Energy
Europe’s plans to replace Russian gas are deemed ‘wildly optimistic’ — and could hammer its economy
A drilling rig at a gas processing facility, operated by Gazprom. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters The European Union’s best shot at replacing Russian gas imports this year is likely to miss the mark, analysts predict, exerting further pressure on the region’s economy. The EU plans to replace two-thirds of Russian gas imports by the end […]
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G-7 leaders to set up a ‘Climate Club’ and take immediate action to secure energy supply
Participants in the G7 summit held in Germany photographed on June 26, 2022. Stefan Rousseau – Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images G-7 leaders will work with partners to establish a “Climate Club” by the end of this year, according to the communique from their latest meeting. Published Tuesday, the document said leaders […]
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Electrode maker De Nora ‘not scared’ about volatility as it braves IPO
De Nora was founded in 1923 and specializes in electrode and water treatment technologies. Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images The CEO of electrode maker Industrie De Nora says it is “not scared” about the current market turbulence as it braves an IPO this week. The initial public offering was priced at 13.50 euros […]
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Why one stock brokerage is bullish on Reliance Industries and Infosys
India’s stocks didn’t have a good start in the first half of the year, but stock brokerage Kotak Securities remains bullish on two stocks. Reliance Industries, an energy and telecommunications conglomerate, has been making a lot of small acquisitions and is “very aggressive” in converting companies into digital businesses, said Shrikant Chouhan, executive vice president […]
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Total shutdown of Russian gas pipelines to Europe ‘is not inconceivable’
Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a toast as he takes part in the XIV BRICS summit in virtual format via a video call, in Moscow on June 23, 2022. Mikhail Metzel | AFP | Getty Images The Group of 7 nations need to brace for a complete shutdown of Russian gas pipelines in the near term, […]
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Hydrogen-powered trains to be used in Germany’s capital region
A Mireo Plus H train photographed in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on May 5, 2022. According to Siemens Mobility, the train can hit a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour, or around 99 mph. Sophie Brössler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Siemens Mobility is to build several hydrogen-powered trains for a network in the […]
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Avoidable or inevitable recession? Billionaire investor David Rubenstein on what decides it
Much of the U.S. market focus has been on the Federal Reserve’s more aggressive interest rate hikes as a reason to fear a recession. But Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein, a billionaire investor and philanthropist, says the economy’s path may be beyond the central bank’s control, and two other global players are more […]
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Renewable energy vs. fossil fuels? It’s a false choice, says John Doerr
As Russia’s war in Ukraine led to a spike in oil prices, energy shortages in Europe, and fears that the natural gas situation will get worse, there’s been a mounting backlash against renewable energy and the idea the world is prepared to function without fossil fuels. What the world needs, according to John Doerr, chairman […]
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One of the most prominent crypto hedge funds just defaulted on a $670 million loan
Bitcoin rallied to a record high of nearly $69,000 at the height of the 2021 crypto frenzy. In 2022, it’s moved in the opposite direction. Nurphoto | Getty Images Prominent crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital has defaulted on a loan worth more than $670 million. Digital asset brokerage Voyager Digital issued a notice on […]
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Exxon Mobil CEO cautions against an abrupt energy transition, warning underinvestment leads to high gas prices
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods warns that an abrupt transition to renewable energy will cause society to “pay a high price.” The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is currently nearly $5, causing strife for all drivers, according to AAA. In an interview with CNBC’s David Faber, Woods cautioned against a government policy […]
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