Ukraine needs an energy ceasefire, says top power executive
The head of Ukraine's biggest private power producer said that the country is on the verge of a "humanitarian disaster" due to Russian airstrikes against energy systems. Any future peace agreement must include an end to attacks on energy infrastructure.
Overview of Iran's major gas fields and oil infrastructure
After a wave anti-government protests, the US is heading to Iran and renewing warnings against Tehran restarting its nuclear programme or killing protesters. Tehran accuses Washington of fomenting turmoil. A major increase in prices could endanger key energy infrastructure…
Heidelberg Materials CEO at Davos: Defence and infrastructure will drive construction in 2026.
Dominik Von Achten, the Chief Executive of Heidelberg Materials, said that he expects to see a slight improvement in the market for building material this year. The growth will be driven by infrastructure and defense spending. In the next few years…
Exxon signs contract for deepwater seismic off Trinidad and Tobago
Shearwater Geoservices announced on Thursday that Exxon Mobil had awarded them a contract for the acquisition of 3D seismic data over their large deepwater block off Trinidad and Tobago. Exxon’s deepwater offshore Trinidad block is located northwards of the Stabroek Block in Guyana.
Sources say that the Italian government is poised to support a new mandate for Eni CEO
Three sources said that Italy's Prime minister Giorgia Meoni was ready to support Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi in a bid to extend his tenure as the group's longest-serving leader for another three-year period. Descalzi is 70 years old and has been Eni's chief executive officer since 2014.
Minister says massive cyberattack in December on Polish power system failed
The last week in December, Poland's electricity system was hit by its biggest cyberattack for years. It also followed a different pattern. Milosz Motyka, a reporter, said that the failed attack was meant to disrupt communication between renewable installation and power distribution operators.
South Africa relaxes antitrust rules for companies facing high electricity costs
South Africa has loosened its antitrust regulations to allow firms battling high energy costs to build energy infrastructure together and negotiate contracts collectively. In a government announcement seen by on Tuesday, South Africa's Trade Minister…
Oil Prices Fall After Biggest Annual Loss Since 2020
Oil prices dipped on their first trading day of 2026 after registering their biggest annual loss since 2020 as investors weighed oversupply concerns against geopolitical risks, including the war in Ukraine and Venezuela exports.Brent crude futures lost 55 cents to $60.29 a barrel by 11:16 a.m.
Local officials claim that Ukrainian drones have hit targets in three Russian regions.
Local officials reported that Ukrainian drones had struck energy and industrial targets in the Russian regions of Krasnodar and Kaluga over the course of one night. The Ukrainian military confirmed two of these three attacks. Local authorities reported…
FEATURE-AI data explosion in Mexico fuels rise of dirty energy
The country's power infrastructure is overloaded and pollution has increased due to the shortfall in green power, despite promises by government and industry to increase capacity. The data centers are huge warehouses that are the size of Olympic stadiums.
AI data explosion in Mexico fuels growth in dirty energy
The lack of green power, despite promises by government and industry to increase capacity, has overloaded and increased local pollution. Masheika Allgood is the founder of AllAI Consulting. She provides information on data center environmental impacts.
Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, purchases solar power plant for increased resilience
Kyivstar, Ukraine's mobile operator, announced on Tuesday that it has?acquired? solar power company Sunvin 11?as it steps up energy investments to keep its network running amid Russian attacks against the country's grid. Kyivstar is Ukraine's largest mobile operator…
Prices to rise on Monday due to wind power
European electricity prices will likely fall dramatically on Monday as wind power production is expected to increase in Germany and other parts of the region. LSEG data revealed that German -and French Monday baseload electricity contracts were not traded by?0859 GMT Friday.
Kazakhstan to Divert Kashagan Oil to China After Ukraine Drone Attack
Kazakhstan said on Wednesday it would redirect some oil from its Kashagan field to China and other routes after a Ukrainian drone attack last month on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal in Russia.The decision was announced by the energy ministry…
Kinder Morgan anticipates higher profits in 2026 due to strong natural gas demand
Kinder Morgan, a pipeline operator, said that it expected a growth in profit for '2026 compared to the 2025 forecast - due to strong natural gas demand. In after-market trading, shares of the company rose 1% to $27.57. The demand for natural gases has been boosted by the increase in LNG exports…
Report: China invested $80 billion in cleantech overseas last year
According to a recent report from the Australian research group Climate Energy Finance, Chinese companies have invested $80 billion overseas in clean technologies to help absorb an oversupply. According to the report published on Sunday, many countries…
South Korea joins Stargate AI Data Centre Project in UAE
Seoul announced on Tuesday that South Korea had agreed to collaborate with the United Arab Emirates to build an artificial intelligence data campus, a project backed by the United States. South Korea announced that it would help build the computing…
Ukraine's fight for money and reform is necessary to survive the 'forever-war'
Since mid-2024, residents of Pokrovsk and Ukrainian officials have stripped the town of everything valuable: library books, beds for hospitals, industrial equipment - everything that once supported the bustling settlement with more than 60,000 inhabitants in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine…
EUROPE GAS - European prices are mixed due to divergent weather forecasts
Dutch and British electricity prices were mixed Monday morning, reflecting forecasts for a quicker return to cooler temperatures that will increase gas demand. However, the weather is still expected to be warmer than normal and windy in the coming days.
Sponsored: Record Deals and Record Attendance Underscore ADIPEC’s Global Impact
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 2025 generated an estimated US$400 million in economic benefits for Abu Dhabi’s economy…