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

Morocco Emerges as Critical Energy Backstop for Europe After 2025 Iberian Blackout

In the aftermath, both Spain and Portugal are moving to expand their electrical ties with the Kingdom. Portugal, which inaugurated…

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Saudi Output Surges 26% to Near Pre-War Levels Amid Regional Supply Disruptions

The mechanics behind this production surge reveal a complex interplay of storage management and logistical routing. According to Bloomberg columnist…

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Transpetro Expands Client Base and Fleet with $427 Million Tanker Order

The vessels, designated as MR1-class (Medium Range), are designed for the transport of oil and petroleum products, including diesel, gasoline,…

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Turkey sees 6-lira gasoline cut as oil prices fall on diplomatic hopes

The price adjustment follows a four-day decline in global crude benchmarks, with Brent crude falling below $94 per barrel and…

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Europe’s First Winter Dunkelflaute Drives Electricity Prices to 18-Year Highs

The impact has been immediate and severe for electricity markets. In Germany, the European Union’s largest economy, wholesale electricity prices…

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US grants 30-day waiver for floating Russian oil to stabilize markets

The decision follows a similar 30-day reprieve previously granted to refineries in India. Bessent stated the action is part of…

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Lavrov announces deal to resume Russian diesel exports to US

The resumption of exports is conditional upon regulatory compliance. The US Department of the Treasury has confirmed that the arrangement…

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Khor Mor Gas Field Production Halts After Projectile Strike

The incident occurred less than 24 hours after Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, a figure associated with the Iranian-backed group Kataib Hezbollah,…

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Poland Approves 2026 Electricity Tariffs; Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm Granted Concession Promise

Despite the drop in supply costs, the distribution tariff increased by an average of 9.36 per cent, or approximately PLN…

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Alaska Set to Benefit from Iran War-Driven Oil Price Surge

The immediate effect of the higher crude prices is a financial strain on consumers in the majority of American states,…

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