Iran seeks Japanese help in rebuilding war-damaged oil sector

2 June 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asked Japan to participate in reconstructing infrastructure damaged in recent US-Israeli attacks, including refineries, in exchange for efforts to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Hungary’s battery boom is causing a water crisis

2 June 2026
Hungary’s ambition to become Europe’s electric vehicle battery hub is colliding with a growing environmental reality: the country is running short of water, Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) said in a report.

Azerbaijan positions itself as dual-track energy hub amid global supply uncertainty

2 June 2026
Azerbaijan is accelerating both fossil fuel and renewable energy development as it seeks to entrench its role as a reliable supplier to Europe and emerging markets, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov told the 31st Baku Energy Forum.

Australian workers begin strike at Inpex’s Ichthys LNG plant

2 June 2026
Union workers in Australia’s Offshore Alliance began strike action at Inpex’s three Ichthys LNG facilities.

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