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Energy News 19 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Woodside ticks higher on Turkey LNG deal as U.S. natural gas jumps on storage draw

Woodside ticks higher on Turkey LNG deal as U.S. natural gas jumps on storage draw

NEW YORK, Dec 29, 2025, 14:57 ET — Regular session Woodside Energy’s U.S.-listed shares were up about 1% on Monday after the Australian gas producer signed a binding liquefied natural gas supply deal with Turkey’s state-owned BOTAS. Reuters The agreement lands as winter weather expectations and a sharper-than-forecast storage draw lift U.S. natural gas prices, tightening near-term fundamentals for producers and LNG-linked names. markets.businessinsider.com+1 It also adds another long-dated contract to an LNG market that is racing to lock in buyers ahead of a wave of new export capacity later this decade, with investors increasingly focused on who can secure
29 December 2025
Exxon stock rises as oil jumps on Ukraine talks and supply jitters

Exxon stock rises as oil jumps on Ukraine talks and supply jitters

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 11:28 ET — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares climbed on Monday, tracking a rise in crude prices as traders reacted to fresh geopolitical risks and updates on U.S.-Ukraine talks. The stock was up 1.5% at $120.93 in late morning trading. Reuters The move matters because Exxon and its peers remain tightly tied to day-to-day swings in oil, even as broader U.S. equities wobble into year-end. Energy stocks held up as the S&P 500 ETF slipped about 0.4%. It also comes as investors head into 2026 debating whether oversupply pressures will cap crude, making any supply-disruption
Woodside stock edges up after Turkey LNG deal puts Louisiana project back in focus

Woodside stock edges up after Turkey LNG deal puts Louisiana project back in focus

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:39 ET — Regular session Woodside Energy’s U.S.-listed shares were up 0.7% at $15.47 in morning trading on Monday after the Australian natural gas producer said it signed a binding liquefied natural gas supply deal with Turkey’s state-owned BOTAŞ. Reuters The agreement matters now because long-term LNG contracts help producers lock in buyers and underpin project cash flows as the industry braces for a wave of new export capacity later this decade. The International Energy Agency expects new LNG export capacity to grow by 300 billion cubic metres per year between 2025 and 2030, a
29 December 2025
Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

Report warns Alabama Power coal ash ponds could flood Alabama waterways

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:47 ET An Inside Climate News review said Alabama Power’s coal-ash ponds could inundate hundreds of square miles of land and waterways if barriers fail, sharpening scrutiny of how the utility is closing the sites. Inside Climate News Coal ash is the waste left after utilities burn coal to make electricity. The Environmental Protection Agency says it can pollute waterways and groundwater and contains metals linked to cancer and other serious health effects. EPA The report comes as regulators and courts continue to weigh whether utilities can use cap-in-place closures, which leave ash where it
29 December 2025
UK energy customers urged to take a year-end meter reading ahead of Jan. 1 price cap change

UK energy customers urged to take a year-end meter reading ahead of Jan. 1 price cap change

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 05:42 ET Key points Go.Compare on Monday urged British households to submit gas and electricity meter readings on Dec. 31, saying it can help prevent billing errors as the country’s energy price cap resets in January. GoCompare News The timing matters because rates on “standard variable” deals — default tariffs for customers not on a fixed-price contract — are set to change from Jan. 1. A reading near year-end helps suppliers split usage between the outgoing and incoming rates rather than relying on estimates. GoCompare News+1 The warning comes as winter energy use typically rises
29 December 2025
GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 11:24 a.m. ET — Market closed GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) heads into the final full trading week of 2025 with investors still fixated on a single, high-stakes theme: how fast electricity demand is rising—especially from AI data centers—and which equipment makers are best positioned to profit from the resulting grid bottlenecks. With U.S. stock markets closed for the weekend, GE Vernova shares are last indicated around $663, after finishing Friday’s session at $663.46, down about 0.6% on the day. Yahoo Finance The most important fresh catalyst in the past 24–48 hours is not an
GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Holds Near $663 as AI Data-Center Power Demand Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Markets Reopen

