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Europe experiences unusually early heatwave as temperatures shatter May records

- Unusually early hot spell brings record temperatures, red alerts and mounting health concerns

02.06.2026 General

Drone strikes apartment block in Romania near Ukrainian border, 2 injured

- Incident caused fire and forced around 70 residents to evacuate, say Romanian authorities

01.06.2026 General

Netanyahu eyes energy route through Israel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

- Israeli prime minister says world will seek alternatives to Gulf energy routes amid regional instability

30.05.2026 General

Nordic coalition calls on EU to uphold Arctic oil and gas drilling ban

- Nordic financial groups, unions and climate experts urge bloc not to weaken its opposition to new Arctic fossil fuel projects during policy review

29.05.2026 General

Germany's economic experts warn Iran war energy shock will slow growth

- Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets advisers in Berlin, who warn Iran war is pushing up energy costs and inflation, dampening Germany’s 2026 growth outlook to 0.5%

29.05.2026 General

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, May 28

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 53 million Turkish liras

28.05.2026 General

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 10% on May 24

- Electricity exports amount to 7,880 megawatt-hours and imports total 5,148 megawatt-hours

26.05.2026 General

US won’t let Iran hold energy market hostage, Rubio tells India's Modi

- During meeting with Indian prime minister in New Delhi, secretary of state says US energy products can diversify India’s needs

24.05.2026 General

US, Iran near 60-day ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

- Iran would clear mines from waterway, Washington would lift port blockade, allow Tehran to sell oil during 60-day period

28.05.2026 General

US oil rig count up for week ending May 22

- Number of US oil rigs fall by 30 compared to one year ago

26.05.2026 General

Iran conflict underscores importance of energy security, says Turkish energy minister

- Alparslan Bayraktar says Türkiye's new energy architecture to feature greater connectivity and more infrastructure projects

23.05.2026 General

Saudi oil export revenues hit 3-year high in March amid Middle East war

- Oil exports account for 80.3% of total merchandise exports, putting revenue at around $24.7B, as prices surged

24.05.2026 General

UK eases Russian oil sanctions amid fears over fuel shortages after Hormuz disruption

- Officials defend 'small and specific' waiver on diesel, jet fuel and LNG transport as energy prices surge, while Labour critics warn move risks undermining support for Ukraine

21.05.2026 General

EVs to make up nearly 30% of global car sales in 2026: IEA

- Global EV fleet could expand from nearly 80 million vehicles today to as many as 510 million by 2035, according to IEA

24.05.2026 General

Türkiye's LPG production up 28% in March

- LPG imports down 6.9% as exports climb 15.5% in March, latest industry report reveals

21.05.2026 Lng/Lpg , General

Suspicious $800M oil trade linked to Trump remarks trigger probe

- Officials are reviewing trades made before US president announced in late March postponing strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure

20.05.2026 General

South Korean oil tanker passing via Hormuz in coordination with Iran: Foreign minister

- It is 1st such tanker, of total 26 stuck in Middle East waters, to pass critical waterway since Israel, US initiated war on Iran on Feb. 28

20.05.2026 General

Russia, China sign 20 documents spanning economy, energy, transport, global cooperation

- Shift to national currencies protects Russia-China trade from global market volatility, Russian president says

20.05.2026 General

Middle East crisis threatens millions of jobs worldwide, ILO warns

- Global labor income could fall by up to $3T by 2027 under severe energy shock scenario, report says

18.05.2026 General

Europe remains relatively well supplied with jet-fuel, Ryanair says

- Ryanair's revenues up 11% to $18B in Q1

19.05.2026 General

Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz

-Tehran says new authority will provide operational updates and developments related to strategic waterway

19.05.2026 General

Italian premier warns EU fiscal rules could jeopardize SAFE program amid energy crisis

- EU Commission replies its position remains ‘unchanged’

19.05.2026 General

German wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON expands wind energy operations in Türkiye

- ENERCON plans a new €50 million rotor blade facility in Türkiye and is evaluating to transfer battery storage and hybrid energy solutions

