Energy
Western energy majors are expected to report combined record profits of $200 billion in 2022, driven by volatile oil and gas prices following Russia's Ukraine invasion, with strong earnings projected to continue into 2023.
11-year-old finds rare megalodon tooth on New Jersey beach
An 11-year-old boy in New Jersey discovered a megalodon tooth dating back millions of years while shell hunting, making it only the sixth recorded find of its…
HighAshéninka Leader Killed Defending Territory From Illegal Oil Extraction in Peru
Ashéninka leader Américo Pascuala Tumisha was fatally shot while patrolling his community's territory in Peru's Ucayali region after confronting illegal copaib…
HighOil Futures Surge Past $105 as Middle East Disruptions Widen Supply Gaps
Oil futures rise above $105 as shipping routes face obstruction and Middle East tensions widen, with Saudi Arabia canceling European cargoes and creating signi…
HighBreakthrough membrane technology could slash energy use in oil refining by 90%
Researchers developed ultrathin polymer membranes that separate hydrocarbons with unprecedented efficiency while using far less energy than conventional therma…
HighJERA Nex bp asume el 100% del parque eólico marino Northwester 2 tras comprar activos de Sumitomo
JERA Nex bp formalizó la compra de activos de Sumitomo Corporation en los parques eólicos marinos Northwester 2 y Nobelwind, alcanzando el 100% y 80,1% de part…
HighSpain alerts on cereulida toxin in infant formula affecting five major brands
Spanish health authorities have issued alerts for five infant formula brands contaminated with cereulida toxin, which has caused five babies to be hospitalized…
HighBrazil's Energy Crisis: Simultaneous Surplus and Shortage Strain Grid
Brazil faces a paradoxical energy crisis where supply and demand imbalances coexist, with the National Operator of the Electrical System (ONS) struggling to ma…
MediumSolar cookers emerge as Cuba's latest energy crisis solution
Cuban private vendors are selling Chinese parabolic solar cookers for $135 as energy shortages worsen, though public skepticism abounds over safety, slow cooki…
HighAll Blacks tap Irish intel as Ioane joins squad for Eden Park showdown
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie calls up Rieko Ioane and leverages players' Irish experience to prepare for a crucial test against Ireland at Eden Park, focusing…
HighEmpresas encerram CVCs e reveem estratégia de investimento em startups
Grandes empresas estão revendo suas estratégias de alocação de capital em startups, encerrando seus programas de Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) em resposta a…
MediumOil Surges Back to $100 as China's Demand Becomes Key Price Driver
Oil prices have climbed back above $100 per barrel amid tight global supply conditions, with China's demand potentially determining the trajectory of energy ma…
HighNutricionistas indicam óleos de abacate e amendoim como melhores para frituras seguras
Nutritionists explain which oils withstand high temperatures without releasing harmful compounds, with avocado and peanut oils recommended over olive oil for f…
MediumOil extends gains amid escalating Middle East supply concerns
Oil markets extend recent gains as fresh geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about potential supply disruptions, supporting crude prices.
MediumTax-Free Day offers gas at R$4.24 in São Paulo; over 100k stores participate
Brazil's Tax-Free Day features gasoline at reduced prices across major cities and over 100,000 participating stores offering average 33% discounts to highlight…
HighBloqueadores La Roche-Posay para piel grasa con descuentos de hasta 56% en Mercado Libre
Mercado Libre ofrece bloqueadores La Roche-Posay Anthelios con descuentos de 53-56% antes de primavera-verano, con opciones específicas para piel grasa desde b…
MediumSouth Korea targets 50% reduction in Middle East crude reliance by 2035
South Korea announced plans to reduce Middle East crude oil imports to 50% of its total by 2035, down from current levels, as part of broader energy diversific…
HighCooking with extra virgin olive oil isn't unhealthy—just potentially wasteful
Scientific evidence contradicts the common belief that cooking with extra virgin olive oil is unhealthy. While heating reduces some beneficial compounds, EVOO…
HighMortal Shell 2 Earns Strong Reviews as Ambitious Action-RPG Expansion
Mortal Shell 2 receives positive reviews for its successful expansion into large-scale action-RPG territory, with critics praising its new ideas and gameplay i…
HighNorth Korea Dismisses IAEA Resolution, Calls Nuclear Status 'Irreversible'
North Korea's Foreign Ministry dismissed an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear program, calling its nuclear status irreversible and accusing the watchdog…
HighIndonesia's fuel subsidies disproportionately benefit the rich, economists urge targeted reform
Indonesia's blanket fuel subsidies disproportionately benefit wealthy households while straining public finances. The World Bank recommends phasing out univers…
HighScientists Discover Sperm Whales Blow Bubbles to Stay Submerged While Sleeping
Scientists discovered that sperm whales blow bubbles during sleep to control buoyancy and remain underwater, releasing air 3-11 times per nap depending on dept…
HighSoviet Venus probe from 1972 returns to Earth intact after 53-year journey
A Soviet probe launched in 1972 to explore Venus unexpectedly returned to Earth on May 10, 2025, with its titanium shell potentially intact after surviving re-…
MediumPetrobras oil production surges 16.3% in Q1 2026 as exports jump 61%
Petrobras achieved record oil production growth of 16.3% in Q1 2026, with exports jumping 61%, driven partly by supply disruptions from regional conflicts.
