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EPointZero, Masdar, TotalEnergies Partner on Sustainable Energy Solutions

The three companies said in a joint media release that under the Framework for Action agreement, Masdar and TotalEnergies will strengthen their cooperation to provide reliable and sustainable electricity to local communities in Africa and support its long-term energy systems transformation, and jointly develop new clean energy opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Steep Backwardation in European Diesel

Europe’s diesel markets are flashing signs of tightness, with near-term diesel contracts on Tuesday hitting the steepest backwardation–a situation where futures contracts for prompt delivery are more expensive than those further down the curve–since March. Backwardation is often interpreted as a sign of limited supply, with traders now willing to pay a premium for fuel that’s available sooner.

G7 Weighing Tightening Russian Oil Price Cap

The Group of Seven is considering collectively tightening an oil price cap on Russian petroleum in an effort to cut Moscow’s oil revenues as the war in Ukraine rages on, Bloomberg has revealed. A draft statement seen by Bloomberg shows that these nations could task their finance ministers to collectively redraw the price limit–currently set at $60 a barrel for Russian crude.

Europe’s LNG Tango: A Love-Hate Relationship with Reality

The European Union, ever the conflicted protagonist in its own energy saga, is gearing up to throw its weight around in the global LNG market—again. A leaked draft from the European Commission suggests Brussels will “immediately engage” with LNG suppliers to stabilize energy prices, all while still pretending it’s on track to kiss fossil fuels goodbye by 2050. The cognitive dissonance is almost admirable.

Diamondback Nears Permian Deal to Buy Shale Producer Double Eagle

Diamondback, the largest independent oil and gas producer in the Permian Basin, plans to formally announce the deal for Double Eagle as early as Tuesday morning, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the details are private. The transaction could be valued at more than $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing unnamed sources.