19.05.2026 General

Cuba is out of fuel oil and diesel, energy minister says amid US oil blockade

- 'We have no fuel oil, no diesel,' says Vicente de La O Levy

14.05.2026 General

China-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz via Iran's 'safe' corridor as Trump visits China

- At least 4 China-linked ships, including crude tanker Yuan Hua Hu, passed through strategic waterway in last 24 hours, MarineTraffic data shows

15.05.2026 General

KazanForum 2026 to open Tuesday, bringing global economic and cultural leaders together

- 17th KazanForum to gather global leaders to discuss trade, investment, and cooperation between Russia and Islamic countries

11.05.2026 General

Türkiye, Belgium eye new cooperation horizons in defense, energy sectors

- Royal economic mission led by Queen Mathilde to visit Türkiye on May 10-14

12.05.2026 General

IRGC warns attacks on Iranian vessels would trigger strikes on US targets in region

- Remarks come as UK said it is deploying Royal Navy warship ahead of possible multinational mission to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz

11.05.2026 General

Putin says Moscow 'will do everything' to meet Slovakia's energy needs

- Russian president, Slovakian premier discuss cooperation in meeting at Kremlin

12.05.2026 General

Azerbaijan delivers another shipment of petroleum products to Armenia

- Baku delivered domestically produced petroleum products to the neighboring for the first time in December

09.05.2026 General

Operations resume at Libya’s Zawiya oil refinery following halt due to fighting

- Resumption comes after Friday suspension over fighting near vital oil complex

11.05.2026 General

KazanForum to explore AI's impact on journalism and society

- Discussions will focus on impact of new technologies, including AI, on journalism and society

07.05.2026 General

KazanForum to bring together Russia, Islamic world on May 12

- International summit aims to strengthen trade, economic, scientific, technical, social and cultural ties

06.05.2026 General

OECD sees Türkiye as key hub for diversifying critical minerals supply chains

- 'Türkiye is already an important player in critical minerals,' Marion Jansen, director at OECD Directorate for Trade and Agriculture, tells Anadolu

07.05.2026 General

UN 'deeply concerned' about drone strike on UAE oil facility

- 'Amid an increasingly strained cessation of hostilities, we call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint,' says spokesperson

06.05.2026 General

Iran introduces new mechanism for ship transits in Strait of Hormuz

- Ships receive email instructions, permits under new framework, Press TV says

06.05.2026 General

Australia unveils over $7.2B fuel security plan to boost reserves

- Plan will fund creation of government-owned fuel reserve of around 1B liters

06.05.2026 General

Swiss inflation rises to 16-month high in April amid higher energy costs

- Consumer prices increase 0.6% year-on-year, while transport prices jump 2.2% month-on-month

06.05.2026 General

'New equation in Strait of Hormuz is taking shape,' says Iran's parliament speaker

- 'The security of shipping, energy transit has been endangered by United States and its allies,' says Qalibaf

06.05.2026 General

Iran says there is 'no military solution' to political crisis as it warns US, UAE over Hormuz tensions

- 'Events in Hormuz make clear that there’s no military solution to a political crisis,' Iran's foreign minister says, warning US and UAE of 'being dragged back into quagmire'

06.05.2026 General

Arab countries condemn Iranian attacks on UAE amid renewed regional tensions

- Qatar, Egypt and Jordan say attacks are ‘a serious threat to the security and stability of the region’

06.05.2026 General

EU extends 'full solidarity' to UAE after renewed Iranian attacks

- 'Security in the region has direct consequences for Europe,' EU Commission chief says

05.05.2026 General

Major fire erupts at UAE oil facility after drone strike from Iran

- Blaze erupted at Fujairah oil complex after UAV attack from Iran, 3 people injured, transferred to hospital, authorities say

05.05.2026 General

UAE reports 4th wave of Iranian attacks amid renewed regional tensions

- Air defenses engage ballistic and cruise missiles, UAVs from Iran, Defense Ministry says

