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What’s Driving China’s Sharp Decline in Oil Imports?

China’s falling oil imports signal a strategic shift from securing crude supplies toward managing costs, strengthening energy security, argues Fu Chengyu.

Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Why Trump Can’t Cut Gasoline Prices

Attacks on Russian refineries have tightened global fuel markets, limiting Trump’s ability to lower US gasoline prices, argues Phil Verleger.

Thu, Jul 9, 2026

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How Oil Benchmarks Survive

The Hormuz crisis reveals that oil benchmarks survive not through neutrality, but through governance, strategic participation and adaptation.

Tue, Jul 7, 2026

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Europe’s Cooling Challenge

To survive rising heat, Europe needs cooling. Air conditioners alone won’t cut it, argues RMI’s Lindsay Rasmussen and Ankit Kalanki.

Wed, Jul 1, 2026

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The 'Splinternet' of Mobility

In this opinion piece, Oliver Klaus examines how AI and geopolitics are carving up the global EV market.

Thu, Jun 25, 2026

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Mideast Water, Energy and Climate Nexus

Heriot Watt Dubai University’s Olga Potapova-Crighton examines why the water, energy and climate nexus matters more than ever in the Mideast.

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

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Securing National Energy Supply: Building Resilience

In this opinion piece, Ramboll UK & Ireland’s Stephen Horrax explores the UK’s options for improving its national energy security and resilience.

Wed, Jun 17, 2026

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Ireland’s Ongoing Transformation Into a Global Electrostate

The narrative of Ireland's energy future is shifting from a green ideal to an industrial necessity, argues IDA Ireland's Shauna Higgins.

Mon, Jun 15, 2026

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Igor Sechin: What’s Left in Pandora’s Box?

In a wide-ranging speech, Igor Sechin examined shifting geopolitical realities and their implications for the future of energy.

Fri, Jun 12, 2026

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Shipping’s Electric Future

Infrastructure will define the future of shipping as electrification scales, argues NatPower Marine UK CEO Stefano D.M. Sommadossi.

Wed, Jun 10, 2026

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