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Hormuz, sanctions, chokepoints, and the security of global supply.
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Geopolitics & Supply
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission amended two regulations so commercial reactor applicants can build on designs already authorized by DOE or the Department of War.
Federalregister · 6d
Geopolitics & Supply
Brent oil prices rose through the third quarter of 2026 as Middle East conflict persisted, peaking near $109 a barrel in September, EIA data show.
EIA · 27d
Geopolitics & Supply
The Energy Department will direct Defense Production Act funding toward a $418 million transmission line linking Southcentral and Interior Alaska.
US DOE · 27d
Geopolitics & SupplyAnalysis
Amplitude Energy sanctioned its East Coast Supply Project in the Otway Basin and will drill the Nestor exploration well using the same rig.
By Global Energy Report · 32d
Geopolitics & SupplyAnalysis
OQEP has awarded SLB a contract to expand Oman's Bisat-B facility, raising gross fluids handling capacity to 548,000 barrels a day.
By Global Energy Report · 38d
Geopolitics & Supply
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.
Energy-pedia news summary · 49d
Geopolitics & Supply
Drone and missile strikes on Jazan, Abha and Najran set oil sites ablaze and wounded more than 70 as Brent crude neared $100 a barrel.
Saudi Aramco · 54d
Geopolitics & Supply
US refiners process over 16 million barrels of crude daily while domestic wells pump just under 14 million, driving both imports and exports.
Energy & Industrial News, Intelligence & Industry Insights · 61d
Geopolitics & Supply
Pars Oil and Gas Company finished two work packages at the Iran-Qatar offshore field, which is expected to start producing gas within two years.
Drilling Contractor · 62d
Geopolitics & Supply
The Jaalan Bani Bu Ali wind farm will sell power to Nama PWP under a 20-year deal and start up in the third quarter of 2027.
All Energy · 82d
Geopolitics & Supply
China cut crude oil imports 32% in the second quarter after Strait of Hormuz price disruption, easing pressure on global oil markets, the EIA says.
EIA · 93d
Geopolitics & Supply
Brent crude ranged from $72 to $118 a barrel in the second quarter as Strait of Hormuz disruptions squeezed global oil supply, the EIA said.
EIA · 109d
Geopolitics & Supply
Crude, propane and distillate all set records as Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed global buyers toward U.S. barrels in April, EIA data show.
EIA · 116d
Geopolitics & Supply
U.S. refiners pushed jet fuel production above 2 million barrels a day for the first time on record after the Strait of Hormuz closure cut Persian Gulf supply to Europe and Asia.
EIA · 146d