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US Plains HRW Wheat-Protein premiums climb, winter storm looms
CHICAGO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat were unchanged at grain elevators in the southern U.S. Plains on Wednesday but protein premiums for railcar wheat to or through Kansas City were mostly firmer, reflecting demand from domestic flour mills.Premiums rose by 3 to 10 ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Australia's Santos forecasts higher production for fiscal 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Australian oil and gas producer Santos STO.AX forecast higher production for fiscal year 2026 on Thursday, as it ramps up production at its Barossa LNG project and starts producing oil from its Pikka project.The country's second-largest independent gas producer expects 2026 ou...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
Antofagasta wants to develop a copper, nickel and cobalt project in areaBiden had blocked mining in the minerals-rich Superior National ForestConservationists have pushed back on overturning the banBy Ernest Scheyder Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to overt...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US to offer states deals to host nuclear waste, source says
Incentives for nuclear power in exchange for hosting waste sitesStates would enter dialogue with Energy DepartmentEnergy Department likely to invite interest from states this weekEnergy Department: no decisions have been made "at this time"By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soybean basis firm as cold, low water slows barge movement
CHICAGO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals were mostly firmer on Wednesday on good spot demand from exporters and worries about shipping delays on Midwest rivers, traders said.Barge freight rates were steady to higher on Wednesday as low water o...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
LIVESTOCK-CME cattle futures climb on technical trading, rising wholesale prices
By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange rose for a second session on Wednesday in technical trading, as wholesale beef prices firmed, traders said.The U.S. Department of Agriculture quoted the choice boxed beef cutout value at $366.18 per ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US Cash Crude-Grades largely ease in volatile trading period
HOUSTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Grades largely eased on Wednesday, dealers said, on the second day of the volatile roll trading period. Traders use the three-day roll period to adjust their crude slates, square up positions and net out exposures following the expiration of the U.S. crude futures contrac...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Venture Global wins arbitration case brought by Spain's Repsol
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Venture Global VG.N said on Wednesday an arbitration tribunal had ruled in its favour in a dispute with Spain's Repsol REP.MC over liquefied natural gas sales from its Calcasieu Pass project under a long-term supply contract.Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Venture Global Says ICC Issues Final Award In Arbitration Between VGCP And Repsol
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Venture Global Inc VG.N:VENTURE GLOBAL INC - ICC ISSUES FINAL AWARD IN ARBITRATION BETWEEN VGCP AND REPSOL - SEC FILINGVENTURE GLOBAL INC - TRIBUNAL DENIES REPSOL CLAIMS, AWARDS FEES TO VGCP - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0002007855-26-000004]Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Marathon's 255,000 bpd refinery in Robinson, Illinois to undergo planned maintenance in March, source says
By Nicole JaoNEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Marathon MPC.N will begin planned turnaround activities on units at its 255,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Robinson, Illinois in March, a source familiar with plant operations said on Wednesday.The maintenance project, which includes adding a crude processin...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Cpkc Investing Us$800 Million In American Manufacturing With Tier 4 Locomotives
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd CP.TO:CPKC INVESTING US$800 MILLION IN AMERICAN MANUFACTURING WITH TIER 4 LOCOMOTIVESCANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY - CPKC TO ADD 30 TIER 4 LOCOMOTIVES FROM PROGRESS RAIL IN 2026 IN INDIANACANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY - CO EXPECTS DELIVERY OF 70 TEXA...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Marathon's 255,000 bpd refinery in Robinson, Illinois to undergo planned maintenance in March, source says
NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Marathon MPC.N will begin planned maintenance activities on units at its 255,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Robinson, Illinois in March, a source familiar with plant operations said on Wednesday.The maintenance work is expected to last about two months, the source said.M...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US refineries brace for disruptions as Arctic blast hits
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. refineries are preparing for extreme cold weather as an unexpected Arctic blast rolls in, threatening to disrupt operations.A cold front will bring frigid temperatures to the eastern two-thirds of the country, the National Weather Service said on We...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US to offer states deals to host nuclear waste, source says
Incentives for nuclear power in exchange for hosting waste sitesStates would enter dialogue with Energy DepartmentEnergy Department likely to invite interest from states this weekBy Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy will seek interest from U.S. states as...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Gold holds firm near $4,770 as Trump softens Greenland stance
Gold (XAU/USD) advances during the North American session on Wednesday, up by 0.25% after retreating from a fresh all-time high of $4,888 earlier in the day following US President Donald Trump's moderation of his tone regarding Greenland.
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Wed, Jan 21
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan beats fourth-quarter profit estimates
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Kinder Morgan KMI.N beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher volumes of natural gas transported through its pipelines. The Houston, Texas-based firm posted an adjusted profit of 39 cents per share for the three months ended December 31...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
CME marks new single-day record in natural gas futures, options trading
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Derivatives exchange CME Group said on Wednesday that its natural gas complex reached a new single-day record of 2,576,346 contracts traded on January 20.This figure was 15% higher compared with the previous daily record of 2,239,081 contracts traded on November 14, 2018. "As ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US natgas futures soar 57% over two days as frigid weather boosts heating demand, freezes wells
Extreme cold boosts heating demand, cuts output by freezing wellsVolatility reaches highest since March 2022, traders exploit market opportunitiesLSEG projects daily demand to rise, but remain below 2025 recordBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures soared to a...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
CBOT wheat ends lower, but underpinned by weather concerns
CHICAGO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed lower on Wednesday as traders weighed ample global supplies against weather concerns in some regions. CBOT March soft red winter wheat WH26 settled down 2-1/2 cents at $5.07-3/4 per bushel.K.C. March hard red winter wheat KWH26 ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
