Iran’s Energy Crisis and Tehran’s Strategic Turn to Russia and China
Following a summer of widespread blackouts and record heat, and in the wake of June military strikes by Israel and the U.S. on its...
US Sanctions Threaten Russian Oil, Rouble Faces Pressure
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, starting Friday at 1701 GMT. The move blocks transactions...
How Long-Term Coal Contracts Are Locking Asia Out of a Clean Energy Future
Decades-long power purchase agreements in Asia are keeping utilities reliant on coal-fired electricity, even as wind and solar generation becomes increasingly cost-effective. In Southeast...
The Lukoil Question: A Guide to Its Global Assets and Potential Buyers
Russia's Lukoil is disposing of its international assets following U.S. sanctions. The sale to Swiss trader Gunvor was rejected, prompting a rush for alternative...
Why Brazil, a Renewable Energy Giant, Still Can’t Quit Coal
In July, one of Brazil's last coal plants in Candiota resumed operations after significant investment from Ambar, owned by billionaires Wesley and Joesley Batista....
A Bite Too Big? The Strategic Hurdles in Gunvor’s Pursuit of Lukoil
Russian energy group Lukoil is looking to sell its foreign assets due to new U. S. and UK sanctions. Gunvor, a Swiss trading firm,...
Rare Earths: The Hidden Metals Powering the Modern World
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a set of 17 metallic elements that have become indispensable to modern technology and defense industries. Although they are...
Beyond Megawatts: Water as the Hidden Backbone of AI and Energy Infrastructure
The exponential rise in electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, has introduced new stressors. Water is a critical yet often overlooked...
Climate Action: The Impact of China’s New Energy Vehicle Sales in Europe
The European Union fears the lack of competitiveness in the face of Chinese markets, which have invaded European countries with environmentally friendly and low-carbon...
How Trump and India Are Squeezing Russia’s War Machine
Russia, the second largest oil exporter globally, is considering its response to U. S. sanctions targeting major oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, amid the...