Energy Markets News 1 October 2025

BB Energy’s Global Shake-Up and South Sudan Court Clash as Fitch Affirms Globo at ‘BB+’

On 26 November 2025, rating moves in Brazil and a turbulent week for commodities trader BB Energy underline how credit risk, politics and the energy transition are reshaping emerging markets. Fitch keeps Globo at ‘BB+’ – stable, cash‑rich and fighting

26 November 2025

Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

Oil Prices Today, 14 November 2025: Brent Holds Above $63 as Ukraine Strike Jolts Russian Supply

Oil prices are up about 1–2% today, 14 November 2025, with Brent above $63 and WTI near $60 after a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Novorossiysk oil hub and looming sanctions on Russian crude, even as agencies warn of an

14 November 2025

Brent Crude · Energy Markets · Oil Prices · Russian Supply · Ukraine Conflict

Venture Global (VG) swings to Q3 profit on record LNG exports; unveils 20‑year Naturgy deal and trims 2025 guidance

Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) returned to profitability in the third quarter as surging liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes and fresh long‑term sales contracts lifted results. The company posted net income of $429 million on $3.33 billion in revenue and

10 November 2025

Corporate Earnings · Energy Markets · Industry News · LNG · Long-term Contracts · NYSE:VG

Global Market Turmoil: Asia’s Factories Stumble, US Tariffs Bite, Oil Soars – What’s Next?

In-Depth Analysis: Asia’s Manufacturing Slowdown: Business surveys on Nov 3–4 revealed broad weakness. China’s S&P Global (private) PMI dipped to 50.6 in October reuters.com as new export orders fell sharply amid tariff concerns. Official data also showed China’s factory output

5 November 2025

Energy Markets · Financial Analysis · Global Economy · Manufacturing · Trade Wars

Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell’s Surprise Hedge Deal Supercharges Bulgaria’s Battery Boom — and Sends a Big Signal to Europe’s Power Markets

What was announced — and why it matters Sunotec (a Germany/Bulgaria‑based developer and EPC) signed a five‑year, cross‑border spread hedge with Shell Energy Europe B.V. covering 600+ MWh of Bulgarian BESS now under development. The hedge locks in price spreads

5 November 2025

Battery Technology · Bulgaria · Energy Markets · European Economy · NYSE:SHEL · Power Industry

Shell’s Surprise Hedge Deal Turbocharges Bulgaria’s Battery Boom — Sunotec Locks 5‑Year Price Shield on 600+ MWh; Sungrow Secures 2.4 GWh Supply

Key facts (Nov 5, 2025): What happened — and why now On Nov. 4, Sunotec announced a cross‑border spread hedge with Shell Energy Europe for its Bulgarian 600+ MWh BESS. The arrangement, facilitated by Enery Portfolio Optimisation, gives the project

5 November 2025

Battery Storage · Energy Contracts · Energy Markets · NYSE:SHEL · Renewable Energy · Solar Power

Halliburton’s Big Comeback? Why Experts Say Oil Services Are ‘Down But Not Out’ in 2025

Oilfield Services: “Down But Not Out” After a Tough Year Halliburton, one of the world’s top oilfield services companies, has faced a challenging environment in 2025. U.S. shale producers cut back on drilling budgets as oil prices slipped (West Texas

4 November 2025

Company Comebacks · Energy Markets · Investment Analysis · NYSE:HAL · Oil Industry · Oilfield Services

Putin’s Oil Nightmare: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples 20% of Russia’s Refining – Oil Markets Rally

Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Oil Campaign Ukraine has dramatically expanded its drone and missile strikes against Russia’s energy sector. Since early 2025 Kyiv has carried out dozens of long-range raids “hundreds of kilometers” inside Russia, deliberately targeting refineries, pipelines and fuel depots

29 October 2025

Energy Markets · Geopolitics · International News · Oil Industry · Russia-Ukraine

Gundremmingen Cooling Towers Implode – Who Wins & Loses on Energy Stocks?

Key Facts: On Oct 25, 2025 at 12:00, Germany will detonate the two 160 m cooling towers of the former Gundremmingen nuclear plant in Bavaria sueddeutsche.de. In a matter of seconds the 56,000 tons of reinforced concrete will collapse and be

24 October 2025

Energy Markets · Industry News · Investment Strategies · Nuclear Power · Stock Analysis

Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Prices Skyrocket: Brent Nears $66 on U.S. Sanctions – Experts Weigh In

Current Oil Prices As of mid‑October 23, 2025, benchmark crude prices have rebounded from recent lows. Brent crude (the global benchmark) was trading near $66 per barrel reuters.com reuters.com, up sharply after news of sanctions. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)

23 October 2025

Energy Markets · Expert Analysis · Global Economy · Oil Prices · U.S. Sanctions

Oil Tanks to ~$59 as Glut Fears Mount – Experts Warn “Super Glut” Looming

Key facts: Oil prices have plunged to five-month lows amid a supply glut and demand worries. U.S. WTI crude recently hit about $58.7/barrel (Nov futures) and Brent ~$62.7 tradingnews.com rigzone.com – the weakest levels since May. Traders say the slide

15 October 2025

Commodities · Energy Markets · Expert Analysis · Global Economy · NYSE:BRK.B · NYSE:CNQ · NYSE:OXY · NYSE:XOM · Oil Prices

Natural Gas Prices Soar: Will America’s Energy Boom Fuel a New Price Spike in 2026?

Key Facts (October 1 2025 snapshot, updated: 3:00 PM EDT) Current Prices and Recent Trends Natural‑gas markets entered October 2025 on an upswing. U.S. futures rallied to about $3.47/MMBtu, a level not seen since mid‑July, reflecting supply tightness and shifting expectations tradingeconomics.com. The

1 October 2025

Energy Markets · Future Forecasts · Natural Gas · NYSE:LNG · NYSE:UNG · NYSE:XOM · Price Trends · Stock Market · US Economy

Energy Markets News 1 October 2025 - 26 November 2025