Japan's fusion energy industry is seeking government support as global energy markets face strain due to tensions in the Middle East.

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Energy stocks are currently performing well as two major global conflicts continue to keep oil prices high, according to insights from energy industry experts.

An analysis discusses the growth of the renewable energy sector, highlighting its increasing independence from government financial support and the ironic role of the Trump presidency in this shift.

America's largest wind farm has been completed, arriving at a time when the broader wind energy industry is heading for declines.

An outlook report discusses the future of U.S. oil production and its implications for the midstream sector. The analysis covers trends and potential impacts on the energy industry.

Global oil and gas majors are bracing for a 'new era' in the Gulf energy industry, anticipating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a three-month blockage but acknowledging that a full return to normal is unlikely.

Chevron's CEO stated that Venezuela needs to offer better contract terms to attract foreign investment in its oil sector. This call highlights the challenges and requirements for increasing international participation in the country's energy industry.

The concept of wind repowering is providing a 'second wind' for the wind energy industry, indicating renewed growth and investment in upgrading existing wind farms.

An article from the OAG360 Past Prologue Series discusses the evolving importance of capital discipline within the energy industry, likening it to a new form of geology.

An expert has affirmed that China's nuclear energy industry is experiencing rapid development and progress.

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An analysis explains the phenomenon in the energy industry where gasoline prices are described as 'up like a rocket, down like a feather' in relation to oil price movements.

The Gulf energy industry is projected to require several years to recover from the impacts of the Iran War.

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Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric met with a senior US official in Washington to discuss strategic cooperation in the energy industry, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

As Demand Grows, US Nuclear Energy Industry Faces Looming Crunch In Reactor Fuel Supply Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times, The Department of Energy (DOE) has invested billions in incentivizing domestic production of enriched uranium for the commercial development of advanced nuclear reactors, including $2.7 billion issued last month to three companies to build centrifuges and processing plants necessary to produce fuel for reactor cores. Yet, a fuel crunch that could hobble President Donald Trump’s “nuclear renaissance” initiatives looms as soon as 2028, several experts warned during the two-day U.S. Nuclear Industry Council’s 13th annual Advanced Reactors Summit in Seattle that concluded Feb. 12.  “If America wants to lead in advanced reactors, we have to do the nuclear fuel here. Make no mistake about that,” Centrus Energy Senior Vice President Patrick Brown told more than 400 nuclear industry professionals on Feb.12. “Unfortunately, we’re really building from zero.” Right now, he said, less than 1 percent of the nuclear fuel that the nation’s 94 commercial reactors annually consume is produced domestically, and that is exclusively dedicated to the Pentagon. The nation’s commercial nuclear energy industry is “completely reliant on foreign imports” of enriched uranium, he said, primarily from Kazakhstan and Canada. Those imports include up to 5 percent from Russia that won’t be available soon. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Congress in 2023 banned U.S. companies from importing Russian uranium. That ban goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2028. Brown said with the global nuclear fuel market already constrained, domestic industry’s scramble to revive enrichment—a process American companies invented and once dominated—is now a race to have supply available to meet demand as new reactors come online. Because that demand—spurred by the president’s May 2025 executive orders to license 10 new reactors by 2030 and quadruple commercial nuclear energy output by 2050—is likely to outpace domestic fuel production until the early 2030s, he said a timing shortage will emerge in 2028.  “That’s when we'll see that the problem is there’s not enough non-Russian supply” of enriched uranium to replace even the relatively small amount it now produces in a tight market where restrictions on one supplier impacts the entire market. “Fortunately,” Brown said, the industry and the Trump administration recognize there is an approaching gap between burgeoning demand and static supply, and has deemed restoring domestic capacity to enrich uranium a national security priority akin to “a second Manhattan Project.” The entrance of Urenco's uranium enrichment plant in Gronau, Germany. Urenco USA also operates a commercial enrichment plant in New Mexico and is among the few companies in the United States authorized to do so. Volker Hartmann/DDP/AFP via Getty Images Industry Must Respond The nation’s domestic nuclear fuel supply chain got a $2.7 billion boost when the Department of Energy on Jan. 5 issued awards to three domestic companies to enrich low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium. Securing $900 million awards each to build uranium enrichment plants are California-based General Matter in a former Paducah gaseous diffusion plant in western Kentucky, North Carolina-headquartered Orano Group’s Federal Services operation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Maryland-based Centrus Energy’s uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio. Brown said unlike the array of demonstration projects the Department of Energy is sponsoring, such as the Energy Reactor Pilot Program that has 10 companies vying for federal funding if they can demonstrate functionality of their designs by July 4, 2026, enriching uranium is not a new process. “We’re not here to do science experiments, right?” he said. “We’re here to go big or go home. We’re not going home. The era of demonstration is over. We are moving onto large-scale commercial production.” Centrus is already licensed to produce low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium in its Ohio plant, he said. Its Technology and Manufacturing Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is the only domestic manufacturer of centrifuges needed for the enrichment process. It’s ready to gradually scale-up production. “We have the site. We have the facility,” Brown said. “We have the room to expand” at the Piketon plant, which is demonstrating with 18 centrifuges what could be replicated by thousands. “Our technologies are proven and are actively producing [high-assay low-enriched uranium] today,” he said. The Department of Energy award is designed to induce a long-term “demand signal” for investors and utilities, he said, by assuring them there will be ample domestic supply of enriched uranium available should they incorporate nuclear power into their grid expansion plans. However, Brown said, the Piketon plant and other projects nationwide are not expected to reach peak production until the early 2030s, meaning there could be more demand than supply until production can catch up. While the Department of Energy funding is critical in seeding domestic capacity to be self-sufficient in producing nuclear fuels, how swiftly that can be achieved is now up to the industry itself, he said, encouraging operators to begin negotiating “off take” agreements with Centrus and others engaged in uranium enrichment so they can secure their fuel supply and processors can commit to ramping up with confirmed orders. “This is the chicken-and-the-egg problem that [the Department of Energy] was trying to solve. They said, ‘Build the capacity and the advanced reactor development will come while we’re building it,’” Brown said. “That’s the message. So we need firm contracts to proceed to build further. So let us know. We’re ready.” Tyler Durden Sun, 02/15/2026 - 14:00

