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Newest first · UTC+11:00Measures to develop energy sector and related fields with Vietnam - DailyNews
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said that attention has been drawn to develop energy sector and related fields with Vietnam, a close friend of Sri Lanka, which is maintaining rapid economic growth.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned Venezuela oil tankers - DailyNews
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving from Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure against leader Nicolas Maduro’s regime and suggesting an economic motive to the US’ military campaign in the region.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Trump orders blockade of Venezuela's sanctioned oil tankers
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, increasing the pressure on Nicolas Maduro's government.
· Midhat Fatimah
EU-Parlament beschließt Plan für Ausstieg aus russischem Gas
Die Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments haben in Straßburg dafür gestimmt, dass die Europäische Union spätestens zum 1. November 2027 kein Gas mehr aus Russland importieren soll - weder Flüssiggas (LNG) noch Gas über Pipelines. Der Ausstieg ist als schrittweiser Prozess über die kommenden zwei Jahre angelegt.
· Deutsche Welle
Venezuela blockade: What it means for Maduro and oil markets
Donald Trump's announcement of a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers travelling to and from Venezuela has raised questions about the economic consequences for the regime of leftist president Nicolas Maduro.
· Arthur Sullivan
Mannheim will weg von Kohle und Gas
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भारत में रूसी तेल के आयात में बहुत भारी कमी नहीं आई है. समाचार एजेंसी रॉयटर्स ने सूत्रों के हवाले से बताया है कि दिसंबर महीने में रूसी तेल की खरीदारी 10 लाख बैरल प्रति दिन के स्तर पर पहुंचने वाली है.
· स्वाति मिश्रा
Why US giant Chevron, not China, may save oil-rich Venezuela
Speculation over President Nicolas Maduro's political future has intensified after US forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker off the country's coast. The incident on Wednesday underscored Washington's longstanding interest in a nation that holds the world's largest proven oil reserves — an interest shared, albeit for…
· Astrid Prange de Oliveira
These young Filipinos inherited the climate crisis. Now, they're leading the way out.
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· abernales0349
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump has said he is ordering a “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers going in and out of Venezuela
Venezuelan government condemns blockade as ‘irrational’ after the US president demands it ‘return’ oil, land and assets to the US
· Associated Press
Draft National Electricity Policy submitted to Energy Minister - DailyNews
The draft National Electricity Policy prepared in accordance with the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 14 of 2025 was submitted to Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, by the committee appointed for the purpose.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Northern Naval Command leads multi-agency coordination to address regional issues - DailyNews
The Northern Naval Command Headquarters convened a multi-agency coordination meeting on December 10. The meeting was attended by Northern Naval Area Commander, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage, Jaffna District Secretary M. Piiratheepan, Divisional Secretaries and representatives from the Road Development Authority…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Gas-loving Trump cedes electric car market to China
When US President Donald Trump recently announced the rollback of vehicle fuel efficiency regulations, he called it the end of the "green new scam."
· Stuart Braun
Draft National Electricity Policy submitted to Energy Minister - DailyNews
The draft National Electricity Policy prepared in accordance with the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 14 of 2025 was handed over to the Minister of Energy, Engineer Kumara Jayakody, by the committee appointed for that purpose.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Amid Trump’s Proposed Pipeline Safety Rollbacks, Senator Questions Regulators’ Industry Ties
Two appointees of the administration of President Donald Trump at the nation’s pipeline regulator are facing ethics questions from a top lawmaker on the Senate committee that oversees their agency, following ProPublica’s reporting about their ties to the pipeline industry.
· Jesse Coburn
Aberdeen Holdings achieves Greenhouse Gas Verification Certification - DailyNews
Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across more than eight industries, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by achieving Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certification under the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.
· Gayan Abeykoon
China and Saudi Arabia pledge deeper hi-tech cooperation despite US pressure
Mohammed bin Salman says the kingdom will work with Beijing in areas ranging from oil to AI to bring ‘greater benefits’ to both countries
· Zhao Ziwen
Strom vom Balkon: Kleine Solaranlagen für Zuhause boomen
Mehr als eine Million Steckersolargeräte wurden in den letzten drei Jahren in Deutschland installiert. Neu ist: immer mehr davon haben auch Batteriespeicher. So kann der erzeugte Strom auch später genutzt werden.
