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rigzone.compolitics2 days ago
U.S. Oil Production Hits Record 21.1 Million Barrels Daily in 2025
Fossil fuels supplied 86% of global energy use last year while the world consumed more energy than at any point on record. The United States remained the top natural gas producer and petroleum products exporter.
nbcnews.comfinance4 days ago
Oil Prices Rise Above Prewar Levels After Attacks on Three Ships
Attacks on three commercial vessels in a key shipping strait have pushed crude prices back above levels seen before recent hostilities. The incidents disrupted shipping routes and added volatility to global energy markets.
Semaforworld5 days ago
Mexico Sends First Natural Gas Shipment to Asia from Pacific Terminal
Mexico's initial LNG export to Asia left its new Pacific coast terminal on July 9, 2026. The shipment marks a shift in global energy routes after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. war in Iran altered prior pathways.
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Global Energy Supply Rose 1.4 Percent in 2025 as Renewables Grew but Fossil Fuels Still Supplied 86 Percent
The Energy Institute released its 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy on July 6. Data showed fossil fuels supplied 86 percent of global energy while renewables reached a record share.
politics10 days ago
Oil companies report second-quarter profits
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are expected to post second-quarter earnings more than triple their first-quarter results. The gains follow a rise in crude prices after supply disruptions in global energy markets.
Semaforfinance14 days ago
Renewables Led Global Energy Supply Growth in 2025
Renewables supplied the largest share of worldwide energy growth last year, according to a new Energy Institute report. Solar power accounted for 72 percent of that increase.
swissinfo.chfinance21 days ago
UK Grid Operator Says Electricity Supply Will Meet Winter Demand
NESO stated that the United Kingdom will have enough electricity this winter even as global energy markets face disruption from the Strait of Hormuz situation. The grid operator noted that only a small share of UK gas imports comes from Qatar.
Atlantic Councilworld21 days ago
2026 Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum Draws Record 1,500 Participants amid U.S. Strike near Strait of Hormuz
The two-day event in Washington featured 52 public sessions and discussions on energy security. Atlantic Council reported it as the organization's largest convening in 65 years.
tass.compolitics27 days ago
South Korean President Calls for Stronger Energy Supply Chain Resilience at G7 Summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myun urged greater international cooperation on energy supply chains during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. The call comes as nations discuss ways to improve resilience amid global energy challenges.
koreaherald.comworld31 days ago
Energy Forum Discusses War Impacts on Global Supply Routes
Speakers at the 2026 Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum examined how conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have altered energy flows. Discussions focused on infrastructure changes in Central and Eastern Europe and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.
theconstructionindex.co.ukfinance33 days ago
CATL Aims for Energy Storage to Reach Half of Sales by 2030
Chinese battery maker CATL announced plans to expand its energy storage business to half of total sales within four years. The shift follows reduced U.S. electric vehicle incentives and broader changes in global energy markets.
rediff.compolitics39 days ago
Putin: Russia and China Will Soon Finalize New Energy Agreements
Russian President Putin stated that Russia and China will soon complete new energy agreements expected to benefit the global energy market. He also discussed nuclear projects in Egypt and Kazakhstan and Russia’s stance on talks with Ukraine.
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business46 days ago
Aggreko to Build Off-Grid Hybrid Plant for Eva Copper Mine
Global energy company Aggreko will construct Australia's largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility at the Eva Copper Mine in North West Queensland. The 15-year project will supply 72 megawatts of power using solar, battery storage and thermal generation.
thehindu.comai51 days ago
Global Energy Supply Shock Cuts 20% of Oil and LNG Flows at Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has halted roughly one-fifth of world oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Power demand continues to climb nearly 4% annually due to population growth, electrification, and data-center expansion.
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world54 days ago
Treasuries Rise as Reports Point to Possible U.S.-Iran Deal
U.S. Treasury yields fell and prices rose amid market speculation about a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. The move reflected investor views on possible effects for global energy prices.
finance.yahoo.comfinance56 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has continued, contributing to higher global energy prices and rising inflation. U.S. consumer sentiment remains low while major stock indexes have reached new highs.
raskmedia.com.aufinance57 days ago
IEA Releases Global Energy Review 2026
The International Energy Agency published its Global Energy Review 2026 covering trends in oil, natural gas, coal, electricity demand, solar and wind power, and nuclear energy. The report examines worldwide energy production and consumption patterns.
