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    Tom Wilson

    Energy correspondent

    Tom Wilson writes about the world's largest energy companies, OPEC and the energy transition. He previously ran the FT's Middle East and Africa news coverage after serving in Kenya as the FT's East Africa correspondent.

    Prior to the FT he reported for Bloomberg from the Democratic Republic of Congo, after an earlier career advising companies and governments on political and business issues in Africa.

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    • Thursday, 2 February, 2023
      Shell plc
      Shell profits more than double to record $40bn

      Oil major beats expectations for fourth quarter thanks to gas trading profits

    • Thursday, 2 February, 2023
      Oil & Gas industry
      Shell hit with damages claim by 11,000 Nigerians in UK High Court

      Long-running dispute a test case over global oil groups’ responsibility for past pollution

    • Tuesday, 31 January, 2023
      Shell plc
      Shell-chartered vessel boarded by Greenpeace activists

      Oil and gas group’s floating asset targeted in Atlantic en route to UK North Sea in protest at fossil fuel activity

    • Monday, 30 January, 2023
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      Shell launches shake-up under new chief Wael Sawan

      Gas to be combined with oilfields and all low-carbon investments to come under one division

    • Monday, 30 January, 2023
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      Running in London with the world’s oldest cross-country club

      Dating back to 1868, Thames Hare and Hounds is one of several running clubs in the capital with a long and colourful heritage. Our correspondent set off with them across Wimbledon Common

    • Monday, 30 January, 2023
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      BP cuts long-term forecast for oil and gas demand

      Group’s latest annual outlook says energy security concerns will spur more investment in renewables

    • Thursday, 26 January, 2023
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      Shell reviews UK and EU household energy supply businesses

      Oil and gas major cites ‘tough market conditions’ as it considers withdrawal from retail sector

    • Monday, 23 January, 2023
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      Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc and Gunvor extend talks to reach investment deal

      National oil group is seeking a minority stake in commodity trader as it looks to diversify its revenue stream

    • Wednesday, 18 January, 2023
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      Global oil demand set to reach record high as China reopens, IEA says

      Russian supplies and Beijing’s policies represent ‘two wild cards’ of 2023

    • Tuesday, 17 January, 2023
      TotalEnergies
      Total signals $1bn hit from UK windfall tax

      French energy group’s forecast follows warning over cut to North Sea investment because of levy

    • Thursday, 12 January, 2023
      The Big Read
      Saudi Aramco bets on being the last oil major standing

      While some western energy companies prepare for a future less reliant on fossil fuels, the world’s biggest supplier is doubling down

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    • Friday, 6 January, 2023
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      Italian group’s chief pushes for closer collaboration as EU seeks to replace Russian imports

    • Monday, 2 January, 2023
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      What to look for this year in the corporate world in sectors from energy to private capital and technology

    • Wednesday, 28 December, 2022
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      Exxon sues EU in move to block new windfall tax on oil companies

      Supermajor says Brussels exceeded legal authority by imposing levy set to raise up to €25bn

    • Wednesday, 28 December, 2022
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      Quarter of Russian crude shipments in December have used western insurance

      Underwriting of cargoes to India, China and Turkey a sign Vladimir Putin has yet to block sales under G7 price cap

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    • Sunday, 18 December, 2022
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      Shareholder resolutions filed calling on companies to cut emissions more aggressively

    • Saturday, 17 December, 2022
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      Energy gain breakthrough has raised hopes for a technology long seen as decades from reality

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      Global stocks climb after cooler than expected US inflation data

    • Tuesday, 13 December, 2022
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      Energy gain breakthrough raises hopes of eventual abundant zero-carbon source of fuel

    • Tuesday, 13 December, 2022
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      Ankara says 22 out of 26 vessels waiting to pass through straits have provided requested documentation

    • Tuesday, 13 December, 2022
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    • Sunday, 11 December, 2022
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      Fusion energy breakthrough by US scientists boosts clean power hopes

      Net energy gain indicates technology could provide an abundant zero-carbon alternative to fossil fuels

    • Friday, 9 December, 2022
      War in Ukraine
      Putin threatens to cut oil output after G7 price cap

      Russian leader vows not to sell crude to countries implementing the ceiling

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