Oil price surge signals 鈥渘ew wave of volatility鈥� (GlobalData)
Oil price surge above US$115 signals escalation from logistics shock to supply disruption in energy markets, says GlobalData.
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STATS Group expands in-house manufacturing with major investment in hi-tech machine tools
STATS Group has invested a significant six-figure sum on two advanced machine tools at its Aberdeenshire facility, strengthening in-house manufacturing capability and supporting continued growth across its UK and European operations.
How the Middle East conflict is reshaping gas and LNG markets
Wood Mackenzie warns Middle East conflict threatens 200 million tpy of Asian LNG demand growth over next decade as Qatar declares force majeure on shipments.
MEED launches dedicated intelligence hub to track developments on US鈥揑srael鈥揑ran conflict
GlobalData announces that MEED, its Middle East-focused business intelligence platform, has launched a content hub for updates on the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
CRC Evans announces plans for a new International Centre of Excellence in Burnley, UK
CRC Evans accelerates global growth strategy with major European facility investment.
DNV: UK energy transition falling short due to lack of 鈥榳hole system鈥� thinking
UK remains global decarbonisation frontrunner but will miss 2030 clean power target, 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and legally binding 2050 net zero goal, according to a new report from DNV.
Corinth Pipeworks to acquire LSAW pipe mill in the UK
Corinth Pipeworks, the steel pipe segment of Cenergy Holdings, announces the acquisition of an LSAW pipes facility in Hartlepool, UK.
MOL and Slovnaft file formal complaint over alleged Croatian pipeline monopoly
MOL and Slovnaft have filed a formal complaint with the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission over an alleged abuse of monopoly position by JANAF.
Sparta comments on freight, refining margins and Hormuz disruption
Neil Crosby, AVP Oil Analytics at Sparta, Michael Ryan, Freight Commodity Owner at Sparta, and Philip Jones-Lux, Senior Analyst for Sparta, comment on freight, refining margins and Hormuz disruption.
ICIS: War in the Middle East and consequences for energy markets
ICIS provides analysis and context on the evolving situation in the Middle East.
Morningstar DBRS: Crude oil prices surge on Gulf conflict, but long-term trajectory is still unclear
Crude oil prices have increased sharply since the United States and Israel started their coordinated strikes on Iranian military targets on 28 February 2026.
Escalating Gulf conflict deepens threats to Hormuz oil flows, says GlobalData
GCC exports, global energy markets in flux, reports GlobalData.
Rystad Energy: OPEC+ announces crude production increase following US-Israel strikes on Iran
Rystad Energy鈥檚 market update from Jorge Leon, Senior Vice President and Head of Geopolitical Analysis.
Wood Mackenzie: Oil prices could hit US$100/bbl as Strait of Hormuz traffic halts
15% of global oil demand and 20% of global LNG supply typically transits critical waterway.
Strait of Hormuz becomes key oil market risk as US strikes Iran, Rystad Energy commentary
In the early hours of 28 February, the US and Israel launched direct and extensive military operations inside Iran, in what appears to be a campaign broader in scope and intensity than the previous 12-day confrontation. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Brent crude oil prompt-month prices are expected to rise by US$20/bbl when trade opens on 2 March.