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Mideast war exposes fragile oil, gas dependencyParis, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 As in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the new war in the Middle East is exposing once again how far Europe and others lag in replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic solar and wind power, specialists say. ... more 
China urges all sides to maintain safety in Hormuz StraitBeijing (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security. ... more 
Iran missile and drone barrages create dilemma for Gulf statesDoha (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 For four days, Iranian missiles and drones have swept Gulf states' cities and infrastructure, sundering ties with Tehran and placing the neighbours on a potential course for greater military confrontation, analysts said. ... more 
Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike firstWashington, United States (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first. ... more |
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Will US oil companies be the big winners from the Iran war?New York (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 Energy prices have surged dramatically since the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran Saturday, and that will almost certainly translate into bigger profits. ... more 
Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supplyYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 Snaking queues of vehicles waited in Myanmar for shrivelling petrol supplies on Wednesday, with some gas stations shuttered as fuel stocks dried up due to the war in the Middle East. ... more  
Ancient guano drove Chincha coastal powerSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 Archaeologists have linked a humble but potent resource, seabird guano, to the rise of the Chincha Kingdom as a major coastal power in pre-Inca Peru. A new study led by University of Sydney digital ... more 
Brazil eyes fossil fuel roadmap 'that unites'Paris, France (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 The hosts of the last UN climate talks want to present a 'roadmap' on reducing dependence on oil, gas and coal that unites nations, they said Tuesday, after a battle over fossil fuels marred the summit in Brazil. ... more |
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US renews threat to leave IEA Paris, France (AFP) Feb 19, 2026 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright renewed his threat Thursday to pull out of the International Energy Agency, saying Washington would press the organisation to abandon a net-zero agenda 'in the next year or so'. ... more 
Chief of US Southern Command on visit to Venezuela: embassyCaracas (AFP) Feb 19, 2026 The chief of the US military command responsible for strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats off South America, visited Venezuela Wednesday and held talks with interim leader Delcy Rodriguez and her top ministers, its government said. ... more 
Iran, Russia to conduct joint drills in the Sea of OmanTehran (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 Iran and Russia will conduct naval manoeuvres in the Sea of Oman on Thursday, following the latest round of talks between Tehran and Washington in Geneva, Iranian media reported. ... more 
US energy chief says IEA must 'drop' focus on climate changeParis, France (AFP) Feb 18, 2026 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the International Energy Agency on Wednesday to abandon its work on climate change and focus instead on its founding mission. ... more |
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Oil prices fall back as 'hopeful' Tehran responds to Trump New York (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 Shares vacillated and oil prices dropped back down Tuesday as Tehran gave an encouraging response during talks with US officials in Geneva on Iran's nuclear programme, after days of escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump. ... more 
US lawmaker moves to shield oil companies from climate casesWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 A US lawmaker is drafting legislation to block a wave of state and local climate-damage lawsuits against fossil fuel companies, advancing a top priority of the oil and gas industry. ... more
Oil in spotlight as Trump's Iran warning rattles sleepy marketsHong Kong (AFP) Feb 17, 2026 Oil prices were in focus Tuesday as US President Donald Trump ramped up threats towards Iran, shaking up markets subdued by holidays in Asia and the United States. ... more 
US forces board ship in Indian Ocean that fled Caribbean blockade: PentagonWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 US forces boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that violated President Donald Trump's blockade of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean and fled the region, the Pentagon said Sunday. ... more |
Chinese captain pleads not guilty to criminal damage of pipelineHong Kong (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to criminal damage of a Baltic Sea gas pipeline that was forced to shut down after a leak. ... more 
Fire at Iraq oil refinery kills one, injures 6Baghdad (AFP) Feb 9, 2026 A fire at a key oil refinery killed one worker and injured six others on Monday in northern Iraq, authorities said. ... more 
Trump says he welcomes Chinese investment in Venezuelan oilWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 US President Donald Trump said Saturday he would 'welcome' Chinese investment in Venezuela's oil industry as the South American country seeks to revive its battered economy following the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro. ... more 
Neem seed biochar turns waste into thermal energy storage mediumTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 04, 2026 As renewable energy deployment accelerates worldwide, managing heat when the sun is not shining or when demand fluctuates remains a core challenge for clean energy systems. Researchers reporting in ... more |
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Salt solvent unlocks lignin for next generation biofuel plantsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 03, 2026 Plants grown for fuel crops hold significant untapped energy potential, but a large fraction of that chemical power has been difficult to harness using conventional methods. Researchers at the DOE-f ... more
US firm owned by Trump donor buys German oil storage giantFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Jan 23, 2026 A US takeover of a major German operator of fuel storage sites has been approved, Berlin said Friday, despite warnings about the new owner's close links to US President Donald Trump. ... more 
US to conduct multi-day military exercise in Middle EastWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 27, 2026 The United States on Tuesday announced a major multi-day Air Force exercise in the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran face off over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. ... more 
Vladimir Padrino: Venezuela's military power brokerCaracas (AFP) Jan 27, 2026 Vladimir Padrino, the man who wields absolute control over Venezuela's powerful military, became a soldier entirely by chance. ... more |
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French navy boards tanker 'from Russia' in Mediterranean Paris, France (AFP) Jan 22, 2026 France's navy, with the help of allies, on Thursday boarded a tanker alleged to be from Russia's sanction-busting 'shadow fleet' in the Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron said. ... more 
Pilot plant in Mannheim delivers tailored climate friendly fuel blendsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 21, 2026 Tank trucks in Mannheim can now load customized blends of fossil and renewable fuels from a new pilot plant that documents greenhouse gas savings for every delivery. The inline blending facility, lo ... more 
TotalEnergies told to act to 'ease eco-anxiety'Tournai, Belgium (AFP) Jan 21, 2026 Several groups and a Belgian farmer asked a court on Wednesday to order TotalEnergies to reduce its oil and gas production to 'ease the existential anxiety' linked to climate change. ... more
Russia says US has not released crew from detained tankerMoscow (AFP) Jan 20, 2026 Russia said Tuesday the United States has not released two Russian crew members of a tanker seized in the North Atlantic despite promising to do so. ... more |
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Oil prices drop 3% after Trump comments on Iran Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 Oil prices plunged on Thursday after fears over instability in Iran were eased by comments from US President Donald Trump. ... more 
Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fadeXushui, China (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 Almost a decade after China began curbing coal burning to stop thick winter smog, villagers in northern Hebei province are struggling to afford their heating bills with most gas subsidies now phased out. ... more
China: the indispensable partner of Maduro's VenezuelaBeijing Jan 9, 2026 China was the dominant buyer of Venezuelan oil under deposed president Nicolas Maduro, the fulcrum of a symbiotic partnership that propped up the South American economy and gave Beijing regional influence. ... more 
Delta and beach bar sand bodies offer new framework for buried shoreline reservoirsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 06, 2026 New research brings together decades of work on how delta and beach bar systems interact to form composite sand bodies that can host important subsurface reservoirs in lakes and seas. The study exam ... more |
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