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China’s Energy Powerhouse Ambitions
Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.
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Iran Conflict Brief: Why the UAE Is Leaving OPEC Now
It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for the global energy landscape. Yesterday, the United Arab Emirates sent shockwaves through the oil industry by announcing its withdrawal from...
Oil and gas targets across the Persian Gulf were hit Thursday after Israel bombed the South Pars natural gas field — an energy lifeline for Iran — marking a significant escalation in the war that has embroiled much of the Middle East.
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Algeria and Libya are working to boost oil and gas output as their long-standing efforts in this domain gain urgency amid the Iran conflict
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European Gas Storage: The World’s Winter Buffer Is Dwindling
Europe is entering the 2026 gas injection season with its lowest level of gas in storage since 2018.
Asia’s Gas Shock Playbook: Coal, Curtailment, and Competing for LNG
Almost 90 percent of the LNG that transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025 was destined for Asian countries.
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.
