With little slack in the system, soaring prices don’t give operators that much of an incentive to let rip
Most ambitious British timeframe yet for the technology comes as US and China race ahead in funding for sector
Leaving the oil cartel is not just a commercial decision — it reflects structural changes in global energy markets
Stocks near 8-year low ahead of summer travel season despite collapse in demand
Investing in alternatives to this and other maritime chokepoints is costly but necessary
Increased priority on security of power supply might see some countries continue to rely on fossil fuels
Move comes as Europe looks to secure more supplies from producers outside the Middle East and Russia
Blast at Kazzinc’s facility killed two people and injured five, according to Kazakhstan’s government
Also in today’s newsletter, oil surges after US and Iran exchange fire
Executives warn that a prolonged energy shock would increase pressure to pass on costs to customers
Debate on power standards is playing out across industries
Rebound may spell end of the era of ever-cheaper cells after a price war that stoked huge losses among biggest producers
Reliance on external advisers has drawn criticism for potential conflicts of interest
The longer the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues, the more likely a crisis-like adjustment in rich economies becomes
US tech billionaire leads $140mn investment into Panthalassa as search for AI power pushes into exotic new frontiers
Brussels cites security concerns in latest crackdown on sensitive China-made imports
‘Somewhat counterintuitive’ indeed
Capping methane emissions would alleviate energy and climate crisis
Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe switches to land cargo to avoid Strait of Hormuz as soaring prices allow it to shoulder extra costs
High demand for units in Europe suggests green technologies benefiting from energy price surge due to Iran war
World leaders in the sector, such as Singapore, have leakage rates that are 75% lower than in England and Wales
With the Strait of Hormuz choked off, Riyadh focuses on Red Sea infrastructure
Middle East crisis throws travel and commodities into disarray
Defence department is stalling 165 projects as president steps up efforts to stamp out the industry
The US president’s actions have inadvertently raised the appeal of renewable energy
