In a stark admission that underscores the fragility of global energy supply, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that decline rates in mature oil and gas fields are accelerating, putting unprecedented pressure on the […]
As global energy dynamics shift amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating supply chains, China remains a pivotal player in the crude oil market. In 2025, the world’s largest oil importer will continue its aggressive stockpiling strategy, […]
Internal disputes and rivalries, particularly involving Azerbaijan, India, and Russia, are undermining the perceived unity and potential expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. India reportedly blocked Azerbaijan’s full membership application to the SCO, possibly due […]
In a significant move to curb Iran’s illicit oil revenues, the U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a shipping network accused of smuggling Iranian crude oil by disguising it as Iraqi crude. The network, […]
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has kicked off a pivotal summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025, bringing together leaders from across Eurasia to discuss security, trade, and a vision for […]
Tankers The growth in the number of sanctioned ships has accelerated over the past year. Analysts at Kpler have been tracking the sanctioned fleet over the past five years. The count of vessels under sanction […]
Daily Standup Top Stories What is the Difference Between Oil, Gas and Wind, Solar and Hydrogen? Returns to investors and shareholders is the key. Stu Turley New Study Finds Wind-Turbine Dismantling Costs Are More Than […]
RegulatoryTankers Despite a torrent of sanctions from the US, UK, and EU this year, the shadow tanker fleet continues to expand at pace, according to new figures from broker BRS. The so-called grey fleet (see […]
In a bold escalation of its foreign policy, the United States is intensifying sanctions against Iran, with a particular focus on disrupting financial channels that support the regime’s oil exports. This move primarily targets China, […]
Singapore-based container carrier SeaLead has been forced into a dramatic fleet reshuffle after terminating the charters of 16 container vessels in response to fresh US sanctions. The move comes just days after the US Treasury’s […]
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