Oil Infrastructure Targeted in Recent Conflict
An oil depot in Shahran, Iran, was bombed on June 14, 2025, following historical attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure during conflicts.
14 May 2026
UAE strikes Iran: Abu Dhabi uses jets to protect interests
UAE strikes Iran in covert attacks, targeting oil sites and signaling Abu Dhabi's willingness to use military force to protect Gulf economic interests.
12 May 2026
Southeast Asia Confronts Energy Crisis Amid Mideast Turmoil
Southeast Asian leaders coordinate response to Middle East conflict, focusing on energy security, Strait of Hormuz, and regional economic stability.
08 May 2026
UAE Quits OPEC, Shifts Economic Focus
UAE exits OPEC for economic diversification, aiming to independently boost energy production and global partnerships.
06 May 2026
Azerbaijan Halts EU Parliament Relations in Crisis
Azerbaijan suspends ties with European Parliament, exposing rift between EU energy interests and political values in the Caucasus.
01 May 2026
US Officials Pursue Venezuela Pacts for Energy Supply
US officials are finalizing Venezuela energy deals to reopen the country to foreign investment and secure new resources amid global market pressures.
30 Apr 2026
Mideast Oil Flow Snarls Asia-Pacific Economies
Disruptions in Gulf energy and chemical supplies are creating significant economic instability across the Asia-Pacific region due to high import reliance.
29 Apr 2026
Europe's China Green Tech Reliance a Security Risk
Europe's rapid green transition has created a deep reliance on China green tech, sparking urgent warnings about significant national security risks.
29 Apr 2026
UK energy policy shifts as pollution case reaches court
UK energy policy shifts as a High Court pollution claim, electricity bill changes, and new solar and battery projects draw scrutiny.
29 Apr 2026
Iran War Talks Hinge on Lifting Hormuz Blockade
Negotiations to end the two-month Iran war focus on Tehran's demand for the US to lift its naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
28 Apr 2026
Partial Reopening of Qatari Waters Signals Critical Shift in Global Energy Supply Stability
Qatar waters partly reopen from Sunday after over a month, allowing vessel movements only 6 a.m.–6 p.m. as LNG routes face security risks.
12 Apr 2026
Japan Taps Oil Reserves to Counter Energy Market Shocks
Japan oil reserves will be released for 20 more days from early May as Tokyo responds to Middle East disruptions and shipping risks.
10 Apr 2026
UK PM urges resilience amid global instability
UK PM urges resilience amid global instability, citing Gulf talks on security, shipping lanes and steps to reduce energy and food price shocks.
10 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia Activates Oil Pipeline Bypass Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure
Saudi Arabia activated its East-West pipeline within hours of reported US and Israeli strikes on Iran after the Strait of Hormuz was closed.
23 Mar 2026
India Boosts Russian Oil Imports Amid Middle East Supply Crisis
India's Russian crude oil imports surged to 1.5 million bpd in early March due to a Middle East supply crisis, facilitated by a U.S. waiver.
13 Mar 2026
Middle East Conflict: Oil Output Cut, Military Actions Rise
Middle East conflict escalates, leading to a 15% projected cut in global oil production and increased military actions across the region.
12 Mar 2026
Ukraine Accused of Targeting TurkStream and Blue Stream Gas Facilities
Gazprom claims Ukraine launched 12 drone attacks on TurkStream and Blue Stream gas facilities in two weeks, all repelled.
11 Mar 2026
Middle East Pipelines Bypass Hormuz for Oil Exports
Middle East pipelines in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are operating at near maximum capacity, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports.
11 Mar 2026