Oil Edges Higher on U.S. Inventories Draw 
 

Oil edged higher on positive demand signs after U.S. crude inventories fell for the first time in five weeks.


 
New EPA Emissions Rules Squeeze Coal Plants 
 

The measures, which come as power demand is surging, will force coal plants to adopt costly technology or shut down.


 
Cnooc Posts Record Net Profit on Higher Oil Price, Production 
 

Cnooc reported a record high net profit for the first quarter, supported by increased efforts in oil and gas exploration, and steady growth in net oil and gas production.


 
U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Fall For First Time in Five Weeks 
 

U.S. crude oil stocks fell by 6.4 million barrels last week, in the first withdrawal in five weeks while refineries increased their capacity use


 
Eni Boosts Buybacks Despite Disappointing First-Quarter 
 

Eni reported first-quarter results that fell short of analysts' forecasts but said it would increase its share buybacks in 2024 to EUR1.6 billion.


 
Underground Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment 
 

These climate-friendly heating-and-cooling systems are drawing support from states, cities, utilities and developers.


 
One French Company's Lonely Struggle to Survive Fierce Competition From China 
 

After China destroyed Europe's solar-panel industry, the continent struggles with an onslaught against other green sectors.


 
SLB Tops Revenue Expectations on International Strength 
 

The oil-services company reports adjusted first-quarter earnings of 75 cents a share on revenue of $8.71 billion.


 
Water Facilities Warned to Improve Cybersecurity as Nation-State Hackers Pounce 
 

The water sector is under pressure to improve cybersecurity protections as hacking threats grow.


 
The Push to Store Renewable Energy in Massive Salt Caverns 
 

Renewable power is used to produce hydrogen, which is stored in underground caverns until it is needed for green energy.


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