EU CRM Centre: How to Secure Critical Minerals
The EU must establish a robust Critical Raw Materials Centre with substantial financial resources and coordinated industrial policy to secure resilient supply chains for clean technology development.
Hydrogen Learning Curves Are Counting The Wrong Doublings
Hydrogen cost forecasts using experience curves may overstate future price declines by conflating equipment scaling with manufacturing learning, according to analysis of European electrolyzer projects.
U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Clears Vienna Hurdle As Congress Review Continues
The U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation deal cleared an International Atomic Energy Agency hurdle, with Saudi Arabia agreeing to enhanced inspections of sensitive nuclear activities despite declining the toughest oversight protocol.
Rosneft Ships First Crude From $157 Billion Vostok Oil Project
Rosneft has shipped its first crude cargo from the Vostok Oil project in Eastern Siberia, a $157 billion development expected to eventually produce 50-100 million tons annually despite Western sanctions and partner withdrawals.
Washington’s Venezuela Oil Deal Is About Much More Than Crude
The U.S. signed a 100-year deal granting control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, positioning itself to reassert hemispheric dominance and counter foreign influence in energy markets.
Oil Prices Near $100 After Fresh Attacks on Saudi Energy Sites
Saudi Arabia halted some energy operations after attacks on southern facilities on Tuesday, with fires breaking out at multiple sites and prices approaching $100 per barrel.