Day: January 19, 2026

EU Readies $93 Billion Tariffs in Retaliation for Trump’s Greenland Threat

Energy News Beat In a rapidly escalating transatlantic standoff, the European Union is preparing a robust counterpunch to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive push to acquire Greenland. EU officials have signaled readiness to impose retaliatory tariffs worth approximately €93 billion ($108 billion) on American goods, a move that could ignite a full-blown trade war with […]

UAE to Double Trade with India, Signs Long-Term LNG Contract

Energy News Beat In a landmark move to bolster bilateral ties, the United Arab Emirates and India have committed to doubling their trade to $200 billion by 2032, while sealing a significant long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement. The deal, signed during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi […]

Vitol Offers Venezuelan Crude Oil to China at Narrower Discount around $5 per Barrel

Energy News Beat In a significant shift for global energy markets, Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil trader, has begun offering Venezuelan Merey heavy sour crude to Chinese refiners at a narrowed discount of approximately $5 per barrel to ICE Brent. This move comes amid broader changes in Venezuela’s oil sector following the U.S.-led capture […]

Electrification – Can the Grid Cope? – Kathryn Porter’s Report from Watt-Logic

Energy News Beat In an era where governments worldwide are aggressively pursuing net-zero emissions, the push toward electrification—particularly through electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps—presents both opportunities and formidable challenges. A recent report by Kathryn Porter at Watt-Logic delves into whether the UK’s electricity grid can handle this transition, especially amid reliance on intermittent renewables […]