QatarEnergy has paused its aggressive ramp-up plans at the Ras Laffan LNG complex following a recent tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing security over speed. This decision delays the critical LNG supply that the market had been counting on for the upcoming winter season. According to market analyst Jack Prandelli (@jackprandelli), QatarEnergy had […]
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Doomberg stops by and drops some truth bombs around the cage. We cover his article for tomorrow and Friday and tee up his book. You can read all of Doomberg’s articles on Doomberg A lateral-thinking approach to energy, finance, and geopolitics | Subscribe below for free previews of new articles | Click through to our […]
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Putin admitted Russia is experiencing fuel shortages and long lines at gas stations, while insisting the situation remains manageable. Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, pipelines, and oil terminals have forced fuel restrictions across numerous Russian regions. Moscow is considering a diesel export ban and prioritizing fuel supplies for agriculture as it seeks to stabilize the […]
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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, striking the Kapotnya (Moscow) Oil Refinery for the second time in less than a week. The assault caused fires, explosions, and significant disruption in the Russian capital, while also hitting targets in the Rostov region and occupied Ukrainian […]
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Trump said the Iran agreement allows Washington to devote more attention to Ukraine and indicated he remains interested in pursuing a peace deal with Russia. Zelensky said G7 leaders showed unprecedented unity on the war and voiced optimism that the United States could provide additional Patriot missile support. Ukraine continues to combine diplomatic efforts with […]
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In a move that signals business-as-usual intent amid extraordinary disruption, OPEC+ delegates have outlined plans to press ahead with a series of oil production quota increases, aiming to fully unwind the final layer of voluntary cuts announced in 2023 by the end of September 2026. According to Bloomberg reporting, key members intend to raise targets […]
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Europe’s shift away from Russian pipeline gas has come at a steep price: a rapidly deepening reliance on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG). According to a new analysis highlighted today by OilPrice.com, the European Union’s dependence on American LNG is projected to climb sharply, reaching as high as 80% of all LNG imports within two […]
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Ukrainian drone strikes continue to hammer Russian oil infrastructure, with the latest assault on the Tuapse Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai marking the third hit on the facility in April alone. Overnight on April 27-28, 2026, drones ignited fires and damaged additional storage tanks, triggering a state of emergency, an oil spill, and direct Kremlin […]
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In a striking intervention that challenges Europe’s long-standing energy decoupling strategy, Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italy’s state-backed energy giant Eni, has publicly urged the European Union to suspend its upcoming ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). Speaking at a political event organized by Italy’s Lega party, Descalzi stated: “I think that it is necessary […]
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ENB Pub Note: This article comes from Andrew Korybko’s Newsletter on Substack, and Stu will be covering it on the next Energy News Beat Stand Up. This is a critical election, and Orban has been standing up for Hungary first, and is a good leader. The Hungarian people have the greatest stakes since they’ll be […]
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