· Gero Rueter
Oil spill near Colombo Port contained - DailyNews
An oil spill near Colombo Port on 14 December 2025 was swiftly brought under control, preventing a potential environmental hazard. Authorities reported that around 200 litres of crude oil leaked into the sea due to a technical fault during unloading operations. Fuel transfers at the affected mooring have been tempor…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Leak in pipeline results in oil spill at Colombo Port - DailyNews
A leak had been detected in a pipeline used to unload crude oil from a fuel tanker at a buoy of the Colombo Port yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Thailand considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as conflict escalates
Thailand last year exported 2.2 billion litres of fuel to Cambodia, according to the energy ministry’s data
· Reuters
[HOMESTRETCH] Raising Alex Eala: An ace for Philippine tennis
It is an exciting moment for Philippine tennis, with so much energy and hope revolving around one incredible girl who has taken the tennis world by storm.
· Jaira Roxas
LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Tino
Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), the Philippines’ 20th tropical cyclone for 2025, is also the deadliest for the year, so far. Based on local data, at least 150 fatalities have been reported, a big majority of them from Cebu.
LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Uwan
Uwan (Fung-wong), the Philippines’ 21st tropical cyclone for 2025, unleashed torrential rain and destructive winds in Luzon. It made landfall in Aurora as a super typhoon on Sunday, November 9, then was downgraded to a typhoon on Monday, November 10, while crossing the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon.
China’s EV battery giants wade into shipbuilding to bolster Beijing’s dominance
CATL and Gotion add momentum to China’s efforts to build new-energy vessels amid an accelerated decarbonisation drive
· Daniel Ren
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker suspected of smuggling fuel
Semi-official media cited few details but the news comes days after the US intercepted a tanker off Venezuela allegedly linked to Tehran
· Bloomberg
Will Trump's security strategy benefit resource-rich Africa?
With the new National Security Strategy, US President Donald Trump is clearly focusing less on development programs for Africa and more on securing access to raw materials and energy projects.
· Martina Schwikowski
Why Russian attacks on Ukraine harm Moldova's power grid
Russia's war against Ukraine is increasingly affecting the countries of central and southeast Europe. Russian drones and missiles violating the continent's airspace have become commonplace, especially in Poland, the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Drones have exploded several times in southeastern Romania, forcing …
· Keno Verseck
Over 1 million in Ukraine lose electricity after strikes on infrastructure
Kyiv and its allies say Moscow aims to cripple Ukraine’s power grid to deny residents access to light, heat and running water
· Associated Press
China’s green tech revolution will outlast geopolitics: Arif Aga
Low costs, not geopolitics, will drive the global energy transition in the long run, industry consultant says
· Holly Chik
Seized oil tanker Skipper only the tip of the clandestine iceberg - Asia Times
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· Stephen Bryen
US green tech retreat echoes mistake of China’s Qing dynasty before collapse
While Washington pulls back on climate, Beijing is making it possible for developing nations to leapfrog into a cleaner energy era
· Holly Chik
Energy industry seeks alternatives to combat supply chain strain
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· Oliver Balch
Solar remains robust despite policy changes in US and China
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· Ryohtaroh Satoh
Tanker seized off Venezuela to be taken to US port, as threat of war grows
White House justifies targeting ‘black-market oil’ as Russia expresses support for its ally, Nicolas Maduro
· Agence France-Presse
Two 50 Mw wind power stations for Mullikulum approved - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers have approved a proposal to establish two wind power stations of 50 Megawatts each in Mullikulum, Mannar area.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Chow Tai Fook sells Australian energy assets for US$4.3 billion
Sembcorp Industries to acquire 100 per cent ownership of Alinta Energy, which Chow Tai Fook acquired in 2017
· Cheryl Arcibal
Contracts awarded for two 50 MW wind power projects in Mannar - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of two wind power stations of 50 Mega Watts each in the Mullikulam area of Mannar, as part of the government’s plan to generate 70% of the country’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trump says US seized 'very large' oil tanker near Venezuela
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
· Kalika Mehta, Jenipher Camino Gonzalez
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
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Crude oil shoots from damaged pipeline in eastern Germany
State authorities in Brandenburg reported a major oil spill north of Berlin late on Wednesday, saying there had been an accident affecting a pipeline connecting a major oil refinery to the Baltic Sea port of Rostock.
· Mark Hallam
Opinion | How China is cementing its central role as the architect of green tech
Beyond climate leadership and capacity building, China is rewriting its own energy system – and the global energy order
· Hiba Malik
Should Opec worry? China joins US shale oil revolution with new fracking tech
Jimsar shale oil demonstration zone in Xinjiang has reached its annual crude output goal of 1.7 million tonnes 22 days ahead of schedule
· Victoria Bela
US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says - DailyNews
US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said, marking a sharp escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s government.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
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· Herbie G
‘We keep it’: Trump says US seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast
Venezuela accuses the US of ‘blatant theft’ and ‘international piracy’ after US forces stormed a sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean
· Associated Press
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
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