Mitsubishi
In a landmark move that underscores the intensifying global scramble for stable energy resources, Mitsubishi Corporation (TYO: 8058) announced on January 16, 2026, its acquisition of the U.S. natural gas production and pipeline assets of Aethon Energy Management LLC. The deal, valued at a total enterprise value of $7.
Oil Prices
Energy markets experienced a dramatic correction on January 15, 2026, as the "geopolitical risk premium" that had propped up crude prices for weeks suddenly evaporated. Following signals from the White House that immediate military action against Tehran had been sidelined in favor of a "wait-and-see" approach,
Meta Platforms
In a move that solidifies the "Nuclear Renaissance" as the defining energy trend of the decade, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has announced a series of landmark nuclear energy agreements aimed at powering its burgeoning artificial intelligence infrastructure. On January 9, 2026, the company unveiled a massive 6.6-gigawatt
Natural Gas
The United States natural gas market staged a remarkable recovery in 2025, with spot prices at the Henry Hub benchmark averaging $3.52 per million British thermal units (MMBtu). This nearly 60% increase from the historic lows of 2024 signals a decisive shift in the domestic energy landscape, as the
GasBuddy
The 2026 forecast marks the culmination of a four-year cooling period following the historic price spikes of 2022, when the national average peaked at over $5.00 per gallon. According to Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, the 2026 outlook is characterized by "structural stability."
Venezuelan Oil
In a move set to reshape the energy landscape of the Western Hemisphere, President Donald Trump announced on January 6, 2026, that approximately 50 million barrels of Venezuelan heavy crude oil are being diverted to U.S. Gulf Coast refineries. The announcement follows the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro by
Energy Market
The energy sector started the first week of 2026 with a stark and widening divergence between its two primary commodities. As of January 6, 2026, crude oil prices have surged to multi-month highs, driven by a dramatic escalation of geopolitical instability in South America and persistent tensions in the Middle
Venezuela
CARACAS — Global energy markets are entering a period of profound uncertainty as crude oil futures nudged higher this week following the dramatic ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The sudden removal of the long-standing leader has sent shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape, leaving traders and analysts scrambling to assess the
Oil Prices
The global energy landscape shifted dramatically over the weekend of January 3–4, 2026, as news broke of a U.S.-led military operation resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. While the geopolitical shock initially sent crude oil prices into a tailspin of volatility, the market has
Nigeria
Nigeria has reported a significant milestone in its energy sector recovery, with the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) announcing that total crude oil and condensate production reached 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in November 2025. This production surge marks a critical turning point for Africa’s
Oil Prices
As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2025, the global energy sector closed the books on its most turbulent year in half a decade. Crude oil benchmarks recorded their steepest annual decline since the 2020 pandemic, with prices tumbling nearly 20% over the last twelve months. This sharp correction,
Natural Gas
In a dramatic opening to the 2025-2026 winter heating season, U.S. natural gas prices surged to their highest levels in three years, with the Henry Hub prompt-month futures contract briefly eclipsing the $5.00/MMBtu threshold. This price action, peaking at $5.29/MMBtu on December 5, 2025, was