Oil & gas
Bolivia vows to honour energy and lithium contracts to rebuild investor confidence
By Cygnus | 19 Jan 2026
Bolivia’s new centrist government pledged to honour all oil, gas and lithium contracts, including deals with Chinese and Russian firms, as it drafts new laws to revive output and attract investment.
Oswal Energies signs MoU with Abu Dhabi’s ATS, outlines $1 billion Middle East expansion
By Axel Miller | 16 Jan 2026
Oswal Energies signs an MoU with Abu Dhabi’s ATS to build an EPC-DBO alliance and expand in the Middle East with planned investment of up to $1B.
BP Signals Up to $5 Billion in Write-Downs as Strategy Shifts Back Toward Core Oil and Gas
By Axel Miller | 14 Jan 2026
BP expects $4–$5 billion in post-tax impairments in Q4 2025, mainly tied to its Gas & Low Carbon Energy segment, as the company continues its portfolio reset.
India Slips to Third Spot as Refiners Cut Back on Russian Crude Imports: Report
By Cygnus | 13 Jan 2026
India slipped to third place among the largest buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after refiners reduced crude purchases, according to a CREA report, allowing Türkiye to overtake India for the month.
The New Oil (Part 2): 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 (Part 1): 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
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
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’
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
By Axel Miller | 06 Jan 2026
Trump administration seeks $100B Venezuela oil revival; proposes federal subsidies for Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.
