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LONDON MARKET OPEN: China-exposed firms rise as stocks drift higher

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened slightly higher on Thursday, with investors feeling quietly optimistic on the penultimate day of trading for 2023.

Poland's Orlen files Venture Global LNG arbitration case -Bloomberg News

Dec 23 (Reuters) - Polish oil and gas firm Orlen has lodged an arbitration case against Venture Global LNG which alleges that the U.S. exporter of liquefied natural gas was not honouring a long-term contract, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

More ships carrying oil avoid Red Sea route

HOUSTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - At least two ships transporting oil or oil products between the U.S. Gulf Coast and India on Friday were re-routing from the Red Sea, according to vessel tracking data, as a U.S.-led coalition geared up to help safeguard vessels from attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants.

More ships carrying oil avoid Red Sea route

HOUSTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - At least two ships transporting oil or oil products between the U.S. Gulf Coast and India on Friday were re-routing from the Red Sea, according to vessel tracking data, as a U.S.-led coalition geared up to help safeguard vessels from attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants.

Equinor takes stakes in 2 Angola oil exploration blocks

OSLO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Equinor has secured stakes in two more oil exploration blocks offshore Angola as it seeks to extend its presence in the country, the head of the Norwegian company's Africa operation said in a statement on Friday.

Equinor takes stakes in 2 Angola oil exploration blocks

OSLO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Equinor has secured stakes in two more oil exploration blocks offshore Angola as it seeks to extend its presence in the country, the head of the Norwegian company's Africa operation said in a statement on Friday. (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Essi Lehto)

US offshore wind poised for success next year after turbulent 2023

NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. offshore wind industry is eying a brighter 2024, with work expected to start on several projects following a year marked by stalled developments and billions of dollars in write-offs.

US Gulf of Mexico oil auction is largest since 2015

Dec 20 (Reuters) - A Biden administration auction of Gulf of Mexico drilling rights raised $382 million on Wednesday as oil companies claimed offshore acreage for what is set to be the last time until 2025.

US Gulf of Mexico oil auction raises $382 million in high bids

Dec 20 (Reuters) - A Biden administration auction of Gulf of Mexico drilling rights raised more than $382 million on Wednesday, the highest total for a federal offshore oil and gas auction since 2015.

Sustainable Finance Newsletter - This time it's different for US SEC climate rules

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Shipping container price surge to reverse due to overcapacity -logistics platform

MUMBAI, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Higher prices for containers used by merchant ships caused by attacks on Red Sea shipping are likely to fall back in three to nine months to levels seen in early December due to market overcapacity, the head of an online container logistics platform said on Wednesday.

London close: Stocks rise as UK inflation slows further

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets saw a notable upswing on Wednesday, driven by encouraging data revealing a greater-than-anticipated slowdown in UK inflation for November.

Norwegian Johan Sverdrup crude prices soar on Red Sea shipping issues

LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Prices for Norway's Johan Sverdrup crude soared on Tuesday, a move traders said could be linked to mounting concerns around the security of crude flows into Europe following maritime attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea.

US launches Red Sea force as ships reroute to avoid attacks

Crisis is spillover from Israel-Hamas war

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Shippers mask positions, weigh options amid Red Sea attacks

Dec 19 (Reuters) - A number of container ships are anchored in the Red Sea and others have turned off tracking systems as traders adjust routes and prices in response to maritime attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on the world's main East-West trade route.