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etftrends.compolitics58 days ago
China Leads Renewable Energy Growth as U.S. Maintains Fossil Fuel Focus
China has expanded its renewable energy capacity while the United States continues policies favoring oil and gas exports. The shift coincides with higher global energy prices following conflict in the Middle East.
thehindu.compolitics59 days ago
US and Iran remain in standoff over Strait of Hormuz
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely reduced amid a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran. Talks between the two sides have stalled with no immediate resolution in sight. The waterway is a critical route for global energy shipments.
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koreaboo.comfinance61 days ago
U.S. Agency Releases First Quarterly Global Energy Security Dataset
The agency released its inaugural quarterly dataset covering global strategic petroleum reserves and energy flows through key chokepoints. The information tracks petroleum, oil and LNG movements. It marks the first time the data has been compiled and published on a quarterly basi…
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world61 days ago
Europe Jet Fuel Imports from Middle East Fell Sharply in April
Europe's jet fuel supply from the Middle East dropped significantly in April. The International Energy Agency reported the region has not fully replaced those lost volumes. The development comes amid ongoing shifts in global energy trade flows.
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Russian Official Accuses U.S. of Seeking to Dominate Global Energy Market
A senior Russian official said the United States is attempting to push Russian energy companies such as Lukoil and Rosneft out of international markets. The official stated that the effort is aimed at gaining greater control over world energy supplies. The accusation was reported…
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foxnews.combusiness62 days ago
U.S. Government Energy Spending More Than Doubled Since 2019 to Exceed $405 Billion in 2025
Government spending on energy exceeded $405 billion in 2025, more than double the level in 2019. The majority of the funds supported investments in energy infrastructure, manufacturing, renewables, efficiency programs and incentives for fuel switching. The International Energy Ag…
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rigzone.comfinance62 days ago
EIA Releases May Short-Term Energy Outlook
The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its May Short-Term Energy Outlook on Wednesday. The agency also announced that its new quarterly Global Energy Security Dataset will be released on Thursday. The dataset will include information on global strategic petroleum re…
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bbc.co.ukfinance62 days ago
NYK Line Plans to Expand Oil Tanker Fleet
NYK Line's CEO has stated the Japanese shipping company is looking to expand its fleet of oil tankers to handle supplies from regions outside the Middle East. The comments were cited by Nikkei and reported by financial news wire @financialjuice. The move reflects efforts to diver…
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ecns.cnfinance63 days ago
Saudi Aramco Q1 Profit Rises 26%; East-West Pipeline Reaches 7 Million Barrels Per Day
Saudi Aramco reported adjusted net income of $33.6 billion for the first quarter, beating forecasts, as its East-West pipeline reached maximum capacity of 7 million barrels per day amid disruptions from the Iran conflict. The company said the pipeline has helped mitigate global e…
opindia.compolitics64 days ago
Modi Urges Fuel Conservation, Carpooling and Work-from-Home Measures
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 10, 2026, called on citizens and businesses to cut petrol and diesel use amid surging global energy prices that are straining the country's foreign exchange reserves. He urged a return to work-from-home arrangements, carpooling and adopt…
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japantimes.co.jpfinance65 days ago
Saudi Aramco Reports 26% Rise in First-Quarter Profit
The company said its net income for the first quarter reached levels supported by higher oil prices even as export volumes declined. The increase comes amid ongoing regional conflicts that have affected global energy markets. Saudi Aramco did not provide an absolute profit figure…
New York Postfinance66 days ago
Jet Fuel Prices Rise After Iran Conflict
The ongoing war with Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global energy supplies, pushing Brent crude to average $100 per barrel since late February. Refiners have prioritized jet fuel production, reducing output of gasoline and diesel. JPMorgan analysts warne…
Cnbcfinance67 days ago
Oil Executives Say Iran Conflict Tightens Markets, Boosts U.S. Exports and Energy-Security Spending
Chief executives of SLB, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Exxon Mobil and Diamondback Energy outlined sweeping shifts in global energy markets during recent earnings calls. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil, with the shortage…
focustaiwan.twfinance67 days ago
Taiwan Secures Natural Gas Supplies Through September
Taiwan has secured enough natural gas to last until September as it works to strengthen energy security. The island faces potential supply disruptions from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments. Officials are focusing on bolstering rese…
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cnbc.comfinance67 days ago
Iran Reviews U.S. Proposal Delivered by Pakistani Mediators
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said Thursday that Tehran is still examining messages from the U.S. and has not replied. President Donald Trump predicted the war would be over quickly and said Iran wants to make a deal. The comments come amid efforts to restart Project Freedom…
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thehindubusinessline.comfinance67 days ago
Shell CEO: Conflict Has Removed 12% of Global Crude Supply
Shell CEO Wael Sawan appeared on CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's latest earnings results and the impact of the US-Iran war on global energy supplies. He highlighted that 12 percent of the world's crude has been taken off the market and noted the differential effect…
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Washington Examinerpolitics68 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Paralyzed for Two Months by Iranian Threats
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to commercial shipping for two months due to Iranian threats of attack. Insurers have withdrawn coverage or set prohibitive terms, causing tankers to remain idle and energy prices to rise. The U.S. has begun a naval effort to reope…
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investopedia.comfinance69 days ago
Markets Rise on Reports of Possible Iran Ceasefire
Stock futures rose sharply overnight after China's foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire. Oil prices fell more than 12 percent, easing pressure on global energy supplies.
