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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
Qatari Al Mana Group plans to build $15.6mn biodiesel plant in Egypt
Egypt accelerates upstream, LNG and renewables drive under 2026 energy strategy
Following recent gas supply shortages, Egypt is accelerating exploration, expanding LNG capacity, upgrading infrastructure and increasing renewable energy to rebuild surplus production and strengthen its role as a regional energy hub.
Egyptian oil firm GUPCO invests $516mn in exploration and infrastructure upgrades
Egyptian Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) plans to invest $516.5mn during FY 2026/27 in exploration, development activities and operating expenditure, alongside key infrastructure upgrades
IntelliNews Lambda: Germany slipping into gas crisis, EU will struggle to restock this summer
Europe’s gas market has been pushed back into a vulnerable position after a cold winter drained storage to well below seasonal norms, setting up a difficult test for summer refilling. Germany is already into crisis territory, but coping for now.
Egyptian General Petroleum plans to drill 66 wells with $167.5mn investment in 2026/27
Egypt’s General Petroleum Company (EGPC) plans to drill 66 wells, including 8 exploratory wells, with a total investment exceeding EGP 8bn ($167.5mn) as part of its strategy for FY 2026/27
Slovak PM Fico asks state SEPS company to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine
Fico accused Ukraine of deliberately dragging out efforts to put the Druzhba pipeline that supplies oil to Slovakia and Hungary back into operation.
Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?
A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo.
Namibia’s onshore potential to be highlighted at NIEC 2026 in Windhoek
Namibia is preparing to host its annual Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC 2026) on April 14 – 16 in Windhoek. NIEC 2026 offers tangible opportunities for onshore licence holders to progress oil and gas developments.
Hungary to block €90bn EU loan for Ukraine until oil transit via Druzhba pipeline resumes
PM Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of preventing the transit of cheap Russian oil to Hungary, creating what he described as an energy security threat.
Slovak PM Fico threatens to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine over Druzhba disruption
Fico threatened to ask the Slovak Electricity Transmission System company to cut emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine unless the oil flow via Russian Druzhba pipeline is not renewed.
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