Day: June 17, 2025

How the Israel-Iran Crisis Is Swiftly Becoming Taiwan’s National Security Crisis

Energy News Beat The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with far-reaching implications for Taiwan’s national security. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows, lies at the heart of […]

China’s Death Grip on Rare Earth Minerals: Regulatory Hurdles, U.S. Processing Efforts, Trump Administration Gains, and Investor Opportunities

Energy News Beat China’s dominance over rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals has become a geopolitical flashpoint, with the nation controlling roughly 60% of global mining and 85-90% of processing capacity. These materials—vital for everything from electric vehicle (EV) motors to fighter jets—have given Beijing significant leverage in its trade war with the West, […]

Shell’s LNG Canada nears first LNG

Energy News Beat LNG Canada announced on its website that a new flaring activity, associated with the start-up of the first train, is scheduled to begin on June 16. “During this activity, the flare height will vary between 20 metres and 60 metres. We anticipate intermittent visible emissions (black smoke) from the flare,” LNG Canada […]

Singapore LNG bunkering volumes down in May

Energy News Beat Preliminary bunkering data on MPA’s website shows LNG bunkering sales in the world’s largest bunkering port reached 45,000 mt last month. This compares to 48,750 mt in May 2024. Is Oil & Gas Right for Your Portfolio? However, this marks the highest monthly volume of the year. MPA said last month that LNG bunkering volumes […]

Laden Frontline VLCC collides with shadow suezmax tanker off Khorfakkan

Energy News Beat Middle EastOperationsTankers Sakis Antoniou / Marine Traffic Is Oil & Gas Right for Your Portfolio? A collision occurred at 1:14 am Dubai time overnight between two tankers, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged Adalynn aframax, part of the shadow fleet, and the Liberian-flagged Front Eagle VLCC, near the Khorfakkan anchorage in the Gulf of Oman. […]

Tankers Ablaze Near Strait of Hormuz: A Brewing Crisis for Global Energy Markets?

Energy News Beat The Gulf of Oman is burning—literally. Reports surfaced early this morning that three tankers are engulfed in flames near the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. This fiery incident, shrouded in conflicting accounts and geopolitical tension, has sent shockwaves through energy markets, insurance firms, and global trade networks. As […]

Oil AGAIN Bulls Die On The Vine

Energy News Beat Daily Standup Top Stories Trump reveals Iran would ‘like to talk’ about a nuclear deal since they’re ‘not winning’ war against Israel June 16, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This update from The New York Post highlights several key issues. First, there is a willingness from Iran to talk, and President Trump […]

India plans 4GW offshore wind energy tenders

Energy News Beat India has announced plans to launch an offshore wind energy tender totalling 4GW in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The country’s minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, said that wind will play “a critical role” in achieving India’s net-zero emissions target by 2070 and the goal of generating 50% of power […]

Crown Estate to invest $540m in UK’s offshore wind supply chain

Energy News Beat The UK Crown Estate has revealed its proposal to invest up to £400m ($542.5m) of capital in the supply chain of the country’s offshore wind sector. The Crown Estate, a collection of marine and land assets and holdings that belong to the monarch, has stated in its new Powering Offshore Wind publication […]

Morocco to build Africa’s first offshore wind farm

Energy News Beat Moroccan authorities have officially announced that the country will build its first offshore wind farm project, a first ever for Africa as well, off the coast of Essaouira. The 1,000MW capacity wind farm will be among the first investments funded by the Mediterranean Blue Partnership (MBP), a multi-donor fund supporting a sustainable […]