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Energy News 17 November 2025 - 14 December 2025

Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy Supermajors US Stocks Week Ahead: Exxon, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies Brace for 2026 “Oil Glut” Narratives (Updated Dec. 14, 2025)

Energy supermajors enter the new week with investors torn between two powerful forces: near-term “oversupply” pressure in crude and a steady drumbeat of company-specific catalysts—strategy resets, offshore deal-making, and portfolio moves that can matter as much as oil itself. As U.S. markets reopen on Monday, Dec. 15, the main U.S.-listed supermajors are coming off a choppy commodity week: Exxon Mobil (XOM) $118.82, Chevron (CVX) $149.99, Shell (SHEL) $72.33, BP (BP) $35.26, and TotalEnergies (TTE) $65.75 at the latest close (Friday, Dec. 12). The bigger story behind those prices is the macro tape. Oil ended last week under pressure, with Reuters
Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock: December 11, 2025 News, Price Drop, Forecasts and AI-Powered Gas Demand Outlook

Comstock Resources (CRK) Stock: December 11, 2025 News, Price Drop, Forecasts and AI-Powered Gas Demand Outlook

As of the afternoon of December 11, 2025, Comstock Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CRK) is trading around $21.6 per share, down roughly 6% on the day and about 9.8% over the past week, though the stock remains just over 40% higher than it was a year ago.TradingView+1 Within its 52‑week range of roughly $14.65 to $31.17, CRK now sits about 30% below its high but nearly 48% above its low, underlining how sharp this week’s reversal has been.Investing.com The pullback comes even as fresh research from Zacks highlights Comstock as one of three natural‑gas stocks poised to benefit from a forecast
Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Near Record High as Mining Stocks Climb, Tech and Energy Lag – December 11, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Near Record High as Mining Stocks Climb, Tech and Energy Lag – December 11, 2025

Canada’s stock market continued its record‑setting run on Thursday, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index trading just above the 31,500 mark as investors weighed surging metal prices, a fresh trade surplus, and this week’s back‑to‑back interest‑rate decisions from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve. TradingView+1 By late morning in Toronto, the S&P/TSX was up about 0.3% around 31,546, a new intraday high, after briefly opening in the red. TradingView+1 Gains in gold and base‑metal miners offset a sharp pullback in technology shares and another weak session for energy stocks, leaving the Canada stock market today looking more like a sector‑rotation story than a broad rally. TSX
11 December 2025
Shell Plc News and Forecasts Today: LLOG Deal, Rosneft JV Exit, SAF Push and 2026 Stock Outlook (Dec 10, 2025)

Shell Plc News and Forecasts Today: LLOG Deal, Rosneft JV Exit, SAF Push and 2026 Stock Outlook (Dec 10, 2025)

LONDON – December 10, 2025 — Shell plc (SHEL) is ending the year with a burst of deal-making, portfolio reshaping and aggressive shareholder payouts. From potential multi‑billion‑dollar M&A in the Gulf of Mexico to dissolving a sanctioned Russian joint venture, plus a major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal in Egypt, the energy major is actively steering its future while investors debate how much upside is left in the stock. Below is a structured look at today’s key Shell developments, the latest strategic moves, and what analysts now expect for SHEL into 2026. Today’s Top Shell Headlines at a Glance 1. LLOG
10 December 2025
Hydro-Québec’s Power Scare, Air Transat Strike Deal and Ottawa’s Remote‑Work Pivot: What Canadians Need to Know on December 10, 2025

Hydro-Québec’s Power Scare, Air Transat Strike Deal and Ottawa’s Remote‑Work Pivot: What Canadians Need to Know on December 10, 2025

Key points at a glance Hydro-Québec’s near‑miss with rolling blackouts What happened on December 3 and 5 Radio‑Canada revealed this week that Hydro‑Québec issued two internal “alertes de défaillance de puissance” (power‑deficiency alerts) on December 3 and 5 because it feared being unable to supply electricity to all customers at peak times. Reddit According to internal sources quoted in that reporting and widely relayed on social media and talk radio, the utility came very close to moving from a level‑2 alert to level‑3, which would have meant délestage—planned, rotating power cuts in certain sectors to avoid a wider system collapse.
10 December 2025
Hydro-Québec Issues Rare Winter Alerts as December 2025 Cold Snap Pushes Power Grid to the Limit

Hydro-Québec Issues Rare Winter Alerts as December 2025 Cold Snap Pushes Power Grid to the Limit

An unusually harsh early December cold snap has pushed Hydro‑Québec’s electricity network close to its maximum capacity, triggering two rare peak-demand alerts and reigniting debate over how ready the province is for a colder‑than‑normal winter.Unpublished+1 According to a CBC News report syndicated through multiple outlets, the public utility scrambled to meet surging demand as temperatures plunged across southern Quebec, warning customers to cut consumption during critical hours to avoid overloading the grid.Unpublished+1 At the same time, meteorologists say December 2025 is only getting started: the pattern driving this early cold is expected to keep central and eastern Canada colder than
9 December 2025
Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Strength, LNG Tailwinds and New Pipeline Growth

Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock Outlook 2026: Dividend Strength, LNG Tailwinds and New Pipeline Growth

Updated: December 6, 2025 Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI) remains one of the most closely watched dividend and infrastructure plays in the U.S. energy sector. As of early December 2025, the stock trades around $27.77 per share, within a 52‑week range of $23.94 to $31.48, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $62 billion. Investing.com+1 With a high-yield dividend, a multibillion‑dollar project backlog, and fresh news on new pipeline projects and institutional investor moves, Kinder Morgan is squarely back in focus for income and infrastructure investors. 1. Kinder Morgan stock at a glance (as of December 6, 2025) For
6 December 2025
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Giant Balances Oil Growth, Hydrogen Pause and New Projects

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock in December 2025: Dividend Giant Balances Oil Growth, Hydrogen Pause and New Projects

Updated: December 6, 2025 Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) heads into the final weeks of 2025 trading near the top of its 52‑week range, backed by record production in Guyana and the Permian Basin, a 43‑year dividend growth streak, and a wave of new analyst price targets. At the same time, the company is tightening its petrochemical footprint, pausing a flagship blue hydrogen project, and positioning for future barrels in Iraq and U.S. midstream infrastructure. BOE Report+2Reuters+2 Below is a detailed look at the latest Exxon Mobil stock news, forecasts and analysis as of December 6, 2025, suitable for Google
6 December 2025
BC Hydro Sues Vanderhoof Ranchers Over Access to $6B ‘Nation‑Building’ North Coast Transmission Line

BC Hydro Sues Vanderhoof Ranchers Over Access to $6B ‘Nation‑Building’ North Coast Transmission Line

December 6, 2025 – Vancouver / Vanderhoof, B.C. BC Hydro has launched a court battle against a ranching family near Vanderhoof, B.C., accusing them of unlawfully blocking access to land the utility says it needs to build the $6‑billion North Coast Transmission Line — a project Ottawa and Victoria have branded a “nation‑building” pillar of Canada’s clean‑energy future. Energeticcity.ca+2archive.news.gov.bc.ca+2 The case pits one family’s control over its multi‑generational ranch against government‑backed efforts to fast‑track high‑voltage infrastructure meant to power new mines, LNG projects, ports and data‑hungry industries across northern B.C. The Narwhal+1 Key points What BC Hydro is asking the
6 December 2025
Plug Power Stock on December 2, 2025: NASA Deal, Dilution Fears and What Analysts Expect for PLUG

Plug Power Stock on December 2, 2025: NASA Deal, Dilution Fears and What Analysts Expect for PLUG

Plug Power’s stock (NASDAQ: PLUG) is back in the spotlight as investors digest a cluster of big developments: a first-ever NASA hydrogen contract, a major balance-sheet refinancing, and a high-stakes shareholder vote on doubling the company’s authorized share count. As of mid-afternoon on December 2, 2025, PLUG trades around $2.05, up roughly 6–7% on the day, giving the company a market cap of about $2.8 billion.StockAnalysis The move comes after weeks of sharp volatility: the stock has traded between $0.69 and $4.58 over the past year and is still down more than 90% over five years despite a powerful six‑month rally.MarketWatch+2TechStock²+2 Below is a news-focused
2 December 2025
Xcel Energy Halves North Dakota Electricity Rate Hike Request, but 13% Residential Increase Still Looms

Xcel Energy Halves North Dakota Electricity Rate Hike Request, but 13% Residential Increase Still Looms

BISMARCK, N.D. — Xcel Energy has agreed to cut its requested electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers roughly in half under a proposed settlement, easing—but not eliminating—the hit to household and business power bills in 2025. Under the agreement, overall electric rates would rise by 10.37%, with residential customers facing a 12.92% increase. That’s down from the utility’s original request for a 19.34% overall hike and a residential increase of more than 24%. North Dakota Monitor+1 The deal still needs approval from the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC), which could vote on the case as early as January.
2 December 2025
Pennsylvania Electric Bills Spike After December 1 Rate Hikes: How Much PECO, PPL and Other Utilities Now Charge

Pennsylvania Electric Bills Spike After December 1 Rate Hikes: How Much PECO, PPL and Other Utilities Now Charge

As Pennsylvanians switch on their furnaces for the first major cold snap of the season, millions are also waking up to higher electric bills. Effective December 1, 2025, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved new “Price to Compare” (PTC) supply rates for every PUC‑regulated electric utility in the state, with most residential customers seeing 3%–11% increases in the supply portion of their bill. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission+1 The hikes arrive on top of already elevated prices driven by record‑high capacity costs in the PJM Interconnection power market, a surge in demand from data centers and electrification, and the retirement
2 December 2025
RIG Stock Today (Nov. 25, 2025): Transocean Edges Higher as $89 Million Contract Win Extends Offshore Rally

RIG Stock Today (Nov. 25, 2025): Transocean Edges Higher as $89 Million Contract Win Extends Offshore Rally

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) is grinding higher again on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as investors continue to digest a run of positive contract news, a solid third-quarter earnings beat, and fresh interest from institutional buyers—all against a volatile oil market backdrop. Key Takeaways RIG Stock Price Today, November 25, 2025 By late Tuesday’s session, Transocean shares were trading around $4.05, up about 0.03 dollars (roughly 0.7%) on the day. The stock opened near $4.03, has traded between approximately $3.905 and $4.09, and volume is running above 37.5 million shares. StockAnalysis That move adds to Monday’s strong “green day,” when RIG
25 November 2025
Entergy, AI Data Centers and ESG: Key Investor and Sustainability Stories for November 25, 2025

Entergy, AI Data Centers and ESG: Key Investor and Sustainability Stories for November 25, 2025

Entergy’s Big Bet on AI-Hungry Data Centers A Morningstar company report published on November 24, 2025, frames Entergy Corporation as “building infrastructure to meet data centers’ energy needs,” highlighting a growing base of energy-intensive customers and the advantage of operating under constructive U.S. rate regulation. Morningstar+1 That thesis matches what Entergy itself and independent outlets have been describing for months: On its own data center microsite and blog, Entergy repeatedly argues that hyperscale customers help lower average power costs by spreading fixed grid expenses across more load, and that the big tech clients are directly funding required upgrades. It also
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Jet Fuel Shortage: BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Forces Flight Changes Ahead of Thanksgiving

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Jet Fuel Shortage: BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Forces Flight Changes Ahead of Thanksgiving

Updated: November 25, 2025 A major jet fuel disruption is rippling through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in the middle of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks on record, after a leak forced BP to shut down its Olympic Pipeline — the main fuel artery for the airport and much of the Pacific Northwest. Airlines are adding refueling stops, trucking in fuel, and warning of possible schedule changes, while the governors of Washington and Oregon have both declared fuel emergencies to keep planes and cars moving. Reuters+2Fox Business+2 What happened to BP’s Olympic Pipeline? The Olympic Pipeline, operated by BP,
25 November 2025
Alabama Power Promises Electric Rate Freeze Through 2027 — What It Really Means for Your Power Bill

Alabama Power Promises Electric Rate Freeze Through 2027 — What It Really Means for Your Power Bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — November 25, 2025 Alabama Power says it plans to keep electricity rates flat for the next two years, pledging “rate stability through 2027” in a new filing with the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) as families across the state struggle with some of the highest power bills in the country. Alabama Political Reporter+1 The move, outlined in documents dated November 21 and made public this week, would hold key rate formulas steady and use tax credits and storm reserves to offset costs — but it still needs regulatory approval, and it doesn’t guarantee that every customer’s monthly
25 November 2025
Shell’s $2 Billion Nigeria Gas Gamble Ignites LNG Boom Amid $8 B Investment Surge

Shell plc Share Price Today, 20 November 2025: Hydrogen PPAs and Buybacks Support FTSE 100 Energy Giant

London, 20 November 2025 — Shell plc’s UK-listed shares edged higher on Thursday as investors digested fresh news on the company’s green hydrogen push, continued share buybacks and supportive analyst sentiment. Shell Share Price Today: SHEL Ends Higher on the FTSE 100 At the close of trading on the London Stock Exchange, Shell plc (ticker: SHEL) finished at 2,806.5p per share, up 13p (+0.47%) compared with Wednesday’s closing price of 2,794p.Hargreaves Lansdown Key trading stats for 20 November 2025 (London listing):Hargreaves Lansdown+1 Shell’s move came on a positive day for UK equities overall. The FTSE 100 index closed around 9,560
20 November 2025
Constellation Energy (CEG) Jumps as US Backs $1 Billion Three Mile Island Restart – Nov. 19, 2025

Constellation Energy (CEG) Jumps as US Backs $1 Billion Three Mile Island Restart – Nov. 19, 2025

DOE’s $1 Billion Bet on Constellation and the Crane Clean Energy Center The big story for Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) today is Washington’s green light for a $1 billion federal loan / loan guarantee aimed at bringing a shuttered nuclear plant back to life. According to coverage citing DOE officials, the Loan Programs Office will provide up to $1 billion in financing to support the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1 in Pennsylvania, which Constellation has rebranded as the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center (Crane CEC). ABC+2Datacenter Dynamics+2 Key details from today’s reporting: DOE advisers quoted in
19 November 2025
Plug Power (PLUG) Today: Q3 Results Set the Stage for a $275M Liquidity Pivot, Data‑Center Push, and Fresh Analyst Calls [Nov 11, 2025]

Plug Power Stock Slides on Analyst Downgrade Despite Major UK Hydrogen Deal – November 17, 2025

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares came under renewed pressure on Monday, November 17, 2025, as an analyst downgrade and lingering concerns over losses and liquidity weighed on the stock—despite the company announcing its largest-ever electrolyzer contract in the United Kingdom. By the close, Plug Power was trading around $2.09 per share, down roughly 7% on the day, extending a steep pullback that has erased more than a third of its market value over the past month.MarketWatch+1 Below is a rundown of all the key Plug Power stock news from November 17, 2025, and how it fits into the broader investment story. Plug Power
18 November 2025
TotalEnergies seals €5.1bn all‑stock JV for 50% of EPH’s flexible power portfolio, adding 14GW across Europe (17 Nov 2025)

TotalEnergies seals €5.1bn all‑stock JV for 50% of EPH’s flexible power portfolio, adding 14GW across Europe (17 Nov 2025)

PARIS — November 17, 2025. TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Energetický a průmyslový holding’s (EPH) flexible power generation platform in a €5.1 billion, all‑stock transaction. The deal creates a 50/50 joint venture spanning more than 14 gigawatts (GW) of gas‑fired, biomass and battery assets across Italy, the UK & Ireland, the Netherlands and France, with closing targeted for mid‑2026 pending approvals. EPH will be paid in newly issued TotalEnergies shares and become a meaningful shareholder in the French energy major. TotalEnergies.com+1 Key facts at a glance Why this deal matters For TotalEnergies, the acquisition accelerates a
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Nvidia stock (NVDA) jumps nearly 8% to $185 — here’s what’s driving the move into next week

Nvidia stock (NVDA) jumps nearly 8% to $185 — here’s what’s driving the move into next week

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 09:33 (EST) — Market closed. Nvidia (NVDA) closed Friday up 7.87% at $185.41, after trading between $174.60 and $187.00. U.S. markets are shut for the weekend, setting up Monday’s open as the next test of follow-through. (Reuters) The move came as investors bought chipmakers after Amazon said it planned a more than 50% jump in capital expenditures this year — capex, the money companies spend on long-lived assets such as data centers. Nvidia jumped 7.8%, while Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom gained 7.1%; the PHLX semiconductor index closed up 5.7%. (Reuters) Why it
MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

MARA stock jumps 22% into weekend as bitcoin whipsaws; Monday risk test looms

7 February 2026
MARA shares jumped 22.4% to $8.24 Friday, trading higher after hours, as the company moved $87 million in bitcoin to major custodians. About 82.4 million MARA shares changed hands. Bitcoin hovered near $68,928 Saturday. A MARA filing showed its general counsel had shares withheld for taxes on vested stock units, not an open market sale.
Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

Apple stock (AAPL) set for Monday test as memory-chip crunch revives iPhone price question

7 February 2026
Apple shares closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. A global DRAM shortage is raising component costs, putting pressure on Apple’s pricing ahead of its Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. CEO Tim Cook said memory prices will rise “sharply” but gave no details on possible iPhone price hikes. Investors await signals before next week’s U.S. inflation data.
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