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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.
US tightens sanctions on Iran’s oil trade before new talks
The United States has tightened the sanctions noose around Iran’s petroleum industry by blacklisting 12 tankers that enable what Washington calls Tehran’s “illegal” oil sales, as part of its ongoing maximum pressure campaign.
Global deforestation slows but losses persist in South America and Africa - OWID
In the past, forests around the world were cut down on a massive scale. We lost some of the world’s richest ecosystems.
Watchdog warns EU climate policy risks capture by corporate lobbying
Europe’s climate agenda risks becoming a “lobbyists’ playground” as industry groups are capturing control over changes to the EU’s green legislation, according to a watchdog report cited by Euronews on February 25.
MOL gives ultimatum to Janaf and warns of legal steps in Russian oil dispute
MOL Group claims EU sanctions rules allow Russian oil shipments if the Druzhba pipeline cannot operate for reasons beyond the country’s control.
Armenia’s nuclear choice carries heavy debt trade-offs, says GlobalSource
Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed SMR technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, GlobalSource Partners warns.
Hungarian firms explore investment opportunities in Egypt's renewable energy sector
Infinity, NOG adjust Ohio Utica acquisition split, close deal
Infinity Natural Resources and Northern Oil and Gas agreed to adjust the ownership split of their pending acquisition of Utica shale assets in Ohio from Antero Resources and Antero Midstream prior to closing the acquisition this week.
Ukraine’s wartime grid offers ten lessons in energy resilience, IEA says
Ukraine’s struggle to keep the lights on under sustained Russian bombardment this winter has yielded ten core lessons for energy security that policymakers worldwide would be wise to study, according to a new report from the IEA.
ConocoPhillips reportedly considering sale of certain Permian Basin, Eagle Ford assets
ConocoPhillips is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling some of its assets in the US’ Permian Basin and in the Eagle Ford shale.
Samsung develops a solid-state silver-carbon battery breakthrough
Samsung development of a solid-state battery using silver as a core material could prove a disruptive moment for the electric vehicle industry, with potentially significant implications for global silver demand.
Nigerian engineers push for safety legislation as deadly tanker accidents persist
The Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers (NiSafetyE) has announced that it will continue with plans to lobby the National Assembly and the 36 state Houses of Assembly to introduce a law that would prevent continuous tanker accidents.
Nigeria's NNPCL visits Dangote Refinery to renew strategic alliance
The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) and 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery have agreed to work together to improve energy security, drive economic prosperity, and grow domestic refining capacity.
US formally warned Kyiv over attacks on Russia that damage American oil majors’ interests, says ambassador
Ukraine’s envoy to Washington confirms a demarche was issued.
Petrobel brings new oil well into production in Egypt’s Sinai
Petrobel, a joint venture between the state-owned Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Italian oil major Eni, has brought the Balaim Offshore 133 well into production in the Sinai fields
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