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Jun 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Power Needs a Plan: Why Maine Must Think Smart About Energy Storage

Maine's power system is facing a huge challenge. More people are using electric cars. Also, more homes are installing heat pumps. This means everyone needs way more electricity than before. To handle this growing demand, the state seriously needs bigger energy storage options. If Maine wants to use

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Jun 04 2026BUSINESS

India and Venezuela Strengthen Oil Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil

India has stepped up its cooperation with Venezuela in the energy sector, seeing Caracas as a key partner while global oil flows are hit by tensions in the Middle East. During a visit that began on June 4, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi with a sizable delegatio

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Russia and China’s Deepening Bond Beyond Just Energy

Russia and China’s relationship keeps growing in ways that go far beyond oil and trade. Officials in Moscow highlight education and technology as key parts of their partnership. This goes against the idea that the two countries only work together because of pressure from the West. Their cooperation

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

BGN's Big Move into Global Gas Markets

BGN, a company known for trading various energy products, is making a bold move. They are expanding into the global natural gas market. This isn't just a small step. They plan to invest in gas plants, ships, and pipelines worldwide. Why are they doing this? The market for liquefied natural gas (LNG

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Russia's Oil Money

The United States is ramping up its economic pressure on Russia. The goal? To cut off the money flowing into Russia's military. This is all part of a new plan to force Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine. The U. S. is targeting Russia's biggest oil companies. Rosneft and Lukoil are two of the

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Oil Attacks: How Ukraine is Hitting Russia Where it Hurts

Ukraine has been using drones to strike Russian oil facilities. This has caused a big drop in Russia's oil exports. In September, Russia's oil exports hit their lowest point since the war started. Experts say Russia made 4% less money from oil in September than in August. It also made 26% less than

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