Economy

Russian Energy Access Could Test Moscow’s Ties to China and Europe

A proposed shift in Russian energy sales could reshape ties with China and Europe, but the strategy’s costs and Moscow’s willingness remain uncertain.

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

U.S. Authorizes 400,000-Barrel Reserve Exchange for Louisiana Refinery

The exchange will supply Phillips 66’s Lake Charles refinery as oil tops $117 a barrel and U.S. reserve stocks sit at 282.7 million barrels.

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Why U.S. and Canada Have Kept Energy Out of Their Tariff Fight

Deeply connected oil, gas and electricity markets give Washington and Ottawa strong reasons to shield energy trade, despite efforts to diversify suppl...

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

NASA’s Cold-Resistant Solid-State Battery Shows Promise for Lunar Missions and EVs

NASA’s prototype survived extreme cold in testing, a step toward lunar use that could also inform safer, more temperature-tolerant batteries on Earth.

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

CFTC Examines Oil Futures Surge Before Trump’s Iran Announcement

The CFTC is examining a two-minute oil futures surge on March 23 that preceded Trump’s shift on Iran, but has disclosed no findings.

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

U.S. Rig Count Holds at 603 as Oil Prices Rise and Production Slips

The U.S. rig count was unchanged at 603, while weekly crude output fell and Brent and WTI prices climbed.

Oct 23, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

AI Power Demand Puts Grid Capacity and Existing Infrastructure in Focus

AI data centers are intensifying pressure on power grids, while Schneider Electric and ABB point to existing assets and software as part of the respon...

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Clean Energy Gains Market Share as Fossil Fuel Demand Holds Near Records

Clean technologies are winning new sales and power generation, while slow asset turnover and hard-to-electrify sectors keep fossil demand high.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Asia’s $1 Trillion Annual Energy Investment Need Reflects Rising Demand and Supply Risks

McKinsey sees Asia needing up to $1 trillion a year through 2040 as demand rises and countries weigh supply security against infrastructure constraint...

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Strathcona Proposes 250,000-Bpd Rail-to-Ship Crude Export Terminal in Prince Rupert

Strathcona’s rail-based plan could reach Asian buyers within two years, but requires Ottawa to exempt Prince Rupert shipments from B.C.’s tanker ban.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Citi Flags Oil Price Risk as Gulf Shipping Costs Stay Elevated

Gulf exports have recovered, but costly tanker transfers keep delivered crude expensive as Brent trades above $111.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Iran Seeks Central Asian Trade Routes as Regional Freight Ties Expand

Iran is pursuing trade and transport links with four Central Asian states, while reported trade growth and cargo agreements point to gradual progress.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

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

Economy

UK’s £2 Billion Energy Wealth Fund Faces a Declining North Sea Revenue Base

The fund will direct North Sea tax receipts to domestic clean energy, while a Treasury estimate shows the scale of wealth Britain may have forgone.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Ofgem Approves Agreement to Preserve UK Gas Imports From Belgium

Ofgem approved an agreement to maintain import capacity through the UK-Belgium interconnector and is consulting on how its costs should be recovered.

Oct 22, 2026 • 5 min read

Stocks

Hormuz Disruption Tightens Marine Fuel Supply and Raises Shipping Costs

Fuel remains available, but longer lead times, higher prices and uneven port supply are increasing shipping’s cost and scheduling risks.

Oct 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

U.S. Nuclear Plant Upgrades Could Add 6–8 GW of Power

Nuclear uprates could add capacity faster than new builds as data center demand grows, though outages and upgrade costs remain hurdles.

Oct 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Luxury EVs and Range-Extended Trucks Test Demand for Electric Performance

New range-extended trucks and luxury EVs pair long range or fast acceleration with premium pricing. Buyer demand remains the key test.

Oct 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Europe’s Low Gas Reserves Raise Winter Energy Cost Risks

Europe’s storage deficit and constrained fuel trade are adding pressure to winter energy costs, with households and manufacturers exposed.

Oct 17, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Permian Oilfield Wastewater Could Supply AI Data Center Cooling

UT Austin researchers find existing treatment methods could turn Permian wastewater into cooling water, easing freshwater demand while addressing oilf...

Oct 17, 2026 • 5 min read