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China and UAE’s Exit from OPEC: Risks and Opportunities
The United Arab Emirates' announcement of its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026, represents a major strategic shift in...
The UAE’s OPEC Exit Is Not About Oil. It Never Was
There is a particular kind of institutional exit that is not really about the institution at all. The resignation letter is the last formality...
Europe’s Energy Strategy Avoids Demand Cuts, but Pressure Is Building
As the energy crisis from the Iran war escalates, countries worldwide, from Australia to Egypt, are taking steps to conserve fuel. This includes promoting...
Which oil tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war
The U. S. has a blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its blockade on marine traffic in the Strait...
Airlines’ summer holiday plans overshadowed by Iran war and jet fuel worries
European airlines are facing significant challenges due to rising jet fuel prices caused by the Iran war, creating uncertainty for the summer holiday season....
Nearly 100 Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ships cross UK waters undeterred by Starmer’s threat
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent decision to allow the British military to board ships from Russia's "shadow fleet" has not changed the volume of...
UAE Breaks from OPEC and OPEC+ in Major Policy Shift
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it is leaving OPEC and OPEC+, which poses a significant challenge for these oil-exporting groups and...
As Iran war fallout spreads, China doubles down on energy security and tech dominance
China's leadership has pledged to enhance energy security while focusing on rapid technological development and self-sufficiency, especially as the U. S.-Israeli conflict affects the...
Venezuela revives idle oil rigs as contract overhaul unlocks stored assets
Oilfield service companies that stored rigs and specialized equipment in Venezuela are starting to assemble and repair them as the government reviews oil and...
Why will China not take the bullet for Iran?
Largely unknown in the outside world, Iran is generally regarded by China’s foreign policy experts and strategic affairs community as a “twin brother” of...