Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Energy News 29 December 2025 - 4 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
··
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
···
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
·
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

FRANKFURT, January 2, 2026, 12:30 ET Siemens Energy has rejected pressure from activist investor Ananym Capital to spin off its loss-making wind turbine business Siemens Gamesa, the Financial Times reported, sticking with a plan to restore the unit’s profitability. The newspaper said Siemens Energy is targeting a 3% to 5% operating margin — profit from core operations as a share of sales — for Gamesa by 2028. Financial Times The standoff lands as demand for gas turbines and power-grid equipment keeps climbing, pushing Siemens Energy and its rivals deeper into multi-year investment cycles. Siemens Energy said in November it plans
2 January 2026
··
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

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 08:41 ET — Premarket Shares of EQT Corp fell 1.9% in premarket trading on Friday, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) slid 6.7% as U.S. natural gas prices weakened. Range Resources dropped 2.3% and Antero Resources fell 1.8%, while LNG exporter Cheniere Energy edged up 0.5%. The moves matter because gas-heavy producers tend to trade like a levered bet on the commodity, with changes in futures prices feeding quickly into expectations for cash flow and drilling plans. Early January also sits in the heart of the winter heating season, when day-to-day weather model
2 January 2026
·······
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

NEW YORK, January 2, 2026, 04:23 ET Britain’s household energy price cap is forecast to fall by about 8% in April, cutting the typical annual dual-fuel bill by £138 to around £1,620, consultancy Cornwall Insight said. https://www.cornwall-insight.com/press-and-media/press-release/price-cap-forecast-to-fall-8-in-april/ The forecast offers a potential spring reprieve after the cap for Jan. 1 through Mar. 31 took effect on Thursday, lifting the annualised bill for a typical household paying by direct debit to £1,758 from £1,755. The cap matters now because it sets the benchmark price for millions of households on “standard variable” deals as winter demand peaks. It limits the per-unit price
2 January 2026
·
Split BP? New FT letter reignites break-up debate as India presses $30bn Reliance gas claim

Split BP? New FT letter reignites break-up debate as India presses $30bn Reliance gas claim

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:57 ET A letter published in the Financial Times argued BP should split into two companies, separating its oil-and-gas production business from its downstream consumer-facing operations such as fuel marketing and electric-vehicle charging. (Financial Times) The debate comes as activist pressure helps drive a new wave of corporate restructuring. Dealogic data cited by the Financial Times showed global companies announced more than $1 trillion of asset sales in 2025, with nearly $1.2 trillion across almost 7,000 deals by mid-December. (Financial Times) BP’s structure has drawn attention in part because the company straddles traditional oil and
2 January 2026
··
Salzburg renews €100 “Energie-100er” for 2026 — who gets the extra heating aid

Salzburg renews €100 “Energie-100er” for 2026 — who gets the extra heating aid

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 14:43 ET The Austrian city of Salzburg will extend its “Energie-100er” support scheme into 2026, offering eligible low-income residents an extra 100 euros on top of a 250-euro provincial heating-cost grant, for total support of 350 euros, local outlet Salzburg24 reported. SALZBURG24 The decision lands as the new budget year begins and winter heating bills rise, keeping pressure on households that are already struggling with day-to-day costs. The scheme also reflects a shift toward targeted aid — money tied to eligibility rules — rather than broad-based measures that are costlier and harder to focus on
1 January 2026
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

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 1:54 PM ET — Market closed Energy stocks ended 2025 weaker, tracking a late-year slide in crude that left oil prices with their steepest annual drop since 2020. U.S. markets are shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day, leaving investors to recalibrate positions ahead of Friday’s reopening. Reuters+1 The timing matters because many energy shares still trade as a proxy for oil. Lower crude prices can compress cash flow for producers and slow spending on drilling and well services, while also shaping inflation expectations through gasoline and diesel costs. Reuters+1 In the final session of
1 January 2026
····
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

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 09:30 ET An Inside Climate News investigation published this week said Alabama Power is storing more than 21 million tons of coal ash in an unlined pond at its James M. Barry plant on the Mobile River, near the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Alabama Power “remains committed to operating in full compliance with environmental regulations,” spokesperson Alyson Tucker said in an email. Inside Climate News The issue is back in focus as regulators and communities push utilities to deal with coal ash — the residue left after burning coal — which can contain contaminants linked to cancer
31 December 2025
·
FTAI Aviation stock jumps as “FTAI Power” targets AI data-center electricity crunch

FTAI Aviation stock jumps as “FTAI Power” targets AI data-center electricity crunch

