Biggest US Grid Operator to Begin Processing New Power Plant Projects

(Reuters) – The largest U.S. power grid operator – PJM Interconnection – said on Wednesday that it will begin processing new power plant applications this week after working through a…

U.S. Doubles Down on Hormuz Blockade to Choke Iran’s Oil Exports

The U.S. continues to seek to pile pressure on Iran with the naval blockade outside the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump Administration signals the blockade is yielding results and…

OPEC Will Survive UAE Exit, But Medium-Term Supply Threat Is Real

The OPEC and OPEC+ groups are not expected to falter following the abrupt, but not necessarily surprising, exit of one of the biggest producers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according…

EU Warns Energy Crisis From Iran War Could Last Years

The new energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict could hurt European consumers and industries for years, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. “Our shared…

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  • April 29, 2026
Air Products advances gas-chemicals and hydrogen talks in Kazakhstan

By 1 hour ago 2 min read Industrial gas company Air Products is exploring joint gas-to-chemicals and hydrogen projects in Kazakhstan following talks between its President of Europe and Africa,…

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  • April 29, 2026
HyNet group vies for £500m government hydrogen pipeline funding

By 22 min ago 3 min read A 20-strong industry group has urged the UK government to back the HyNet cluster’s planned regional hydrogen network in the Northwest of England…

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  • April 29, 2026
NewHydrogen and NuCube explore nuclear-powered hydrogen production

By 36 min ago 2 min read Clean technology specialist NewHydrogen has partnered with nuclear microreactor developer NuCube Energy to explore using advanced nuclear technology for high-temperature hydrogen production in…

Trump Meets With Oil Executives as Iran Stalemate Drags On

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and his ​top officials met with ‌oil and gas executives including Chevron  CEO Mike ​Wirth at the ​White House on Tuesday to ⁠discuss the energy…

Oil Prices Up Over 3% Over Concerns About Prolonged Hormuz Disruption

Summary Benchmarks on multi-day rally amid Strait of Hormuz closure UAE OPEC exit unlikely to boost near-term supply, analysts say US to extend Iran port blockade, WSJ says US crude…

Phillips 66 Posts Surprise Profit on Higher Refining Margins

(Reuters) – Phillips 66  posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as ​higher refining margins helped it offset steep losses tied to ‌volatile commodity prices. U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are reaping…