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Euronewsfinance69 days ago
US, Japan and South Korea Stock Indices Hit Record Highs
Major stock indices in the United States, Japan and South Korea reached new all-time highs this week, even as the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets and shipping routes. Oil prices stand at a four-year high, with 10-12 million barrels a day disrupted in the Strait of Horm…
foxbusiness.comworld71 days ago
U.S. Attack on Iran Disrupts Oil Flows and Prompts Global Trade Realignments
A joint Israeli-U.S. attack on Iran in late February 2026 led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. blockade, disrupting global energy supplies. This has spurred surges in alternative payment systems and new trade agreements outside U.S. dominance. Historical oil shoc…
thehindu.comfinance71 days ago
UAE Energy Official Calls OPEC Exit Sovereign Repositioning
A top UAE energy official stated that the country's decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ is a sovereign move to reposition in the global energy landscape. The exit is not aimed against any party. Details on post-departure actions were mentioned but not elaborated in available reports…
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The Guardianpolitics71 days ago
US and Israel Conduct Military Strikes on Iran
The US-Israeli war in Iran has entered its third month, exceeding President Trump's prediction of a six-week duration and triggering a global energy shock that has driven up fuel and grocery prices. Recent polls show widespread disapproval of Trump's handling of the economy and t…
order-order.comfinance72 days ago
Vietnam's April Inflation Rises Above Expectations Amid Global Energy Price Surge
Vietnam's inflation increased in April, exceeding expectations. The rise was driven by surging global energy prices due to the Iran war. These higher prices began impacting transport and input costs in the country.
Al Jazeerafinance73 days ago
Iran Essential Prices Surge
Prices for food, medicine, cars and other goods are surging in Iran amid the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. The national currency hit a record low, jobs are disappearing, and global energy markets are disrupted by the conflict. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urge…
nippon.comworld74 days ago
Yen Reaches ¥155 per Dollar; Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on EU Vehicles
Japan's government issued strong warnings and reportedly intervened to support the yen, which moved from above ¥160 to ¥155 against the dollar before settling above ¥157. President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week. Goldman Sachs strate…
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Semaforfinance74 days ago
UAE Leaves OPEC
The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from OPEC after 60 years, dealing a blow to the oil cartel's influence amid a global energy crisis. Oil prices reached their highest level in four years as US-Iran negotiations stalled, with warnings of prolonged blockades. Experts anticipat…
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japantimes.co.jpfinance75 days ago
Oil Prices Hit Four-Year High After U.S. Blocks Iranian Ports
Brent crude oil prices surged to a four-year high of $126 per barrel early Thursday amid reports that President Trump will review options for resuming military strikes on Iran. The increase follows stalled peace talks and a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz,…
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Semaforpolitics75 days ago
UAE Withdraws from OPEC Effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates has announced its formal exit from OPEC starting May 1, 2026, aiming to pursue independent oil production strategies. The move highlights ongoing tensions with Saudi Arabia over quotas and reflects broader shifts in global energy markets driven by U.S. sh…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld75 days agoUpdated
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns After 300-Day Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to end its record-breaking deployment and return to Virginia following operations in the Iran conflict. President Trump extended the naval blockade on Iran until nuclear talks advance, amid global energy disruptions boosting Russia's oil revenues. Uk…
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Bloombergworld77 days ago
Russia's Crude Oil Exports Hit Highest Level in Over a Month
Russia's crude oil exports have increased to their highest point in more than a month. This rise coincides with a decrease in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian export terminals in the Baltic and Black Sea. The development could influence global energy markets and Russia's oil re…
naturalnews.comfinance77 days agoUpdated
Rubio: Iran's Strait of Hormuz Control Is Economic Nuclear Weapon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz as an 'economic nuclear weapon' against the world, accusing Iran of holding 20% of global energy hostage. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remai…
