Keywords: Global energy


Global energy investment reaches $3.4 trillion as electricity reshapes the market in 2026

Global energy investment is expected to reach a record $3.4 trillion in 2026, as rising electricity demand, digitalization and geopolitical uncertainty reshape the priorities of governments, energy companies and investors. According to estimates from the International Energy Agency, global energy investment......

More than 660 million barrels of oil cross the Strait of Hormuz with US military support

More than 660 million barrels of crude oil have reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz aboard commercial tankers since early May, despite continuing security concerns and threats to maritime traffic in one of the world's most important energy corridors. According to U.S. Central Command, American......

Hormuz shipping traffic falls to its lowest level in weeks

Only six cargo vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to maritime tracking data, marking the lowest daily level recorded in several weeks as security concerns continue to discourage shipowners from using the strategic waterway. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler showed that......

OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand growth forecast while raising outlook for 2027

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its expectations for global oil demand growth, lowering its forecast for 2026 while adopting a more optimistic outlook for the following year. In its latest monthly report, OPEC estimated that global oil demand will increase by......

Iran warns of possible closure of strategic waterways amid rising regional tensions

Iran has warned that continued regional tensions and increased military pressure could lead to stricter control or even the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other strategically important maritime routes, raising fresh concerns over global energy security and international shipping. Senior Iranian......

Trump freezes plans to escalate against Iran as global media assess the shift

US President Donald Trump has reportedly suspended plans to expand military operations against Iran, according to reports in international media, amid concerns over the potential consequences of a broader conflict and pressure on US air-defense resources in the Middle East. The reported decision comes......

OPEC Secretary-General defends Middle East oil producers, urging markets not to doubt reliability amid regional crisis

OPEC Secretary-General Haitham al-Ghais has strongly defended the reliability of Middle East oil producers, urging international markets and watchdogs not to question their long-standing commitment to global energy security amid the ongoing regional crisis. In an official statement published by the......

IEA Releases 290 Million Barrels From Strategic Reserves To Stabilize Global Oil Markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that its member countries have released approximately 290 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves as part of an emergency response aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets. The move comes amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and......

Egypt negotiates multi-year LNG supply agreements as energy demand rises

Egypt is negotiating long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreements with major international energy companies as the country seeks to secure additional fuel supplies amid rising domestic demand and tighter global gas markets. Sources familiar with the discussions said Egypt is looking to purchase......