Energy 22 March 2026 - 26 March 2026

Weatherford Shares Slip After ExxonMobil Nigeria News
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Weatherford Shares Slip After ExxonMobil Nigeria News

Weatherford International shares fell 1.1% to $108.79 Friday after announcing a new deepwater completions contract with ExxonMobil’s Nigerian affiliate. The company did not disclose the contract value. Investors weighed the deal against ongoing Middle East disruptions and uneven regional activity. First-quarter revenue dropped 3% to $1.15 billion, while net income rose 42% to $108 million.
May 23, 2026
SSE Share Price Today: Why SSE PLC Stock Slid as Oil Surge Revived UK Rate Fears
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SSE Share Price Today: Why SSE PLC Stock Slid as Oil Surge Revived UK Rate Fears

SSE shares fell 2.95% to 2,504 pence Thursday as rising oil prices and a wider market selloff hit London stocks. The drop comes as SSE pursues a £33 billion investment plan focused on regulated electricity networks, with funding sensitive to rates and regulation. Brent crude topped $107 a barrel and markets continued to price in more Bank of England rate hikes. SSE’s near-term earnings forecast remains below last year’s level.
March 26, 2026
BP Share Price Today: Oil Spike Lifts BP Stock as UK Markets Slide, Even as Climate Fight Deepens
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BP Share Price Today: Oil Spike Lifts BP Stock as UK Markets Slide, Even as Climate Fight Deepens

BP shares rose 1.2% to 574 pence in London as Brent crude surpassed $105 a barrel, while the FTSE 100 fell 1.1%. BP’s stock remains sensitive to oil price swings after halting share buybacks in February to reduce debt, which stood at $22 billion at quarter’s end. Activist investors have threatened legal action if BP does not add a climate disclosure resolution to its April 23 AGM agenda.
March 26, 2026
Shell Stock Price Slips as Oil Falls on Iran Ceasefire Hopes, but CEO Warns Europe on Fuel Risk
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Shell Stock Price Slips as Oil Falls on Iran Ceasefire Hopes, but CEO Warns Europe on Fuel Risk

Shell shares fell 0.6% in London Wednesday as oil prices dropped on hopes for a U.S.-backed Middle East ceasefire. CEO Wael Sawan warned Europe could face energy shortages by next month. Brent crude slid about 4% to $100.32 a barrel after reports of a U.S. settlement proposal to Iran. Shell and Equinor’s Adura venture secured a $3 billion loan to develop UK North Sea assets.
March 25, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price Rises as Oil Rebounds Above $104, LNG Squeeze Deepens
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Woodside Energy Stock Price Rises as Oil Rebounds Above $104, LNG Squeeze Deepens

Woodside Energy's U.S. shares rose to $24.34 Tuesday as Brent crude jumped 4.55% to $104.49 on continued Strait of Hormuz disruptions and QatarEnergy's force majeure on LNG contracts. Santos halted Darwin LNG, cutting Australian exports and sending its shares down 2.6%. Woodside named Liz Westcott CEO last week as it pushes to complete the $18 billion Scarborough project and seeks partners for Louisiana LNG.
March 24, 2026
Shell Stock Price Today: Oil Rebound and $3 Billion Adura Loan Put Shares Back in Focus
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Shell Stock Price Today: Oil Rebound and $3 Billion Adura Loan Put Shares Back in Focus

Shell Plc shares rose 0.3% to $90.71 as Brent crude topped $100 a barrel after Iran denied U.S. talks. The company announced $3 billion in financing for its UK North Sea venture Adura. Shell warned the Gulf conflict could damage LNG business and reported one Pearl GTL plant in Qatar may take a year to repair after attacks. First-quarter financial impacts will be disclosed April 8.
March 24, 2026
Goldman Sachs Raises Brent, WTI Oil Forecasts Despite 11% Oil Drop on Iran Talk Hopes
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Goldman Sachs Raises Brent, WTI Oil Forecasts Despite 11% Oil Drop on Iran Talk Hopes

Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $85 a barrel, citing ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and increased stockpiling. The bank warned oil could briefly hit $135 if Hormuz flows remain blocked for 10 weeks. Brent fell 10.9% to $99.94 after President Trump postponed strikes on Iran, but executives said risks remain. Iran denied any talks with the U.S.
March 23, 2026
African ministers snub London Africa Energies Summit as local content row deepens
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African ministers snub London Africa Energies Summit as local content row deepens

The African Energy Chamber said Monday that African petroleum ministers will boycott May’s Africa Energies Summit in London over local content and representation concerns. Mozambique’s chamber had already withdrawn. The summit, billed as Africa’s top oil and gas conference, is set to proceed, with organizers still listing major speakers and promoting local content partnerships.
March 23, 2026
Shell and BP Looked Like the FTSE 100’s Only Clear Oil Bets. Then Brent Fell Below $100
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Shell and BP Looked Like the FTSE 100’s Only Clear Oil Bets. Then Brent Fell Below $100

Shell shares fell 4.2% and BP dropped 2.2% Monday as Brent crude settled just below $100 after President Trump delayed strikes on Iranian power plants. The FTSE 100 closed down 0.2%. Brent had spiked to $119 last week after Iran struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. UK government officials met as gilt yields hit their highest since 2008 and investors trimmed interest rate hike expectations.
March 23, 2026
ASX Falls, Fuel Security Fears Grip Australia as Iran Threats Whipsaw Oil and Stocks
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ASX Falls, Fuel Security Fears Grip Australia as Iran Threats Whipsaw Oil and Stocks

