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Energy News 30 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
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ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

Exxon Mobil will be in focus when U.S. markets reopen after President Trump said Exxon and other oil majors would spend billions to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump confirmed the U.S. oil embargo remains and that American troops will stay until demands are met. Exxon shares closed up 1.9% at $122.65 on Friday. Venezuelan oil shipments have halved since December due to U.S. actions.
4 January 2026
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Chevron stock rises as energy kicks off 2026; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Chevron stock rises as energy kicks off 2026; OPEC+ and Venezuela in focus

Chevron rose 2.3% to $155.90 on the first trading day of 2026, tracking gains in major oil stocks. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel, down 10 cents, ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ output decision. Traders are watching delayed U.S. jobs data and Chevron’s upcoming earnings for the next move. Venezuela’s oil exports remain under pressure from U.S. sanctions, but Chevron continues shipments under a special license.
3 January 2026
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Siemens Energy rebuffs wind spin-off call as Siemens targets 200,000 U.S. electricians by 2030

Siemens Energy rebuffs wind spin-off call as Siemens targets 200,000 U.S. electricians by 2030

Siemens Energy has rejected Ananym Capital’s call to spin off its loss-making wind unit Siemens Gamesa, aiming instead for a 3%–5% operating margin at Gamesa by 2028, the Financial Times reported. The wind division lost €1.36 billion in the last fiscal year. Siemens Energy plans to return up to €10 billion to shareholders by 2028, citing strong demand for power infrastructure. Its U.S. arm will expand workforce training to reach 200,000 by 2030.
2 January 2026
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Why natural gas stocks are sliding today: EQT, Range dip as mild-weather forecasts pressure U.S. gas

Why natural gas stocks are sliding today: EQT, Range dip as mild-weather forecasts pressure U.S. gas

EQT Corp shares fell 1.9% and the U.S. Natural Gas Fund dropped 6.7% premarket Friday as natural gas prices weakened. Benchmark February Henry Hub futures traded near $3.61/mmBtu, down 8 cents. Meteorologists forecast above-normal temperatures through Jan. 14, cutting heating demand. The EIA reported a 38 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ended Dec. 26, below analyst expectations.
2 January 2026
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UK energy bills forecast to drop £138 in April 2026 after levy shake-up

UK energy bills forecast to drop £138 in April 2026 after levy shake-up

Cornwall Insight forecasts the UK energy price cap will drop 8% in April, lowering a typical annual dual-fuel bill to about £1,620. Ofgem’s cap for Jan.–Mar. rose 0.2% to £1,758, driven by higher policy and supplier costs. The April cut is linked to budget changes moving some levies to general taxation. Wholesale prices have eased, but some network charges are still set to rise.
2 January 2026
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Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

The S&P 500 energy sector fell 0.52% in the final 2025 session as oil prices posted their steepest annual drop since 2020, with WTI settling at $57.42 a barrel and Brent at $60.85, both down about 19% for the year. EQT Corp slid 1.9%, while oilfield services stocks also declined. Traders are awaiting the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting for signals on output policy. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week.
1 January 2026
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New report puts Alabama Power coal ash ponds back under scrutiny near Mobile-Tensaw Delta

New report puts Alabama Power coal ash ponds back under scrutiny near Mobile-Tensaw Delta

Alabama Power is storing over 21 million tons of coal ash in an unlined pond at its James M. Barry plant on the Mobile River, according to an Inside Climate News investigation. The EPA finalized a settlement in 2024 requiring more groundwater monitoring at the site after alleged violations. Alabama Power says it complies with regulations. A lawsuit over the plant’s closure plan is pending at the 11th Circuit.
31 December 2025
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India seeks $30 billion from Reliance, BP over KG-D6 gas output as Reliance cites $247 million claimNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 18:13 ET

India seeks $30 billion from Reliance, BP over KG-D6 gas output as Reliance cites $247 million claimNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 18:13 ET

India is seeking over $30 billion from Reliance Industries and BP in arbitration over alleged underproduction of gas from the KG-D6 block, sources said. Reliance disputes the figure, saying the government’s demand is about $247 million. The tribunal has heard the case since 2016 and is expected to rule in 2026. BP declined to comment.
31 December 2025
France vows stable electricity bills in 2026 — but new charges could still push costs up

France vows stable electricity bills in 2026 — but new charges could still push costs up

France will scrap its ARENH nuclear pricing scheme on Jan. 1, giving EDF more freedom to sell nuclear power. The government says regulated electricity tariffs should remain broadly stable in 2026 and 2027. A new mechanism will claw back excess EDF nuclear revenues above set thresholds, but officials say it is unlikely to trigger soon. Consumer group UFC-Que Choisir warns a separate policy could add about 50 euros to annual household energy bills.
30 December 2025
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Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia Power’s $16.3B AI data-center power push leans on gas, putting bills under the microscope

Georgia regulators approved Georgia Power’s $16.3 billion plan to add 10,000 megawatts of new generation, mostly for data centers. About 60% of the new capacity will come from natural gas, with the rest from solar and battery storage. The company projects average residential customers will see $8.50 monthly savings from 2029 to 2031. Critics warn protections are temporary and long-term costs could reach $60 billion.
30 December 2025
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Energy Transfer stock today: ET edges up as oil jumps, with pipeline risks and earnings in focus

Energy Transfer stock today: ET edges up as oil jumps, with pipeline risks and earnings in focus

Energy Transfer units closed up 0.12% at $16.27 Monday, trading 11.8 million units. Oil prices jumped over 2%, with Brent settling at $61.94 and U.S. crude at $58.08. The U.S. Army Corps recommended the Dakota Access Pipeline continue operating with new monitoring requirements. Energy Transfer recently suspended its Lake Charles LNG project and raised its quarterly distribution to $0.3325 per unit.
30 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

China Construction Bank Class A stock ticks up at Friday close as China data looms

China Construction Bank Class A stock ticks up at Friday close as China data looms

7 February 2026
China Construction Bank Class A shares closed up 0.11% at 8.84 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, with around 100 million shares traded. The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.25%. Investors are watching for January inflation data on Feb. 11 and credit figures on Feb. 13 for policy signals. Premier Li Qiang called for early fiscal support to meet economic targets, state media reported.
PetroChina Class A stock rises with oil rebound — what 601857 traders watch next week

PetroChina Class A stock rises with oil rebound — what 601857 traders watch next week

7 February 2026
PetroChina A-shares rose 2.3% to 10.77 yuan Friday, outperforming the Shanghai Composite, which fell 0.25%. Crude prices rebounded, with Brent settling at $68.05 a barrel, as traders tracked U.S.-Iran talks and new EU sanctions proposals. About 198.5 million PetroChina shares traded in the session. Investors await the company’s next earnings report later this quarter.
Morgan Stanley stock price bounces after three-day slide; what to watch before Monday

Morgan Stanley stock price bounces after three-day slide; what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Morgan Stanley shares rose 2.34% to $179.96 Friday, snapping a three-day slide as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. About 9.1 million MS shares traded hands. The rebound followed Thursday’s 2.35% drop and came amid renewed rate-cut speculation and surging AI spending. Morgan Stanley remains 6.6% below its January high.
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