In a heated exchange during a recent G7 summit video call, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer challenged U.S. President Donald Trump on his approach to Middle East policy, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional […]
In an increasingly volatile global energy landscape, China—the world’s largest oil importer—relies heavily on discounted crude from sanctioned or geopolitically unstable suppliers to fuel its economy. Venezuela and Iraq together provide a significant portion of […]
In a remarkable turnaround for Venezuela’s beleaguered oil sector, crude exports surged in February 2026, doubling from January levels amid a U.S.-supervised deal that has reshaped the country’s energy trade. This development not only boosts […]
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a massive American military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has dramatically accelerated crude loadings at its primary export terminal on Kharg Island. Vessel-tracking and satellite data show Tehran is […]
As the world’s two largest oil importers grapple with geopolitical risks, supply disruptions, and the imperative of energy security, both China and India are pouring billions into boosting domestic oil and gas output. While progress […]
In a stunning revelation that underscores the resilience of Russia’s energy sector amid Western sanctions, the Financial Times has exposed a sprawling smuggling network responsible for moving at least $90 billion worth of Russian crude […]
This article is from Andrew Korybko’s Substack and Stu Turley will cover this on the next Energy News Beat Stand Up. The more pressure from the US military on the Dark Fleet appears to be […]
In a landmark visit marking the highest-level U.S. energy-focused trip to Venezuela in nearly three decades, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright met with interim President Delcy Rodríguez and oil executives in Caracas. The February 2026 […]
The recent geopolitical shift in Venezuela, following the U.S.-led capture and removal of former President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, has opened new doors for American energy companies. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still […]
In the ever-volatile world of global energy markets, January 2026 brought a notable dip in OPEC’s crude oil production, largely attributed to political upheaval in Venezuela. According to recent surveys, the Organization of the Petroleum […]
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