US Oil Drillers Add Even More Rigs As Oil Prices Stay Higher
US oil drilling rig counts increased this week to 593 total rigs, with crude production averaging 13.805 million barrels per day as oil prices rose.
Somali Piracy Surges Amid Hormuz Blockade
Somali pirates are intensifying attacks on commercial vessels rerouted around Africa due to Strait of Hormuz closure, with three major hijackings between April and July 2026 marking the largest pirate activity in years.
More Renewables Lead To Lower Demand For Methane In Europe
Wind and solar generation in Europe now exceeds electricity from methane-fired power plants, marking a potential structural shift as renewable capacity has surged to nearly 750 gigawatts compared to 400 gigawatts for gas.
Thousands of Comments Shared with Governor Katie Hobbs Passionately Oppose Desert Southwest Gas Pipeline
Environmental groups delivered approximately 2,000 comments opposing the Desert Southwest Pipeline to Governor Katie Hobbs’s office, citing concerns about water resources and climate impacts from methane gas infrastructure.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gains new powers to impose rolling blackouts with as little as eight hours’ notice to prevent widespread power system collapse during supply shortages.
Why a Record-Strength El Niño Still Might Not Save Europe’s Gas Market
A strong El Niño event is forecast for winter 2026-2027, but analysts indicate Europe would still need significantly more liquefied natural gas than last winter even with favorable weather conditions.