Greek authorities have warned of an increase in seismic activity around the island of Santorini, advising people to avoid a number of small ports, empty their pools, refrain from gathering in indoor spaces and shut schools. Hundreds of tremors have been registered
Britain on Sunday 16 July 2023 formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from
Lithium producers are growing anxious that delays in mine permitting, staffing shortages and inflation may hinder their ability to supply enough of the battery metal to meet the world’s aggressive electrification timelines. Once a niche metal used primarily in ceramics and pharmaceuticals,
Late in the evening of Sunday June 18, 2023, the Israeli government announced that it is initially positive to begin the exploitation of the Gaza Marine natural gas field, located offshore, about 30 km off the Gaza Strip. As a precondition, the
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev is pressing ahead with $16.5 billion in claims against international oil companies over disputed project costs. The new claims are the latest in a string of disputes and settlements in recent years which saw international firms cede
By Kate Lamb and Ananda Teresia A Reuters Story The “Dana Desa” village fund introduced by President Joko Widodo in 2015 and valued at $4.7 billion this year has long been criticised as prone to corruption. Nowhere is the oversight of the
OPEC and its allies are discussing deepening oil production cuts, possibly by as much as 1 million barrels per day, according to Reuters as oil prices fell towards $70 per barrel and market analysts spoke of a new supply glut. OPEC+, which
The European Union announced plans to partner with Algeria in developing renewable energy projects in an effort by the EU to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and address climate change. According to Josep Borrell, the EU high representative for foreign affairs