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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.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
UK oil industry urges incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new North Sea drilling projects, framing the request as supporting manufacturing and energy independence amid leadership transition.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will prohibit commercial banks from using bonds tied to thermal coal as collateral for loans starting in October, marking a significant policy shift aimed at reducing financial exposure to polluting industries.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agree to acquire Dublin-based energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the deal faces opposition from the founder and major shareholders.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update
Australia’s renewable energy output reached record levels in the second quarter, with coal and gas generation falling significantly while battery storage capacity expanded rapidly, driving wholesale electricity prices to their lowest levels since 2020.
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, ending six decades of production in the basin as new leadership seeks to simplify the company and reduce debt.
US Oil Drillers Turn Cautious as WTI Holds Near $85 per Barrel
US oil rig counts rose to 588 this week, with crude production averaging 13.796 million barrels per day, as oil prices held near $85 per barrel amid cautious market conditions.
Abqaiq Is a Warning That Oil Markets May Be Misreading
A recent attack on Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq oil-processing facility has exposed vulnerabilities in the Kingdom’s export infrastructure, raising concerns about the reliability of global energy supplies despite current price restraint.
VC Money Floods Into U.S. Nuclear Startups as AI Power Demand Explodes
Venture capital funding for U.S. nuclear startups has surged to $4.5 billion across 81 companies this year, driven by artificial intelligence’s massive energy demands and government support.
VICTORY: Courts Rule in Favor of Sierra Club, Approves FERC Order to Speed Up Clean Energy Projects
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld FERC Order 2023, a directive to accelerate clean energy project interconnections by addressing lengthy grid operator delays that have affected renewable energy projects.
China’s Crude Oil Imports Fell in the Second Quarter
China’s crude oil imports fell to 8.1 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026, down 32% from the previous quarter, amid higher prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Lower Saxony’s Hydrogen Trains Are Now A Battery Exit Strategy Problem
Lower Saxony’s hydrogen train fleet faces potential retirement as expensive infrastructure maintenance looms around 2029-2032, coinciding with planned battery-electric train deployments.
Hyundai Steel’s Potential Economic Costs, Mercury Pollution & Drinking Water Threats Must Be Fully Evaluated Under Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine
Sierra Club urges Louisiana environmental regulators to conduct full economic and health impact analysis of proposed Hyundai Steel facility under state public trust doctrine before issuing air permit.
Global Coal Consumption Hits Record Even as Coal Power Declines
Global coal consumption reached a record 166.0 exajoules in 2025, rising 0.7% annually, while coal-fired electricity generation declined 0.3%, reflecting coal’s shifting role across industrial and geographic sectors.
ADNOC Makes One of the Biggest Changes to Middle East Crude Pricing in Years
ADNOC will shift all Abu Dhabi crude grades to prompt-month pricing based on the Platts Dubai benchmark starting November 1, 2026, moving away from the previous two-month forward methodology.
Why Trump’s Trade Threat Puts Spain’s Energy Security on the Line
Donald Trump’s trade threat against Spain poses significant risks to the country’s energy security, particularly regarding natural gas imports and crude oil supplies that Madrid has grown increasingly dependent on.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine whistleblower allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a recent heatwave.
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