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Exxon, SLB flag interest in lithium projects in Chile, say document and source
Exxon plans to meet Chilean officials to discuss lithium projectsSLB's New Energy unit explores potential collaborations in ChileChile aims to boost lithium output via state and private investmentsUpdates headlineBy Daina Beth Solomon SANTIAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil XO...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
LIVESTOCK-CME lean hog futures fall on profit-taking
By Tom Polansek Feb 19 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures dropped on Wednesday, as traders booked profits following recent gains and as pork cutout prices tumbled.Feeder cattle futures also weakened, while live cattle rose.Profit-taking dragged down hog futures after the mar...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Nutrien misses fourth-quarter profit estimates on lower crop potash and nutrient sales
Adds details and background in paragraph 2,4,5 and 7 Feb 19 (Reuters) - Nutrien NTR.TO fell short of Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer struggled with lower sales of crop nutrients and potash, although it raised its quarterly dividend by 1%...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Trump: we will fill up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fast
MIAMI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration would quickly fill up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which he criticized his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for tapping to bring down the price of gasoline."We'll fill it up fast," Trum...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
US Cash Crude-Grades mixed as cold weather hits oil supply
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Coastal grades eased, while inland grades rose on Wednesday, dealers said, as a cold snap in the U.S. hit oil supply. Mars eased 10 cents, while WTI Midland and WTI at East Houston gained 10 cents. The North Dakota Pipeline Authority estimated that output in the country's No. ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Exxon, SLB flag interest in lithium projects in Chile, document, source say
Exxon plans to meet Chilean officials to discuss lithium projectsSLB's New Energy unit explores potential collaborations in ChileChile aims to boost lithium output via state and private investmentsBy Daina Beth Solomon SANTIAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil XOM.N is planning ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cold weather drives North Dakota oil production down 100,000-130,000 bpd
Feb 19 (Reuters) - North Dakota oil production was estimated to be down between 100,000 and 130,000 barrels of oil per day as of Wednesday morning, due to the recent extreme cold and related operations challenges, the state's pipeline authority said. North Dakota is the third largest oil-produci...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
GRAINS-Corn futures pull back from 16-month high
Adds closing prices in paragraphs 6 and 12By Tom PolansekCHICAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures pulled back from a 16-month high on Wednesday as traders booked profits and anticipated that recent gains will drive bigger U.S. plantings this spring.Wheat futures backtracked fr...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US to ease bird flu disruptions
Adds background in paragraph 2, comment from US egg group in paragraph 8, no comment from USDA in paragraph 11By Ceyda Caglayan and Tom Polansek ISTANBUL/CHICAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States as a devastating outbreak of bird flu ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn, soybean barge bids turn higher
CHICAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans shipped by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast continued to turn higher on Wednesday, as river terminals dealt with loading problems and barge availability was mixed, traders said.* Low river levels on the Mississippi River at St. Louis are ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Top potash producer Nutrien misses fourth-quarter profit estimates
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Nutrien NTR.TO fell short of Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer struggled with lower sales in its crop nutrients segment.The Saskatoon, Canada-based firm posted an adjusted profit of 31 cents per share for the three months e...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Environmental groups sue to block Trump's offshore drilling expansions
By Jack Queen Feb 19 (Reuters) - Environmental groups on Wednesday moved in court to block President Donald Trump’s administration from allowing offshore oil drilling along broad swaths of U.S. coastline, in what appeared to be the first legal challenges to the Republicans’ efforts to boost fossi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
CF Industries reports rise in fourth-quarter profit on higher ammonia sales
Adds background and details in paragraph 2-7 Feb 19 (Reuters) - Fertilizer firm CF Industries CF.N reported a nearly 20% rise in its fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher ammonia sales and steady prices.The company said sales rose on the back of contractual commitments served from ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Trump's Army Corps seeks to fast-track 600 'emergency' projects through environmental review
Over 600 projects fast-tracked under Trump's National Energy EmergencyEnvironmental groups warn fast-tracking flouts federal lawsCompanies support expedited review for critical infrastructure projectsAdds more background, comments from Democratic senators Kaine and HeinrichBy Valerie Volcovici ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
US EPA submits Biden approval of California EV plan to Congress
California plan adopted by 11 states requires 35% zero emission vehicle sales by 2026EPA also submitting two other waivers to Congress including one on heavy trucksAutomakers say California rules are not achievable, while state says crucial to meeting environmental targetsAdds more details, backgrou...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Exxon, government plan large-scale gas project in oil-dominated Guyana
Fulcrum LNG to receive gas from Exxon for processing, LNG exportsExxon yet to decide what it will do with its portion of gasPetrochemical, power projects to take advantage of the gasAdds details throughout, energy ministry comments in paragraphs 5-7By Marianna Parraga and Kemol King GEORGETOWN, F...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
CF Industries reports rise in fourth-quarter profit
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Fertilizer firm CF Industries CF.N posted a higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by steady prices.The Northbrook, Illinois-based company reported a net income of $328 million, or $1.89 per share, for the three months ended December 31, compared with $274 million, or...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
