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Energy Industry News 13 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Exxon stock holds near $130 after hours as Venezuela crude signals return to focus

Exxon stock holds near $130 after hours as Venezuela crude signals return to focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:20 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil Corporation shares climbed roughly 0.6% to $129.89 in after-hours trading Friday, holding close to the closing price as investors digested shifts in the oil market and fresh focus on Venezuela’s crude exports. (Yahoo Finance) XOM’s outlook heading into next week is tangled and fueled by headlines. Crude prices have been volatile amid geopolitical tensions, with Venezuela reemerging as a factor—not only in supply concerns but also in refinery margins. Brent closed at $64.13 a barrel, gaining 0.6%, while U.S. WTI ended at $59.44, up 0.4%, as traders covered shorts
17 January 2026
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Why Vistra stock sank 7% Friday as a PJM “emergency auction” idea spooked power names

Why Vistra stock sank 7% Friday as a PJM “emergency auction” idea spooked power names

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:32 EST — After-hours Shares of Vistra Corp dropped on Friday and barely moved in after-hours trading, as investors stepped away from power producers linked to the Mid-Atlantic grid. The pullback came after the White House urged emergency measures to boost supply for data centers. The Trump administration pressed PJM Interconnection, the country’s biggest power grid operator, to hold an emergency procurement auction. This move aims to reduce the threat of rolling blackouts as electricity demand outpaces new generation capacity. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, speaking at a White House event, criticized PJM for being “too
17 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as White House pushes PJM “emergency” power auction for AI data centers

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% as White House pushes PJM “emergency” power auction for AI data centers

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 17:27 EST — After-hours Shares of GE Vernova Inc. jumped 6.1% to close at $681.55 in after-hours on Friday. The surge came as the company benefited from a U.S. initiative aimed at accelerating new power plant construction to meet booming data center needs. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $651.00 and $692.49, with roughly 4.9 million shares traded. The Trump administration is pushing PJM Interconnection to make a temporary change to market rules and hold an emergency procurement auction. At the same time, it wants to rely on long-term contracts to bring new power
16 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:08 EST — After-hours Talen Energy shares jumped 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its deal to acquire 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generating capacity from Energy Capital Partners for $3.45 billion. Evercore ISI analyst Nicholas Amicucci called the transaction a sign of “tremendous value” in existing PJM assets. (Reuters) The timing couldn’t be clearer. U.S. power demand is set to hit record levels in 2026, driven by data centers linked to AI and cryptocurrency ramping up usage, alongside rising consumption from homes and businesses. (Reuters) Talen is doubling down on the squeeze
15 January 2026
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Chevron stock slips as Venezuela license expansion nears; Jefferies lifts target before earnings

Chevron stock slips as Venezuela license expansion nears; Jefferies lifts target before earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:47 EST — Regular session Chevron shares dipped Thursday following a Reuters report that the U.S. is likely to expand the oil giant’s Venezuela license, potentially boosting production and exports. The stock slid 0.8% to $165.94 in morning trading. (Reuters) The license is a U.S. Treasury authorization allowing Chevron to operate in Venezuela despite existing sanctions. Sources said the expanded terms could let Chevron trade crude from state company PDVSA and increase shipments to its own refineries and other buyers. Chevron currently produces about 240,000 barrels per day through joint ventures with PDVSA. Since U.S.
15 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock jumps on $3.45 billion natural gas plant deal — what to watch next

Talen Energy stock jumps on $3.45 billion natural gas plant deal — what to watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session Talen Energy’s shares jumped nearly 10% during Thursday morning trading following the announcement that the power producer plans to acquire about 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generation capacity from private equity firm Energy Capital Partners, in a deal valued at $3.45 billion. (Reuters) Buyers are targeting dispatchable power—plants ready to run when the grid calls—to handle rising electricity demand from data centers and other big consumers. In PJM, this rush has become a fierce land grab for gas units able to secure capacity auctions and push hard when prices jump.
15 January 2026
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Petrobras stock pops as CEO flags 1 million bpd at Tupi again — here’s what’s next