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 20:02 ET — Market closed FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) shares jumped on Tuesday after the aircraft engine lessor and maintenance provider launched a new business aimed at supplying electricity to AI-focused data centers. The stock was last up 14.4% at $197.68, after trading between $170.84 and $199.84. The announcement tapped into a market anxiety that has moved from tech into heavy industry: power availability. Large “hyperscalers” — the biggest data-center operators — are hunting for generation that can be deployed faster than traditional grid buildouts. FTAI said it formed “FTAI Power” to convert CFM56
31 December 2025
···
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 more than $30 billion in compensation from Reliance Industries and its partner BP in a long-running dispute over offshore gas production, people familiar with the matter said. Reliance said there was no $30 billion claim against it and BP. (https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/india-claims-30-billion-reliance-industries-bp-underproduction-gas-field-sources-2025-12-29/) The stakes are high for one of India’s biggest listed companies and a major foreign investor in its upstream sector. The case is also being closely watched because it tests how India enforces production-sharing contracts used to develop offshore resources. A three-member tribunal has been hearing the dispute since 2016, people familiar with the proceedings said. Final
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

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 13:17 ET France’s economy ministry says most households should not see their electricity bills rise in 2026 and 2027 as the country enters a new pricing regime for nuclear power from Jan. 1. L’Energeek The reassurance comes just ahead of the expiry of ARENH, a long-running scheme that capped the price of part of EDF’s nuclear output and helped set the benchmark for retail electricity offers. The change matters now because it lands at the start of a new year, when households reset budgets and energy bills are a politically sensitive issue after the volatility
30 December 2025
·
Atmos Energy starts Kingsport’s Watauga Street gas line upgrades Jan. 5 — what to expect

Atmos Energy starts Kingsport’s Watauga Street gas line upgrades Jan. 5 — what to expect

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 11:06 ET Atmos Energy will begin upgrading natural gas lines along Watauga Street in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Jan. 5, the city said on Tuesday. Local outlet WJHL reported the work will be carried out in phases along the corridor. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/atmos-energy-to-update-kingsports-watauga-street-gas-lines/ The timeline matters for residents and businesses because crews are set to start preparations immediately after the New Year holiday, and the project runs through a busy stretch of road for months. The early work includes surveying and marking the route before construction intensifies. The Kingsport work also fits a broader push by regulated gas
30 December 2025
···
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

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 08:57 ET Georgia Power plans a $16.3 billion construction program to add about 10,000 megawatts of generation in Georgia, much of it to serve fast-growing data centers, after state regulators approved the expansion. The company says the additions would lift its power capacity about 50%. “Large energy users are paying more so families and small businesses can pay less, and that’s a great result for Georgians,” CEO Kim Greene said. The North State Journal The plan lands as utilities across the United States scramble to keep up with electricity demand tied to artificial intelligence. Data
30 December 2025
····
NuScale Power (SMR) stock slips in premarket as SMR doubts weigh on nuclear names

NuScale Power (SMR) stock slips in premarket as SMR doubts weigh on nuclear names

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 04:49 ET — Premarket NuScale Power shares fell 2.4% to $14.48 in premarket trading on Tuesday, after ending the prior session at about $14.84. The move matters because “advanced nuclear” stocks have become a high-beta pocket of the market into year-end, swinging sharply on sentiment rather than earnings power. For investors, the debate has shifted from “who wins the SMR race” to “who can fund it without punishing shareholders.” Small modular reactors, or SMRs, are smaller nuclear units designed to be built largely in factories and deployed in modules. Backers pitch faster construction and easier
30 December 2025
·
Natural gas stock Woodside edges up after Turkey BOTAS LNG deal puts Louisiana project in focus

Natural gas stock Woodside edges up after Turkey BOTAS LNG deal puts Louisiana project in focus

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 04:30 ET — Premarket Woodside Energy Group’s U.S.-listed shares (WDS) last traded at $15.52, up about 1%, after the Australian natural gas producer signed a binding agreement to supply Turkey’s state-owned BOTAS with about 5.8 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over up to nine years starting in 2030. “This supply agreement … represents a strategic milestone,” Woodside executive Mark Abbotsford said. Reuters The deal matters because long-term LNG contracts can underpin project financing and smooth revenue expectations. In plain terms, buyers commit to take cargoes over years, which can make big export
30 December 2025
··
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

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 01:09 ET — Market closed Energy Transfer LP’s units closed up 0.12% at $16.27 on Monday, after trading between $16.24 and $16.34. Volume was about 11.8 million units. The modest move matters because Energy Transfer sits in the midstream pipeline group, where investors focus on cash payouts and steady fee revenue rather than big swings in commodity prices. Midstream operators are sometimes described as “toll roads” for oil and gas: they earn fees to move and store fuel. That can cushion earnings when oil and gas prices whip around, but the units still trade with
30 December 2025
···
Natural gas price jumps after EIA storage draw; UNG and BOIL climb in late stock trading

Natural gas price jumps after EIA storage draw; UNG and BOIL climb in late stock trading

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 5:17 PM ET — After-hours U.S. natural gas-linked funds rose in after-hours stock trading on Monday, tracking a firming in natural gas prices after a colder weather outlook and a government report showing a sizable storage withdrawal. Hellenic Shipping News+1 Why it matters now: winter gas trading is dominated by weather-driven demand and storage swings, and both can move quickly when forecasts change. Investors in gas ETFs and gas-heavy producers are watching whether early-season withdrawals keep inventories tight. EIA Information Releases+1 The latest price action is also being shaped by liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports,
29 December 2025
······
1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 10

Stock Market Today

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
Go toTop