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Economists are warning of a global recession should the Strait of Hormuz remain closed for more than a month, a likely scenario at the current trajectory.

World war of economics

An interconnected world has rendered us interdependent but also vulnerable to shock across economic geographies, forcing distinct national responses

  • Eyaaz
9 min read
QatarEnergy said it had suspended production of liquefied natural gas at its Ras Laffan and Mesaieed facilities after Iranian drone strikes damaged energy infrastructure.

Qatar halts LNG output as Iran conflict hits Gulf energy infrastructure

Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities.

Mozambique: Gas is not part of Africa’s solution to climate change

The effects of offshore gas projects contribute to a humanitarian crisis, and mainly only the companies and countries of the north benefit from the profits and commodities

5 min read
A core hole drilling site at dawn. Kinetiko describes the Amersfoort project as South Africa’s largest onshore LNG project. Photo supplied

Mpumalanga gas project aims to bridge just energy transition gap

The development of the R155 million liquefied natural gas pilot is being promoted as a way to alleviate energy shortages while South Africa transitions to renewable energy

  • Umamah Bakharia
8 min read
TotalEnergies (formerly known as Elf, and then Total) was, in 1971, aware of the harmful effects of global warming caused by burning fossil fuels. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Countdown for Mozambique mega gas project quickens

TotalEnergies is preparing for the resumption in early 2024 of its stalled $23 billion liquified natural gas project

  • Umamah Bakharia
8 min read