Robin Mills

The red metal is the best conductor of electricity after silver but its weak price is a warning sign that supply restrictions loom

The Nord Stream 1 incident highlights the need to ensure a strong vigil on pipelines and other assets

New technologies will reduce the cost of capture and, as plants are built, developers will gain experience to accelerate further progress

While renewables are key to the future, demonising oil and gas is folly

But a transformed, post-conflict energy model could be better for itself and its neighbours

From the start of the Ukraine war on February 24 to June 3, Russia is estimated to have earned €59bn from exporting oil and €29bn for gas

The country aims to ensure long-term sustainability of the gas industry

If the chance to revive the deal falls apart, tougher sanctions could cut another 500,000 barrels per day or so from Iranian oil exports

The oil industry is not the only methane offender – but it gets most of the publicity and blame

After years of finding only gas, big new discoveries are nearly all in deep water, highlighting the technical and financial strengths of super-majors

The market, currently witnessing a boom, will reach an inflection point determined by supply and economic dynamics

While a number of challenges remain, tie-ups with well-capitalised partners may tick fiscal and environmental boxes

Riyadh has confirmed there will be no unilateral policy changes before the next Opec+ meeting on August 3

Angola's Jose Eduardo dos Santos and Nigeria's Mohammad Barkindo represented Africa's largest oil producing nations at various junctures

Businesses and consumers need to avoid energy waste and invest sensibly in upgrading buildings