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'Leave our marshes alone': Iraqis fear oil drilling would destroy fabled wetlands![]() Huwaizah Marshes, Iraq (AFP) May 19, 2025 Plans to drill for oil in the protected Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq have galvanised villagers and activists determined to save the mythical wetlands already battered by years of drought. "We will never accept it," marshes activist Murtada al-Janubi told a meeting, seeking to reassure anxious residents gathered in a traditional hall made of woven reeds from the wetlands, to discuss the government's plans for the UNESCO-listed area that is their home. Everyone nodded in approval. If ... read more |
Indonesia inaugurates $600m oil and gas projectsJakarta (AFP) May 16, 2025 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated two offshore oil and gas projects on Friday, hailing them as a milestone to reaching energy self-sufficiency. ... more
Hydrogen Exploration Blueprint for a Carbon-Free Energy FutureLondon, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025 In the race to reduce carbon emissions and secure sustainable energy sources, researchers from the University of Oxford, Durham University, and the University of Toronto have developed a detailed ex ... more
Oil prices fall on hopes for Iran nuclear dealNew York (AFP) May 15, 2025 Oil prices fell Thursday while global equities were mixed after President Donald Trump said the United States was close to making a deal on Iran's nuclear program. ... more
Dutch students launch hydrogen boat to 'inspire shipping industry'The Hague (AFP) May 14, 2025 Dutch scientists on Wednesday unveiled a boat powered by liquid hydrogen that they hope will offer lessons to the shipping industry as it eyes new fuel sources to reduce its significant greenhouse gas emissions. ... more |
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Britain to sanction Russian shadow fleet of 100 tankersWashington DC (UPI) May 8, 2025 Britain will sanction a Russian shadow fleet of up to 100 tankers on Friday, as European leaders gather in Oslo for a military meeting where they will seek to exert extra pressure on Moscow's economy to further empty its war chest. ... more |
US again targets Iran oil despite talksWashington (AFP) May 8, 2025 The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery of Iranian oil, its latest pressure against Tehran despite ongoing talks on a nuclear deal. ... more
Biogas Production from Alfalfa Enhanced by Fruit Waste and MicrobesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2025 Researchers in China have developed a novel method to enhance biogas production from alfalfa by incorporating fruit waste and anaerobic microbes, according to a new study published in mSphere. The a ... more
Trump announces informal cease-fire with HouthisWashington DC (UPI) May 6, 2025 The Yemen-based Houthis have "capitulated" and stopped attacking commercial and military shipping, President Donald Trump announced after meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday. ... more
World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEAParis (AFP) May 7, 2025 Record fossil fuel production kept planet-heating methane emissions near historic highs last year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, warning of a surge in massive leaks from oil and gas facilities. ... more |
EU proposes ending all Russian gas imports by 2027Strasbourg, France (AFP) May 6, 2025 The EU on Tuesday unveiled a long-promised plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, breaking a dependency it has struggled to end despite Moscow's war on Ukraine. ... more ![]() |
'Bombshell' OPEC+ output hike hits oil priceHong Kong (AFP) May 5, 2025 Oil prices slumped on Monday after eight OPEC+ members announced a sharp increase in production, while Asian stocks treaded water in thin trade with major markets closed. ... more
Shell net profit sinks 35% in first-quarter as oil prices fallLondon (AFP) May 2, 2025 British energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns. ... more
Bacteria breathe electricity unlocking bioenergy and clean tech potentialLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2025 A research team led by Caroline Ajo-Franklin at Rice University has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by releasing electricity, a process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead ... more
Moss method revives Canadian oil well sites into carbon-storing peatlandsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 01, 2025 In a breakthrough for ecological restoration, researchers have developed a scalable technique to transform former oil and gas exploration sites in western Canada back into carbon-rich peatlands. The ... more |
US imposes sanctions to curb Iran oil despite talksWashington (AFP) April 30, 2025 The United States said Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on seven companies involved in selling Iranian oil, tightening pressure despite new nuclear talks between the adversaries. ... more
U.S. sanctions vessels, firms providing Houthis with supportWashington DC (UPI) Apr 29, 2025 The United States has sanctioned three vessels and their firms on accusations of providing support to the Houthi rebels of Yemen. ... more
More than 80,000 litres of oil spilled around a barge on Danube in SerbiaBelgrade (AFP) April 24, 2025 Around 82,000 litres of oil were spilled during a transfer to a barge on the Danube about 20 kilometres (12 miles) downstream from Serbia's capital Belgrade, officials analysing water samples confirmed on Thursday. ... more
Just Stop Oil activist group holds final marchLondon (AFP) April 26, 2025 British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil held its final demonstration in London on Saturday, ending three years of high-profile climate protest stunts as they moved their focus away from civil disobedience. ... more |
Difficult energy transition looms without major EU investment in biomassBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Biomass remains the European Union's primary renewable energy source, yet it often receives less attention than solar or wind in energy transition strategies. New findings from Chalmers University o ... more
Iran slams 'hostile' US sanctions ahead of new talksTehran (AFP) April 23, 2025 Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network, calling the move a sign of Washington's "hostile approach" ahead of a third round of nuclear talks. ... more
White House gives update on fight against Houthi 'band of pirates'Washington DC (UPI) Apr 22, 2025 Yemen-based Houthi attacks on shipping and U.S. forces prompted ongoing military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, President Trump told congressional leaders in a March 28 letter. ... more
Huthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12Sanaa (AFP) April 21, 2025 Yemen's Huthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 34, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. ... more |
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U.S. airstrikes targeting western Yemen oil port kill dozensWashington DC (UPI) Apr 18, 2025 The U.S. military attacked an oil port in western Yemen, killing dozens of people as the Trump administration continues to intensify its strikes against the Houthi rebels. ... more |
Sultan of Oman to meet Putin in MoscowMoscow (AFP) April 19, 2025 The Sultan of Oman will visit Moscow Tuesday to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin and Muscat said Saturday, as the Gulf state mediates high-level talks on Iran's nuclear programme. ... more
Black Sea oil spill hits Russian beach holiday plansMoscow (AFP) April 18, 2025 A massive Black Sea oil spill prompted Moscow's consumer watchdog on Friday to urge Russian holidaymakers to reconsider their summer plans, warning that the popular seaside resort of Anapa's beaches were unsafe. ... more
US sanctions second Chinese refinery in Iran pressure campaignWashington (AFP) April 16, 2025 The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a second China-based "teapot" refinery for purchasing Iranian crude, in the latest salvo of Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran. ... more
World-first flight test reveals how hydrogen engines form contrailsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 15, 2025 In a groundbreaking campaign, researchers have captured the first-ever in-flight measurements of contrails produced by hydrogen-powered aircraft, marking a pivotal advancement in assessing the clima ... more |
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