05.05.2026 General

UAE says air defenses intercepted 15 missiles, 4 drones from Iran

- Defense Ministry says interceptions included ballistic, and cruise missiles

05.05.2026 General

Japan to purchase Russian crude oil amid global energy crisis

- Russian crude to not be subjected to US, European sanctions imposed after beginning of Russia-Ukraine war in 2022

05.05.2026 General

Japan emphasizes enhancing supply chain resilience in energy, critical materials

- 3 key priority areas identified in revised policy framework under Prime Minister Takaichi who took office last October

05.05.2026 General

IEA chief warns of a deepening energy crisis as oil prices surge

- 'World is facing a major energy and economic challenge,' says head of International Energy Agency

03.05.2026 General

Türkiye's energy import bill down 3.1% in March

- At $5.68 billion, energy accounted for 17.1% of the overall import figures in Türkiye in March

30.04.2026 General

Morocco calls for global mobilization to address critical mineral supply risks

- 'Unprecedented mobilization' needed to secure minerals for energy transition, says Morocco's energy transition and sustainable development minister

29.04.2026 General

Türkiye urges global cooperation on energy, critical minerals amid rising geopolitical risks

- Supply security and price volatility key concern as conflicts reshape markets, says Turkish energy minister

29.04.2026 General

Meta, Overview Energy agree on space solar partnership

- Deal gives Meta early access to up to 1 gigawatt of potential capacity from Overview Energy’s space solar energy system

28.04.2026 General

Europe paid $32B more for energy due to Iran war, EU’s von der Leyen says

- European Commission chief says heavy dependence on fossil fuel imports makes economy vulnerable, proposes focusing on renewables and exploring small modular nuclear reactors

28.04.2026 General

Supply shortage fears push UK to ramp up contingency planning over Iran war

- Government warns Britons could face months of higher energy, food and flight costs despite no immediate shortages, as efforts intensify to protect supply chains

27.04.2026 General

Ukraine, EBRD sign $35M deal for 1st phase of Chernobyl New Safe Confinement restoration

- Ukraine’s partners also announced initial pledges totaling nearly $117M, Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal says

27.04.2026 General

Huawei to expand solar inverter production in Türkiye with local partner

- Company aims to enhance operation by growing capacity, adding new models, and supporting Türkiye's production capability, says senior Huawei executive

28.04.2026 General

Egypt ends early closing hours policy imposed amid energy crisis caused by Iran war

- Government says decision canceled after nearly one month, while other energy-saving measures remain in place

27.04.2026 General

Clean energy dominates global construction pipeline with 72% share

- Asia accounts for 84.5% of all clean energy projects under construction, with 993 gigawatts of capacity across region

22.04.2026 General

US directs 28 vessels to turn around under Iran port blockade: CENTCOM

- Vessels told to turn around, return to port, says CENTCOM

21.04.2026 General

Shipping firm Maersk says transit through Strait of Hormuz should be avoided despite ceasefire

- Maersk cites persistent volatility, pauses some Gulf-linked landside bookings

22.04.2026 General

34 energy facilities in Gulf seriously damaged, head of IEA says

- Damaged infrastructure may take 2 years or more to restore production to pre-war levels even if Strait of Hormuz reopens and ceasefire is reached, says IEA executive director

22.04.2026 General

Supply shocks highlight strategic role of battery energy storage systems

- Geopolitical energy disruptions are accelerating strategic importance of battery storage as countries seek to manage supply risks, stabilize grids and support expansion of renewables

21.04.2026 General

Ukrainian president urges cuts to Russia oil exports

- Zelenskyy says 110 tankers from Russia’s 'shadow fleet' are at sea carrying over 12M tons of oil

20.04.2026 General

Israel preparing to strike energy facilities if Iran truce collapses: Report

- 'If fighting resumes, the targets will also include Iranian energy facilities,' Maariv says, citing senior unnamed Israeli source

20.04.2026 General

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Apr. 17

- 1,000 cubic meters of natural gas on spot market costs 17,177 Turkish liras

18.04.2026 Natural Gas , General

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Apr. 19

- Energy Exchange Istanbul data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 189.39 million liras

19.04.2026 Electricity , General

Brent retreats to $88 per barrel

- Announcement to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz eases supply concerns and pushes oil prices lower

