Robin Laillou

Trump cuts US fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10%

Donald Trump announces an immediate reduction in tariffs on Chinese fentanyl-related imports from 20% to 10%, potentially impacting energy flows between Washington and Beijing.

Jordan prepares three major energy projects with German support

Amman plans to launch tenders for 400 megawatts of solar, wind and storage projects, as part of a strengthened bilateral energy cooperation with Germany.

Brussels calls industry leaders over Chinese rare earth export curbs

An emergency meeting led by the European Commission gathers key sectors affected by China's export restrictions on rare earths, ahead of a briefing at the European Parliament.
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Philippines accelerates gas investments to secure energy future

Manila plans to expand gas and renewable energy production to meet a 6.6% increase in electricity demand over the next two years.

Canada and the United Kingdom strengthen energy alliance around critical minerals

Ottawa and London increased bilateral exchanges to structure strategic cooperation on nuclear energy and critical minerals supply chains, as part of Canada’s G7 presidency.

Trump says Modi will stop Russian oil purchases amid rising tensions

Donald Trump says he secured Narendra Modi’s commitment to end Russian oil imports, adding political pressure to India-Russia trade relations.
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United States secures postponement of carbon tax vote at the IMO

Under intense diplomatic pressure from Washington, member states of the International Maritime Organization agreed to postpone by one year the adoption of a carbon pricing mechanism for global maritime transport.

Trump authorises CIA covert operations targeting Venezuela

Washington confirms it has mandated the CIA to carry out secret actions against Nicolas Maduro’s government, escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela amid geostrategic and energy stakes.

Brussels seeks to ban Russian gas and oil by 2027 in major diplomatic move

Two European Parliament committees propose to advance the full halt of Russian hydrocarbon imports to 2026 and 2027, including oil, gas, and LNG, strengthening the European Union’s geopolitical position.
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Low attendance of world leaders at COP30 despite climate and logistical urgency

The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.

Washington authorises Trinidad and Tobago to explore Dragon gas field with Caracas

The United States has granted Trinidad and Tobago a special licence to resume negotiations with Venezuela on the Dragon gas field, partially lifting restrictions imposed on the Venezuelan energy sector.

Brussels moves forward with plan to eliminate Russian oil and gas imports by 2028

Ambassadors of European Union member states have approved the transmission of a legislative proposal to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by January 2028 to the Council of Ministers.
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Russia formally exits bilateral nuclear agreement with the United States

The State Duma has approved Russia’s formal withdrawal from a treaty signed with the United States on the elimination of military-grade plutonium, ending over two decades of strategic nuclear cooperation.

Tusk refuses to hand over Ukrainian suspect to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was not in Poland’s interest to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian citizen suspected of taking part in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.

Saudi companies to launch 500 MW of energy projects in Syria

Al-Harfi and SCLCO signed agreements with Syrian authorities to develop solar and wind capacity, amid an ongoing energy rapprochement between Riyadh and Damascus.
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Thailand and Japan boost US crude imports amid geopolitical tensions

Faced with risks to Middle Eastern supply chains, Thai and Japanese refiners are turning to US crude, backed by tariff incentives and strategies aligned with ongoing bilateral trade discussions.

Macron urges Europe to act against Russian shadow fleet after offshore seizure

France intercepted a tanker linked to Russian exports, prompting Emmanuel Macron to call for a coordinated European response to hinder vessels bypassing oil sanctions.

UN sanctions on Iran reactivated, increased pressure on trade

The activation of the snapback mechanism reinstates all UN sanctions on Iran, directly affecting the defence, financial and maritime trade sectors.
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European Union strengthens energy cooperation with Greenland

Commissioner Dan Jørgensen visits Greenland to expand energy ties with the European Union, amid plans to double EU funding for the 2028–2034 period.

European and Iranian ministers meet in New York to avoid return of sanctions

European and Iranian foreign ministers meet in New York to try to prevent the reinstatement of UN sanctions linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme.