Energy
Drone strikes, intelligence chief’s killing expose Libya’s fragile balance - analysis
The unclaimed attacks have not been linked, but they come as rival power centers compete for influence and the US seeks to reunify Libya’s divided institutions.
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Cuba suffers islandwide power grid collapse as US oil blockade deepens energy crisis
Saudi Aramco boss pulls out of international energy conference due to Iran conflict, source says
The withdrawal of the CEO of the world's top oil exporter from this conference highlights the scale of the challenge he faces in dealing with the Iran crisis.
Ending Tehran's energy blackmail: New tech could end world's Iranian oil dependence - opinion
The technological revolution now underway is beginning to change the rules of the game.
Iranian missile shrapnel hits Haifa oil refineries
Bazan also experienced significant damage during the previous campaign against Iran last June, which killed three of the refinery's employee
Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.
Chinese Startup claims it can synthesize oil from air and water
The company, co-founded in 2024 by a former Tesla vice-president, frames its approach as Direct Air Capture.
Trump reviews options to curb energy prices as Iran strikes roil markets
Options include a joint release of crude oil from strategic reserves, restricting US exports, intervening in oil futures markets, waiving some federal taxes, and lifting the Jones Act requirements.
Lessons from Iran: Decentralized, renewable energy vital for Israel’s defense, expert tells 'Post'
“Once every small city has its own plan or facility, not only for renewable energy, it becomes far more difficult for a single strike to collapse the system,” he said.
Traders warn $100-a-barrel oil is imminent if Iran war keeps raging
While oil and gas prices have surged this week, as ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but halted, they remain far below the highs seen just after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy
The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.
Dreaming big: “The vision is to connect Israel to a regional energy network”
Before 40, Sharon Hatzor, Deputy Director General for Policy & Strategy, plans Israel’s energy future: More renewables, decentralization, regional cooperation, and less focus on borders.
