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Energy 11 December 2025 - 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

Alabama Power’s coal-ash ponds hold over 117 million tons of waste statewide, with more than 21 million tons stored in an unlined pond at Plant Barry near Mobile, Inside Climate News reported. The EPA in 2024 denied Alabama’s bid to run its own coal-ash permitting program, citing weaker protections than federal rules. An emergency plan says a dike breach at Plant Barry could flood about 25 square miles of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
29 December 2025
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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

Go.Compare urged UK households to submit gas and electricity meter readings on Dec. 31 before the energy price cap rises to £1,758 on Jan. 1. The company warned that failing to log readings could lead to billing errors, especially with smart meters that sometimes fail to transmit data. Ofgem set the new cap, up £3 from the previous quarter. Separate reports noted disputes over estimated bills, including cases involving Octopus Energy.
29 December 2025
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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

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6%. A new Financial Times report says data center developers are increasingly using on-site aeroderivative turbines to bypass grid delays, boosting demand for GE Vernova’s equipment. Orders for its turbines rose about one-third in the first three quarters of 2025. The company is supplying turbines for a Texas project tied to OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
28 December 2025
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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

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6% after quiet post-holiday trading. Financial Times reported rising demand for GE Vernova’s aeroderivative gas turbines as data center developers seek faster on-site power amid grid delays. All major U.S. indexes ended slightly lower, snapping a five-day rally. Investors remain focused on AI-driven electricity demand and service revenue potential.
27 December 2025
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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

Energy stocks fell Friday, with the S&P 500 Energy sector down 0.28% and the XLE ETF closing at $44.20. Brent crude settled at $60.64 a barrel, WTI at $56.74, both dropping over 2.5% on oversupply concerns. The IEA forecasts supply growth outpacing demand into 2026. Investors await U.S. energy data and developments in Ukraine and Venezuela.
27 December 2025
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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

BP will sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak, valuing the lubricants business at $10.1 billion. The deal will net BP about $6 billion and leave it with a 35% stake in a new joint venture. CPP Investments will support the transaction with up to $1.05 billion. Closing is expected by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
25 December 2025
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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

U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $4.29 per MMBtu in thin Christmas Eve trading, down from $4.41, as traders weighed shifting weather forecasts and strong LNG export demand. Prices had surged 4% Tuesday on record feedgas flows to export plants. The latest government outlook expects Henry Hub spot prices to average $4.30/MMBtu this winter, citing colder December weather.
24 December 2025
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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 S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% to around 8,701 by early afternoon Monday, led by gains in miners and energy stocks as commodity prices climbed. Nick Scali jumped 10% after upgrading its first-half outlook. Uranium stocks rallied, while WiseTech Global fell about 3%. Investors awaited RBA minutes and monitored new federal gas export rules.
22 December 2025
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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)

U.S. natural gas futures fell to a seven-week low, closing at $3.879 per mmBtu, as warmer forecasts and near-record production cut heating demand. EIA data showed storage at 3,579 Bcf, 1% above the five-year average. Europe’s benchmark price edged up on weaker wind generation, while Asia’s spot LNG price hit a 20-month low on soft demand and ample supply.
19 December 2025
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Tantramar Gas Plant Update (Dec. 19, 2025): NB Power Defends Centre Village Project as Well-Water and Blackout Debate Intensifies

Tantramar Gas Plant Update (Dec. 19, 2025): NB Power Defends Centre Village Project as Well-Water and Blackout Debate Intensifies

NB Power executives defended a proposed $1-billion, 500-megawatt gas-and-diesel power plant near Centre Village at a Tantramar council meeting, calling it essential to prevent blackouts as demand rises. Critics warned the project could threaten groundwater and wetlands on the Chignecto Isthmus and lock the province into new fossil fuel infrastructure.
19 December 2025
Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy Storage Stocks Surge at Midday as Grid Scarcity, Texas Battery Buildout, and Analyst Upgrades Refocus Wall Street

Energy storage stocks jumped at midday, with Sunrun up 7.7%, SES AI 7.4%, and Enphase 5.3%. Tesla and Fluence each rose 4.4%. Generac fell 3.5%. PJM’s latest capacity auction hit a record price cap, missing its reserve margin target by over 6,600 MW, as data center demand surged.
18 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025 as Jefferies Upgrades; Analysts Lift Targets After AI-Driven Selloff

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Rebounds on Dec. 18, 2025 as Jefferies Upgrades; Analysts Lift Targets After AI-Driven Selloff

GE Vernova shares rebounded 4% Thursday to around $641 after plunging 10%–11% Wednesday, the S&P 500’s worst drop that day. The selloff followed concerns that more efficient AI chips could slow electricity demand growth, triggered in part by funding news for AI chip startup Mythic. Jefferies upgraded the stock to “Buy” Thursday, citing strong multi-year fundamentals and demand for power equipment.
18 December 2025
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BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP (BP.) share price rebounds as oil jumps; buyback update and Petrobras–Lightsource bp solar JV keep investors focused (17 Dec 2025)

BP shares closed up 2.43% at 432.65p on Wednesday, recovering part of Tuesday’s 3.42% drop as oil prices rebounded. BP disclosed the purchase of 1.62 million shares on December 16 under its ongoing buyback programme. Petrobras agreed to acquire a 49.99% stake in BP’s Lightsource solar units in Brazil.
17 December 2025
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Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Brent crude settled at $61.12 a barrel on December 12, near a four-year low, with WTI at $57.44. Both benchmarks are down over 4% for the week and nearly 20% for the year as global supply growth far outpaces demand. Inventories reached 8.03 billion barrels in October, the highest since 2021. Major agencies now forecast sub-$60 oil in 2026 despite OPEC’s outlook for a balanced market.
14 December 2025
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Tomago Aluminium Rescue Deal: Albanese’s Fixed‑Price Power Plan Sparks Jobs‑vs‑Taxpayer Debate (Dec 14, 2025)

Tomago Aluminium Rescue Deal: Albanese’s Fixed‑Price Power Plan Sparks Jobs‑vs‑Taxpayer Debate (Dec 14, 2025)

The Albanese government confirmed it is negotiating a long-term energy deal to keep Rio Tinto’s Tomago Aluminium smelter open beyond 2028. Key financial terms, including the cost to taxpayers and risk-sharing details, remain undisclosed. Opposition parties and commentators have labelled the move an uncosted subsidy. Final agreement is expected in early 2026.
14 December 2025
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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)

Oil prices fell over 4% last week, with Brent settling near $61 and WTI at $57.60, as traders weighed oversupply fears and peace talk signals. Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies all closed lower Friday. The EIA expects global inventories to rise through 2026 and Brent to average $55 per barrel that year. Investors remain split between supply concerns and company-specific catalysts.
14 December 2025
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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

Comstock Resources shares fell to $21.6 on December 11, down 6% for the day and nearly 10% for the week, despite remaining over 40% higher than a year ago. The stock has dropped 21% since December 8, with trading volume below average and short interest near 20%. TradingView and Intellectia show mixed technical signals, while Zacks and NextEra Energy highlight Comstock’s potential as gas prices rebound.
11 December 2025
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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

The S&P/TSX Composite Index hit a new intraday high near 31,546 in Toronto Thursday, up 0.3%, after closing at a record 31,490.85 on Wednesday. Gains in gold and base-metal miners offset losses in technology and energy shares. The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Year-to-date, the TSX is up about 27%.
11 December 2025
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