University launches nuclear fission and fusion control room simulator

The university said the simulator was the first of its kind in the UK and would support the country’s clean energy goals and help enhance future nuclear safety. Funded through a GBP2 million…

Reactor pressure vessel installed at Indian nuclear plant

The pressure vessel, which was manufactured at the Atommash plant of Rosatom’s Machine Building Division in Volgodonsk, in Russia, was delivered to the construction site in 2025. The installation was…

IPC achieves first oil at Blackrod Phase 1 ahead of schedule

(WO) — International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) has achieved first oil at Phase 1 of its Blackrod thermal oil sands project in Alberta, with production beginning ahead of schedule and on…

First LNG Tanker Clears Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Deal Announcement

An LNG carrier successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz early on Monday, the first tanker carrying energy products to clear the chokepoint since the U.S. and Iran announced a…

India Pushes States to Fast-Track Nuclear and Battery Storage Approvals

India’s federal government has urged states to accelerate approvals of nuclear and battery energy storage systems on their territories in a push to boost energy security amid soaring power demand,…

Russia Eases Environmental Rules for Domestic Fuel amid Shortages

Russia’s government has authorized some refineries to produce gasoline and diesel with higher sulfur content and other lower environmental specifications in a bid to alleviate the ongoing fuel shortages, Russian…

Vance Says He Hopes to Release Text of Agreement to Halt War in Iran This Week

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he hopes text of an agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz will be released…

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  • June 15, 2026
Russian sanctions drive China’s expanding role in helium trade

By 16 hours ago 4 min read China is playing a bigger role in the global helium trade as Russian supply finds alternative routes to market amid Western sanctions, according…

  • Gas
  • June 15, 2026
Russian sanctions drive China’s expanding role in helium trade

By 30 min ago 4 min read China is playing a bigger role in the global helium trade as Russian supply finds alternative routes to market amid Western sanctions, according…

LNG Tanker Heads for Hormuz Amid News of Reopening

A liquefied natural gas tanker has headed for the Strait of Hormuz, following an announcement by President Trump that he had struck a deal with Iran for the reopening of…