Lebanon

An agreement announced on December 17, 2025 provides for twenty years of deliveries through 2040. The package amounts to 112 billion new Israeli shekels (Israeli shekels) (NIS), with flows intended to support Egyptian gas supply and Israeli public revenues.
Chinese supplier HiTHIUM enters the Israeli market with a strategic agreement to deploy 1.5GWh of long-duration energy storage alongside El-Mor Renewable Energy.

IAEA warns of restricted access to Iranian nuclear site since June strikes

The International Atomic Energy Agency denounces the ongoing inspection blockage at several damaged Iranian nuclear facilities, where stocks of highly enriched uranium remain.
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A $400 million natural gas pipeline connecting Israel to Cyprus, with a capacity of 1 billion cubic meters per year, is awaiting government approvals, according to Energean’s CEO.
Shanghai Electric has signed phase II of the Parau photovoltaic project with Econergy, expanding its Romanian solar portfolio to 550 MW.

The United States Raises Tariffs Against Colombia on Energy and Metals

The United States announces a tariff increase beyond the 10% base rate targeting several Colombian products. Bogotá has recalled its ambassador. The detailed list of tariff lines has not yet been published, while Colombia’s ban on coal exports to Israel remains in effect.
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The decline in imports and the rise in refining in September reduced China’s crude surplus to its lowest in eight months, opening the way for tactical buying as Brent slips below 61 dollars.
Amman says it is ready to provide electricity and natural gas to Lebanon using its already operational infrastructure, pending the completion of regional procedures.

Jordan: exporting its electricity via Syria, operational levers and constraints

Jordan can export electricity if three conditions align: fuel availability for its power plants, measurable system surplus, and a functional transit framework via Syria to Lebanon with clear metering and settlement rules.
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Israeli company Prisma Photonics has raised $30mn in a funding round led by Protego Ventures to develop its artificial intelligence-based detection system for power grids and critical infrastructure.
Eco Wave Power and BladeRanger have unveiled a first-of-its-kind drone-powered maintenance system for onshore wave energy infrastructure, aimed at reducing operational costs and improving system performance.

IAEA: Iran held 440.9 kg at 60% before Israeli strikes

A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency puts Iran’s 60% enriched uranium at 440.9 kg before Israeli and U.S. strikes, while the agency’s access to enrichment sites has remained suspended since the operations.
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President Gustavo Petro bans all coal exports to Israel, a decision with minor energy effects but strong diplomatic weight, illustrating his anti-Americanism and attempts to reshape Colombia’s domestic politics.
Iran once again authorises the International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect its nuclear sites, following a suspension triggered by a dispute over responsibility for Israeli strikes.

Shikun & Binui commissions a 71 MW solar power plant in Romania

Israeli group Shikun & Binui begins commercial operation of its first photovoltaic park in Romania, a 71 MW facility located in Satu Mare County.
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Baghdad and Damascus intensify discussions to reactivate the 850 km pipeline closed since 2003, offering a Mediterranean alternative amid regional tensions and export blockages.
Eco Wave Power has completed the full installation of its wave energy system at the Port of Los Angeles, paving the way for initial operational tests scheduled for September.

OPEC+ Cuts Production Despite Higher Quotas in July

OPEC+ oil production fell to 41.65 million barrels per day in July 2025, reveals S&P Global's Platts survey, as Saudi Arabia normalizes production after June's Iran-Israel tensions.
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A senior official from the UN agency begins technical discussions with Iran on Monday, the first meeting since June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
The Israeli group NewMed Energy has signed a natural gas export contract worth $35bn with Egypt, covering 130bn cubic metres to be delivered by 2040.
After being attacked by Houthis in August, the Sounion tanker begins, under high security, the transfer of one million barrels of oil to the Delta Blue in the Suez Canal, preventing a major ecological disaster.
BW Energy plans to reach a production of 40,000 barrels per day off the coast of Gabon by the end of 2024, thanks to an intensive drilling campaign in the Dussafu block.

Iran Exports Its First Crude Cargo Outside the Persian Gulf Before Israeli Retaliation

Iran has carried out its first crude oil export outside the Persian Gulf via the Jask terminal, expanding its export options amid threats of retaliatory strikes by Israel targeting oil facilities.
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The International Energy Agency confirms that the oil market remains stable despite tensions in the Middle East, while preparing to intervene if necessary.
European Union leaders and Gulf countries meet in Brussels to prevent an escalation in the Middle East, addressing trade, energy, and regional stability.

Israel in Talks with Cyprus on ‘Possible Cooperation’ in Energy

The energy ministries of Israel and Cyprus are discussing a historic agreement for the export of natural gas, marking the first sale of Israeli gas in Europe via a pipeline.
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US sanctions on Iran to tighten China crude flows and raise shipping costs
The United States intensifies sanctions against Iran, targeting its oil sector and international partners, in response to Iranian support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Hamas, as well as the fundamental human rights violations committed by the Iranian regime.

Ship damaged in Red Sea by unknown projectile, reports UKMTO

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Red Sea, near the Yemeni coast. The crew is safe and the attack occurs amid increased regional tensions.
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Chinese refiners' Iranian oil imports are expected to decrease due to stricter sanctions and tensions in the Middle East. However, major disruptions appear unlikely, according to sources in China's energy sector.
Eco Wave Power and Lian Tat Sign a Historic Agreement to Develop the First Onshore Marine Energy Installation in Asia, Starting with a 100KW Pilot Project in Taiwan.

Ithaca Energy Strengthens Its Presence in the North Sea with the Acquisition of Eni’s Assets

Ithaca Energy has acquired the majority of Eni's British oil and gas assets, thereby consolidating its position in a region undergoing significant changes.
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The escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran threatens the stability of the global oil market. OPEC+ must assess its capacities in the face of a possible supply shock.
The United States and G7 leaders discuss new sanctions in response to Iran's attack on Israel. New measures targeting the Houthis in Yemen have also been announced.

Oil Prices Rise Following Biden’s Statement on Strikes in Iran

Oil prices significantly increase after a statement by U.S. President Joe Biden mentioning potential strikes against Iranian oil infrastructures, raising concerns about global supply.
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US crude oil reserves increased unexpectedly due to a significant slowdown in refinery activity, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Despite tensions in the Middle East, oil prices remain stable due to abundant supply and the interests of Tehran and Washington to avoid escalation.

Asian refiners remain confident that the Iran-Israel conflict will not disrupt Persian Gulf oil flows

Asian refiners remain optimistic amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, anticipating that Persian Gulf crude flows to Asia will stay stable despite the ongoing conflict.
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The United Arab Emirates Energy Minister, Suhail al-Mazrouei, reaffirms OPEC+ unity in its commitment to stabilize the global oil market at the Gulf Intelligence Energy Markets Forum.
The ports of Hodeidah and Ras Isa in Yemen have been hit by Israeli airstrikes, disrupting regional maritime transport and exacerbating geopolitical tensions in a key area for global oil supply.