This article provides general news and updates pertaining to the energy industry.

Russian forces have launched strikes on energy and infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv and Odesa regions of Ukraine, injuring one civilian in Kharkiv.

The Batista Brothers have successfully clinched a stake in Venezuela's oil sector, indicating a growing momentum in deals within the country's energy industry.

The geothermal energy industry is experiencing a boom, with Fervo's drilling rates soaring by 143% and Quaise successfully raising $134 million in funding.

Australia's oil and gas exploration sector is reportedly poised for a significant resurgence, indicating a potential boost in the country's energy industry.

The solar energy industry is reportedly booming, demonstrating significant growth even amidst efforts by the previous administration to hinder clean energy development and promote fossil fuels.

Ukraine continues to strike Russian refineries and supply routes, putting increasing pressure on Russia's energy industry through long- and middle-range attacks, bringing the country closer to a potential energy crisis.

Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US are creating opportunities for the clean energy industry to scale and potentially power American homes.

Jukka Leskelä, CEO of Energiateollisuus, opposes imposing special electricity production conditions on data centers, instead advocating for the data sector to take its own initiative regarding power regulation sufficiency.

From Assaluyeh to Lavan, Iran's energy industry demonstrates remarkable resilience, continuing to operate and adapt despite the persistent challenges of international sanctions and regional conflicts.

Barclays has released a report highlighting the nuclear industry's progression from conviction to construction, noting year-to-date regulatory developments, demand, and execution.

Despite significant damage inflicted on Russia's energy infrastructure by Ukrainian military actions, the industry continues to generate billions in revenue.

An energy industry executive has issued a stark warning that Europe may have only approximately six weeks of jet fuel supply remaining, raising concerns about potential disruptions to air travel and logistics.

SLB and Nvidia have announced an expanded collaboration focused on integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the energy industry.

Ukraine's national oil and gas company has heavily invested in electronic jamming systems and interceptor drones to protect its energy infrastructure, potentially serving as a model for the Middle East.

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The Finnish city of Mikkeli has reportedly become the first in Finland to ban the construction of battery energy storage facilities for five years, a decision questioned by the energy industry association.

A Danish minister has announced plans to halt deceptive business models within the electricity sector. The initiative seeks to address questionable practices in the energy industry.

A summit heard that while Australians value batteries and electric vehicles, the clean energy industry must earn the trust of regional communities, with calls for a national scheme to funnel benefits back to local councils.

German solar energy industry representatives are protesting the gradual phasing out of subsidies, warning that the move threatens the survival of companies in the sector.

Australia and India have finalized a deal for Australia to export uranium to India for its nuclear energy industry, alongside an agreement to deepen cooperation in renewable energy.

Energy expert Yang Tao, after decades in Norway's energy industry, has returned to the China University of Petroleum-Beijing as a distinguished professor to build bridges for sustainable energy solutions.

Austria's IT sector has grown to be as crucial as its energy industry, highlighting its increasing importance to the national economy. This development underscores the country's reliance on data streams and digital infrastructure.

Datacenters are fueling unprecedented growth in the US clean energy industry, yet their increasing demand for power also poses a threat to climate goals, forcing big tech to invest in its own power generation.

Brooke Holdings has been awarded a significant RM1 billion contract in the oil and gas sector. This new job marks a major development for the company in the energy industry.

Bo French, an anti-Muslim candidate, secured a runoff victory in the Republican primary for a key Texas oil and gas regulatory position. His win has given Democrats renewed hope that they can be competitive for a seat overseeing the state's powerful energy industry.

