Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor nearly doubled profits to $11.5 billion in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices amid geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sale process for its North Sea oil and gas operations after six decades of production, as new CEO Meg O’Neill works to streamline the company and reduce debt levels.
Hydrogen Trains Get Headlines. Battery Trains Get Used.
India’s first hydrogen passenger train arrives with impressive credentials, but railway operators prioritize reliability and long-term operational viability over headline-grabbing technological records.
Russia’s Labor Shortage Worsens as Central Asian Workers Stay Away
Russia’s labor migration from Central Asia fell 15 percent in the first half of 2026, worsening the country’s critical worker shortage amid stricter policies and competing recruitment efforts.
Energy Affordability Trumps Climate in US Midterm Races
Rising US electricity and gasoline prices are becoming central campaign issues in the November midterm elections, with candidates prioritizing energy affordability over climate concerns and data center expansion facing increasing scrutiny.
EU Locks In Plan To Triple Energy Storage Capacity By 2030
European Union energy ministers agreed to triple energy storage capacity by 2030, adding roughly 30-35 gigawatt-hours of new capacity by 2028 to address mounting energy security concerns.