We rely heavily on electricity and gas as forms of energy to power our world.  As our consumption of energy in these forms intersects with rising costs and a dwindling supply, businesses and governments are faced with the task of finding ways to cut expenditure, as well as harness alternative means of energy production.  The need for "green energy" which can be extracted, generated, or consumed without negatively impacting the environment is an important current issue.  Promising sustainable energy solutions include wind power, hydroelectricity, solar energy, and geothermal energy.

Browse the headlines below to find relevant, up-to-date energy news from around the globe.

• US stocks decline, breaking S&P 500's 3-day winning streak
  
  Health care and energy companies led U.S. stocks lower Thursday, ending the S&P 500's three-day winning streak and giving the benchmark index only its fourth loss this month
  ABC News.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:58:14 -0500.
• Russian-backed energy company hires lobbying firm with connections to Trump to help with China deal
  
  Trump-affiliated lobbying firm Turnberry Solutions signs American Ethane Company as clients. The company is funded by Russian billionaires.
  CNBC.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:04 GMT.
• Ford Will Use Wind Energy To Build F-150, Raptor And Ranger Trucks
  
  Ford will get 500,000 megawatt hours of renewable wind energy to build some of its most iconic vehicles, including the F-150, in Michigan.
  By Sebastian Blanco, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:51:00 -0500.
• 9 Great Utility Stocks to Buy for Income
  
  When investors think of low-risk investments, they often think of utility stocks. When times get tough it's much easier to cut back on discretionary spending like travel or apparel than it is to materially reduce your energy use. ...
  Yahoo.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:26:39 -0500.
• Centrica says 2019 profit to be hit by energy price cap
  
  The owner of British Gas posts a 12% profits rise, but describes its performance as "mixed".
  BBC News.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:53:11 GMT.
• Millions of SSE customers on standard variable tariffs face 10% bill hike
  
  Over two million SSE customers will be affected, with most on the provider's standard variable tariff, its energy assist tariff or pay as you go tariff facing higher bills.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:35:54 +0000.
• UPDATE 1-Energy Transfer expands Bakken oil pipeline capacity to 570,000 bpd
  
  Energy Transfer LP said on Thursday it boosted capacity on the Dakota Access pipeline system to 570,000 barrels per day (bpd) as production in the Bakken shale basin has climbed to record highs.
  Reuters.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:43:31 -0500.
• It's Not Just The Permian. Super Basins Are A Global Phenomenon
  
  There is a lot of excitement, and deservedly so, about renewables, but the foundation of our energy supply is and will continue to be hydrocarbons for at least the next few decades. Super basins will play an important role in that.
  By University Of Houston Energy Fellows, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:37:00 -0500.
• Nazarbaev Sacks Kazakh Government Over Low Living Standards, Economic Failures
  
  Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev has dismissed the government, citing its failure to raise living standards and diversify the economy away from the energy sector.
  Radio Liberty.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:16:59 +0000.
• The growing pains Alberta faces as it sheds its boom-and-bust past
  
  Many involved in the energy sector, especially, are making changes based on the expectation of new realities, planning for a future that doesn't look like the past.
  Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 EST.
• Putin, King of Saudi Arabia hail OPEC+ deal
  
  Russia and Saudi Arabia will continue cooperation on international energy markets, the Kremlin spokesman said
  Tass.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:59:29 +0300.
• Centrica shares fall to 20-year low after British Gas price cap profit warning
  
  Energy provider also revealed that it lost 742,000 customers last year
  Caitlin Morrison.  The Independent.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:26:00 +0000.
• Wind energy suffers tough year in Europe with 12 nations failing to install a single turbine
  
  A range of factors were responsible for a tricky 2018.
  CNBC.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:07 GMT.
• British Gas owner's shares plunge after price cap warning
  
  Shares in British Gas owner Centrica have fallen sharply after it warned 2019 financial performance would be hit by factors including the energy price cap.
  Sky News.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:23:00 +0000.
• China walks Saudi-Iran tightrope as MBS visits
  
  After Pakistan and India trips, Saudi crown prince begins China visit focused on energy and regional economic deals.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:57:54 GMT.
• Five things to know about Trump confidant Tom Barrack
  
  House Democrats are probing Tom Barrack's reported role in a plan to sell nuclear energy technology to Saudi Arabia
  Rebecca Kheel.  The Hill.  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:02:58 +0000.
• Researchers discover a flipping crab feeding on methane seeps
  
  Researchers have documented a group of tanner crabs vigorously feeding at a methane seep on the seafloor off British Columbia -- one of the first times a commercially harvested species has been seen using this energy source.
  Science Daily.  Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:35:39 EST.
• Uzbek President holds meeting to discuss reforms in energy sector
  
  On 20 February 2019, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the issues of implementation of investment projects in electric power industry and further development of the industry.
  Uzbekistan Daily.  Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:34:35 +0500.
• From Smarter Energy to Less Plastic, Caribbean Resorts Go Green
  
  At home in the United States, Kerrie Springer takes pride in being environmentally conscious. ...
  Voice of America.  Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:30:19 -0500.
• Sino-Aussie ties: Still walking the thinning tightrope
  
  Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is a pocket of energy when he speaks. ...
  Straits Times.  Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0800.

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