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  Washington (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has unleashed tariffs on US allies and foes alike, attempting to strong-arm both economic and diplomatic policy. The latest across-the-board 25 percent levies targeting direct and indirect buyers of Venezuelan oil can take effec ... read more |
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China slams US 'interference' in Venezuela over Trump oil tariff threatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused the United States of "interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs" after President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on imports from countries that bought oil and gas from the South American nation. ... more 
Brazil chief Raoni says will challenge Lula on Amazon oil project: AFP interviewPeixoto De Azevedo, Brazil (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Brazilian environmental campaigner and tribal leader Raoni Metuktire is pitting himself against the government to stop plans for an oil mega-project at the mouth of the Amazon river. ... more 
Study questions Australian mine's methane reportingSydney (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 An Australian coal mine may have significantly underestimated how much greenhouse gas it belches into the atmosphere, researchers said Wednesday after publishing the findings of a monitoring mission. ... more 
Shell plans to cut more costs, boost gas salesLondon (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 British energy giant Shell on Tuesday announced plans to slash costs by billions of dollars and increase shareholder returns, as it focuses on its liquified natural gas (LNG) business. ... more |
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Greenpeace hit with $660 mn in damages in US pipeline suitWashington (AFP) Mar 19, 2025 A jury in North Dakota on Wednesday ordered Greenpeace to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in a closely watched lawsuit brought by a US pipeline operator, raising serious free speech concerns. ... more |
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Blaze hits major Nigeria oil pipelineLagos (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 A fire broke out at a major pipeline in southern Nigeria, Africa's largest petrol producer, police said on Tuesday, adding they had arrested two people for questioning. ... more 
Huthis claim new attack on American warships, report new US strikesSanaa (AFP) Mar 18, 2025 Yemen's Huthis on Tuesday claimed their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, despite US strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that have sparked mass protests organised by the group. ... more 
Jury deliberates US pipeline case with free speech implicationsWashington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 A jury in North Dakota began deliberating Monday in a trial that has broad free speech implications, over a US oil pipeline operator's lawsuit seeking millions of dollars from Greenpeace for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of violence and defamation. ... more 
Trump says Iran 'will be held responsible' for Huthi attacksWashington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 President Donald Trump declared Monday he will hold Iran directly responsible for any future attacks by Yemen's Tehran-backed Huthi rebels, who have targeted US and other foreign ships in the Red Sea. ... more |
U.S. military launches 'decisive and powerful' strikes against HouthisWashington DC (UPI) Mar 15, 2025 President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the U.S. military to begin military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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China urges 'dialogue' after Yemen rebels say attacked US carrier Beijing (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 China on Monday called for "dialogue" and a de-escalation of tensions in the Red Sea after Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed to have twice attacked a US aircraft carrier group within 24 hours. ... more 
Oil spill in Ecuador river brings emergency declarationQuininde, Ecuador (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 An oil spill in northwestern Ecuador has turned a river black, prompting authorities to declare an environmental emergency and order residents to ration drinking water. ... more 
Niger expels three Chinese oil executives: reportsNiamey, Niger (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Niger's military rulers have expelled three Chinese oil executives from the country and closed down a Chinese-run hotel, media reports and an official decree indicated Friday. ... more 
China urges end to 'illegal' sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talksBeijing (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 China urged an end to "illegal" sanctions on Iran as it hosted Iranian and Russian diplomats on Friday for talks Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme. ... more |
U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with ChinaWashington DC (UPI) Mar 13, 2025 Iran is operating a ghost fleet to sell oil to China in violation of existing sanctions, which U.S. officials seek to stop with the help of new sanctions. ... more 
BP says gas leak stopped off coast of Senegal, MauritaniaDakar (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 A natural gas leak that was ongoing for three weeks at a new field off the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania has been stopped, its operator BP said Thursday. ... more
Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gasBaghdad (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour. ... more 
Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gasBaghdad (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its neighbour after the United States ended an electricity sanctions waiver. ... more |
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Nord Stream methane leak larger than initial estimatesParis, France (SPX) Mar 11, 2025 A new study published in *Nature* reveals that the methane released from the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 was more than twice the initially estimated volume. The leak, one of the largest human- ... more  
Eco friendly low-cost energy storage system from pine biomassMadrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 10, 2025 The challenge of storing renewable energy efficiently remains a crucial factor in advancing sustainable power solutions. ... more 
Greenpeace, locals protest over gas leak off Senegal, MauritaniaDakar (AFP) Mar 7, 2025 Greenpeace condemned BP on Thursday for a gas leak that has been ongoing for several weeks at a new field the British oil giant operates off Senegal and Mauritania. ... more
Leak at new gas field off Senegal, MauritaniaDakar (AFP) Mar 5, 2025 Work is under way to repair a gas leak at a new offshore natural gas field off Senegal and Mauritania which poses no risk to employees, operator British energy giant BP said Wednesday. ... more |
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S.Sudan general, oil minister arrested in threat to peace dealJuba (AFP) Mar 5, 2025 South Sudan troops have arrested the oil minister and deputy head of the armed forces, both allies of Vice-President Riek Machar, as fears grew on Wednesday for the country's fragile peace agreement. ... more |
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Chinese lessons in Saudi schools show growing ties Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Mar 4, 2025 With a map of China on the wall behind him, 14-year-old Yasser al-Shaalan studied the names of professions in a Chinese textbook, one of thousands of Saudi children now learning the language at school. ... more 
BP ditches climate targets in pivot back to oil and gasLondon (AFP) Feb 26, 2025 British energy giant BP launched a major pivot back to its more profitable oil and gas business Wednesday, shelving its once industry-leading targets on reducing carbon emissions and slashing clean energy investment. ... more
Iraq, BP finalise deal to develop new oil fieldsBaghdad (AFP) Feb 25, 2025 Iraq and energy giant BP finalised an agreement to develop oil fields in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraqi authorities and the British company said Tuesday. ... more 
Greenpeace trial begins in North Dakota in key free speech caseWashington (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 A US oil pipeline operator's lawsuit seeking millions of dollars from Greenpeace for allegedly orchestrating a campaign of violence and defamation begins Monday in a North Dakota court, in a case with broad free speech implications. ... more |
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