Hormuz crisis puts one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk

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By Newsbase 2 March 2026
Escalating US-Iran tensions have halted LNG production in Qatar and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing Europe, Asia and emerging importers to sharp price spikes and renewed energy security risks.
Kyrgyzstan’s Toktogul Reservoir, a critical component in the water management of the Syr Darya river basin. Central Asian governments have shown increasing willingness to cooperate on water issues, but are divided on tactics.

Tactical agreement proving elusive for Central Asian states grappling with water deficit

REM - Renewable Energy
By Eurasianet 2 March 2026
Upstream-downstream divide difficult to bridge.
Italy’s Industry Minister Adolfo Urso calls for the suspension of the EU’s Emissions Trading System in Brussels, arguing the carbon market has become “nothing more than a tax” on energy-intensive companies.

Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market in escalation of climate policy fight

REM - Renewable Energy
By Ben Aris in Berlin 2 March 2026
Italy has called for the European Union to suspend its flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS), intensifying pressure on Brussels to overhaul the bloc’s cornerstone climate policy amid mounting industrial unrest.

Iran claims it sank another vessel in Strait of Hormuz after striking three US and British tankers

MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Tehran bureau 2 March 2026
Iran claims it sank a fourth vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after striking three US and British oil tankers, threatening global oil flows through the world's most critical chokepoint.
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