China’s fusion milestone is here to stay
China has hit a major milestone with its HL-3 fusion reactor, reaching temperatures unheard of before. But what does this mean for global energy and geopolitics? Grab your popcorn
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Critical minerals: The new gold rush it’s not about gold
Critical minerals are the backbone of the 21st century. As China tightens its grip, the U.S. and EU scramble to secure their own supply in a high-stakes geopolitical battle over resources and dominance
How the South China Sea oilfield boosts China’s energy security
China’s discovery of a 100-million-ton South China Sea oilfield in ultra-deep layers marks a major energy milestone, cutting import reliance and boosting domestic production with advanced offshore drilling tech
Europe’s energy transition between hydrogen and nuclear power
Europe is at a critical crossroads in its energy strategy. From North African hydrogen to Italy’s nuclear revival, the energy transition is shaped by geopolitical and technological challenges
China’s solar dominion: Harnessing space for infinite energy
China’s 1km-wide space solar array could outproduce Earth’s oil reserves annually, redefining renewable energy—if the tech and economics align
Trump’s minerals push: A bold move or a pipe dream?
Trump’s new executive order seeks to supercharge domestic minerals production for national security. But will deregulation and financing shifts be enough to break U.S. dependence on foreign resources?
Ukraine’s mineral war is just getting started
Beneath Ukraine’s war-torn soil lies an untapped fortune—critical minerals essential for the green energy transition. The world’s superpowers are circling, and the stakes are nothing short of geopolitical domination
Crude awakenings: Oil, politics, and the high seas in 2025
As oil prices dance to the tune of geopolitics, global shipping braces for choppy waters. U.S. policies, OPEC’s calculations, and rising trade tensions set the stage for a year of volatility and unexpected openings
Sanctions and Siberian stalemate: Russia’s energy empire in peril
Russia’s once-dominant energy empire is crumbling under Western sanctions. With gas markets lost, oil exports stalled, and fiscal reserves depleting, the Kremlin faces an unprecedented economic reckoning
Iran’s oil industry under siege
Donald Trump’s latest sanctions on Iran’s oil trade aim to cripple its economy, yet they do little more than strengthen China’s grip on the global energy market while alienating U.S. allies. Another “diplomatic masterpiece”