Keywords: Energy security


EU energy crisis costs reach €106 billion amid Middle East conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has estimated that the European Union has incurred an additional €106 billion in energy costs since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran. Her remarks highlight the financial pressure facing European economies as geopolitical tensions......

Trump announces plans for major oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for large-scale oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland, highlighting the Arctic territory’s potential economic value and strategic importance. The announcement comes amid renewed efforts to strengthen the American presence in the region following......

European Commission proposes one-year delay to methane reporting rules amid energy market pressures

The European Commission has proposed postponing certain methane-related obligations for fossil fuel importers by one year, seeking to ease pressure on European energy companies as prices rise and concerns grow over the reliability of global supplies. The proposal comes amid heightened uncertainty in......

IMF chief warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could have global economic repercussions

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia could have far-reaching economic consequences, as rising energy costs and regional instability threaten to affect markets and consumers worldwide. Speaking to journalists on......

Trump Accuses Yemen’s Houthis of Driving Up Oil Prices Ahead of US Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump has accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of seeking to push global oil prices higher ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, linking the group’s renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia to broader regional tensions and domestic economic pressures. In a statement published......

Germany considers annual household fee to fund strategic gas reserve

Germany is considering a new strategic natural gas reserve designed to protect the country against major supply disruptions, with a draft proposal suggesting that households could contribute through an annual fee of up to €7.20. The plan aims to strengthen national energy security but has reportedly......

Qatar’s Emir Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza and Calls for Accountability

Qatar’s Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has called for Israeli leaders to be held accountable over the war in Gaza while urging Gulf states to strengthen security cooperation amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking before Qatar’s Shura Council on Tuesday, the emir......

Russia Reports No Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure for First Time Since Trump’s Proposed Truce

Russia made no mention of attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in its overnight military report on Tuesday, October 13, marking a potential pause in strikes on critical energy facilities following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an energy ceasefire initiative. However, Russian......

European Gas Prices Climb Above $1,000 as Middle East Conflict Fuels Market Volatility

European natural gas prices rose above $1,000 per 1,000 cubic metres on Tuesday, approaching their highest levels since late 2022 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to unsettle energy markets. By 3:40 p.m. Moscow time, gas futures on the Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), Europe’s......