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Nbc Newsfinance77 days ago
US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz, Global Energy Prices Rise
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran remain deadlocked amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global energy prices. Gold prices held steady near $4,700 an ounce while traders monitored the uncertainty. Separate developments included Xbox Game Pass chan…
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koreatimes.co.krworld78 days ago
South Korea and Australia Schedule Bilateral Talks in Seoul on Defense and Supply Chains
South Korea's foreign ministry announced bilateral talks between Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong set for April 30 in Seoul. The discussions will address enhancing defense cooperation and responding to supply chain instability from the Middle E…
Hamed Malekpour / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)world79 days ago
US-Iran Peace Talks Stall as Trump Cancels Delegation Trip and Oil Prices Surge
Peace negotiations between the United States and Iran have stalled after President Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan. Iran's foreign minister continued diplomatic efforts with visits to regional allies, including Russia, amid rising oil prices exceeding $10…
Flicker02 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)finance80 days ago
IEA: Solar PV Led 2025 Energy Demand Growth; Freeport-McMoRan Reports Q1 2026 Earnings Beat
Solar PV accounted for over 25% of global energy demand growth in 2025, marking the first time it outpaced other sources. Freeport-McMoRan reported Q1 2026 earnings per share of $0.57, exceeding expectations amid high copper prices. The developments highlight rising electrificati…
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middleeasteye.networld80 days ago
US Seizes Two Ships, Iran Seizes Two in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captured the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz on April 24, following US seizures of two vessels. The International Chamber of Shipping called for the immediate release of all crews. The incidents occur amid a US naval…
indiatoday.intoday.infinance80 days ago
US Treasury Secretary Announces No Renewal of Iranian and Russian Oil Waivers
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will not renew waivers for purchasing Iranian and Russian oil products at sea. This decision comes amid the US-Israeli war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets. Bessent c…
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al-monitor.comworld80 days ago
U.S.-Iran Peace Talks This Weekend May Not Fully Resolve Energy Market Uncertainty
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled for this weekend to address an ongoing war. Even if a deal is reached, impacts on the global energy economy could continue due to uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz. Chevron's CEO expressed concerns about mines in the waterway.
South China Morning Postworld81 days ago
Philippines Aims to Finalize South China Sea Code of Conduct by Year-End
Philippine officials emphasized the need to complete a code of conduct for the South China Sea this year during a panel discussion. The code, negotiated since 2002 between ASEAN and China, seeks to reduce tensions in the disputed area. An upcoming ASEAN summit will address relate…
nypost.comworld81 days ago
U.S. and Iran Engage in Economic Warfare Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
The U.S. and Iran have shifted from direct military conflict to economic measures, including blockades and seizures, as a fragile cease-fire holds without plans for further talks. President Trump extended the truce while ordering naval actions in key waterways. The standoff has d…
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tass.comworld81 days ago
U.S. Continues Military and Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Negotiation Offers
President Trump stated Iran could contact the U.S. for negotiations following recent military actions. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the operations against criticism from Pope Leo XIV. The conflict has shifted to economic measures while impacting global energy markets.
insurancejournal.comfinance82 days ago
U.S.-Iran Conflict Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Shipping; Oil at $120/Barrel
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to commercial traffic since February 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran conflict, supercharging global energy prices. Gulf producers are accelerating investments in alternative export routes to bypass the chokepoint. Experts highlight long-u…
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Photo: Matthew Henry / Unsplashscience82 days ago
Renewables Surpass Coal in Global Electricity Generation in 2025: IEA, Ember
The United States and Israel have initiated a war against Iran, bottlenecking 20 percent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply and upending global energy markets. Two new reports from the International Energy Agency and Ember highlight 2025 as a pivotal year for ren…