17.04.2026 General

Türkiye is resilient to the energy crisis around it, energy minister says

- Bayraktar says Türkiye targets smart, balanced energy transition

19.04.2026 General

War-linked damage to Middle East energy infrastructure may cost up to $58B: Rystad Energy

- Damage to oil, gas, related facilities tightening access to equipment and contractors, raising risk of wider project delays across global energy markets, says Rystad Energy

16.04.2026 General

Japan launches POWERR Asia, pledges $10B to help region secure oil amid Middle East energy shock

- New framework aims to finance crude, fuel procurement, expand stockpiling systems, and strengthen Asian supply chains amid Hormuz disruption

15.04.2026 General

No ships breach US blockade of Iranian ports in first 48 hours: CENTCOM

- '9 vessels have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return toward an Iranian port or coastal area,' says military

16.04.2026 General

European, Asia-Pacific nations warn of 'serious additional risks' over Hormuz disruption

- 'The past weeks have brought unacceptable loss of life and significant disruption to the global economy and financial markets,' says joint statement

15.04.2026 General

‘Want US, Iran to resume talks’: Australia, Brunei move to strengthen energy supply chain

- Two nations ‘share deep concern’ over Middle East tensions, supply disruptions

15.04.2026 General

Supply shocks elevate rare earth elements to 'new oil' status

- Global supply vulnerabilities turn rare earths into new geopolitical battleground

15.04.2026 Oil , General

Wholesale prices in Germany soar due to war's impact on energy, raw material

- During ongoing tensions in Middle East, mineral oil products prices jumps around 19% from February to March

14.04.2026 General

Strait of Hormuz instability threatens critical raw materials supply

- Ongoing instability in Hormuz is driving price increases in critical minerals, exposing and straining global supply chains beyond energy into strategic raw materials

14.04.2026 Refining/Petro Chemistry , General

Russian-flagged tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz in raretransit amid conflict

- Empty vessel enters Persian Gulf late Thursday as traders closely monitor movements through war-hit chokepoint

12.04.2026 General

Kazakh parliament ratifies green energy partnership deal with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan

- Astana, Baku, Tashkent signed strategic partnership deal on development, transmission of green energy on Nov. 13, 2024

10.04.2026 General

Türkiye's Cagri Bey arrives in Somalia for 1st overseas deep-sea drilling mission

- Drilling operations are scheduled to last 288 days at a site located 372 kilometers off Mogadishu coast

10.04.2026 General

International Energy Agency warns rare earth supply diversification lags rising global demand

- Report says demand for magnet rare earths doubled since 2015, set to rise more than 30% by 2030 - China dominates mining, refining, magnet production as IEA urges faster diversification, investment

09.04.2026 General

Russian gas only possible after Ukraine conflict ends: Italian deputy prime minister

- Matteo Salvini signals conditional openness to Russian gas

09.04.2026 General

Shell warns of Q1 gas drop, liquidity hit but sees oil trading boost

- Middle East conflict disrupts output and working capital, but stronger oil trading partly cushions impact, Shell says

09.04.2026 General

Hungary, Russia signed 12-point plan for closer ties: Report

- Deal aims to expand ties in economy, trade, energy between Budapest, Moscow, according to documents

09.04.2026 General

International Energy Agency warns rare earth supply diversification lags rising global demand

- Report says demand for magnet rare earths doubled since 2015, set to rise more than 30% by 2030

08.04.2026 General

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, April 9

- Energy Exchange Istanbul (EXIST) data shows electricity market trade volume amounts to 908.69 million Turkish liras

08.04.2026 General

Energy prices plunge following US-Iran ceasefire

- Brent futures down 14.6%, WTI down 16%, TTF index drops around 20%

09.04.2026 General

Moscow has received ‘huge’ number of requests for energy supplies: Kremlin

- Spokesman says Russia maintains contacts with Serbia, Hungary regarding energy supplies

09.04.2026 General

Kazakhstan says oil exports from Caspian terminal ‘stable’ amid claims of Ukrainian attack

