The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is receiving 100,000 tons of oil daily since August 1, despite multiple Ukrainian drone attacks in July targeting its infrastructure and tankers, which led to a temporary suspension of operations on July 31.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the new UK Energy Secretary, faces urgent decisions on gas supply, including approving new fields and a £2bn expansion for Centrica's Rough storage facility, crucial for avoiding a 2030 crisis.
Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthis) declared a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels near Saudi ports. This move, distinct from Red Sea attacks, is driven by internal pressures and aims to consolidate Houthi power and leverage in stalled negotiations.
The Iran war's reignition has disrupted oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude to $100 a barrel. Gulf nations are accelerating at least seven major pipeline projects to reroute oil via the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Oman, with Iraq securing a $60 billion deal for a Syria pipeline.
Brighton's The Pipeline music venue will become community-owned as the 10th site acquired by Music Venue Properties (MVP), a £7m initiative backed by DJ Fatboy Slim and Andy Burnham, aiming to secure the future of grassroots venues by becoming a "benevolent landlord."
O Pacto de Promoção da Equidade Racial (PER) realizou o segundo dia do Festival Pacto das Pretas no Museu de Arte do Rio, reunindo líderes para debater governança corporativa e diversidade, com foco na liderança de mulheres negras. O evento, que terá sua terceira etapa em São Paulo, destacou iniciativas como a Plataforma Black Hub e cartilhas ESG Racial.
Axiom Biosciences, a US-based biotech firm developing AI-powered therapies for newborn brain injuries, is targeting a US$200 million initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by 2027, with a secondary listing in the US planned for 2029. CEO Remo Moomiaie-Qajar highlighted Hong Kong's mature market for healthcare listings.
Turkey has refused to approve a €27 billion NATO military fuel pipeline upgrade, demanding prioritized funding for its 21 projects. This eleventh-hour bid delays a crucial deal to extend the Cold War-era network, aimed at preparing for a potential conflict with Russia.
Transneft's 2025 annual report shows a 1.1% year-on-year increase in oil exports, but overall crude intake into its trunk pipelines and refined product transportation decreased. The declines are attributed to lower refinery runs in Russia and OPEC+ output cuts, with 2026 volumes projected to stabilize.
West African leaders formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a vast 6,000km project costing an estimated $25bn. It will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and Europe, aiming to reshape West Africa's energy landscape and boost regional growth and international power.
Ein Londoner Gericht hat entschieden, dass die Nord Stream AG einen wirtschaftlichen Schaden von 580 Millionen Euro tragen muss. Dies folgt auf die Sprengung von Teilen der russischen Gaspipeline Nord Stream vor vier Jahren, die einem ukrainischen Kommando zugeschrieben wird.
LandSpace Technology's IPO review was restored, seeking $1.1 billion for reusable rockets. CAS Space also plans to use IPO funds for similar projects. This follows China's successful sea recovery of a Long March-10B rocket, highlighting domestic advancements in reusable rocket technology.
XRP demand is showing signs of weakening, with significant outflows from US spot ETFs and a decline in futures open interest. XRPL activity also shows reduced user participation, though institutional adoption of the ledger for tokenized assets is growing, potentially reviving demand for XRP.
A BJP councillor in Mahad, Suraj Bamane, and two aides were booked for assaulting the chief officer, Dhananjay Kolekar, over an unresolved water pipeline issue. The incident occurred in Kolekar's cabin after Bamane questioned the delay in resolving water supply disruption in his ward.
Ukraine's prosecutor general stated on Thursday that investigations show no evidence of Kyiv's involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. This comes as a former Ukrainian soldier faces trial in Germany, accused of masterminding the blasts.
Crypto scams increasingly use ATMs and kiosks as the final step, turning them into a pressure point. The FBI reported over $11 billion lost to crypto scams, with kiosks involved in thousands of complaints and hundreds of millions in losses, disproportionately affecting those over 50.
Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office denied any involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, stating no facts link Ukraine to the act. This follows Germany's charges against a Ukrainian national.
Geopolitical tensions stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to end the ceasefire with Iran have put India's planned $50 billion in IPOs at risk. Indian markets reacted negatively, highlighting the growing impact of global risks on financial markets.
Russia expects Turkey and other nations to use their influence to deter the Kiev regime from targeting global energy facilities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated after a Ukrainian drone attacked the Blue Stream gas pipeline's Krasnodarskaya compressor station.
A Russian lawmaker, Sergey Altukhov, has labeled the Ukrainian attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream gas pipeline as 'energy terrorism' targeting both Russia and Turkey. Gazprom is repairing the damage, and gas supplies to Turkey were not disrupted.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kiev regime's aggression and attacks on global energy facilities are dangerous. This follows an incident where a drone hit the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream gas pipeline, though supply to Turkey was uninterrupted.
Gazprom announced a drone attack on the Krasnodarskaya compressor station of the Blue Stream gas pipeline on July 7. The company stated that prompt measures prevented disruptions to gas supplies to Turkey, and repairs are underway.
사우디아라비아가 호르무즈 해협을 거치지 않고 홍해 연안으로 원유를 보낼 수 있는 동서 파이프라인의 수송량을 하루 최대 900만 배럴로 늘리는 방안을 검토 중이다. 이는 이란과의 긴장 고조로 인한 해협 봉쇄 리스크에 대비하기 위한 조치로, 걸프 지역 국가들의 원유 수송 안정성을 높일 것으로 기대된다.
Russia's pipeline gas supplies to the EU rose by 5% (0.4 bcm) in the first half of 2026, according to the IEA. However, supplies are expected to decrease in H2 due to import restrictions.