An investment guide identifies the three best nuclear energy industry stocks recommended for purchase in 2026. The article provides insights for investors interested in the future of nuclear power.

Abu Dhabi's state energy group, Adnoc, plans to invest tens of billions in building a US gas business. This move accelerates its diversification efforts, partly driven by the ongoing instability in the Middle Eastern energy industry, including the Iran war.

Despite significant damage inflicted by the Ukrainian military on Russia's energy industry, high oil prices are reportedly more than compensating for the losses, allowing the industry to continue earning billions.

India's ONGC head emphasized the need for the country to secure every drop of oil and gas and ramp up strategic reserves, citing challenges to easy access to Gulf energy. Concurrently, Qatar and India held talks in Doha to discuss the impact of regional conflicts on global energy markets, reaffirming supply stability and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Nvidia is reportedly increasing its focus on the energy industry through a collaboration with SLB, prompting discussions on whether this strategic move strengthens the investment case for NVDA stock.

Ukraine has invested heavily to protect its energy infrastructure from drone attacks, raising questions about whether the Middle East will adopt similar defensive strategies.

The CEO of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, called on Nigeria's energy industry to increase its commitment to appointing women to top leadership roles, particularly within the gas value chain, in observance of International Women's Day.

Energy UK said latest projections from suppliers suggested customers could face an increase of as much as £250 on their annual bill.

The Polish renewable energy industry is presenting expert opinions against the proposed grid law, with the fate of this key energy transformation legislation to be decided in the Presidential Palace after Senate review.

A film explores Morocco's ambitious efforts to establish a new energy industry from the ground up, detailing the challenges and opportunities.

A Venezuelan-Like Oil Blockade Against Iran Could Enable The US To Divide-And-Rule RIC Authored by Andrew Korybko, The cascading consequences of such a blockade, which might not ultimately be imposed due it entailing a high risk of war with Iran, could simultaneously weaken Russia, India, and China. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump 2.0 is considering imposing a Venezuelan-like oil blockade against Iran. It hasn’t yet done so due to concerns that Iran might attack the US’ regional military assets and/or seize its Gulf allies’ oil tankers, with either scenario destabilizing the global oil market and spiking the risk of war, so it might never ultimately happen. If the US were to successfully impose such a blockade, however, then it might be able to adroitly divide-and-rule Russia, India, and China (RIC). “The US Wants To Replicate The Venezuelan Model In Iran” by coercing Iran into subordinating itself and its energy industry to the US. The “Trump Doctrine”, which is shaped by Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby’s “Strategy of Denial”, seeks to deny strategic resources to the US’ rivals. Accordingly, it has an interest in cutting off China’s average import of 1.38 million barrels of Iranian oil per day last year, which could hit its economy hard if they’re not replaced (and that might be difficult). These exports could then be redirected to India, thus enabling India to more than replace its average import of 1 million barrels per day of Russian oil last month, with the revenue placed in an escrow account per the Venezuelan precedent for release to Iran if it cuts a nuclear and missile deal with the US. Through these means, India could zero out its import of Russian oil while raising the US’ role over its energy security exactly as Trump 2.0 wants, with the end result dealing incredible harm to RIC. Russia’s budgetary revenue from such sales would be reduced and could only realistically be replaced in part through more sales to China, though that might not be as easy as it sounds. The UK is preparing a campaign to seize Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the English Channel after being emboldened by the US’ seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker near its coast. If Russia doesn’t impose unacceptable costs on the UK, and it didn’t impose any on the US for doing this, then its Baltic Sea tankers might never reach China. Those from the Black Sea might not reach it either if the UK allies with Greece and Cyprus to cut off Russia’s “shadow fleet” from that vector too. Pipeline exports, which have limits to how much they can be scaled, would then be the only means for replacing part of Russia’s lost oil exports to India with China apart from relatively minimal tanker exports from the Far East. The resultant economic pressure on Russia and China might make them susceptible to lopsided deals with the US on Ukraine and trade. As for India, it already entered into a partially lopsided deal with the US as regards the informal quid pro quo of it agreeing to zero out its import of Russian oil in exchange for their trade deal, and the US’ growing influence over India’s energy security could curtail its hard-earned strategic autonomy. This might then be leveraged for coercing a reduction in India’s purchase of Chinese goods and services so as to place more pressure on the People’s Republic to agree to its own lopsided trade deal with the US. This worst-case scenario of the US’ dividing-and-ruling RIC can be averted by Iran deterring or breaking a US blockade on its oil in parallel with Russia doing the same with respect to any British one against its “shadow fleet”. These options require immense political will since they entail the potential cost of a hot war breaking out between Great Powers so it’s unclear whether they’ll be implemented, but likewise, so too might the US and UK ultimately back off from their possible blockades for the same reason. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 20:05