as 3.6% during the session, marking the largest daily gain since September.

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Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms Over Brazilian Oil Exports

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Brazil has become the latest target of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire after the Republican frontrunner threatened 50% tariffs on the South American giant for allegedly persecuting right-wing ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to halt what he described as a “Witch Hunt that should end IMMEDIATELY!

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