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Today in energy: Maritime exports of petroleum products increased in January 2026

AJOT Newsroom | February 17, 2026 | Energy

According to our Weekly Petroleum Status Report, total petroleum product exports in January 2026 averaged 7.0 million b/d, about 540,000 b/d, or 8%, higher than last year.

Trump slams energy deal between California and Britain, Politico reports

Reuters | February 17, 2026 | Energy

President Donald Trump denounced a clean energy agreement between the United Kingdom and California Governor Gavin Newsom hours after it was signed on Monday, Politico reported. In an

Oil prices edge higher ahead of US–Iran nuclear talks

Reuters | February 16, 2026 | Energy

Oil prices rose slightly on Monday, with investors weighing the market implications of upcoming U.S.-Iran talks aimed at de-escalating tensions against a

Oil prices drop on report that OPEC+ is leaning towards output increases

Reuters | February 13, 2026 | Energy

Oil prices fell on Friday after a Reuters report said that OPEC+ was leaning towards a resumption in oil production increases and a softening of investor

Exelon sees strong 2026 on robust power demand, higher rates

Reuters | February 12, 2026 | Energy

U.S. utility Exelon on Thursday forecast full-year adjusted profit largely above analysts' expectations after beating fourth-quarter earnings estimates, driven by higher electricity rates and rising power demand.

Many states slightly increased their taxes and fees on gasoline in the past year

AJOT Newsroom | February 12, 2026 | Energy

State taxes and fees on motor gasoline as of January 1, 2026, ranged from a high of 70.9 cents per gallon (c/gal) in California to a low of 9.0 c/gal in Alaska. State gasoline taxes averaged 33.5 c/gal across states, a slight increase from their average last year.

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Reuters | February 12, 2026

Global shipping industry sticks with green investments, despite carbon price delay

The shipping industry's biggest players are shrugging off Trump administration opposition to a global carbon price and are forging ahead with billions of dollars in emissions-reducing investments, according to company officials and a Reuters analysis of data.

Trump’s repeal of climate rule opens a ‘new front’ for litigation

Reuters | February 11, 2026 | Energy

The Trump administration's imminent repeal of an Obama-era scientific finding that greenhouse gases pose a public health threat could open up a new pathway for filing lawsuits against power-plant operators and other companies.

EIA forecasts lower oil prices in 2026 and 2027 due to persistent stock builds

AJOT Newsroom | February 11, 2026 | Energy

EIA forecasts that production of petroleum and other liquids will continue to exceed global demand, which results in Brent crude oil prices falling from an average of $69 per barrel (b) in 2025 to $58/b in 2026 and $53/b in 2027.

Anemoi & COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry reinforce rotor sail collaboration with renewed framework agreement

AJOT Newsroom | February 10, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

Anemoi is pleased to announce the renewal of its framework agreement with CHI, strengthening and expanding their long-standing Rotor Sail collaboration.

EU weighs overhaul of industry’s free permits in carbon market reform

Reuters | February 10, 2026 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

The European Union is considering overhauling its system of free CO2 permits for industries, as part of a revamp of its carbon market, an internal document seen by Reuters on Tuesday shows.

Markets demand execution amid US-China critical minerals duel – Rystad Energy market note

AJOT Newsroom | February 10, 2026 | Energy | International Trade | Commodity

Brent is hovering at $67 today as global markets speculate over whether recent American policy changes will deliver on promises of economic growth. The critical minerals duel between China and the US is gaining steam, while India gives into the US administration’s pressure to drastically decrease Russian oil imports.

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Jorge Segovia, ABS Senior Engineer | February 10, 2026

Why momentum is building for maritime applications of nuclear technology

A convergence of trends mean nuclear energy is re-emerging as a transformative force for maritime industries.

Electric vehicle sales fell as hybrid vehicle sales continued to rise in 2025

AJOT Newsroom | February 09, 2026 | Energy | Alternative

About 22% of light-duty vehicles sold in 2025 in the United States were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid vehicles, up from 20% in 2024.

MOL joins 5-way public-private partnership in 1st ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at Anchorage in Yokohama

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the company teamed up with the City of Yokohama , and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. — collectively known as the “Five Parties” — to successfully complete Japan’s first ship-to-ship bunkering of methanol vessel fuel at anchorage.

The U.S. sets the pace for maritime nuclear

AJOT Newsroom | February 09, 2026 | Energy

On 4 February 2026, leaders from the maritime, nuclear and energy sectors gathered at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., for CORE POWER’s largest U.S. summit to date, New Nuclear for Maritime: A New Era for the United States.

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Stas Margaronis | February 09, 2026

Forum’s Schrap says battery powered Tesla Semi has a 500-mile range

With a 500-mile range and megawatt-level charging, the Tesla Semi aims to close the diesel gap as Forum Mobility builds zero-emissions trucking infrastructure at major ports.

Propane Education & Research Council joins North American Council for Freight Efficiency as gold sponsor

AJOT Newsroom | February 06, 2026 | Energy

Beyond shared insights, this partnership represents a commitment to joint educational outreach initiatives.

Today in energy: Record natural gas stock withdrawals during week ending January 30, 2026

AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026 | Energy

Working natural gas stocks fell 360 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the Lower 48 states for the week ending January 30, 2026, amid Winter Storm Fern—the largest weekly net withdrawal reported in the history of the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report.

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AJOT Newsroom | February 05, 2026

Latin American oil giants shrug off potential Venezuelan comeback; smaller players seize near-term upside

A Venezuelan oil industry makeover will be costly and lengthy, with the big three in the region – Argentina, Guyana and Brazil – remaining largely indifferent to the estimated, near-term return of Venezuelan crude.

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