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Energy, Oil & Gas

IEA forecasts 0.5pc drop in global natural gas demand in 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts global natural gas demand will fall 0.5 per cent in 2026 as Middle East conflict-driven supply disruptions, higher prices and reduced LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz weigh on consumption.

Miscellaneous

US strikes more than 80 targets in Iran after attacks on ships in Hormuz

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes across Iran overnight, targeting more than 80 sites after Tehran resumed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, further destabilising a fragile ceasefire agreed less than three weeks ago.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Yokogawa named main automation contractor for $13bn Commonwealth LNG project

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Yokogawa Corporation of America has been selected as Main Automation Contractor (MAC) for the Commonwealth LNG project in Louisiana, US, strengthening its role in one of the country’s major LNG developments.

Energy, Oil & Gas

LNG trade hits record 436.98m tonnes in 2025

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade reached a record 436.98 million tonnes in 2025, rising 6.3 percent and marking the fastest growth since 2022, according to the International Gas Union (IGU).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

easyJet nears $7.34bn acquisition by Castlelake

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

British budget airline easyJet has agreed in principle to a revised takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at up to £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Valvitalia secures $30m valve contract for major US pipeline project

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Valvitalia Group has secured a contract worth approximately $30 million to supply valves for the Desert Southwest pipeline, one of the largest energy infrastructure projects currently under development in the southwestern US.

Energy, Oil & Gas Miscellaneous

Missiles targeting Saudi oil refineries shot down, sources say

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

Air defence systems in Saudi Arabia intercepted ​two ballistic missiles from Yemen on Saturday targeting oil refineries in Yanbu, Greek security sources a day after US forces ‌launched fresh air strikes on Iran, said media reports. The defence system was operated by Greek military personnel.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US, Saudi Arabia announce historic nuclear cooperation deal

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman have signed a peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement, commonly known as a 123 agreement, alongside an accompanying bilateral safeguards agreement.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

US to resume direct flights to Lebanon after four decades

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of direct flights between the United States and Lebanon, marking a significant step in bilateral relations after more than 40 years without direct air links.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Trump approves landmark nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could eventually allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its nuclear energy programme under a modified oversight framework, CNN reported, citing two US officials and a source familiar with the matter.