Why Strait of Hormuz Is Vital, and Risky, for Shipping

By Julian Lee The proximity to land leaves vessels open to attack from shore-based missiles or interception by patrol boats and helicopters.Photographer: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is rarely far from the center of global tensions. A major shipping route that handles around …

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Biden LNG Study Shelved After Pollution Impacts Deemed Minor

By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Ari Natter Backers of LNG exports argue that when gas displaces coal as a source of electricity.Photographer: Brandon Bell/Getty Images When the Biden administration stopped approving licenses to export US liquefied natural gas in January of last year, officials said they first needed to determine how those shipments would affect …

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Alaska’s Crude Oil Production to Grow in 2026, First Time Since 2017, EIA Says

(Reuters) – The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Wednesday forecast that Alaska’s annual crude oil production will increase in 2026, a first since 2017 and, if realized, the largest since 2002. The agency in its March 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook report forecasts Alaska’s crude production to rise by “16,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2026 …

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China Automaker Turns Heads With EV it Says Charges in 5 Minutes

Here’s how BYD’s Super e-Platform stack up against the competition Chinese automaker BYD Co. is turning heads with claims that it’s developed an electric-vehicle (EV) platform it says will enable drivers to charge an EV in roughly the same time it takes to refuel a gasoline car. From “more features for no more price” and …

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