Russia says EU carbon border tax may impinge on global trade rules
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the European Union’s plans to impose carbon emission costs on imports of goods may clash with the global trade rules and threaten the safety of energy supplies.
More departures from Exxon Mobil’s trading operation -sources
Traders from Exxon Mobil Corp’s (XOM.N) natural gas liquids and gasoline units have left, according to three people familiar with the matter, the latest in a stream of departures from its downsized trading operations.
Saudi first quarter GDP shrinks 3%, hit by oil sector decline
Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product fell 3% in the first quarter, slightly less than official estimates and compared with a 1% contraction last year, as a sharp fall in the oil sector pulled back the economy, data showed.
Exxon’s board shakeup could force review of billions of dollars in spending
The recent overhaul of Exxon Mobil Corp’s (XOM.N) board of directors could shift billions of dollars in spending and strategy over several years, but any changes likely will take time, analysts and investors say.
Britain takes step to classifying ‘green’ investments
Britain has set up a group of experts to help it classify climate-friendly assets and stop “greenwashing” of investments that don’t live up to their sustainable credentials.
EXCLUSIVE Eni, BP in talks over oil and gas assets in Algeria
BP (BP.L) and Eni (ENI.MI) are in talks over the future of their oil and gas assets in Algeria as the two groups increase efforts to refocus their businesses to tackle falling margins, rising debt and climate pressures, three sources said.
EXCLUSIVE China bars banks from selling commodities-linked products to retail buyers -sources
China’s banking regulator has asked lenders to stop selling investment products linked to commodities futures to mom-and-pop buyers, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, to curb investment losses amid volatile commodity prices.
Nord Stream 2 sanctions would be ‘counter-productive’ for European ties – Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he decided to waive sanctions against the company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline because the project was nearly complete, and doing so could have harmed ties with Europe.
