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Oil Futures Rise With Production Halt in Kazakhstan

Oil futures settled higher on reports of a production halt in Kazakhstan's major Tengiz oilfield due to power-grid interruptions, while broader geopolitical tensions continued to keep prices bid.

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Natural-gas prices soar as temperatures drop. It could be the toughest test for the markets in a decade.

Natural-gas futures skyrocketed on Tuesday in anticipation of a bitter cold stretch in the Northeastern part in the U.S.

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TotalEnergies' Production Increase to Soften Hit of Weaker Prices

The company is also banking on growing power demand as electric vehicles increase and AI data centers spread.

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Chevron's Dilemma in Venezuela: Support Trump's Vision Without Losing Money

The company lobbied hard for proximity to Venezuela's oil wealth-but it has little appetite for making major investments there in the near term.

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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on TotalEnergies, natural-gas futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

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Kidnapping and $12 Billion Battle Hang Over Conoco Return to Venezuela

President Trump is urging oil companies to dive back into Latin America, but for ConocoPhillips, "the bar's likely higher."

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Trump Wants Venezuela's Oil. History Says Tread Carefully.

Oil companies might want to look at past U.S. exploits in the region before rushing back in.

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U.S. Blockade Shuts Off China, Cuba From Venezuelan Oil

Only U.S.-bound tankers of crude have left the oil-exporting country since the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, a new report says.

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These stocks have the most to lose from Trump's push to lower electricity prices

The stocks of Constellation Energy and Vistra dropped after investors were spooked by the Trump administration's plan to push large technology companies to help lower electricity prices for consumers.

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Halliburton and Its Rivals Can't Wait to Get Back Into Venezuela

When it comes to stepping up Venezuelan oil production, investors bet that the early returns will go to oil-field services companies.

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As Tech Giants Get More Hands-On With Energy, Their Risks Rise

Hyperscalers are getting involved in earlier stages of power development.

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U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The U.S. military is targeting the shadow fleet of vessels carrying sanctioned crude.


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January 20, 2026 16:15 ET (21:15 GMT)

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