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Fuel tanker explosion in Jebrin, Syria, kills seven, injures many
A devastating explosion rocked the town of Jebrin in the Hama countryside, central Syria, on July 2 after a fuel tanker caught fire.
Trump says US may ease Iran sanctions
US President Donald Trump has said that he may support the easing of sanctions on Iran to help the country rebuild following its war with Israel over nuclear weapons development.
Kosmos Energy and partners start commercial operations at Mauritania-Senegal GTA LNG project
US-based oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company Kosmos Energy has announced the start of commercial operations at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) project offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Slovak opposition accuses government of siding with Hungary in ending Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros dispute
Slovak opposition parties accused the left-right cabinet of Prime Minister Robert Fico of securing favourable terms for Hungary by bringing the long-standing Gabčíkovo-Nagymaros hydroelectric power plant System dispute to an end.
Short-term forecast for global offshore wind downgraded, says industry report
The Global Wind Energy Council has downgraded its short-term forecast by 24% for 2025-2029 compared with its prediction last year.
Equinor, partners greenlight $1.23bn Sverdrup expansion in Norway
Norway’s Equinor and its partners have approved a NOK13bn ($1.23bn) investment to expand the Johan Sverdrup oilfield in the North Sea, in a move that is expected to add up to 50mn barrels of oil equivalent (boe) in recoverable reserves.
US court orders Argentina to surrender controlling stake in YPF
A US court has ordered Argentina to surrender its 51% controlling stake in national oil company YPF as partial compensation for its controversial 2012 nationalisation of the energy giant.
South Africa’s power utility Eskom seeking ways to support Bitcoin mining, energy-intensive technologies
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is exploring opportunities to support Bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence (AI) development, and data centres to help its future growth, according to Dan Marokane, group CEO.
Spain's grid operator rejects blame for Iberian blackout, France shuts down NPP as Mediterranean waters too hot to cool reactors
Spain’s electricity grid operator Redeia has defended the company’s handling of the Iberian blackout in April caused by extreme weather conditions, but now France’s biggest utility company was forced to shut down reactors on June 30.
Poland ends the last of Russian oil imports
Poland’s largest energy company, state-owned Orlen, has ended its last contract for Russian crude oil and halted these imports, declaring finally that it has “freed the region from Russian crude oil”.
ADNOC Drilling signs another deal to support offshore expansion
ADNOC Drilling has secured a contract worth up to $800mn from ADNOC Offshore to support offshore expansion
OGT 2025 – 30 years of energy leadership
Official registration is now open for the 30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025), which will take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, in Ashgabat.
US lifts sanctions related to Paks nuclear plant upgrade
The expansion of the Paks II nuclear power plant could now gain "new momentum" following Washington's decision to lift sanctions related to the project.
COMMENT: Critical minerals pose new test for global energy security
As the world’s energy system transforms at unprecedented speed, so too must our understanding of energy security. While governments continue to focus on securing supplies of traditional fuels, new critical mineral vulnerabilities are emerging.
China’s LNG imports slump for eighth month
China’s LNG imports have fallen on a year-on-year basis for the eighth consecutive month.
Iraq holds talks with Excelerate Energy on buying first LNG from US
Iraq is in the final stages of negotiating its first-ever purchase of LNG supplies as power outages hamper the Middle East country.
Europe swelters in historic heatwave
Record-breaking temperatures for the time of year are likely to occur across a large part of western Europe in the coming days as a historically unprecedented heatwave intensifies.
Russia once more weighs ban on gasoline exports
Russian authorities are weighing the reintroduction of a full ban on gasoline exports through to the end of October, amid tightening domestic supply linked to seasonal refinery maintenance and surging wholesale prices.
Russia’s switch to Murmansk after EU sanctions on LNG exports exposes fragile dependence on Western shipping – CREA
Russia’s attempt to reroute Arctic LNG exports through domestic waters following the European Union’s March 2025 transshipment ban has exposed a hidden vulnerability at the core of its energy strategy, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
Angola, US to advance cooperation in developing oil and gas, critical minerals and renewable energy
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Diamantino Azevedo and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright met on June 11 in Washington, D.C. to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas, critical minerals and renewable energy sectors.
CNRL reportedly agrees to sell gas processing interest to address competition concerns
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNRL) has reportedly agreed to sell 75% of its interest in its Seiu Lake natural gas processing plant to address competition concerns.
Energy Transfer expands offtake agreement with Chevron for Lake Charles LNG volumes
Energy Transfer has expanded its offtake agreement with Chevron for the planned Lake Charles LNG project in Louisiana.
Czech court rules against French EDF in Dukovany nuclear tender lawsuit
The regional court in Czechia’s second-largest city, Brno, has rejected the lawsuit of the French Électricité de France filed against the previous ruling of the Czech antitrust office ÚOHS.
East Asia’s regional embrace of nuclear power sees Taiwan sitting alone in the corner
In a baffling turn, Taiwan, long a technological and economic powerhouse, has allowed populist politics to sideline science and logic.
Venezuela eyes oil windfall, domestic production upsets as Iran tensions fuel market uncertainty
As fears mount over a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Venezuela is positioning itself to capitalise on possible oil price surges.
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