Investing

Putin Restricts Public Data on Russian Refining, Oil Exports and Tanker Routes

Russia has restricted public access to refinery, contract and shipping data as its refining output falls and sanctions scrutiny continues.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit and Deploys 26 Starlink Satellites

Starship reached orbit on its 14th test flight and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, while an engine failure and power constraints underscore execut...

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

High Shipping Costs Redirect U.S. LNG Cargoes to Europe as Storage Lags

High freight costs are steering U.S. spot LNG toward Europe, where storage remains below average ahead of winter.

Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Venezuela Oil Output Could Reach 1.8 Million Bpd by 2030, Rystad Estimates

Rystad sees output reaching 1.8 million bpd by 2030, provided operators can secure capital and rebuild drilling and oilfield services capacity.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

BP Reconsiders U.S. Shale Growth With Devon’s Eagle Ford Assets in View

BP reviewed Devon’s Eagle Ford assets as it shifts back toward oil and gas growth, but walked away from a deal amid high valuations and crude prices.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

EU Gas Supply Remains Stable Despite Storage at 70% Ahead of Winter

EU officials say gas supply is stable, though storage is at 70% and Germany’s is about 57% amid constrained LNG flows through Hormuz.

Sep 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Renewables’ Speed to Power Is Reshaping Electricity Investment

Solar and wind can reach operation faster than most new power plants, giving modular projects a financial edge as electricity demand surges.

Sep 21, 2026 • 5 min read

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Data Centre Operators Face Rising War, Cyber and Liability Risks

Data centre expansion is bringing higher legal and conflict exposure, complicating insurance across cyber, property and war risks.

Sep 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Hormuz Disruption Threatens Qatar’s LNG Expansion and $83 Billion Investment Plan

Qatar’s LNG growth depends on reopening Hormuz and timely project starts, while damaged trains have already cut export capacity by 12.8 million tons a...

Sep 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

TotalEnergies Secures $1.8 Billion From BlackRock’s GIP for African Infrastructure

BlackRock’s GIP will contribute $1.8 billion for access to some TotalEnergies African oil and gas infrastructure, with fees tied to throughput for up...

Sep 18, 2026 • 5 min read

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LNG Tanker Transits Resume Through Hormuz as Gulf Supply Remains Constrained

Two LNG carriers crossed Hormuz this week, but flows remain far below pre-war levels as Europe and Asia compete for tight supply.

Sep 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Saudi Uranium Discovery Highlights Resource Potential, Not Recoverable Supply

Saudi Arabia has identified 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing material, but its recoverable uranium content and commercial value remain uncertain.

Sep 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Stocks

Dangote Refinery IPO Seeks Up to $2.1 Billion at $47 Billion Valuation

Dangote’s refinery share sale could raise up to $2.1 billion as the company funds a planned expansion and posts a sharp earnings rebound.

Sep 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Uniper Sells 20% OPAL Pipeline Stake to Hy24 Under EU State Aid Conditions

Uniper agreed to sell its 20% OPAL stake to Hy24 as part of its EU state aid remedies, while Germany plans to reduce its Uniper holding by 2028.

Sep 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Syria Fuel Price Hikes Expose Tight Supply as Protests Spread

A 40% diesel increase followed supply disruptions and a refinery shutdown, intensifying protests as Syria struggles to cover a wide oil shortfall.

Sep 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

UK Businesses Urge Removal of Electricity Levies as Energy Costs Rise

UK industry groups say shifting electricity levies from bills to public spending could lower business costs and support investment in electrification.

Sep 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Trans Mountain Expansion Opens New Asian Markets for Canadian Oil

Trans Mountain reached full capacity in June, with staged additions set to lift throughput to 1.19 million bpd and support more Pacific exports.

Sep 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Suez Canal Revenue Rises 42% as Oil Tanker Traffic Rebounds

Suez Canal revenue reached $505 million in July as tanker transits rose amid threats to Red Sea shipping and diversions from the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Sep 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Chinese Rare Earth Export Hesitation Revives U.S. Supply Concerns

Some licensed Chinese suppliers have paused U.S. shipments amid political uncertainty, exposing the risks of concentrated rare earth supply.

Sep 04, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

UK North Sea Investment Hinges on Jackdaw and Rosebank Decisions

Nearly £11bn in proposed North Sea investment faces uncertainty as Jackdaw and Rosebank await a decision, with tax and decommissioning costs also at s...

Sep 04, 2026 • 5 min read