Alberta Separatism Push Roils Canada
The country is just emerging from a period of political turmoil with a new prime minister in place. But now Alberta, a conservative Western province, is planning a referendum to break away.
Natural Gas
Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
U.S. and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal
The Trump administration did not immediately provide details about the agreement, and it was not clear what it meant for the future of U.S. military support for Ukraine.
Climate Change, Once a Big Issue, Fades From Canada’s Election
Even though Liberal candidate Mark Carney has a lengthy climate policy résumé, Trump’s threats have nearly drowned the issue out of the campaign.
Mexico’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Could Be Its Achilles’ Heel
Mexico’s imports of U.S. natural gas are surging, kindling fears that the Trump administration could weaponize this trade.
Oil Prices Tumble Further as Trump’s Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook
Crude oil now costs 15 percent less than it did before the president revealed his plans to impose stiff new tariffs on imports from most countries.
‘We Hear You, Mr. President’: The World Lines Up to Buy American Gas
Facing Trump tariff threats, governments and companies are proposing major investments in American liquefied natural gas projects.
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”
Oil Prices Fall After OPEC Plus Affirms Plan to Raise Production
The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.
What’s at Stake in the Ukraine-Trump Minerals Deal?
The country has a bounty of minerals and other natural resources, including gas and oil, but they may not be easy to extract.