Petrobras stock pops as CEO flags 1 million bpd at Tupi again — here’s what’s next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 12:13 EST — Regular session Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras’ U.S.-listed shares (PBR) rose about 3.4% on Wednesday, trading near $12.72 after Chief Executive Magda Chambriard said the company has been producing about 1 million barrels per day (bpd) at its offshore Tupi field since Friday. “It is the rescue of a symbol for Brazil,” she told Reuters. (Baird Maritime / Work Boat World) The update matters because Petrobras investors watch production almost as closely as oil prices: a steadier run-rate at a mature, high-volume field can swing expectations for cash generation and, by extension,
14 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock rises as Venezuela crude could return to Baton Rouge refinery

Exxon Mobil stock rises as Venezuela crude could return to Baton Rouge refinery

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:11 EST — Regular session. Exxon Mobil shares climbed Wednesday following a Reuters report that the company plans to start processing Venezuelan crude at its Baton Rouge refinery in Louisiana. This move could alter feedstock expenses at one of the biggest U.S. refining hubs. The stock gained 1.8%, reaching $128.80 in late morning trading. The timing is crucial as Venezuelan barrels are back on the market, starting to impact crude prices. For refiners, even slight shifts in crude discounts can swiftly alter margins, particularly at facilities set up for heavier grades. Investors have kept an
14 January 2026
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BP PLC stock slips as $5 billion green-energy write-downs loom and oil trading looks weak

BP PLC stock slips as $5 billion green-energy write-downs loom and oil trading looks weak

LONDON, Jan 14, 2026, 08:43 GMT — Regular session BP shares dipped about 1% in early London trading Wednesday. The oil giant said it expects $4 billion to $5 billion in impairments this quarter tied to its energy transition units and flagged a weak oil trading result. (Reuters) This update comes as BP works to recalibrate expectations with fresh leadership and a CEO transition set for April. Investors have demanded clearer communication, more consistent cash returns, and quicker debt paydown following a turbulent period of shifting strategies. BP closed Tuesday up 2.4% at 437 pence, though it remains roughly 8%
14 January 2026
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Venture Global stock jumps after-hours after LNG guidance cut as U.S. gas market turns choppy

Venture Global stock jumps after-hours after LNG guidance cut as U.S. gas market turns choppy

NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 17:03 ET — After-hours trading Venture Global shares climbed roughly 6.7% to $7.88 in after-hours trading Tuesday, recovering some ground after a steep drop earlier this week triggered by a lowered full-year profit forecast. This shift is significant since Venture Global offloads a big portion of its liquefied natural gas on the spot market, where profits fluctuate based on the difference between U.S. benchmark gas and international LNG prices — plus the expenses of shipping cargoes across the Atlantic. The outlook shifted sharply. On Tuesday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration slashed its first-quarter Henry Hub
13 January 2026
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Venture Global stock rebounds after 2025 EBITDA guidance cut as traders refocus on LNG cargo numbers

Venture Global stock rebounds after 2025 EBITDA guidance cut as traders refocus on LNG cargo numbers

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:44 EST — Regular session Shares of Venture Global jumped roughly 7% to $7.90 during midday trading on the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, recovering after the U.S. liquefied natural gas exporter lowered its full-year profit forecast just a day earlier. This move is significant because the company’s recent update finally put a concrete figure on an issue traders have debated for weeks: just how fast shipping delays and price fluctuations can erode margins on spot LNG cargoes. This comes before Venture Global’s fourth-quarter results, which will reveal the cash flow and complete earnings details
13 January 2026
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Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

Gasoline price stock UGA climbs premarket as oil rally puts pump prices back in play

New York, January 13, 2026, 07:34 EST — Premarket Shares of United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) ticked up about 1.1% in early trading Tuesday as oil prices surged amid concerns that unrest in Iran could tighten supply. Brent futures climbed $1.20, or 1.9%, to $65.07 a barrel by 1150 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.23, roughly 2.1%, hitting $60.73. “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers,” said John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates. (Reuters) Gasoline prices impact households fast. On Tuesday, AAA reported the U.S. national average for regular gasoline at
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
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