Global Energy Report

Energy news for September 13, 2026

September 13, 2026 · 3 stories

3 stories from across geopolitics & supply and midstream & lng. The day led with IEA says Middle East conflict is pushing coal demand to a record.

Geopolitics & Supply

IEA says Middle East conflict is pushing coal demand to a record

The IEA now expects global coal demand to rise 1.2% in 2026 to a record 8.94 billion tonnes, as the Strait of Hormuz crisis lifts gas prices.

Power

ORLEN and 13 partners form Baltic Energy Initiative

Fourteen energy companies from nine countries will coordinate offshore wind, LNG, hydrogen, carbon storage and nuclear projects across the Baltic Sea region.

Midstream & LNG

ADNOC, XRG and SEFE sign MOU to deepen gas and LNG ties with Germany

ADNOC, its partner XRG and Germany's SEFE signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint work across the gas and LNG supply chain.

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