How Gulf Oil Is Escaping the Strait of Hormuz
Gulf oil producers are bypassing the Strait of Hormuz through ship-to-ship transfers and alternative routes, creating elevated shipping costs and market volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
U.S. Diesel Reserves Sit Near 23-Year Lows
U.S. diesel reserves have declined to near 23-year lows amid geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, raising concerns about potential food and energy price increases heading into harvest season.
Russia Pushes Ahead With Uzbekistan Nuclear Plans Despite Money Troubles
Russia’s nuclear agency Rosatom is developing a training program for Uzbek technicians despite ongoing financing difficulties affecting its reactor construction projects.
Only 7% of Global Green Hydrogen Capacity Was Finished on Schedule
Only 7% of planned green hydrogen projects were completed on schedule globally, with implementation challenges extending from California’s transportation sector to industrial applications worldwide.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8bn in the second quarter as oil and gas prices surged following Middle East disruptions, marking its second-highest quarterly earnings on record.
China Is Making More Aluminum. Its Emissions May Still Be Peaking.
China’s aluminum production rose 2.4% in 2025 and 3.8% in early 2026, complicating earlier predictions that emissions had peaked. Cleaner electricity sources and recycling improvements may allow the sector to reduce emissions while maintaining high output levels.