Australian group’s quick second deal for US assets comes as Nassef Sawiris continues with OCI break-up plan
Private equity group Quantum Capital will buy owner of natural gas power plants
Analysts say new techniques could double production of key battery material and have similar impact to shale on oil sector
US-based Albemarle cuts expansion plans amid struggles for processor of key mineral for electric cars
Investors have found a cheaper way to play the market’s hot new obsession
Britain becomes largest market for Madrid-based group, which already owns Scottish Power
Relocation is the latest in a wave of defections from companies lured to Lone Star State by lower taxes and lighter regulation
Delay of arbitration hearing until next year exacerbates tensions between leading US oil companies
Viktor Orbán’s government defies EU pressure to reduce reliance on fossil fuel from Moscow
A mega election year is ushering in a different breed of net zero lawmakers
European Commission rejects complaints that Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil threaten security of supply
Alex Beard and four other former employees of UK-listed commodity trader charged after long-running bribery probe
For a start, the regulator must act quickly if it is to retain any shred of credibility
Also in today’s newsletter, one view on how the US can be more competitive in the energy transition
Gas, crude and power prices have dropped back and stabilised to levels before Ukraine war, notes Wael Sawan
Commodity trader buys half of Varo Energy’s $600mn Dutch project
Brazil’s Leticia Carvalho sets out pro-conservation stance ahead of vote to elect International Seabed Authority chief
London utility edges towards nationalisation after S&P slashes its credit status to ‘junk’
Jakob Stausholm says ‘major M&A’ could put company off course
Fossil fuel extractors emit enough methane to meet the annual energy needs of more than half of American homes
Brussels seeks explanations from Nicosia on funding for gas terminal that China Petroleum Pipeline failed to build
Cartel should help members through an energy transition that will be devastating for many oil producers
New York, Toronto and Sydney overtake UK capital as companies seek higher valuations and deeper liquidity
Bulk of auction funding will go towards offshore wind farms
An industry regulator accused Africa’s richest man of monopolistic practices with his new $20bn plant
