Malaysia Challenges Chinese Patrols to Boost Oil and Gas Drilling in the South China Sea: Report
Malaysia defies China’s patrols to expand South China Sea oil, gas drilling: report Malaysia is expanding oil and gas exploration in the disputed South China Sea despite pressure from Chinese vessels that have maintained a constant presence in waters where both sides have overlapping claims, according to a new report. Short-range coastal tracking data show […]
From Humble Beginnings to Prosperity: Guyana’s Rapid Transformation into a Petrostate
From Rags to Riches: Guyana’s Meteoric Rise as a Petrostate Oil tumbled at the end of the U.S. summer driving season, with fears of an economic slump in China weighing heavily on the outlook for petroleum. As such, the international Brent benchmark plunged by over 12% in a month to lows not seen since early […]
Challenges Intensify for North Sea Oil and Gas Industry
Trouble Deepens for North Sea Oil and Gas When the Labour Party came into power, it vowed to tax the oil and gas industry more. Warnings this might backfire fell on deaf years. Now, banks are refusing to lend to North Sea operators. It may well end with energy shortages. “To deliver our clean power […]
Japan Adds Uranium To Critical Minerals List
Nuclear plant. (Reference image generated with AI.) Japan has added uranium to its list of critical minerals in a move that seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign sources of nuclear element, particularly Russia’s, and to support domestic exploration and development projects. The decision, made by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), comes […]