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Shell spins off its renewables arm in Europe

Shell has agreed to sell its European onshore renewables business, including around four gigawatts of solar, wind, and battery-storage assets, to TotalEnergies. This transaction, expected…

Aug 3, 2026

US nuclear group Westinghouse files for IPO

Westinghouse Electric has confidentially filed for an IPO to raise capital amid growing investor interest in nuclear power and expansion plans. This move reflects a…

Aug 1, 2026

Oil prices fall below $90 as pause holds in Iran war

Oil prices dropped below $90 a barrel following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which raised hopes for renewed diplomacy and the…

Jul 27, 2026

PDO to Supply up to 200 MW to Oman Grid Under Five-Year Power Deal

Petroleum Development Oman has signed a five-year agreement to supply up to 200 MW of electricity from its captive power plants to Oman’s national grid…

Jul 26, 2026

Energy sector faces 'challenges' with modest 2026 targets

China’s oil and gas production reached record highs in 2025, with crude output peaking at 216 million tonnes, bolstering the country’s energy self-sufficiency. However, the…

Jul 23, 2026

Oman Crude Climbs Above $81 Amidst Tensions

The official price of Oman crude oil for September delivery rose by $2.34 to $81.79 per barrel amid gains in global benchmarks. This increase reflects…

Jul 21, 2026

Utility boss warns of blackouts in US next year

Exelon CEO Calvin Butler warned that power outages could occur as early as next year due to critical shortages in the electrical grid, particularly in…

Jul 7, 2026

After War’s Energy Shock, Nations Look Inward for Solutions

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led countries worldwide to increase domestic energy production and diversify their energy sources in response to rising…

Jun 17, 2026

World Leans on Two Pillars for Liquefied Natural Gas, but One Teeters

Iranian attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub have damaged key infrastructure, removing about 20% of the global LNG supply and causing price spikes and…

Jun 5, 2026

Oil inventories are dropping at a record pace, IEA says

The International Energy Agency forecasts a significant global oil supply shortfall of about 1.78 million barrels per day in 2026 due to Iran-related conflict disrupting…

May 14, 2026

Major oil back in Alaska as U.S. state becomes 'fantastic opportunity'

Major oil companies including ExxonMobil, Shell, and Repsol have collectively spent $163 million to secure leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, reigniting exploration after nearly…

May 14, 2026

Fusion group plans first UK generator

US fusion start-up Type One Energy, supported by Bill Gates, plans to build the UK’s first commercial fusion power plant by the mid-2030s in partnership…

May 7, 2026

Oilsands group says progress on MOU too slow

Capital investment in Canada’s oilsands has dropped nearly 45% over the past decade due to regulatory challenges, fiscal policies, and an industrial carbon tax viewed…

May 6, 2026

Oil stays volatile amid Middle East tensions

Global oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after the U.S. military escorted the vessel Alliance Fairfax through the Strait of Hormuz, demonstrating limited safe passage…

May 6, 2026

Oil rises amid heightened tensions in Hormuz

Oil prices rose sharply as Iran claimed it forced a U.S. warship to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz, an allegation denied by U.S. officials,…

May 5, 2026

South Africa’s power supply is exceeding demand, says Eskom chief

South Africa’s Eskom has reversed years of power shortages and is now generating more electricity than needed, potentially allowing the country to avoid planned outages…

May 4, 2026

Could a revived Trans-Arabian Pipeline map a new future?

The Trans-Arabian Pipeline, which once transported up to 30% of Saudi Arabia’s oil exports and has been inactive since 1990, is being reconsidered as a…

May 3, 2026

Ed Miliband Proposes New Measures to Decouple Electricity Price from Gas

Ed Miliband has proposed measures to reduce the UK electricity market’s dependence on global gas prices by encouraging renewable energy generators to adopt fixed price…

Apr 26, 2026

Natural gas key to growth

PTT Plc is ramping up its LNG trading operations with plans to increase volumes from 3.3 million tonnes in 2025 to 15 million tonnes by…

Apr 20, 2026

EU plans to share jet fuel as stocks fall

The European Commission is set to introduce measures to manage jet fuel shortages across the EU, including enhanced monitoring, coordinated supply chains, and potential mandatory…

Apr 18, 2026

Oil gains as traders monitor US-Iran talks over Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz reopened for commercial shipping following a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, easing disruptions to about 20 percent of the…

Apr 17, 2026

Oil prices expected to remain high

Oil prices dropped sharply after a ceasefire was announced between the U.S. and Iran, with West Texas Intermediate closing at $94.41 per barrel, but analysts…

Apr 10, 2026