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Iran hopes to commission its first nuclear fusion facility as schedule — AEOI chief

According to Mohammad Eslami, Iran is at the forefront of science, on a par with developed countries, which invest huge ...

Will Iraq’s oil smuggling crackdown disarm militias without a conflict?

Iraq has dismantled an alleged smuggling ring in Jurf al-Sakhar which could squeeze militias and avert internal strife

The 1973 Oil Crisis Still Matters Today

Author Philip Delves Broughton is on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss his new book, Embargo, and how the 1973 oil crisi...

A deep dive into Ivory Coast's solar energy goals

Can Ivory Coast, which remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, turn to solar power to make its energy consumption gre...

Supertanker with oil sinks in Persian Gulf — IRGC

It happened after striking a mine

Three commercial vessels struck by drones near Romania's black sea, PM says

Romania's Prime Minister called the attack on the three vessels Saturday 'unacceptable' and a 'violation of internationa...

EU reported an expansion of sanctions against companies allegedly transporting Russian oil

Additions to the restrictions could be approved on November 16, stated EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

Starshield restrictions help Russia’s energy attacks on Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Starlink has recently denied restricting internet speeds, but Elon Musk suggested the US military could be behind it.

Ukrainian drones strike Russia's petrochemical capital in overnight assault

Russian officials confirmed Sunday that the central industrial city of Nizhnekamsk had endured "prolonged" Ukrainian air...

Conservative Majority Victory: Conservatives win 64 seats; gas expansion faces C$13.3bn deficit

In a significant political shift, British Columbia has ushered in a Conservative majority government after a decade domi...

A disastrous Iran war? The US is now a mover and shaker of oil markets

Many see the US war on Iran as a colossal geopolitical bungle, failing to secure its larger strategic objectives. Yet it...

Zelenskyy says Russia’s energy attacks helped by Starshield restrictions

The Ukrainian President said Russia struck energy and railway infrastructure in eight regions overnight, with many strik...

A new vision for the Vertical Corridor: European energy security through infrastructure optimization

Europe's Vertical Corridor region is well positioned to reverse its historical Soviet infrastructure legacy and natural ...

How a small oil-sharing project in ASEAN offers hope beyond energy security

Small-scale projects can help ASEAN move quickly, as shown by inking of nascent oil-sharing pilot

Burnham Faces Labour Rebellion Over Rosebank, Sunday Times Says

A group of Labour lawmakers is attempting to block approval for drilling at the Rosebank oil field, presenting UK Prime ...

AirMozambique Warns of Flight Cancellations Due to Fuel Shortage

AirMozambique, the southeast African country’s national carrier, warned that fuel supply restrictions meant it may have ...

EU forces board suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean, Kallas says

The shadow fleet helps Russia get around Western sanctions on its oil industry by utilising complex ownership structures...

Global diesel prices ease as winter approaches

Global diesel prices, which have remained elevated since the start of the Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hor...

Drone attacks on power stations plunge Sudan’s cities into darkness

Sudan's power stations are being targeted in waves of drone attacks, resulting in power outages.

Yemeni forces withdraw from Bab el-Mandeb as Houthis cement foothold

In a significant development, Saudi backed Yemeni forces have declared their withdrawal from the critical Bab el-Mandeb ...

Assembly weighs hearing on Czech nuclear deal

The National Assembly is weighing a parliamentary hearing on the state-run Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co.'s cancellat...

Yemen government forces withdraw from area near Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Houthis in control

Nov 15 (Reuters) - Yemeni forces fighting for the internationally recognised Saudi-backed government said on Sunday that...

Japan to propose Asian version of IEA at AZEC summit

The Takaichi administration aims to strengthen Asia's energy supply chains, whose vulnerability was exposed during the o...

Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles towards Riyadh, drones in Eastern Province

Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, which contains the majority of the kingdom’s oil and gas reserves, has been ⁠subject to...

Morning update

Morning update Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across t...

ASEAN summit: Who’s attending and what’s at stake?

Energy disruptions as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran is a key issue for the import-dependent bloc.

Iraq sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran group's bastion

Iraq sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran group's bastion Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed nin...

Two oil tankers hit mines attempting to pass Strait of Hormuz — IRGC

According to the report, the vessels exploded and caught fire

Coalition to move away from fossil fuels presses ahead without Colombia, its original champion

The coalition, launched in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta in April, is expected to release a progress report ...

Iraq PM sacks nine officials over oil smuggling in pro-Iran stronghold

Dismissals follow probe that uncovered illegal oil refineries and smuggling in a region run by Kataib Hezbollah.

US-backed oil company flaunts Venezuelan facilities

Electrifying Ambitions Meet Tough Reality in Europe

European Union leaders are among the most enthusiastic proponents of maximum electrification to reduce dependence on imp...

Iran's navy says three tankers on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz

Nov 14 (Reuters) - Iran's navy said three oil tankers caught fire on Saturday after hitting naval mines in the Strait of...

Iraq PM targets powerful militia stronghold in $30m oil smuggling probe

Iraq’s PM has dismissed nine senior security officials over an alleged oil smuggling network worth up to $30m monthly.

Iran’s IRGC says two oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC says two oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz Two oil tankers struck naval mines as they tried to cross...

Iran War Accelerates Southeast Asia’s Renewable Energy Push

Several countries in Asia have recognised the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to reduce reliance o...

Cargo ships are being sunk here and some say it's all part of Russia's plan

The Black Sea has become a deadly theatre of battle as merchant ships carrying things like grain, chemicals and oil are ...

Fuel crisis and protests pressure Chile's far-right president

Chile's far-right President José Antonio Kast is facing mounting public anger, as rising fuel prices trigger transport s...

America’s Offshore Wind Industry Is Growing Despite Trump’s Crackdown

The United States was slow to embrace offshore wind, with its first small-scale commercial wind farm coming online in 20...

Quad Summit likely to be held in Manila on November 17, sources say

The Summit between leaders of India, U.S., Australia, and Japan is being held in a non-Quad country for the first time, ...