Lusaka, Zambia — Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has offered to supply natural gas to neighboring Zambia to help the country alleviate its ongoing energy crisis, which has been worsened by low water levels affecting hydroelectric power generation. During a two day official visit to Lusaka at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema, President Chapo said […]
The International Maritime Organization, a United Nations body, is hitting the brakes on a proposed global carbon tax on international shipping that’s been strongly opposed by the United States. On October 17, member states were all set to give the thumbs up to the proposal, but Saudi Arabia threw a wrench in the works by […]
Trump and Albanese Finalize Agreement to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chains In a major move to reduce dependence on China for rare earth materials, U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement at their first official summit at the White House. The agreement aims to […]
Vietnam and Murphy Oil Deepen Investment in Oil and Gas Sector Vietnam is reaffirming its long-term commitment to energy cooperation with the United States as part of its broader strategic goals, following a high-level meeting in Hanoi between Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and Eric Hamley, President and CEO of Murphy Oil Corporation, a U.S. based […]
Putin to Attend as Beijing Bolsters Ties with Sanctions Hit Russia Ahead of U.S. Elections Beijing, August 26, 2025 — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host more than 20 world leaders next week at a high-stakes regional security forum, marking a significant display of Global South solidarity and a renewed diplomatic push in […]
Discussions Signal Strategic Interests Beyond Ceasefire Goals In a development that adds a new layer to ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. and Russian officials quietly discussed energy-related deals during recent Ukraine peace talks held earlier this month, according to five sources familiar with the negotiations. The behind-the-scenes energy discussions took place on the sidelines of the […]
Oil Market Braces for Turmoil Iranian state-owned outlet Press TV has released a new report quoting Major General Kowsari, a senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, who stated that the Parliament has reached the conclusion that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed, but the final decision in this regard lies with […]
Malaysia is set to increase its gas-fired power generation capacity by up to 50% by the end of this decade, in a major energy expansion strategy aimed at meeting the surging electricity demands driven by data centres. According to an industry official speaking at the Energy Asia conference, the country plans to add between 6 […]