I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Oil prices surged above $100/barrel, reigniting inflation fears ahead of central bank rate decisions. Key energy developments include Fortum's nuclear deal with Google, Holtec's major nuclear IPO, and NextEra securing a $1.9B DOE loan for plant restarts. Meanwhile, OPEC+ agreed to maintain output in October, while Trump-backed NY pipeline was blocked and Tamarack Valley merged with Headwater Exploration.
Oil's surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates
Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in seven weeks, reviving concerns about global energy supply disruptions and a fresh inflationary shock just as major central banks prepare to make key interest-rate decisions later this month.
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The High-Stakes Gamble Playing Out in the Natural-Gas Market
Europe has stockpiled only enough natural gas to get through a mild winter.
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Fortum Jumps on Google Nuclear Power Agreement
Shares jumped after the Nordic energy company signed a deal with Google to power data centers in Finland.
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Trump-Backed Pipeline Into New York Blocked by Court
A federal appeals court blocked the Northeast Supply Enhancement natural gas pipeline project into New York City.
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Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on oil futures, Doosan Enerbility, Ithaca Energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
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Holtec Launches One of the Largest Nuclear IPOs Yet
Holtec Nuclear is seeking to raise about $900 million as it prepares to restart the Palisades nuclear plant and expand into small modular reactors.
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Nepal's Big Bet on Hydropower Miscalculated One Thing-Monster Floods
The country has hundreds of projects in development, but they are now threatened by growing instability in the Himalayas.
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Tamarack Valley to Merge With Headwater Exploration in Over $7.24 Billion Deal
The acquisition combines Headwater's low-cost production footprint with Tamarack's asset base, bringing together more than 1,500 sections of contiguous land across northern Alberta.
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NextEra Energy, DOE Close on Loan for Nuclear Power Plant
NextEra Energy said it reached a deal with the U.S. Department of Energy, closing on a loan of up to $1.9 billion to support the restart of the company's Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa.
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From Oil Fields to Data Centers. Why This Stock Is Surging 16% Today.
Solaris Energy stock soars after the company raises quarterly guidance expectations that tops Wall Street forecasts.
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Iran's Oil Dollars Are Drying Up-and Plunging It Deeper Into Crisis
The U.S. blockade and dwindling supplies already on the water are squeezing Tehran's most important export earner.
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OPEC, Allies Agree to Keep Oil Output Steady in October
The cartel's move comes after six straight monthly increases.
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