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Energy, Oil & Gas

Australia halves fuel excise to counter global energy turmoil

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a 50 per cent reduction of the fuel excise, a move aimed at mitigating the impact of the global fuel crisis stemming from the escalating military conflict in the Middle East.

Energy, Oil & Gas

EnergyX gains Qatar support to expand deep-tech energy solution

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

EnergyX, a South Korea-founded building energy tech company, secures major Qatari backing to establish its global HQ, expand deep-tech solutions, pursue acquisitions across GCC and Europe, and create over 100 high-skilled jobs

Energy, Oil & Gas

Energy sector boosts autonomous investment by 2030: study

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Schneider Electric research shows energy and chemicals executives increasingly prioritize autonomous operations, with 31.5–44 per cent seeing it as critical. Adoption faces cost, legacy, and regulatory barriers, while delays risk higher costs, talent gaps, and competitiveness loss.

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Oil surge signals higher rates ahead, says deVere

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Investors must prepare now for higher interest rates due to the escalating Iran conflict, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.

Energy, Oil & Gas

China's growth resilient to global energy shocks: QNB

Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Qatar National Bank (QNB) said China's economic growth outlook remains broadly resilient despite mounting geopolitical tensions and volatility in global energy markets, citing structural factors that mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.

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Trump extends Iran deadline for 10 more days; talks 'progress'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026

US President Donald Trump said he was extending by 10 days a deadline linked to threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, saying the move followed a request from Tehran and that negotiations were progressing positively.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global oil prices rise as war de-escalation efforts face roadblocks

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Global oil prices rose on Thursday, recovering part of the previous session’s losses, as market participants reassessed the outlook for a potential de-escalation in tensions involving Iran and the United States. The conflict has continued to disrupt energy flows across a critical oil-producing region.

Energy, Oil & Gas

China launches first AI analysis platform for energy storage

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

China launched its first AI platform for energy storage data analysis. Using AI and big data, it remotely detects defects and hazards in new energy storage equipment, generating real-time maintenance plans for prompt action.

Energy, Oil & Gas

SLB industrialises AI for energy industry with NVIDIA

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Global energy technology company SLB announced an expansion of its technology collaboration with NVIDIA to design and deploy critical AI infrastructure and models for the energy industry.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Stronger supply chains reduce energy tech risks: IEA

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

New International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis finds many energy technology supply chains contain at least one weak link, underscoring need to reduce concentration and improve industrial competitiveness.