Entso-e, the association of EU transmission system operators, released a report on Monday evaluating bidding zone configurations with the purpose of establishing “optimal bidding zone configurations in Europe to maximize economic efficiency and cross-zonal trading opportunities, while maintaining security of supply.”
Chinese demand also registered a decline in terms of LNG from state-run companies, with Bloomberg reporting that China re-exported over 280,000 tons of LNG in April to date, clocking in as the highest single-month re-export volume on record. The re-export volume represents nearly 8% of total imports for April.
West Texas Intermediate fell by 1.5% to settle near $62 a barrel, the lowest close in nearly two weeks. US equities also weakened amid a selloff in big tech and after a report found that Texas manufacturing activity had reached the lowest levels since May 2020. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that while the US government is in contact with China, the onus is on Beijing to begin de-escalating the trade war with the US.
The Energy Secretary told the Three Seas Business Forum – which numerous leaders from the region attended Monday – that western Europe chose the wrong path of expensive “top-down imposition of enforced climate policies.” He argued that renewables investments weigh on growth and boost revenues of foreign companies, and that eastern Europe should pick a different path.
On Digital and Integration, the chief executive said, “The energy industry is focused on efficiency and performance, and our customers are recognizing the opportunity to unlock value from their data. As a result, operators are increasing their digital capabilities, strengthening partnerships with technology companies, and investing in digital and AI solutions. This is translating into highly accretive revenue growth”.
Subsea logged a first-quarter revenue of $1.9 billion, a decrease of 5.5 percent from the fourth quarter, the company said. Year-over-year revenue jumped 11.6 percent. The sequential decline resulted from decreased activity in Africa, the North Sea, and the Gulf of America, along with a drop in services activity attributed to normal offshore seasonality. This was somewhat balanced by an increase in project activity in Asia-Pacific and Brazil, the company said.
Responding to Rigzone, Dave Mount, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Louisiana-based OneSource Professional Search (OPS), said what’s surprised OPS the most is “the unexpected uncertainty caused by the tariff/trade war by the new U.S. administration”.
While renewable energy sources such as wind and solar were once seen as the future of energy, they are currently facing significant challenges. Their growth has slowed due to high costs, inefficiencies, and issues related to energy storage. These challenges are leading to a decrease in investment in renewables, as companies and governments look for more reliable and affordable energy solutions.
The African Energy Chamber, an advocacy group, has also argued that Africa has a “sovereign right” to develop its natural resources, which, according to the group, includes 125 billion barrels of oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Commenting on the recognition, Tullow Ghana Managing Director, Jean-Medard Madama said: “It is always a pleasure when you are recognised for the commitment and dedication to your line of business. We are grateful to the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management for acknowledging our hardwork with these awards.