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Energy Explained
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Live Updates: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
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by Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Erica Downs, Ira Joseph, Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen E. Young, Robin Mills & Neelesh Nerurkar • April 1, 2026
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Dan Steingart on Battery Innovation and the Future of Energy Storage
The conflict in Iran is a reminder of how quickly global energy markets can be disrupted. It also underscores why advances in things like battery technology — from...
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April 9, 2026
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Five Weeks of Conflict with Iran: Trajectories, Risks, and Global Implications
More than a month into the Iran conflict, the United States and Iran are at a critical inflection point.
Rapid Response
Mexico Pacific Coast LNG becomes a strategic hotspot as global energy tensions rise. Surging geopolitical instability prompts a surge in LNG offtake demand to Mexico's West Coast, with Amigo LNG project flooded with queries. Strategic partnerships and agreements are in place as the project aims to connect oversupplied Waha hub in Texas with a proposed export terminal in Guaymas, Sonora. Stay informed on the latest developments in the LNG market and the impact of global energy conflicts on pricing.
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NatGas Futures Fall on Ceasefire, but Physical LNG Flows Face Lengthy Road to Recovery
NatGas Futures Fall on Ceasefire, but Physical LNG Flows Face Lengthy Road to Recovery. Get expert analysis on the impact of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire on natural gas prices, LNG production, and global energy markets. Explore the latest developments and future outlook for the industry.
China and LNG: Boost or Drag?
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L’Europe, prisonnière de ses dépendances énergétiques
L’Asie du Sud-Est est la première victime énergétique de la guerre au Moyen-Orient. Très dépendant du gaz, le Vieux-Continent a aussi du souci à se faire, alertent des experts, qui craignent que la menace à venir, surtout gazière, ne soit sous-estimée
Meta funds El Paso nat gas plant as interim power fix
Tech giant Meta is paying to build a natural gas-fired plant to power its El Paso data center, but regulatory filings show the agreement is temporary, raising questions about how Texas ratepayers will be protected once the initial five-year period ends.
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Why Russia Can’t Capitalize on the Iran War’s Gas Shock
When the Iran War disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and tightened global gas balances, a familiar assumption quickly resurfaced: Russia, possessing the largest proven natural gas reserves in the world, would inevitably emerge as one of the principal beneficiaries.
How the Iran War Could Consolidate China’s Energy Dominance
Amid global oil and gas disruptions, China stands prepared for the electrostate era.
