OPEC+ boosts oil production after Mideast attacks
NEW YORK — Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced Sunday that they will boost production…
We don’t depend on Russian shipping – POLITICO
While Greece’s maritime sector still accounts for roughly 7 percent of its economic output, Stournaras dismissed suggestions that…
US Oil Drilling Activity Still Going Nowhere
By Julianne Geiger – Feb 20, 2026, 12:13 PM CST The total number of active drilling rigs for…
Europe swaps climate rhetoric for energy security talk to defuse MAGA backlash – POLITICO
“Renewable energy is not about tackling climate change, it’s about economic growth and affordable and low energy prices,”…
Benin’s Oil Comeback: A 58-Year Journey From Discovery to Revival
In the Gulf of Guinea, oil producers have steadily multiplied. Nigeria paved the way, followed by Niger, Ghana…
Venezuela sends first oil shipment to Israel in years
Venezuela sent its first shipment of crude oil to Israel in several years, according to a Tuesday report…
Aging Iran oil tankers raise spill fears, report warns
Iran’s network of aging oil tankers used to move crude under sanctions is increasingly being flagged as an…
European chemical giants plot to weaken EU’s flagship climate policy – POLITICO
Chemical investments in Europe collapsed by more than 80 percent in 2025 from the year before, according to…
AI Loses Its Shine as Money Rotates Back Into Big Oil
Big Tech plans to spend hundreds of billions on AI this year, the industry leaders said this earnings…
Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says – Fortune
Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says FortuneSanctions having ‘significant impact’…
Russia’s January Budget Deficit Hits Nearly Half of Annual Target
Russia’s federal budget posted a deficit of 1.718 trillion rubles ($22.3 billion) in January, nearly half of its…
US Oil Drilling Continues to Flounder
By Julianne Geiger – Jan 30, 2026, 12:18 PM CST The total number of active drilling rigs for…