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FACTBOX-What's the status of international oil companies in Venezuela after Maduro's capture?
LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Here are key facts about international oil companies in Venezuela, a country with the world's largest oil reserves thrown into crisis by the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. In the 2000s, former President Hugo Chávez expropriated assets from sever...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
FACTBOX-US Henry Hub natural gas prices average three-year high for December
By Scott DiSavinoJan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. spot natural gas prices at the Henry Hub benchmark in Louisiana hit a three-year high for the month of December, according to pricing data from financial firm LSEG.Gas prices averaged $4.26 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), their highest price for Dec...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Italy hails EU move on funds to help farmers ahead of Mercosur talks
ROME, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Italy welcomed steps from the European Commission to boost support for farmers as the bloc prepares for sensitive talks on the long‑delayed Mercosur trade agreement, in a sign that the Italians might drop their opposition to the accord.EU Commission President Ursula von der L...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Microsoft works with major US electric grid operator to modernize the Midwest power system
By Laila Kearney Jan 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Midwest grid has teamed up with Microsoft MSFT.O, it said on Tuesday, in the latest instance of Big Tech turning to collaboration to help ensure the massive amounts of electricity needed for artificial intelligence are available. Over the last two years...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
US natgas futures slide 5% to 10-week low as mild winter weather curbs demand
Mild weather reduces heating demand, impacting gas futuresWaha Hub prices fall into negative territory due to pipeline constraintsUS gas production on track to hit record high in JanuaryBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell about 5% to a 10-week low on Tuesda...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
US farm agency names Justin Benavidez as chief economist
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday named Justin Benavidez, a former staffer on the House Agriculture Committee, as its new chief economist. The USDA's chief economist leads the agency's economic research and analysis and advises the...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Canadian oil will stay competitive, even if Venezuelan output rises, Carney says
OTTAWA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Canadian crude oil is low risk and will stay competitive even if output in Venezuela rises after the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday.U.S. President Donald Trump says American oil companies are prepared to tackle the diffi...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
REFILE-Russia says Venezuela should determine own destiny without outside interference
MOSCOW, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it welcomed the appointment of Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela's interim president, adding that Venezuelans should determine their own destiny without outside interference.Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Top Ships Announces Amendment Of Time Charter At A Higher Daily Rate
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Top Ships Inc TOPS.A:TOP SHIPS ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT OF TIME CHARTER AT A HIGHER DAILY RATETOP SHIPS INC - AMENDS TIME CHARTER FOR SUEZMAX TANKERTOP SHIPS INC - TIME CHARTER RATE INCREASED TO $30,000 PER DAYReuters
Tue, Jan 6
Blackboxstocks Says REalloys Signs MOU With Mission Critical Materials
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Blackboxstocks Inc BLBX.O:BLACKBOXSTOCKS INC - COMPANIES EXPECT MULTI-YEAR OFFTAKE AGREEMENT IN 2026BLACKBOXSTOCKS - REALLOYS SIGNS MOU WITH MISSION CRITICAL MATERIALSBLACKBOXSTOCKS INC - MCM ASSESSING U.S. SITES FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTIONBLACKBOXSTOCKS- REALLOYS BECOMES MCM'S P...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
G7 finance ministers to meet in Washington to discuss rare earths, three sources say
By Makiko Yamazaki and Julia Payne TOKYO/BRUSSELS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. One of the sources added that price floors for rare...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Trump Media & Technology Group And Tae Technologies Commence Site Selection Planning Process
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Trump Media & Technology Group Corp DJT.O:TRUMP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY GROUP AND TAE TECHNOLOGIES COMMENCE SITE SELECTION PLANNING PROCESS FOR PIONEERING FUSION POWER PLANTTRUMP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY: SITING AND CONSTRUCTION START PLANNED FOR 2026TRUMP MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY: ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
CBOT Trends-Wheat, corn steady-down 1 cent, soy up 2-5
CHICAGO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CST (1430 GMT) on Tuesday: WHEAT - Steady to down 1 cent per bushelWheat futures chopped up and down, though dry conditions in the U.S. Plains...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
PV Gas LNG Announces Contract Award For PV Gas’S Procurement Of LNG (Package No 01)
Jan 6 (Reuters) - PETROVIETNAM GAS JOINT STOCK CORPORATION:SAYS PV GAS LNG ANNOUNCES THE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PV GAS’S PROCUREMENT OF LNG (PACKAGE NO 01) ON BEHALF OF PV GASSAYS THE CONTRACT IS FOR A SUPPLY PERIOD OF 5 YEARS, FROM 2027 TO 2031SAYS ANNUAL CONTRACT QUANTITY IS 20700000 MMBTUSAYS UNDER T...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
G7 finance ministers to meet in Washington to discuss rare earths, three sources say
BRUSSELS, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. One of the sources added that price floors for rare earths would be a point of discussion, amon...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Venezuela's oil deliveries to Asia at standstill, Chevron's exports flowing -shipping data
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Venezuela's main oil ports on Tuesday entered their fifth day without delivering crude for state-run PDVSA's customers in Asia, which are the OPEC country's main buyers, shipping data showed, as the U.S. presses the nation through an oil embargo. Chevron CVX.N, which is...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
EU summons farm ministers to secure Mercosur deal backing
Italy's stance key as EU seeks member states' support to sign dealDiscussions to focus on farm funding, pesticides in importsGermany and Spain support what would be largest EU trade dealVote on EU-Mercosur agreement expected FridayBy Philip Blenkinsop, Julia Payne and Giselda Vagnoni BRUS...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
