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Here’s A List Of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged In Iran War
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April 12, 2026
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Here’s A List Of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged In Iran War

By Dylan Griffiths and Carlos Caminada Updated on Apr 11, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and other energy infrastructure have been damaged by missile and drone...
Estonia Says Detaining Russia’s Tankers in Baltic Sea is Too Risky
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April 10, 2026
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Estonia Says Detaining Russia’s Tankers in Baltic Sea is Too Risky

NATO member Estonia will refrain from detaining Russia's "shadow fleet" vessels in the Baltic Sea, worried that seizing oil tankers and other ships sanctioned by the West could lead Moscow to defend them militarily, a senior commander said on Friday.
Saudi Arabia Maintains Oil Exports From Key Red Sea Port for Now
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April 10, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Maintains Oil Exports From Key Red Sea Port for Now

Saudi Arabia’s oil exports via the Red Sea are holding steady for now, as the impact of a drone attack on its vital cross-country pipeline has yet to filter through.
Maryland Reaches Settlement in Principle With Dali Owner in Key Bridge Collapse Case
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April 10, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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Maryland Reaches Settlement in Principle With Dali Owner in Key Bridge Collapse Case

Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with the owner and operator of the containership Dali, marking a significant step toward resolving state-level claims stemming from the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott...
Vale Unveils First Ethanol-Powered Mega Bulk Carriers
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April 10, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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Vale Unveils First Ethanol-Powered Mega Bulk Carriers

Brazilian mining giant Vale is pushing the boundaries of maritime decarbonization with plans to deploy the world’s first ocean-going vessel powered primarily by ethanol—a move that could slash greenhouse gas emissions by...
Hormuz Strait Remains Shut As Lebanon fighting Strains Truce
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April 10, 2026
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Hormuz Strait Remains Shut As Lebanon fighting Strains Truce

The Strait of Hormuz remained shut on Friday and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, two disputes which the United States and Iran each described as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks of the war.
EU Ramps Up Yamal LNG Imports in Q1, Paying Russia $3.3 billion Despite Looming Ban
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April 10, 2026
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Malte Humpert
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EU Ramps Up Yamal LNG Imports in Q1, Paying Russia $3.3 billion Despite Looming Ban

The European Union sharply increased imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia’s Yamal LNG project in the first quarter of 2026, taking nearly all available cargoes and paying an estimated €2.88 billion, according to new analysis, even as a future import ban threatens to curb flows.
Trump Demands Reopening of Hormuz Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks
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April 10, 2026
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Trump Demands Reopening of Hormuz Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, complicating upcoming talks aimed at turning a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
Oil Spill Shuts Key Access to Antwerp Port, Cleanup Under Way
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April 10, 2026
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Malte Humpert
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Oil Spill Shuts Key Access to Antwerp Port, Cleanup Under Way

An oil spill in the Deurganckdock at the port of Antwerp-Bruges has forced authorities to close a stretch of the River Scheldt to shipping, disrupting traffic at one of Europe’s busiest maritime hubs and raising concerns about environmental damage.
Australia PM in Singapore As He Seeks to Secure Fuel Supplies from Regional Allies
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April 10, 2026
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Australia PM in Singapore As He Seeks to Secure Fuel Supplies from Regional Allies

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet his counterpart Lawrence Wong in Singapore on Friday as Canberra looks to secure fuel supplies from regional allies amid disruptions due to the Middle East conflict.
El Niño Watch Puts Panama Canal Back in Focus After Dramatic Drought Recovery
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April 9, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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El Niño Watch Puts Panama Canal Back in Focus After Dramatic Drought Recovery

A newly issued El Niño Watch from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center is putting the Panama Canal back in focus, with early signals pointing to conditions that could once again squeeze one of the...
IMO Warns Hormuz Toll Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent’
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April 9, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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IMO Warns Hormuz Toll Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent’

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) – Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would “set a dangerous precedent” and countries should not impede freedom of navigation, the UN’s shipping agency...