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

Shell AGM Focus Shifts to Energy Crisis Impact on Operations and Strategy

Management acknowledged that the energy crisis has fundamentally altered the operating environment for integrated energy companies. Shareholders pressed for clarity…

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Netherlands Deploys EUR967m Plan to Curb Fuel Price Surge from US-Iran Conflict

A central component of the relief effort is the activation of the National Oil Crisis Plan, specifically scaling up to…

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Nigeria introduces 30-day NNPC petrol discount to ease election-year fuel costs

The discount is being implemented by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the state-owned entity that operates the continent’s largest…

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Philippine gasoline prices set to rise as Asia supply tightness offsets oil slump

In contrast to the gasoline hike, diesel prices are slated to drop by ₱1.80 to ₱2.00 per liter over the…

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Ecopetrol Advances US$7.4 Billion Integrated Energy Project Amid Policy Shift

The central development involves the simultaneous advancement of hydrocarbon production assets and solar power generation facilities. By integrating these two…

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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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