Pakistan’s energy pivot: Iranian oil today, renewables tomorrow

AsiaElec - Asia Power
AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
GLNG - Global LNG
By Mark Buckton in Taipei 8 July 2026
Renewables and nuclear power are expected to play a larger role in Pakistan’s electricity mix in the coming years, helping to limit exposure to global fuel price swings and geopolitical disruptions.
Trump at Nato Ankara summit.

US-Iran ceasefire 'over', Trump says after fresh strikes

MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Gulf bureau 8 July 2026
US President Donald Trump has said the US-Iran ceasefire is "over" after renewed strikes, telling reporters at the Nato summit in Ankara he does not want to deal with Iran.

US revokes Iran oil waiver after tanker strikes in Strait of Hormuz

AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Gulf bureau 8 July 2026
The US Treasury has revoked a licence allowing Iranian oil sales after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran peace talks and pushing Brent to two-week highs.
Already accounting for half of the world's solar panels, China is completing its green revolution by building out massive battery storage capacity.

China's massive battery capacity buildout – Statista

AsiaElec - Asia Power
REM - Renewable Energy
By Felix Richter of Statistia 8 July 2026
China’s lead in renewable energy is matched by its dominance in battery storage, Statista reports.
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