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Rising U.S. Fuel Prices Put Energy Costs at the Center of Midterm Politics

Gasoline and heating oil costs have surged as Iran-related disruptions strain household budgets, while policy swings add uncertainty for energy projec...

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

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Rogun Dam Tunnel Accident Raises Questions Over Worker Injuries and Safety Record

Conflicting accounts of a tunnel accident at Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam leave the number of injured workers unclear, amid limited disclosure of past incid...

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

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U.S. Oil Rig Count Holds at 603 as Crude Output Rises

U.S. drilling activity was flat at 603 rigs, while crude production climbed to 13.992 million barrels per day and frac crews declined.

Oct 30, 2026 • 5 min read

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Russian Diesel Shipments Face Legal Uncertainty and Five-Year Importer Exposure

A Treasury license clears a path for Russian diesel imports, but statutory questions and potential five-year penalties could complicate delivery.

Oct 29, 2026 • 5 min read

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BYD Profit Misses Forecasts as China’s EV Price Competition Pressures Margins

BYD’s quarterly profit rose 28% but missed estimates, while nine-month earnings fell. Overseas sales offer growth as price competition weighs on China...

Oct 29, 2026 • 5 min read

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U.S. Nuclear Energy Push Targets Kazakhstan and Armenia

U.S. talks advance nuclear cooperation with Kazakhstan and Armenia, as both countries weigh reactor plans and competing technology options.

Oct 29, 2026 • 5 min read

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Heidelberg’s Edmonton CCS Project Exposes the Gap Between Carbon Pricing and Bankable Revenue

Edmonton’s capture technology was proven, but rising costs and uncertain carbon revenue stalled investment in a million-tonne cement project.

Oct 29, 2026 • 5 min read

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UK Budget Forecast Assumes 1.2 Billion Barrels From Future North Sea Fields

The OBR’s tax forecast factors in Rosebank and future North Sea discoveries, leaving public finances exposed if new production falls short.

Oct 29, 2026 • 5 min read

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EU Shipping Fuel Subsidy Could Put BioLNG Below VLSFO Costs

The proposed EU support could make bioLNG cheaper than VLSFO on intra-EU routes, while leaving most waste-oil biodiesel outside the subsidy.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

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Norway’s $2.35 Trillion Oil Fund Posts $29.7 Billion Q3 Loss

Higher interest rates weighed on Norway’s oil fund’s fixed-income holdings as its portfolio returned -0.5% in the third quarter.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

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Oil Futures Signal Prolonged Supply Tightness and Higher Energy Costs

Oil futures remain elevated into 2027 as conflict, disrupted fuel supplies and limited refining capacity keep markets pricing in prolonged tightness.

Oct 17, 2026 • 5 min read

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U.S. Central Asia Trade Push Puts Minerals, Energy and Corridors in Focus

A planned U.S. delegation to Samarkand will test whether regional priorities can turn into funded projects amid water and infrastructure constraints.

Oct 15, 2026 • 5 min read

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High-Temperature Heat Pumps Reach 320°F in Industrial Tests

Fraunhofer ISE tested heat pumps at 320°F, a result that could help manufacturers assess their use for industrial hot water and steam.

Oct 12, 2026 • 5 min read

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Gold Near $4,200 Faces Inflation Test as Investor and Central Bank Demand Holds

Gold has fallen about 5% from September highs, but strong ETF and central bank buying offers support as inflation data tests rate expectations.

Oct 12, 2026 • 5 min read

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Hurricane Helene’s PVC Pipe Debris Cleanup Continues Along the French Broad River

Two years after Helene, PVC pipe still litters 70 miles of the French Broad River as cleanup crews tackle a costly, ongoing recovery.

Oct 09, 2026 • 5 min read

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Petronas Dividend to Malaysia Set to Rise 19% to $7.8 Billion in 2027

Malaysia expects Petronas to pay RM32 billion in 2027, as higher energy prices lift the state producer’s contribution to public revenue.

Oct 09, 2026 • 5 min read

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Southeast Asia’s Upstream M&A Market Puts $9.6 Billion of Assets in Play

About $9.6 billion in upstream assets is on offer through 2027, with buyers competing for producing fields and pre-FID gas projects across key basins.

Oct 05, 2026 • 5 min read

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Southeast Asia’s Upstream Market Has $9.6 Billion in Assets on Offer

About $9.6 billion in Southeast Asian upstream assets could change hands through 2027, as buyers compete for producing fields and pre-FID projects.

Oct 05, 2026 • 5 min read

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Iran Oil Minister Resigns as Export Pressure and Fuel Shortages Deepen

Hamid Bovard takes charge as U.S. pressure weighs on Iran’s crude exports, domestic fuel supplies and already strained finances.

Oct 05, 2026 • 5 min read

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Petro Rabigh Fire Reports Draw Limited Reaction in Oil Markets

Unverified reports point to a fire at Saudi Arabia’s Petro Rabigh complex, while authorities have not confirmed an attack and crude prices edged lower...

Oct 05, 2026 • 5 min read