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The Conversation: Why NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add up
Resumption of oil drilling flies in the face of projections.
World faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade - IEA
Financial Times: We're on track for a surplus of millions of barrels a day, the IEA says.
World faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade, warns energy agency
Renewable energy and electric car booms will stunt demand, agency says.
British Labour Party looks to ban new oil drilling as NZ lifts ban
Sir Keir Starmer is pledging to ban new drilling in the North Sea if he becomes PM.
Editorial: Tension between environment and economic development looms
OPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.
Government will reverse ban on oil and gas exploration
Offshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.
Inside Economics: Lower petrol prices as oil slumps and RBNZ’s Budget headache
It's two steps forward, one step back, as Liam Dann looks at forces driving inflation.
Barge slams into Texas bridge, causes oil spill
Video shows splotches of oil that spilled from the barge into Galveston Bay.
Minister doesn’t want Māori caught up in ‘green gullibility’ over changes to Crown Minerals Act
Shane Jones and Tama Potaka want to hear Māori views on changes to mining rules.
Shell sold millions of ‘phantom’ carbon credits
Financial Times: Scheme let Shell register credits equal to twice volume of CO2 captured.
Jamie Dimon cautions over soft landing for ‘unbelievable’ US economy
Financial Times: Dimon says he’d ‘love to be president, but you’d have to anoint me’.
Exxon chief earns four times as much as bosses at Shell and BP
Financial Times: The $61.4m packet underlines vast disparity between European and US pay.
NZ gas supply: 'Alarms are ringing' as reserves expected to run out within 10 years
Experts say NZ needs gas to help bridge its move to renewable energy.
US inflation stubborn as prices keep rising
Much as Kiwis do, American consumers confront sticky inflation.
Will the oil price rally continue?
Financial Times: Traders are asking how much further oil can rally.
NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return
The goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.
Un-banning oil and gas exploration won't fix energy supply gaps - report
According to a report, without investment in gas networks, supply will run short.
Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks
NZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.
Heavy lifting in Tasman Bay
The first operation to load a drilling platform onto a semi-submersible vessel in Tasman Bay was completed yesterday, in preparation for the rig's relocation to Australia. The delicate operation took 10 hours and required a one-mile exclusion zone. Video / Tim Cuff
Red Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economy
New York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.
Former BP boss Bernard Looney to forfeit up to $66 million after ‘serious misconduct’
Financial Times: 'One hell of a reaction' as ex-CEO failed to disclose past relationships.
Biden goes into 2024 with economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible
Turkeys, petrol and unrealistic Insta-glam expectations may influence the mood of voters.
Venezuela orders oil drilling in Guyana-run territory
Financial Times: Fear rises as Caracas claims ‘overwhelming’ mandate to exploit deposits.
Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.
Oil price gives up gains since start of Israel-Hamas war
Financial Times: Traders bet conflict is unlikely to spread to oil-rich states.
NZ energy likely to change under National-led government
The energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.
Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
Editorial: Fifa’s move to Saudi Arabia smells of sportswashing
OPINION: Our editorial on Saudi Arabia being in line to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
Market close: High interest rates hurt NZ market
The Israel-Hamas war has created volatility in gold and oil prices.
Lego ditches oil-free bricks in sustainability setback
Financial Times: Lego says the new material would have a bigger carbon footprint.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister says oil cuts not about ‘jacking up prices’
Financial Times: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defends lower output as crude nears US$95.
BP’s board started fresh probe into Bernard Looney’s conduct last week
Financial Times: New claims regarding undisclosed relations with colleagues.
BP chief Bernard Looney resigns over past relationships with colleagues
Financial Times: Irish executive has led British oil major since 2020