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Energy 17 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Duke Energy Stock (DUK) Rises on Increased Storm Search Activity, Highlighting Grid Recovery Efforts
ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

ComEd’s $15.3 billion grid plan could raise Chicago-area bills — what’s in the filing

Commonwealth Edison has submitted a $15.3 billion grid upgrade plan to the Illinois Commerce Commission, covering 2028 through 2031, aiming to handle rising electricity demand. The utility said if the proposal gets the green light, average residential bills could rise by about $2.50 to $3.00 per month starting in 2028. ComEd also pointed out that demand growth is already stressing over 70 substations across its network, which serves roughly 4 million customers in northern Illinois.
23 January 2026
Crude oil prices slip today: Brent and WTI ease as traders brace for U.S. inventory data

Crude oil prices slip today: Brent and WTI ease as traders brace for U.S. inventory data

Crude oil prices slipped on Thursday following two days of gains as traders pared back bets on geopolitical tensions involving Greenland and Iran. Brent futures dropped 61 cents, or 0.9%, to $64.63 a barrel by 0954 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate for March slid 54 cents, also 0.9%, settling at $60.08. Ole Hansen, chief commodity analyst at Saxo Bank, described the move as a “deflation of risk premium.” Tony Sycamore at IG added that oil “should hold at around $60 a barrel.”
22 January 2026
National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include

National Grid said four planning applications for an electricity network upgrade in north Wales have been validated by local authorities, moving its Pentir to Trawsfynydd project into formal review. The company expects decisions early this year and, if approved, construction would start in summer 2026, with full operation scheduled for 2030. https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-submits-planning-applications-vital-electricity-network-upgrade-north-wales-connect
22 January 2026
Shell stock set for Monday spotlight after Reuters report flags LNG Canada stake-sale talks

Shell stock set for Monday spotlight after Reuters report flags LNG Canada stake-sale talks

Shell starts the week with speculation swirling around its Canadian LNG assets, following a Reuters report that the company is weighing a sale of part of its stake in the LNG Canada project. As the largest shareholder with a 40% share, Shell has reportedly been gauging interest via Rothschild and might sell up to 30% of the venture. Mitsubishi, holding 15%, is also considering its options. On Friday, Shell’s shares in London edged up 0.2% to 2,752.5 pence, while its U.S.-listed ADRs gained 1.1%, closing at $74.25.
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