Reuters Events: Downstream USA 2021
As the world’s economies fire up for revival it has become clear that downstream, and the products we produce, are critical to global recovery.
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Offshore wind projects FIDs expected to increase 57% in coming months, Westwood Global says
Offshore wind projects final investment decisions (FIDs), outwith mainland China, are expected to grow by more than half in the next 18 months.
Most US oil job losses in pandemic to remain
Almost three-quarters of the pandemic-driven jobs losses in the U.S. petroleum and chemical sectors may not come back before the end of next year, according to Deloitte LLP.
New president appointed for BP America
BP has appointed a new leader to head up its business in the United States, replacing industry veteran Susan Dio.
Wind and solar accounted for 10% of total US electricity generation in March
Wind and solar accounted for 10% of US electricity generation for the first time in March according to figures released by the US Energy Information Administration.
UK will urge US to cut climate emissions – regardless of Paris decision
Britain will continue to press the US to cut damaging emissions even if President Donald Trump pulls out of the Paris Agreement on climate change, Boris Johnson has said.
US to offer over 1 million acres in Cook Inlet sale
Over 1 million acres of Alaska’s Cook Inlet is to be offered for exploration in a lease sale next month.
Video: US senator Bernie Sanders and Bill Nye “the science guy” talk climate change
US Senator Bernie Sanders and Bill Nye “The Science Guy” have hosted a Facebook live session dicussing climate changes and other issues. Watch the exchange above.
Trump to claim his place in history as he becomes 45th president
Donald Trump will claim a place in US history when he takes the oath to become the 45th president of the United States on Friday.
Hamm said to be top of the list for US energy sec post
Continental Resources boss Harold Hamm is said to be at the top of President-elect Donald Trump's list to serve as energy secretary.
Energy event brings expertise from both sides of the Atlantic
An annual business event connecting the UK and US energy industries will mark its third birthday a week-long initiative. The Aberdeen-Houston Gateway will focus on energy, health, education and professional services.