Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Global Energy Prices Jump as Middle East Crisis Interrupts Shipping, Oil Production

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Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy facilities, closing navigation…

Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Plans to Disrupt National Energy System

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraineon Wednesday of planning to disrupt the Hungarian energy system, and dispatched troops to safeguard infrastructure, escalating a dispute…

Turkey, Ethiopia to Cooperate on Energy Projects

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Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation during a visit by President Tayyip Erdogan to Addis Ababa on Tuesday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, adding…

SSE Partners to Invest in Scottish Subsea Cable Upgrade

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British power firm SSE said on Tuesday its electricity distribution unit has selected five contract partners for an investment up to 950 million pounds ($1.28 billion) to upgrade subsea electricity network connecting Scotland's is

France Slashes Renewable Energy Targets in New Law

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France set out a new energy law after years of wrangling on Thursday which slashes its wind and solar power targets and drops a mandate for state-run firm EDF to shutter nuclear plants."We…

Russian Drones Hit Odesa Energy Infrastructure, Cutting Power

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Russian forces struck energy facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region on the Black Sea overnight, leaving over 95,000 people in the southern part of the region without power, a regional official…

Equinor Divests Onshore Argentinian Assests in $1.1b Deal

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Norwegian oil group Equinor has agreed to sell its onshore business in Argentina's Vaca Muerta basin to Vista Energy for $1.1 billion, it said on Monday, while keeping its offshore assets in the South American nation.Half the paym

EDF Considers Selling US Renewable Unit to Focus on French Nuclear

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French state-owned utility EDF is considering selling all of its U.S. renewable energy business, its CEO said on Wednesday, as the company focuses on building up its domestic nuclear operations and U.S.

Orlen to Buy Out Energa Minorities to Take Full Ownership

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Polish state-controlled refiner Orlen said on Wednesday it plans to buy out the remaining shares in its utility unit Energa to take full ownership, with a price tag of about 709 million…

Energy Transition' Future: Fractured, Bumpy and Long

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As COP30 kicks off its second week in Brazil, much has changed since the landmark Paris climate agreement was penned 10 years ago.The spirit of cooperation that once reigned has been shattered…

RWE Reports Near 15-Year High Boosted by Data Center Sale

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RWE, Germany's largest power producer, reported higher-than-expected profit for the first nine months of the year, boosted by a 225 million euro ($262 million) book gain on the sale of…

Sponsored: Record Deals and Record Attendance Underscore ADIPEC’s Global Impact

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Record-breaking 239,709 attendees from 172 countries gathered at ADIPEC 2025, reaffirming UAE’s convening power and its role as a global hub for energy, partnerships and innovation. ADIPEC…

Sponsored: Energy and Finance Chiefs Call for Sound Policy, Stable Frameworks at ADIPEC

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Global finance leaders discuss the new era of energy investment defined by pragmatism, diversification and strategic capital allocation    Industry leaders urge fundamentals-based planning amid global volatility…

Sponsored: Energy Sector Urged to Scale AI Adoption at ADIPEC

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Day two's theme 'The Technology Leap: Redefining Energy Leadership' underscored how strategic AI adoption and digital innovation are reshaping energy leadership, with industry voices calling…

Sponsored: Policy, AI, and Capital Take Center Stage at ADIPEC 2025

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ADIPEC 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with a powerful message from Dr. Sultan Al Jaber for a balanced and inclusive approach to meeting energy demand, built on reinforcement, not replacement.

Orsted Has No Plans to Merge with Equinor's Renewables Unit

Danish offshore wind giant Orsted said on Wednesday that it had no plans to take over the renewables business of Equinor, its second biggest shareholder, which has proposed closer ties between the companies.Norwegian oil…

QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil Executives Threaten European Exit Under Imposing Climate Regulation

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Executives at two of Europe's top gas suppliers, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, on Monday warned they could stop doing business with the European Union if it does not significantly loosen…

J-Power to Shut Two Coal-Fired Power Plants

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Japan's Electric Power Development (J-Power) said on Friday it will decommission two coal-fired power plants by March 2029 as part of efforts to meet its 2030 goal of cutting carbon dioxide…

Cenovus Reports Rise in Q3 Profit

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Cenovus Energy reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, driven by record oil sands production and near-full refinery utilization that helped offset weaker crude prices.The Calgary…

Sponsored: UAE Breaks Ground on GW-Scale Renewable Energy Hybrid

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In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, world-first project reaffirms UAE’s leadership position in clean energy…