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IAEA confirms damage to Iran's Natanz nuclear site entrance, no radiation leak detected
IAEA confirms satellite imagery shows damage to entrance buildings at Iran's Natanz nuclear plant but says no radiation leak expected. Iran's atomic agency confirms no contamination.
Iran warns it will hit oil tankers at Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian military official warned that Iranian armed forces would target any oil tanker trying to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, as a US-Israeli war on Iran dramatically pushed up oil prices.
Hormuz crisis offers Moscow short-term gains, but long-term losses if regime falls
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver short-term fiscal relief to Moscow through higher oil and gas prices, but regime change in Tehran would risk stripping Russia of one of its most important strategic allies.
Cheniere records 60% rise in net income amid record LNG production
Cheniere Energy reported a 64% increase in net income in 2025.
Egypt halts gas exports via Idku plant to secure domestic supply amid Israeli cutoff
The Egyptian government decided to temporarily suspend gas exports through the Idku terminal to ensure the security of the domestic market following disruptions to gas supplies from Israel
Pakistan considers buying LNG from Azerbaijan’s SOCAR as contingency plan
Pakistan is bracing for possible disruption to its gas supply as cargo deliveries from Qatar could disruption after the Gulf country stopped producing LNG in the wake of missile attacks from Iran.
Chevron discusses linking Aphrodite gas field to Egyptian infrastructure
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources held discussions with the US energy major Chevron regarding the continuation of coordination for the project linking the Aphrodite Gas Field in Cyprus to Egyptian infrastructure
Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks.
Tactical agreement proving elusive for Central Asian states grappling with water deficit
Upstream-downstream divide difficult to bridge.
Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market in escalation of climate policy fight
Italy has called for the European Union to suspend its flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS), intensifying pressure on Brussels to overhaul the bloc’s cornerstone climate policy amid mounting industrial unrest.
Iran claims it sank another vessel in Strait of Hormuz after striking three US and British tankers
Iran claims it sank a fourth vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after striking three US and British oil tankers, threatening global oil flows through the world's most critical chokepoint.
Middle Eastern gas assets close as Iranian response widens
Qatar halted LNG production on March 2 following Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, triggering a severe shock across global energy markets
Indonesia’s geothermal quest: where massive potential meets structural reality
Indonesia has long been viewed as a geothermal powerhouse in waiting. Sitting atop roughly 40% of the world’s volcanic energy resources, the country appears uniquely positioned to anchor its energy transition on underground heat
Egypt to import 20 additional LNG shipments to counter gas supply crisis
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources plans to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by around 20 new shipments starting in March 2026
South Korea faces renewable energy safety concerns
A string of accidents at renewable energy sites in South Korea has sharpened public concern over safety just as lawmakers moved to relax regulations governing how close such facilities can be built to homes and roads.
Indian electric two-wheelers growth to slow to 12–13% in FY2026 on magnet shortage
Volume growth of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in India is expected to slow down 12–13% in FY2026 from approximately 22% last year due to short-term supply-side disruptions and shifting price dynamics, which weigh on momentum
Egypt moves to fast-track LNG shipments amid gas cut-offs
The Egyptian government is seeking to accelerate the delivery of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipments previously contracted under major deals signed in 2025.
India belatedly urges early cessation to hostilities in Middle East
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted two separate messages on X responding to the now two day long campaign of hostilities against Iran by the forces of Israel and the US.
Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets.
Iran's IRGC claims ballistic missile attack on USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Iran's IRGC claims it struck the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with four ballistic missiles as part of Operation True Promise 4. No US confirmation yet.
India braces for oil shock as Iran fallout begins
India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and the Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port.
Israel halts gas exports to Egypt amid geopolitical tensions
Egypt had ceased receiving gas from Israel, following military strikes by both Israel and the US on Iran
BREAKING: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to international shipping
Iran's IRGC closed the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping on February 28, threatening supplies of around 20% of the world's daily oil as US and Israeli strikes continued across the country and retaliatory Iranian missiles hit Gulf states.
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