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Energy Sector News 18 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

IEX share price slides as India holds firm on market coupling ahead of APTEL hearing

IEX shares fell 1.47% to 137.1 rupees Monday after the power minister said there was no change in market coupling policy. The Electricity Appellate Tribunal is set to review IEX’s challenge to a July 2025 order mandating day-ahead market coupling. Regulators warn the move could centralize power price-setting and disrupt competition. IEX alleges regulatory flaws and insider trading in its legal filings.
20 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Brent crude edged up to $64.14 a barrel Tuesday as oil stocks reopened after the U.S. holiday, with traders watching tensions over Greenland and new U.S. tariff threats on Europe. Exxon Mobil gained 0.6% to $129.89, while Chevron held at $166.26. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1.2%. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly oil report is due Thursday.
19 January 2026
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Chevron stock in focus after Kazakhstan Tengiz shutdown — what CVX investors watch next

Chevron stock in focus after Kazakhstan Tengiz shutdown — what CVX investors watch next

Chevron-led Tengizchevroil halted production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz and Korolev oilfields after a fire at a power station, with no injuries reported. The shutdown, described as precautionary, comes as Chevron shares closed Friday at $166.26. Oil prices held steady Monday amid subdued trading. Investors await updates on field restarts and potential export impacts when U.S. markets reopen Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

Seplat Energy stock hits 52-week high on anti-flaring update as London market slides

Seplat Energy shares rose 3.1% to a 52-week high of 336 pence in London on Monday after the company said all projects to end routine gas flaring finished in 2025 and are now in commissioning. CEO Roger Brown said Seplat expects to declare an end to routine flaring in its onshore operations soon. The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% after U.S. President Trump threatened tariffs on Britain and Europe.
19 January 2026
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National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid share price flat as BP, Network Rail objections put spotlight on key power line

National Grid shares slipped 0.04% to 1,201 pence in early London trading Monday after hitting a 52-week high. Network Rail, BP, and Northumbrian Water have raised objections to the Norwich-to-Tilbury power line, citing safety risks and delays. National Grid launched a consultation on two local project changes, running from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23. Public events are set for late January and early February.
19 January 2026
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Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, pulling the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) down 0.5%, though the ETF still rose about 2% for the week. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.24%. The White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency power auction and cap prices amid surging data center demand. Avista filed for a four-year rate increase in Washington, seeking a 13.9% electric and 4.7% gas hike.
18 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Chevron is set to gain expanded rights in Venezuela, allowing cash payments to the government and full crude sales, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%, while Chevron shares ended nearly flat at $166.26. The U.S. dismissed reports of using Venezuelan oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. North American rig count rose by 28 to 769, with U.S. rigs down by one.
18 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

Bloom Energy shares closed at $149.50 Friday, up 7.4% after an intraday high of $150.65. The rally followed news of a $2.65 billion fuel cell order from American Electric Power and increased focus on power supply issues for data centers. FuelCell Energy, Plug Power, and Ballard Power also gained. U.S. stocks overall ended flat ahead of the long weekend.
18 January 2026
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Centrus Energy stock price jumps 8% before MLK Day break — what traders watch next for LEU

Centrus Energy stock price jumps 8% before MLK Day break — what traders watch next for LEU

Centrus Energy shares rose 8.1% Friday to $331.03 after landing a $900 million Department of Energy contract to expand uranium enrichment in Ohio. The deal is part of a $2.7 billion federal push to boost domestic supply. U.S. uranium spot prices are forecast to reach $82 a pound by late 2025, while domestic mine output remains far below demand. Centrus reports quarterly earnings Feb. 5.
18 January 2026
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Venture Global stock price jumps 11% into MLK holiday week as LNG prices firm — what to watch next

Venture Global stock price jumps 11% into MLK holiday week as LNG prices firm — what to watch next

Venture Global shares surged 10.6% to $8.80 Friday, with trading volume reaching 15.4 million. The company cut its 2025 profit forecast to $6.18–$6.24 billion amid volatile LNG prices and shipping bottlenecks. Spot LNG prices in Asia hit a six-week high as colder weather forecasts boosted demand. Venture Global faces ongoing investor scrutiny and arbitration cases over past delays.
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Sembcorp Industries share price at S$6.05: what to watch before Feb 25 results

Sembcorp Industries share price at S$6.05: what to watch before Feb 25 results

8 February 2026
Sembcorp Industries shares closed down 0.33% at S$6.05 on Friday, with 4.3 million shares traded. The company will release FY2025 results before market open on Feb. 25 and hold a webcast at 11 a.m. Investors are watching for updates on cash flow, spending, and its A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy acquisition in Australia.
Wilmar (SGX:F34) share price slips as palm oil turns lower; what to watch next week

Wilmar (SGX:F34) share price slips as palm oil turns lower; what to watch next week

8 February 2026
Wilmar International shares fell 0.9% to S$3.44 on Friday as Singapore’s Straits Times Index slipped 0.8%. Malaysian palm oil futures posted their first weekly decline in five weeks ahead of industry events and data releases. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board will report January figures on Feb. 10. Wilmar’s full-year results are due Feb. 26.
Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

Seatrium share price slips: what traders watch before SGX reopens Monday

8 February 2026
Seatrium shares closed down 1% at S$2.06 Friday ahead of full-year results due Feb. 26. The company marked a key offshore wind platform milestone with TenneT and GE Vernova this week. Investors are watching for updates on project progress, cash flow, and new orders as markets reopen Monday.
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