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Turkey Secures 12-Month Oil Pipeline Deal
Turkey and Iraq near a 12-month extension for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, enhancing Ankara's energy leverage while Hormuz remains closed.
2026-07-09
Saudi Arabia's Syria Pivot Rewires IMEC
Saudi Arabia is considering a Syria route for the IMEC, potentially sidelining Israel and redirecting trade and energy flows.
2026-07-09
Repsol's Horcón Deal Tests Trump's Oil Order
Repsol's June 2026 deal with PDVSA marks Spain's entry into US-controlled Venezuelan oil, sidelining Chinese interests.
2026-07-09
Pentagon's $300M Lithium Stockpile Move
The Pentagon plans to buy $300M worth of lithium carbonate, marking its first addition to the strategic stockpile, amid rising concerns over China's export controls.
2026-07-09
OFAC Sanctions CJNG Fuel Network Impact
The US Treasury's sanctions on CJNG's fuel smuggling network leverage trade negotiations with Mexico ahead of the USMCA review.
2026-07-09
Iraq–Turkey Pipeline Deal: Energy Shift
Turkey and Iraq sign a 12-month Ceyhan pipeline deal, reshaping energy relations and giving Ankara leverage amid Iraq's export challenges.
2026-07-09
Iran's Hormuz Gambit Kills Islamabad MOU
The collapse of the Islamabad MOU on July 8, 2026, revives Hormuz risk premiums, pushing Brent prices above $78 and reshaping global oil dynamics.
2026-07-09
India–Australia Uranium Pact Redraws Indo
India and Australia sign a uranium pact, enhancing India's nuclear capacity and reshaping Indo-Pacific energy dynamics amid Quad cooperation.
2026-07-09
Hormuz Deal Unravels: Oil Jumps as US Strikes
US airstrikes on Iran and revoked oil sanctions waiver end Hormuz truce, pushing Brent crude prices to $78.80 amid rising geopolitical tensions.
2026-07-09
Energy M&A 2026: Governments Buy Choke Points
In 2026, energy M&A is dominated by state-backed capital, reshaping the landscape with critical-minerals deals and new regulations.
2026-07-09
Energy M&A 2026: Geopolitics Reshape Deals
In 2026, energy M&A is reshaped by AI power demand, critical minerals, and global regulations, with deals exceeding $204 billion in the US alone.
2026-07-09
Chile's $3.2B Lithium Boom Locks In China's
Chile's lithium exports reached $3.2B in H1 2026, with 55% sold to China, highlighting Beijing's dominance in the battery supply chain.
2026-07-09
Brent at $78: Gulf States Rewrite Oil Play
Brent crude rises to $78 as Gulf states adapt to a post-American energy landscape following US strikes on Iran.
2026-07-09
Argentina Ends 2002 Gas Tariff Exception
Argentina's Decree 580/2026 unifies gas tariffs, crucial for pricing Vaca Muerta exports to Brazil and LNG markets.
2026-07-09
Argentina Ends 2002 Gas Export Carve-Out
Argentina's DNU 580/2026 unifies gas transport tariffs, enabling firm exports to Brazil and Chile, marking a shift in energy policy.
2026-07-09
Trump Ends Iran MoU Amid Gulf Tensions
Trump declares the US-Iran Islamabad MoU 'over', escalating tensions in the Gulf after Iranian strikes on US bases and tankers.
2026-07-08
Rhyolite Ridge: $996M DOE Loan Meets Seoul
Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge mine in Nevada secures a $996M DOE loan, highlighting a shift in US critical-minerals strategy towards Korean investment.
2026-07-08
Qatar Protests Iran After LNG Tanker Attack
Qatar summons Iran's envoy after LNG tanker attack, signaling a collapse of US-Iran ceasefire and a shift in regional diplomacy.
2026-07-08
Nigeria's $20bn gas bet prioritizes industry
Nigeria's NNPC signs $20bn in gas deals, prioritizing domestic industry over European LNG needs, reshaping gas export dynamics.
2026-07-08
Central Asia's Winter Fuel Crisis
Central Asia faces a winter fuel crisis as Russian oil output plummets, forcing Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan to seek alternatives.
2026-07-08
Canada–Germany LNG Deal: Berlin's First Non-U
Canada signs a 20-year LNG deal with Germany's SEFE, marking a shift in energy supply away from US dominance.
2026-07-08
Canada-Germany Strategic Pact Unveiled
Canada and Germany launch a Strategic Partnership Agreement, focusing on defense, energy, and critical minerals, reshaping transatlantic relations.
2026-07-08
US DFC's $205B Bet on Malaysia's Energy
The US International Development Finance Corporation targets Malaysia's energy and data sectors with a $205 billion investment, shifting focus from critical minerals.
2026-07-07
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Pipeline Expansion
Saudi Arabia plans a 1-2 million bpd expansion of the Petroline to secure oil transport against threats from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-07