- ‘According to my colleagues, our oil operations in all directions stable from this block, and exports via CPC continue steadily,’ says deputy energy minister

09.04.2026 General

US threat on Iran's energy infrastructure sparks fear of historic global supply shock

- Trump's threats to Iran's energy assets risk severe and lasting disruptions in global energy markets, analyst Osama Rizvi tells Anadolu

08.04.2026 Oil , General

Around 18% of fuel stations lack at least one type of fuel: French government spokeswoman

- 'End of war does not necessarily mean immediate return to normal energy prices,' Maud Bregeon says

08.04.2026 General

South Korean presidential aide to visit three nations to secure supplies of crude oil, naphtha

- Seoul’s top priority is securing stable supplies of essential necessities, says Kang Hoon-sik

07.04.2026 General

Cuba’s president meets with US lawmakers amid island’s energy crisis

- Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson discuss effects of US energy blockade

07.04.2026 General

Israel awaits Trump's decision on Iranian energy, infrastructure targets: Report

- Israel has approved a list of targets as a contingency if US diplomacy fails, says CNN

08.04.2026 General

China’s Xi urges faster construction of new energy system as Mideast war disrupts supplies

- President Xi stresses hydropower, ecological protection, nuclear development, state broadcaster reports

07.04.2026 General

‘Wake-up call’: Iran war should fuel Europe’s push toward renewables, say experts

- Analysts say renewable energy offers solution as policymakers look to address Europe's energy crisis amid debates over EU climate policies

07.04.2026 General

US-Israeli strike hits petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran

- Israeli defense minister claims key facilities knocked out

07.04.2026 General

3rd Turkish-owned ship passes Hormuz since closure of strait

- Crude oil tanker, from Iraq to Malaysia, safely passes through strait, while Türkiye continues to make efforts for 8 more vessels, transport minister says

07.04.2026 General

EU renewable transition faces gaps in planning for innovative technologies, expert says

- Lack of clear definitions, funding frameworks risks leaving targets unimplemented

07.04.2026 General

Japan arranging talks with Iran as no letup in Middle East conflict

- We are preparing dialogues at leadership level at an appropriate time, says Premier Takaichi

06.04.2026 General

Greece launches fuel subsidy as energy prices surge

- 'Fuel pass' targets drivers after war-driven spike in petrol costs

07.04.2026 General

Serbia discovers highly destructive explosives found near Serbia–Hungary gas pipeline

- Authorities deploy at least 140 security personnel as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic informs Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in phone call

06.04.2026 General

Iran’s security council approves 6 Bangladeshi fuel ships to pass Strait of Hormuz

- Development comes following Bangladesh's request to allow passing of oil tankers as fuel crisis grips south Asian nation

02.04.2026 General

IEA chief says current energy crisis worse than past oil shocks

- Fatih Birol cites larger supply losses, warns shortages will worsen in April

02.04.2026 General

EU allocates additional $2.3M in humanitarian aid for Cuba amid energy crisis

- Funding to deliver urgent aid to those hit by power outages and food, water shortages

02.04.2026 General

Fuel prices rise about 13% in Morocco amid war-driven supply disruptions

- Diesel and gasoline costs increase for second time since Iran conflict began

01.04.2026 General

Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant reaches 80B kilowatt-hours of electricity generation

Japan begins removing nuclear fuel from Fukushima reactor

IAEA says next generation reactors shaped by 70 years of experience

Belgium moves to take over French company Engie's 7 nuclear reactors amid energy concerns

Türkiye says power system strong amid European blackout

Türkiye's daily power consumption down 1.8% on April 26

Türkiye's daily power consumption up 16.7% on May 22

Türkiye's daily power consumption increases 1.2% on May 10

Coal prices surge as Middle East tensions disrupt energy markets

Trump directs Pentagon to purchase coal-fired electricity as he seeks boon for fading industry

