Energy News Beat As Europe grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions, the European Union is intensifying efforts to tighten sanctions on Russian energy exports. A key focus has shifted to diesel fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, such as India and Turkey, which has continued to flow into European markets despite existing restrictions. The […]
Energy News Beat AmericasPorts and Logistics The future of two of Panama’s most strategic ports is hanging in the balance after president José Raúl Mulino said on Thursday that public-private partnerships could assume control of the Balboa and Cristobal terminals if the courts strike down the operating contract of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings. The […]
Energy News Beat AsiaTankers Malaysia has introduced new regulations to combat illegal ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers in its territorial waters, a move that could disrupt operations of the so-called shadow tanker fleet moving sanctioned oil to China. Under the new rules, vessels caught conducting unauthorised STS operations will face immediate detention, with the release process […]
Energy News Beat In a challenging energy landscape marked by fluctuating oil prices, ExxonMobil Corporation (XOM) has delivered a robust second-quarter 2025 earnings report, underscoring the strength of its upstream operations. The company’s performance was significantly bolstered by record production levels in the Permian Basin, highlighting ExxonMobil’s strategic focus on high-margin assets amid broader market […]
Energy News Beat In the intricate web of modern agriculture and energy production, few connections are as surprising—or as consequential-as the link between ethanol fuel and the beef on your plate. Ethanol, primarily derived from corn in the United States, is a biofuel blended into gasoline to reduce emissions and support renewable energy goals. But […]
Energy News Beat In its most expansive sanctions package against Iran in nearly seven years, the US Treasury has imposed sweeping measures on over 100 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iranian maritime and sanctions-evasion network. The action, unveiled Wednesday, is aimed at dismantling what the US calls a “shipping empire” at the heart of […]
Energy News Beat In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, to discuss the exciting advancements in microreactor technology. James shares insights on Nano Nuclear’s upcoming projects in the U.S. and Canada, including the development of the first commercial microreactor. They […]
Energy News Beat In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through Washington, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, is leveraging artificial intelligence to dismantle half of the federal regulatory framework. This isn’t just bureaucratic housekeeping—it’s a seismic shift poised to unleash trillions in economic growth by loosening the […]
Energy News Beat Under the 20-year SPA, Sempra Infrastructure will supply 1.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from the Port Arthur expansion project on a free-on-board basis. Sempra Infrastructure said in a statement that this agreement marks a “major” step forward from the non-binding heads of agreement signed in June. Are you from California […]
Energy News Beat In a bold move that underscores a pragmatic approach to energy policy, President Donald Trump has reinstated Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela, allowing the U.S. energy giant to resume production and export activities in the South American nation. This decision, which reverses previous sanctions and builds on earlier exemptions, is poised […]
