Drones
Ukraine: 433 Russian drones in one night, with energy infrastructure hit in four regions
Russia attacked Ukraine with 433 drones overnight into November 1, and the General Staff says air defence downed or neutralised…
Topic
Energy security
Europe
Rubio and Hungary’s Orbán sign energy and anti-left-wing-violence memoranda in Washington
The U.S. Secretary of State and Hungary's foreign minister signed two memoranda on 29 October: one on energy diversification under…
Europe
UN Commission of Inquiry: Russia committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in strikes on Ukraine’s energy system
A new report to the UN General Assembly says Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system were war crimes and a…
Economy & Energy
Jackdaw gas field gets UK green light: 6% more domestic gas at peak and a new £2 billion Energy Wealth Fund
The UK has cleared the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea to start production, with gas due from the…
Economy & Energy
Ukraine’s prime minister claims 2,147 Russian attacks on the energy sector since 16 July, with no day without strikes
Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi told BBC Ukraine that Russia has struck the energy sector 2,147 times since the renewed government…
Europe
Sweden adds SEK 522 million in civilian aid for Ukraine ahead of winter, with most going to energy
Sweden has announced a SEK 522 million civilian package for Ukraine, with SEK 271 million for energy through UNDP, SEK…
Analysis
Strait of Hormuz explained: why the narrow passage matters
The Strait of Hormuz carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and a large share of its LNG. Here…
Europe
France publishes defence energy strategy to 2030, planning for a major war and a fuel-hungry battlefield
The French armed forces ministry has updated its defence energy strategy to include the possibility of a major engagement, keeping…
Politics & Diplomacy
Merz announces €1.35 billion for Ukraine and joint drone production in Kyiv
Merz announced about €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for Ukraine’s energy sector during his October 4 visit…
Economy & Energy
Saudi pipeline outage puts up to 4% of global oil supply at risk
Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline shutdown has put a major Red Sea export route at risk, with traders warning that stored…
Economy & Energy
IEA warns oil supply shock is deepening as Gulf recovery slips to 2027
The IEA has cut its 2026 oil supply and demand forecasts as Gulf disruptions, shrinking inventories and record diesel prices…