The New Oil: How the 2026 lithium and graphite bottleneck could stall global EV growth

The New Oil: How the 2026 lithium and graphite bottleneck could stall global EV growth

By Cygnus | 12 Jan 2026

Lithium and graphite are emerging as the key EV bottlenecks in 2026 as South America expands mining while China dominates processing and battery-grade conversion.

The New Oil: How the 2026 Rare Earth Shock Is Reshaping the Global Economy

The New Oil: How the 2026 Rare Earth Shock Is Reshaping the Global Economy

By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026

Japan launches a 6,000m deep-sea mission as China restricts rare earth exports. Discover how the 2026 “New Oil” crisis is redefining global high-tech trade.

Oil Heads for Third Weekly Gain as Geopolitical Risks Lift Prices

Oil Heads for Third Weekly Gain as Geopolitical Risks Lift Prices

By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026

Oil prices head for a third weekly gain as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Iran raise supply concerns, offsetting last year’s global surplus.

Trump’s Venezuela Pivot Squeezes China; Refiners Shift Toward Canadian Crude and Iranian Heavy

Trump’s Venezuela Pivot Squeezes China; Refiners Shift Toward Canadian Crude and Iranian Heavy

By Axel Miller | 08 Jan 2026

Trump’s Venezuela blockade forces Chinese refiners to choose between expensive Canadian crude and discounted Iranian oil. Explore the 75-day supply cushion.

Reliance Denies Russian Crude Intake at Jamnagar, Calls Reports ‘Blatantly Untrue’

Reliance Denies Russian Crude Intake at Jamnagar, Calls Reports ‘Blatantly Untrue’

By Cygnus | 06 Jan 2026

Reliance Industries denies reports of Russian crude bound for Jamnagar as “blatantly untrue,” amid 50% U.S. tariffs and a 5.1% stock crash.

Trump Administration to Court U.S. Oil Majors for Venezuela Revival Plan

Trump Administration to Court U.S. Oil Majors for Venezuela Revival Plan

By Axel Miller | 06 Jan 2026

Trump administration seeks $100B Venezuela oil revival; proposes federal subsidies for Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.

BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 billion

BP to sell 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $6 billion

By Unnikrishnan | 25 Dec 2025

BP sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for $6B, valuing the unit at $10B.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The deal cuts debt and forms a new JV, with BP retaining a 35% stake.

Reliance got one-month reprieve from US sanctions on oil imports from Russia: report

Reliance got one-month reprieve from US sanctions on oil imports from Russia: report

By Unnikrishnan | 25 Dec 2025

Reliance secures a 1-month US waiver for pre-contracted Russian oil. RIL diverts Rosneft cargoes to domestic units to safeguard EU exports.

Myanmar restarts LNG imports after four-year hiatus; first cargo powers 150 MW grid injection

Myanmar restarts LNG imports after four-year hiatus; first cargo powers 150 MW grid injection

By Axel Miller | 23 Dec 2025

Myanmar restarts LNG imports after 4 years with Dapeng Princess delivery. CNTIC VPower & Everest Energy power 150 MW at Thilawa to ease 2026 blackouts.

ADNOC secures historic $11 billion financing for Ghasha gas project after Lukoil exit

ADNOC secures historic $11 billion financing for Ghasha gas project after Lukoil exit

By Axel Miller | 18 Dec 2025

ADNOC signs historic $11 billion financing for Hail and Ghasha gas project. Deal follows Lukoil’s exit and targets the world’s first net-zero gas production

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