A massive lithium mine in Mali, one of the largest in the world, has officially started production. The Goulamina mine, located in the Bougouni region, is owned by the Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. Lithium is a key material used in electric vehicle batteries and electronics, making this project a big
India has managed to reduce its oil spending in recent months, even though it’s been buying more crude oil from abroad. How is this possible? The answer lies in falling global crude oil prices. Between September and November, India’s oil import costs dropped by 9% compared to the same period
Russia has started working on a huge new gas pipeline to China, which will also pass through Kazakhstan. This pipeline is expected to deliver up to 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas every year, with China set to receive 35 bcm, and Kazakhstan getting the rest. The project is
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest oil refiner, has launched an investigation into claims that a US-based specialty chemicals company bribed its officials to win lucrative contracts over a decade ago. The US company in question, Albemarle Corporation, is a global leader in selling catalysts—chemical agents crucial for oil refinery
Drone flyovers over nuclear power plants have exploded in recent days, sparking serious concerns. Between Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, the number of reported drone incidents at these facilities nearly doubled in just a single week. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed that, by Dec. 17, there were 26 reports
Qatar has issued a bold warning to the European Union: impose harsh penalties on our energy exports, and we’ll cut off your gas supply. This dramatic announcement came from Qatar’s Energy Minister, Saad al-Kaabi, during an interview with the Financial Times. The Gulf nation has become a critical supplier of
As 2024 winds down and the world looks ahead to 2025, there’s one big story you might have missed – and it’s not about war, elections, or artificial intelligence. While everyone’s eyes are on these loud, global events, there’s something far more important unfolding in the background. It’s called The
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, has raised serious questions about a major energy deal with Adani Power, a company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. This deal, signed in 2017 under the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has now become a hot
India is stepping up to help its neighbor, Sri Lanka, by supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG), connecting electricity grids, and building a new petroleum pipeline. These major plans were announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press event with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is
