Europe & UK Faces Energy Turmoil: Soaring Prices and Middle East’s Potential Role
Europe and the UK are grappling with escalating energy challenges as surging gas prices and concerns over renewable energy development dominate the agenda. In Europe, natural gas prices have surged to a one-year high of over €50/MWh, driven by colder-than-average weather, production outages, and below-average storage levels. EU gas storage is 71.8% full, falling short […]
North Africa Powers Up: Wind, Gas, and Green Hydrogen Lead the Charge!
North Africa is harnessing its diverse energy resources to tackle growing global demand, expand exports, and secure a sustainable future. Major projects across the region are redefining its role as a global energy hub. Egypt Takes Wind Energy to New Heights Egypt is propelling its renewable energy sector forward with the 10 GW […]
Africa sees $47 billion surge in oil and gas investment
In a significant boost to Africa’s energy sector, capital expenditure (capex) on oil and gas projects has reached an impressive $47 billion in 2024, marking a 23% increase compared to last year. This sharp rise highlights the growing interest of energy majors in Africa’s vast untapped resources and underscores the continent’s emergence as a global […]
Big Oil Bets on LNG: No More Wind and Solar?
The global energy landscape is shifting as natural gas takes center stage, driving both sustainable energy solutions and reliable power supply. Industry giants Chevron and Exxon are scaling back their investments in renewable energy projects like wind and solar, turning their focus toward gas-fired power generation. This shift aligns with the rising demand for uninterrupted […]
Winter Fuels Bullish Surge in Europe’s Diesel Market
Optimism is growing in the European diesel and gasoil markets as hedge funds and portfolio managers continue to cut their bearish positions amid colder weather and surging natural gas prices. Traders are increasingly bullish on diesel futures, with expectations for further price increases throughout the winter. In the week leading up to November 26, money […]
Global Energy Markets Struggle Amid Gas Price Surges, Supply Disruptions, and OPEC+ Uncertainty
European natural gas prices have jumped nearly 45% this year, driven by cold weather forecasts and U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, a key Russian financial entity. Northwest Europe is experiencing its first notably cold winter since 2021, with temperatures below the 30-year average, causing gas inventories to drop to 87.7% of capacity. LNG (liquefied natural gas) […]
Energy Majors Unite to Expand LPG and Clean Energy in Africa and Asia
Four of the world’s largest energy companies—bp, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies—have pledged a joint investment of $500 million to enhance access to energy and clean cooking solutions across sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia. The initiative, managed by a global private equity firm, focuses on impactful projects such as solar home systems, mini-grids, energy […]