Australian stocks fell sharply Monday as the Iran war disrupted energy markets and triggered renewed concerns over fuel security. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said six fuel cargoes to Australia had been cancelled or delayed, though some were replaced. The ASX 200 closed down 0.7% after earlier losses of nearly 2%. Brent crude ended down 10.9% after President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran.
March 23, 2026
AI Simulations Are Reshaping Renewable Power Output — and Energy Stocks Are Taking Notice
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AI Simulations Are Reshaping Renewable Power Output — and Energy Stocks Are Taking Notice

Hitachi Energy launched its HMAX Energy suite for utilities and data centers as Nvidia and Emerald AI announced partnerships with major U.S. power firms to develop AI-driven data centers. At CERAWeek, Google warned U.S. energy supply may lag as data centers could reach 9% of U.S. electricity use by 2030. Siemens and Nvidia are expanding digital twin tools for grid and renewable optimization. Shares of Nvidia, NextEra, Vistra, and Constellation rose.
March 23, 2026
Fusion Energy Startups Go Public as AI Boom Accelerates Investment in Clean Power Stocks
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Fusion Energy Startups Go Public as AI Boom Accelerates Investment in Clean Power Stocks

General Fusion will go public via a $1 billion SPAC merger, while TAE Technologies plans a $6 billion all-stock tie-up with Trump Media & Technology Group. Fusion investment rose $2.64 billion in the year through July 2025. Data centers could drive U.S. electricity demand to 9% by 2030. Fusion remains far from commercialization as regulators review new rules.
March 23, 2026
AI Boom Forces Urgent Energy Expansion as Google Warns of U.S. Power Crunch, Power Stocks Gain
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AI Boom Forces Urgent Energy Expansion as Google Warns of U.S. Power Crunch, Power Stocks Gain

Google warned Monday that U.S. electricity supply is lagging behind AI-driven demand, forcing tech firms to adjust data center plans. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects national electricity load to rise 1.9% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027, after a record in 2025. Google expanded demand response contracts to secure up to 1 gigawatt of flexible load. SoftBank and AEP plan a 10-gigawatt AI campus and 9.2-gigawatt gas plant in Ohio.
March 23, 2026
CERAWeek 2026: Google, Nvidia and Energy CEOs Tackle AI Power Demand as Constellation, Vistra, NextEra Stocks Rise
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CERAWeek 2026: Google, Nvidia and Energy CEOs Tackle AI Power Demand as Constellation, Vistra, NextEra Stocks Rise

AI-driven data center power demand dominated CERAWeek as Google’s Ruth Porat warned the U.S. was lagging on energy, and Nvidia announced new partnerships with major utilities. The Energy Information Administration expects U.S. electricity use to hit records in 2026 and 2027, with data centers projected to reach 9% of demand by 2030. NextEra and SoftBank announced major gas-fired projects for AI campuses. Energy stocks rose during the conference.
March 23, 2026
Global Push to Revive Clean Energy Incentives Gains Momentum as EU Backs Wind, Hydrogen Amid Oil Shock
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Global Push to Revive Clean Energy Incentives Gains Momentum as EU Backs Wind, Hydrogen Amid Oil Shock

The European Commission approved €5 billion in Danish offshore wind subsidies and support for 1 GW of French hydrogen production on Monday. The Danish scheme will fund two wind farms expected to supply a quarter of Denmark’s electricity, while France’s hydrogen aid will be allocated through three tenders. The moves come as Brent crude trades near $101 a barrel and the EU seeks to shield itself from energy shocks.
March 23, 2026
AI’s Energy Appetite Puts Data Center Power Demand, Utility Stocks in Focus
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AI’s Energy Appetite Puts Data Center Power Demand, Utility Stocks in Focus

Nvidia and Emerald AI announced partnerships with major U.S. power companies to develop AI data centers that can adjust electricity use during grid stress, aiming to ease power constraints. U.S. electricity demand is projected to rise 1.9% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027, with Texas and the Mid-Atlantic seeing the fastest growth. Nvidia shares rose 2.4% after the news. North American solar and wind contract prices climbed 9% year-on-year.
March 23, 2026
Santos Share Price in Focus After Australia Flags Windfall Gas Tax as Oil Jumps
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Santos Share Price in Focus After Australia Flags Windfall Gas Tax as Oil Jumps

Santos closed down 0.5% at A$7.98 on March 20 after reports Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked Treasury to model a windfall gas profits tax. LNG prices have doubled since February amid Middle East tensions, with Australia exporting A$65 billion of LNG last year. The Petroleum Resources Rent Tax is under renewed scrutiny ahead of the May budget. Brent crude rose 3.26% to $112.19 a barrel Friday.
March 22, 2026
Woodside Energy Stock Price in Focus as Oil Hits Highest Since 2022 and Australia Eyes Gas Tax
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Woodside Energy Stock Price in Focus as Oil Hits Highest Since 2022 and Australia Eyes Gas Tax

Woodside Energy shares closed at A$34.04 Friday, up nearly 10% in five sessions, as Brent crude hit $112.19 a barrel, its highest since July 2022. The Australian government is considering a levy on gas windfall profits, which could affect Woodside and peers. Liz Westcott was confirmed as CEO last week, with priorities including the Scarborough and Louisiana LNG projects. Production is forecast to drop in 2026 due to maintenance.
March 22, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Zuckerberg Admits Using Meta Staff to Train AI Amid 8,000 Layoffs
    May 25, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly admitted in an internal meeting that the company's AI models are trained by observing its own employees, even as nearly 8,000 staff face layoffs. The April 23 announcement revealed a 10% workforce cut, with a month-long waiting period before affected employees were notified, described by staff as "28 days of hell." The layoffs also include the closure of 6,000 open positions. Zuckerberg defended using Meta's higher-skilled employees over contractors to accelerate AI development, highlighting the company's costly shift toward artificial intelligence. This revelation emerged from leaked audio during a tense period for the company, raising ethical concerns around employee treatment amid the AI push.