Economy What would happen if the Strait of Hormuz were closed? This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through, fuelling a big part of the global economy. And Iran controls its northern side. 23/06/2025
Markets Oil rises and Europe's markets open lower after US strikes on Iran The price of oil rose and stock markets fell as investors reacted to the US strikes against nuclear targets in Iran. 23/06/2025
Economy Energy in Europe is also at stake as Israel-Iran conflict escalates As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates further, there is a mounting fear that natural gas fields are going to be targeted — as well as oil shipping routes. Europe’s liquefied natural gas supply would be seriously impacted, along with its economies. 20/06/2025
Green News Greenpeace warns of disaster after tanker crash near Strait of Hormuz Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed a plume of oil stretching up to about 1,500 hectares from the crash site. 19/06/2025
Markets Gloomy trading in the European markets as oil keeps climbing Shares slide and crude oil prices bounce higher as Israel warns people in Iran's capital to evacuate. 17/06/2025
Climate Europe cuts methane emissions from coal mines for the first time Most of the methane emissions from fossil fuels used in Europe are tied to imports, the report also finds. 08/05/2025
Business BP sees major downturn as gas trading and refining divisions lag BP's CEO has reassured investors that BP will be watching market volatility and will be focusing on strengthening its balance sheet to improve shareholder value in the long-run. 29/04/2025
Markets US markets: Tech stocks rise higher and investors watch earnings The tech sector emerges as a champion in Monday morning trade as investors navigate the ever-changing tariff landscape and a myriad of earnings reports. 14/04/2025
Green News Hungarian residents afraid to use wells after oil spill After nearly 500 cubic metres of oil spilled from an old pipe, locals are demanding compensation and accountability from the Hungarian oil company. 16/03/2025
Green News ‘Doublespeak’: Greece greenlights offshore drilling beside marine park Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench. 14/03/2025
Green News Climate groups file lawsuits to block Trump’s offshore drilling plans Several climate advocacy groups claim that the US President's undoing of marine protections is illegal. 21/02/2025
Eco-Innovation A father and daughter's fight to turn oil data into life-saving water Unlocking seismic data could aid the search for fresh groundwater in Africa, where water scarcity affects two-thirds of the population. 26/01/2025
Business Eni launches supercomputer in bid to discover new oil and gas fields With an estimated cost of over €100m, the supercomputer - known as the HPC6 - will be able to handle a number of artificial intelligence functions, as well as highly sophisticated calculations, with the help of nearly 14,000 graphics processing units (GPUs). 26/12/2024
Markets What could shape the markets in 2025? Here’s what the analysts think After a year of new records on the stock market, 2025 is expected to bring more rallies. But what are the key factors that could move market sentiment in the new year? 25/12/2024
Azerbaijan Al Gore calls for reform of COP climate process Former US vice-president now climate campaigner Al Gore said it is 'absurd' that the presidency of the UN climate talks is being repeatedly handed to petrostates, in an exclusive interview with Euronews. 15/11/2024
Business Shell wins landmark climate case - what does it mean for investors? The current court decision does not mean that the oil giant will turn away from its green targets, but it will mean Shell can continue its present level of drilling. 12/11/2024
Markets Oil prices hit as Trump signals increasing support for more drilling US President-Elect Donald Trump's enthusiasm for more oil drilling in the US is causing increasing volatility in oil prices, as investors worry about the possibility of oversupply. 12/11/2024
Business TotalEnergies' profits hit by lower refining margins in Europe French energy company TotalEnergies announced its third quarter results, posting a sharply lower net profit, as its European refining margins continued to suffer. 31/10/2024
Business BP bows to investor pressure as it abandons plans to cut oil output BP has been facing increasing pressure from investors and stakeholders to cut down its green ambitions and to stay within the more profitable fossil fuels sector. Environmental groups are angry. 08/10/2024
Business ING pledges to stop financing new upstream oil and gas projects ING says it would no longer be offering finance to pure-play oil and gas companies for explorations or developments in new fields, as part of its move to help support the transition to green energy. 20/09/2024