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Putin and Witkoff discuss peace options for Ukraine past Moscow's midnight
Putin speaks to Witkoff and Kushner for five hoursTalks conclude after midnight Trump says the war is 'a mess'Witkoff goes to the U.S. embassy Dmitriev says talks were 'productive'By Guy Faulconbridge, Anton Kolodyazhnyy and Maxim Rodionov MOSCOW, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Russian Preside...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
US Cash Crude-Grades broadly up as domestic refinery demand grows
HOUSTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - U.S. cash crude grades were little changed on Tuesday, dealers said, as the spread between U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude and global benchmark Brent oil largely held steady. WTI Midland and WTI at East Houston, also known as MEH, were unchanged, while Mars Sour eased 1...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
CANADA-CRUDE-Discount on Western Canada Select widens
Dec 2 (Reuters) - The discount on Western Canada Select to North American benchmark West Texas Intermediate futures CLc1 widened on Tuesday.WCS for January delivery in Hardisty, Alberta, settled at $12.95 a barrel below the U.S. benchmark WTI, according to brokerage CalRock, compared to $12.75 on Mo...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Kremlin after talks with U.S. envoy: we are no closer to peace in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer to but also no further away, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday. He noted that the sides failed to reach a compromise on one of the most difficult issues - territ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Mexico's Esentia Energy to increase natural gas transportation capacity by 50% in five years
By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY, Dec 2 - Mexico's Esentia Energy ESENTIAI.MX plans to boost its natural gas transport capacity by 50% by the third phase of its five-year expansion plan, betting on growing demand, its CEO said on Tuesday.The company raised $457 million in an initial public offe...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
US to provide up to $800 million to support small reactors
By Timothy Gardner Dec 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it will provide up to $800 million to support development of small modular reactors by the Tennessee Valley Authority and private company Holtec.The Trump administration and nuclear companies believe SMRs will help...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
CBOT soybeans end lower on lack of supportive news
CHICAGO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures closed lower for a second straight session on Tuesday on a lack of supportive news and expectations of large South American harvests, traders said.CBOT January soybeans SF26 settled down 3-1/4 cents at $11.24-3/4 per bushel.CBOT Janua...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Putin meets Witkoff and Kushner for over four hours to discuss Ukraine peace
Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in the KremlinTrump says the war is 'a mess'Putin tells Europe: Russia does not want war with EuropePutin dismisses European proposals on Ukraine Zelenskiy warns against dealing behind Ukraine's back By Guy Faulconbridge and Anton Kolodyazhnyy MOSCOW, D...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Phillips 66 Reports Planned Flaring At Carson, Los Angeles Refinery
Dec 2 (Reuters) - PHILLIPS 66PSX.N: REPORTS PLANNED FLARING AT CARSON, LOS ANGELES REFINERY FROM DECEMBER 3, 2025 TO JANUARY 1, 2026SOURCE: SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FILINGCAPACITY: 139,000 BARRELS PER DAYReuters
Tue, Dec 2
Phillips 66 Reports Planned Flaring At Wilmington, CA, Refinery
Dec 2 (Reuters) - PHILLIPS 66:REPORTS PLANNED FLARING AT WILMINGTON, CA, REFINERY FROM DECEMBER 3,2025 TO JANUARY 1, 2026 SOURCE: SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FILING REFINERY CAPACITY: 139,000 BARRELS PER DAYReuters
Tue, Dec 2
Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
Democratic states resist USDA demand for SNAP recipient data, citing privacy concernsUSDA aims to use data to combat SNAP fraudFederal judge ruled USDA can't deny funds over data non-complianceBy Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
CBOT wheat ends higher on Black Sea tensions, speculative buying
CHICAGO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed higher on Tuesday as rising tensions in the Black Sea grain export region appeared to spark a round of speculative buying, including short-covering, analysts said.CBOT March soft red winter wheat WH26 settled up 6 cents at $5.41 ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soy barge bids rise as traders gauge Chinese demand
CHICAGO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans shipped by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast rose on Tuesday as traders continued to gauge Chinese demand for American supplies.The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported no new "flash" sales of U.S. soybeans on Monday or Tuesday, after confirmi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
CBOT corn ends higher on Black Sea worries, US weather
CHICAGO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed higher on Tuesday, supported by tensions in the Black Sea grain export region as well as cold weather slowing grain movement in the U.S. Midwest, brokers said.CBOT March corn CH26 settled up 5 cents at $4.50 per bushel.The CBOT Ma...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
US Energy Dept to provide up to $800 million to support two small modular reactor projects
Dec 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday that it has picked the Tennessee Valley Authority and Holtec Government Services to support early deployments of advanced light-water small modular nuclear reactors in the United States.The project teams will receive up to $800 million ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight
Democratic states resist USDA demand for SNAP recipient data, citing privacy concernsUSDA aims to use data to combat SNAP fraudFederal judge ruled USDA can't deny funds over data non-complianceBy Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
US natural gas futures dip, retreat from nearly 3-year high on oversupply concerns
Natural gas futures dip on record output, ample storagePrices gained 17.6% in November due to strong demandCold weather still key driver of prices despite supply glutBy Noel John Dec 2 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell on Tuesday, retreating from early gains as worries about abundant supp...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Oil eases amid uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine peace plan, oversupply worries
Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin for peace talksDecline in India's Russian oil imports may be brief, Kremlin saysCaution emerges over US-Venezuela situation By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices declined 1% on Tuesday as markets weighed faltering Russia-Ukraine peace hopes agains...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
Syrian president, Chevron discuss cooperation in oil, gas exploration, state news agency says
CAIRO, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met delegations from U.S. oil major Chevron and the Syrian Petroleum Company to discuss cooperation in oil and gas exploration fields on Syrian shores, the Syrian state news agency said on Tuesday. The state news agency did not provide furthe...Reuters
Tue, Dec 2
