Opinion
Letter from Iran: Testing times for Tehran-Beijing crude dynamics
12 February 2026
Growing pressure from the Trump administration continues to threaten a resilient China-Iran oil nexus
Letter from London: Shell’s unshakeable faith in LNG
12 February 2026
Oil and gas major unconcerned by potential supply glut as it bets on growing demand in transport and other sectors, and on the fuel’s long-term role as a ‘stabilising force’ for future energy systems
Letter from Europe: Gas crossroads
29 January 2026
Caught between LNG risks from across the Atlantic and the wounds from Russian gas dependence, Europe needs more than a simple diversification strategy
Letter from Saudi Arabia: Big oil meets big shovel
22 January 2026
As Saudi Arabia pushes mining as a new pillar of its economy, Saudi Aramco is positioning itself at the intersection of hydrocarbons, minerals and industrial policy
Letter from the US: The curse of strong energy exports
15 January 2026
Rebuilding industry, energy dominance and lower energy costs are key goals that remain at odds in 2026
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