Oil & gas gains new backers as other investors retreat
According to energy experts at the recent Energy Capital Conference,...
According to energy experts at the recent Energy Capital Conference, family offices worldwide are seizing the opportunity to invest in exploration and production, stepping in where ESG-focused investors have pulled out. Though their involvement is expanding, especially in the US, this new source of capital is only a fraction of what's needed to fill the void left by traditional investment sources, panelists noted.
Cove Point LNG Poised for Restart After Maintenance
According to Rystad Energy, Berkshire Hathaway...
According to Rystad Energy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy-controlled Cove Point LNG is expected to resume operations soon after finishing maintenance activities.
Reuters reported that U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Oct. 10 due to forecasts for higher demand this week and an expected increase in the amount of gas flowing to the LNG plant.
After declining for four days, front-month gas futures for November delivery on Nymex rose $0.015, or 0.6%, to settle at $2.675/MMBtu. On Oct. 9, the contract closed at its lowest since Sept. 26.
Florida assesses the damage from deadly Hurricane Milton
The storm made landfall as a Category 3 near Siesta Key, Florida, on...
The storm made landfall as a Category 3 near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday night, killing at least 10 people and causing up to $75 billion in damages. The roof of Tropicana Field, the stadium of the MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, was destroyed. A construction crane was toppled from a high rise in St. Petersburg, scattering debris. Officials said more than 18 inches of rain fell on the city, and more than 3 million Floridians lost power. Despite all the damage, it could have been worse: President Biden said “lifesaving measures did make a difference,” while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Milton ultimately did not become the worst-case scenario. [More]
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement. The Spanish...
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement. The Spanish tennis legend will hang up his signature Nike headband for good following the Davis Cup in November. Known for his dominance on clay, the 38-year-old Nadal won 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 French Opens. His aggressive style made for a number of legendary matches against his main rival, Roger Federer (who retired in 2022), but it also contributed to injuries throughout his career, which he cited as the main reason for his retirement. “In this life, everything has a beginning and an end,” Nadal said in a video he posted on social media. He’ll retire with $560 million in career earnings, according to Sportico.
Ethel Kennedy, the human rights advocate and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, died at 96 after suffering a stroke.
Ikea’s revenue fell for the first time in four years after it lowered prices to spark an increase in orders.
Han Kang, the South Korean author best known for her novel The Vegetarian, became the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature.
Unilever completed the sale of its Russian business following mounting public pressure to exit the country.
Comedian John Mulaney will host a live weekly talk show on Netflix starting next year, the streaming giant announced.