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Holds Near $663 as AI Data-Center Power Demand Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Markets Reopen

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 5:07 p.m. ET — Market closed New York Stock Exchange GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) enters the final stretch of 2025 with investor attention split between a familiar year-end market backdrop—thin trading, near-record index levels—and a very specific catalyst that keeps popping up in the energy equipment complex: the urgent race to power AI data centers. With U.S. stock markets closed for the weekend, GE Vernova shares were last indicated around $663, reflecting Friday’s final prints after a quiet post-holiday session on Wall Street. Yahoo Finance+1 GE Vernova stock recap: where GEV left off on
Energy Stocks Outlook: Oil Slides on Oversupply Fears, LNG Bubble Warnings Mount, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

Energy Stocks Outlook: Oil Slides on Oversupply Fears, LNG Bubble Warnings Mount, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 1:32 p.m. ET — MARKET CLOSED Energy stocks are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar push-and-pull: geopolitical headlines are keeping crude traders on edge, but the bigger narrative remains oversupply—one that has capped rallies and helped keep a lid on valuations across many oil-linked equities. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, investors are digesting Friday’s post-holiday session and preparing for catalysts that can quickly reset sentiment when trading resumes Monday—especially the next round of U.S. government energy data and any weekend developments tied to Ukraine and Venezuela. Where energy stocks
27 December 2025
BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak in $10.1bn deal as Castrol India open offer follows

LONDON / NEW YORK — December 25, 2025 — BP has agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in a transaction valuing the lubricants business at about $10.1 billion, marking one of the oil major’s biggest moves yet in its multi‑year effort to simplify operations, cut debt, and sharpen its strategic focus. London South East While the headline announcement landed on December 24, the story continued to develop on December 25 as attention shifted to what the deal means for BP’s balance sheet, Stonepeak’s bet on a cash‑generative industrial brand, and a required open offer for Castrol
Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:35 a.m. ET): NYMEX Slips Near $4.29 as Weather and LNG Signals Collide

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:35 a.m. ET): NYMEX Slips Near $4.29 as Weather and LNG Signals Collide

NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE — Dec. 24, 2025 — U.S. natural gas futures were softer in holiday-thinned Christmas Eve trading, giving back part of Tuesday’s sharp rebound as traders reassessed near-term weather forecasts, the durability of record LNG-driven demand, and the winter storage trajectory. By late morning, NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures were trading around $4.29 per MMBtu, down from the prior close near $4.41, with prices moving inside a session range roughly spanning the low-$4.20s to the mid-$4.50s. Investing.com That pullback comes after a dramatic “risk-on” reset earlier in the week. On Tuesday, front-month U.S. gas futures surged roughly 4%
24 December 2025
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rises as Miners, Energy and Record Gold Lift Shares (22 December 2025)

Australia’s sharemarket kicked off the pre-Christmas week in upbeat fashion on Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 trading higher into the afternoon as miners and energy stocks led broad-based gains. By early afternoon in Sydney, the benchmark was up about 0.9% around 8,701 points, with most sectors in the green and risk appetite supported by stronger global leads and a fresh surge in commodities. ABC+1 But beneath the headline rise, today’s Australia stock market story is really about three forces colliding at once: Here’s what’s moving Australian stocks today, what analysts are watching next, and what the near-term forecasts are pointing
Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides to a 7‑Week Low as Warm Forecasts Cap Winter Risk (Dec. 19, 2025 — 1:18 edition)

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides to a 7‑Week Low as Warm Forecasts Cap Winter Risk (Dec. 19, 2025 — 1:18 edition)

Natural gas markets ended the week with a familiar late‑December tug of war: winter still matters, but the weather outlook is doing most of the talking. In the United States, Henry Hub futures slipped to a fresh seven‑week low as forecasts turned milder and production stayed near record highs—signals that storage may be “good enough” even with winter underway. TradingView Overseas, Europe’s benchmark gas price nudged higher as expected weaker wind generation pointed to more gas burn for power, while Asia’s spot LNG market sank to a 20‑month low on soft demand and ample supply. Together, the moves underscore a
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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