HighMassachusetts man in mime costume charged with harassing park workers
A 29-year-old Massachusetts man dressed as a mime faces criminal harassment charges after allegedly terrorizing three female state park employees over two mont…
HighIndia's palm oil imports hit 7-month high as it pivots from Indonesia to Malaysia, Thailand
India's palm oil imports hit a 7-month high in May at 660,000 tonnes, up 15% from April, as the country diversified sourcing from Malaysia, Thailand, and Papua…
HighGas Prices Surge Nationwide; Only 11 States Below $4 Per Gallon
US gasoline prices are climbing rapidly with only 11 states below $4/gallon as the national average approaches $5, driven by geopolitical tensions affecting oi…
HighUkrainian man arrested in connection with 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, marking a significant development in the investigation into the…
HighSpanish painter creates first formal dual portrait of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia
Seville painter Alberto Rubio completes an oil painting depicting King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia in formal gala attire, inspired by 17th-century court portra…
HighOil Supply Surge Claims Depend on Source Interpretation
Oil markets face uncertainty as conflicting reports emerge about global production levels, with different sources presenting divergent narratives on supply flo…
MediumGulf oil spill worsens to worst in years as slick reaches Oman coast
A grounded tanker has caused a significant oil spill in the Gulf, with agencies warning it's becoming one of the worst in years as the slick reaches Oman's sho…
HighCuba negotiates largest U.S. fuel shipment in over 60 years amid energy crisis
Florida-based Vanguard Energy is in advanced negotiations to send Cuba its largest US fuel shipment since 1960, comprising 250,000 barrels of diesel and gasoli…
HighUS sanctions Iranian financier's crypto exchange over Hormuz strait payments
The US imposed sanctions on an Iranian financier's cryptocurrency exchange accused of processing payments to circumvent restrictions on Iranian oil exports thr…
HighPetróleo na Foz do Amazonas atrai gigantes globais, mas incertezas regulatórias preocupam
Descoberta de petróleo na Foz do Amazonas posiciona Brasil como destaque para petroleiras globais, mas incertezas regulatórias e ambientais limitam investiment…
HighOil edges up as Omicron fears weigh on demand outlook
Oil prices edged higher Tuesday despite investor concerns over rapid Omicron spread potentially triggering new restrictions that could dampen fuel demand globa…
HighEU redirects structural funds to defense and energy amid crisis
The EU urges member states to redirect regional structural funds toward defense preparation, energy innovation, and security initiatives, combining FEDER and J…
MediumThiel Takes 1% Stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta Oil Firm
Billionaire Peter Thiel has acquired a 1% stake in Argentina's Vaca Muerta oil firm, according to regulatory filings, signaling investor interest in the South…
HighWood y ExxonMobil PNG firman contrato de 200 millones de dólares para PNG LNG
Wood y ExxonMobil PNG adjudicaron una extensión comercial de 200 millones de dólares para operar el proyecto PNG LNG durante cinco años, enfocada en mantenimie…
HighOil surges past $100 as Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens global supply
US crude oil surged past $100 and gasoline jumped 32% as Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade restrict 20% of global oil flows, with analysts war…
HighMOL completa fusión de seis filiales para centralizar gestión naval global
Mitsui OSK Lines ha consolidado seis filiales especializadas en gestión marítima bajo MOL Global Ship Management, centralizando la supervisión de más de 200 em…
HighCNG prices surge ₹6/kg in 11 days as West Asia conflict drives input costs
CNG prices in Delhi and North India have increased ₹6/kg across four hikes in eleven days, with the latest ₹2/kg increase pushing costs to ₹83.09/kg amid West…
HighHouthis Claim Strikes on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Iranian-backed Houthis claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, with Saudi authorities confirming at least one hit. These are the first attacks…
HighGuyana's Oil Boom Stokes Corruption Fears and Regional Tensions
Guyana experiences rapid economic growth from oil wealth, but the boom exacerbates corruption, inequality, and deteriorating relations with Venezuela.
HighOleogel substitute cuts fat in chocolate spread without sacrificing taste
Researchers found that replacing up to 25% of fat in chocolate spread with palm-coconut oleogel improved texture, color, and sensory properties while reducing…
HighSwapping margarine for olive oil could cut dementia death risk by 28%, study suggests
A preliminary study of 90,000+ participants suggests replacing margarine with olive oil could reduce dementia-related mortality risk by up to 28 percent, with…
MediumIraq claims Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory
Iraq stated that a recent attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline infrastructure originated from Iraqi territory, marking a significant escalation in regional tension…
MediumMinistro garante que Petrobras venderá todas as refinarias conforme acordo com Cade
Ministro de Minas e Energia afirma que Petrobras cumprirá acordo de 2019 com Cade para vender oito refinarias, reduzindo concentração de mercado de 98% para 80…
HighBrent crude holds above $100 as tanker attacks escalate supply concerns
Brent crude oil remains above $100 per barrel as maritime tanker attacks intensify supply concerns in global energy markets.
HighCommercial LPG prices fall ₹183.50; Nayara cuts fuel costs amid easing tensions
Oil marketing companies cut commercial LPG cylinder prices by ₹183.50 from July 1, while private retailer Nayara Energy reduced petrol and diesel prices, citin…
HighFrio aumenta risco de infarto em até 30% e AVC em 20%; cardiologista orienta proteção
Temperaturas baixas aumentam casos de infarto em até 30% e AVC em 20%, principalmente em idosos e pessoas com doenças cardiovasculares. Cardiologista explica m…
HighBondholders propõem controle ou garantia total; Braskem rejeita ambas
Detentores de títulos de dívida da Braskem, incluindo o fundo Elliot, apresentaram duas propostas de reestruturação para a dívida de R$ 50 bilhões, mas ambas f…
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