Chris Murphy

Chris Murphy covers energy markets and policy, including oil and gas, electricity, renewables, nuclear energy, supply developments, and energy prices. He follows government policy, market movements, production changes, and major industry announcements. Chris focuses on explaining how changes in energy supply and policy can influence businesses, consumers, and broader economic conditions.
Energy

QatarEnergy Locks In Long-Term LNG Deals With Petronas and Jera Amid Market Volatility

The centerpiece of this strategic push is a 20-year sales and purchase agreement with Malaysia’s state energy firm, Petronas. Under…

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Cernavoda Nuclear Plant Closes Second Reactor as Danube Drought Deepens

The facility’s two units have been offline since 28 July and 13 August, respectively. The prolonged period of scorching heat…

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Hungary Faces Critical Energy Crunch as Drought Forces Paks Nuclear Plant Offline

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the shutdown on Saturday, citing the continued drop in the Danube’s water levels, which the…

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EU diesel prices hit record high as emergency talks loom over strategic reserves

The pressure for immediate action has intensified following warnings from the United States, which has urged European allies to consider…

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Gulf Crude Exports Recover to Pre-War Levels, but Diesel Supply Remains Tight

Exports of crude from the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran…

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Brent crude tops $106 as Houthi attacks halt Saudi Aramco exports to Europe

The Houthis stated in a statement carried by the Yemen News Agency that their operations targeted a “sensitive target” in…

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One Seafarer Killed, Vessel Seized Off UAE as Tensions Escalate in Strait of Hormuz

The death brings the total number of seafarer fatalities recorded by the International Maritime Organization since the outbreak of the…

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EU leaders debate windfall tax as record fuel prices strain German economy

The spike in prices has become a major domestic political issue, particularly in Germany, where pump prices have reached all-time…

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Oil Prices Edge Up on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks and Tight Global Fuel Markets

At the center of the current volatility is the lack of progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. For months,…

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Syria’s Power Grid Under Strain as Gas Pipeline Explosion Forces Three Power Plants Offline

The technical linkage between gas supply and electricity generation in Syria is direct and critical. The three power plants affected…

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