Climate change protestors block world’s largest coal export port in Australia

US to invest $625M to expand coal industry

Spot market natural gas prices for Tuesday, Nov. 5

Global natural gas investments to reach almost $9 trillion by 2050

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Jan. 5

Turkish president announces more gas reserves found in Black Sea

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Apr. 9

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, Feb. 12

Spot market natural gas prices for Saturday, Nov. 29

Spot market natural gas prices for Thursday, April 17

Türkiye's LPG production up 28% in March

Türkiye, Algeria consider increasing LNG supply volume under new deal

QatarEnergy ships first LNG cargo from Golden Pass Project in Texas

Chevron Australia resumes full LNG production at Wheatstone gas facility

US oil rig count up for week ending Dec. 26

Türkiye to deploy AI in oil and gas exploration

Oil production in Türkiye's eastern region breaks first record in 2024

Oil up in w/e Dec. 15 on demand optimism, central bank interest rate decisions

US oil rig count falls for week ending April 17

Türkiye, Iraq begin talks on new oil transport deal

US oil rig count down by 8 for week ending May 23

US oil rig count down by 6 for week ending June 28

Oil prices seek balance amid supply risks, diplomacy outlook

Strait of Hormuz instability threatens critical raw materials supply

Iranian crude reaches India under sanctions waiver since March 20: TankerTrackers data

Brent down to $107.68 after volatile week driven by Middle East tensions

Renewable energy growth supports Türkiye’s climate, energy targets

WindEurope urges focus on renewables, electrification under Türkiye's COP31 presidency

Türkiye to allocate 1,500 MW of wind capacity through YEKA tenders in 2026

Solar, wind and storage now deliver cheaper electricity than fossil fuels, says IRENA

Renewable energy growth supports Türkiye’s climate, energy targets

Solar power plant in Spain offers safe haven for bees

Türkiye's daily solar power generation hits highest level of year

Solar, wind and storage now deliver cheaper electricity than fossil fuels, says IRENA

Spot market electricity prices for Saturday, Apr. 25

Syrian army moves towards Tishrin Dam southeast of Manbij

Hydropower gains new momentum as pumped storage accelerates globally

India launches $77 billion hydropower plan in Brahmaputra river

Highlights of Türkiye's energy market in 2024

Climate crisis to push 150M more Africans into poverty by 2050, experts warn

Taiwan starts drilling of 1st deep geothermal well

Türkiye sets new record for daily power consumption with 1.34% increase on July 9

Japan enacts $19B emergency budget as energy crisis deepens amid Middle East conflict

Zero Waste Forum kicks off in Istanbul

Russia expects to derive $13.6B from Strait of Hormuz oil spike

IAEA chief says US-Iran talks close to nuclear framework agreement

Oil prices ease on hopes of progress in US-Iran talks

OPEC+ agrees to extend group-wide output cuts into 2025

Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2024 to kick off in Tripoli

OPEC+ countries announce daily voluntary output cuts by 2.2 million barrels

Brazil joins OPEC+ as group confirms 3.6 million barrels per day output cut

Spot market electricity prices for Sunday, Dec. 3

ExxonMobil drills first lithium well in Arkansas in aim to become major player in EV sector

Spot market electricity prices for Thursday, June 8

High rollout of electric vehicles could earn UK drivers £6.5B more by 2035

Spot market natural gas prices for Friday, Dec. 1

Turkey's daily power consumption down 0.77% on Oct. 23

Russian Lukoil starts Chashkino gas-turbine power plant

Gazprom posts 26% loss in 1H20

Renewable energy growth supports Türkiye’s climate, energy targets

Experts say waste, water crises require concrete action at COP31 in Türkiye

WindEurope urges focus on renewables, electrification under Türkiye's COP31 presidency

Türkiye becomes second-largest market in wind energy installations in Europe in 2025

Türkiye's LPG production up 12.4% in March

Türkiye's LPG production down 4.3% in December 2024

Türkiye's LPG production down 25% in April 2024

Türkiye's LPG production up 15% in December 2023

Strait of Hormuz blockade brings energy crisis to Europe

USS Nimitz service extended amid Strait of Hormuz tensions: Report

Energy infrastructure in Ukraine hit by 1,225 attacks in 2025 as damage surpasses $20B