Keywords: Energy security


IEA warns of tighter global oil supplies as Middle East tensions weigh on markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the global oil market is facing growing supply risks as escalating tensions in the Middle East put pressure on commercial inventories and threaten key energy routes. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the agency was closely monitoring developments......

Portugal and Morocco seek EU backing for strategic electricity interconnector

Portugal and Morocco are stepping up efforts to advance a long-discussed electricity interconnector, seeking financial support from the European Union while also exploring private-sector investment to accelerate the strategic cross-border energy project. The two countries announced they will jointly......

EU proposes three-year delay on methane emissions penalties for energy importers

The European Commission has proposed postponing financial penalties linked to methane emissions reporting by three years, offering temporary regulatory flexibility to fossil fuel importers while maintaining the bloc's broader climate objectives. Under the proposal, companies importing natural gas,......

Oil prices climb as renewed Strait of Hormuz disruptions fuel supply concerns

Global oil prices moved higher on Friday as renewed disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns over energy supplies, while escalating tensions between the United States and Iran added further uncertainty to international markets. Brent crude futures rose above $85 per......

Greece warns EU Russia LNG sanctions could weaken Europe’s energy competitiveness

Greece has warned that tighter European Union sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas could unintentionally benefit non-European competitors and reduce Europe’s influence in the global LNG market. Athens raised concerns over a proposed sanctions package targeting Russia, arguing that restrictions......

Global energy under pressure: can repeated crises accelerate the green transition?

Global energy markets have been facing sustained turbulence in recent years, shaped by overlapping crises that include the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. These disruptions have raised concerns about supply chain stability,......

Global investment in critical minerals declines despite energy security concerns

Global investment in critical minerals declined in 2026 despite growing concerns over energy security and the need to diversify supply chains, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency reported that worldwide spending on mining and mineral refining dropped......

US strategic petroleum reserve falls to lowest level since 1983

The United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has declined to its lowest level since 1983, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The drop reflects a reduction of nearly three million barrels, leaving the emergency stockpile at approximately......

IAEA condemns deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant employee amid Ukraine war

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has described as “unacceptable” the reported death of an engineer working at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, warning that the incident represents a serious threat to nuclear safety amid the ongoing war. IAEA Director General......