Chemicals & Energy

Trump Admin Loans $17.5B to Accelerate Nuclear Reactor Projects

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:10:28 -0400

The DOE said that it hopes the loans will help lower construction costs and speed up the deployment of the 10 reactors by as much as three years.

Heat Wave Lowers Rhine Levels, Straining Fuel Supply Chains

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Earlier on June 22, barges carrying diesel through Kaub in Germany were limited to about 1,070 tons of cargo, according to Spotbarge data.

China Targets U.S. Rare Earths Firms in Response to Pentagon List

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:05:32 -0400

The move was in response to the Pentagon’s decision this month to add some of China’s biggest companies to a roster of firms it accuses of supporting the Chinese military.

Iran Says Hormuz Closed Again as Talks With U.S. Set to Open

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:19:34 -0400

Iran’s declaration on June 20 will likely make more risk-averse shipowners with vessels that have been trapped inside Hormuz for months more wary of exiting.

U.S. Exports to Cuba Jump as Fuel, Cars and Food Get Past Trump’s Blockade

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The surge in U.S. exports, however, doesn’t come close to meeting Cuba’s acute needs as the nation of 10 million people runs short of food and fuel.

Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

Trump’s Energy Chief Says Half of Hormuz Stoppages Restored

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:49:15 -0400

Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth said there are indications that flows through the strait are probably not as high as the energy secretary said.

U.S. Manufacturing Hit Four-Year High in May

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:44:54 -0400

In May, U.S. manufacturing activity remained in “expansion territory,” said Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

Oil Crunch Is Stoking Asia’s Demand for Coal, Shipping CEO Says

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March has driven Asian buyers to look for alternative sources to replace disrupted Persian Gulf barrels.

Cuba Poised for Biggest U.S. Fuel Shipment Since Cold War Embargo

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:39:39 -0400

The Trump administration is pushing to bring about political and economic reforms to the island via a combination of sanctions, cutting off its access to energy supplies.

U.S. Exports Rose in April, Swelled by Energy Demand

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:32:21 -0400

Commerce Department data showed exports rose in April, shrinking the monthly trade deficit.

Trump Announces $700M Investment in U.S. Coal Industry

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:52:44 -0400

The move is part of an effort to insulate Americans from rising energy costs, including gas at more than $4 per gallon, because of the war with Iran.

Kuwait Bears Brunt of Iranian Response to U.S. Ship Attacks

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Residents in Kuwait said they are increasingly concerned there will be more attacks.

First Oil Supertanker Moors at Kharg Island in Almost a Month

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:08:23 -0400

The blockade is depriving Tehran of petroleum revenue and the market of millions of barrels of supply.

Trump Begins Rebuilding His Tariff Wall Citing Forced Labor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:13 -0400

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming.

Hormuz Gauntlet Runner Says Trump Has Been Good for Shipping

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The company has managed to send at least eight oil tankers through Hormuz during the war, far more than any other independent owner.

U.S. to Levy 25% Tariff on Brazil, After 301 Investigation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:27:37 -0400

he proposed tariffs would exempt some products, including beef, coffee, rare earth metals, aircraft equipment and certain fruits and vegetables, among the main goods the U.S. imports from Brazil.

The Supply Chain AI Readiness Report: Why Operational Discipline Determines Agentic AI Success

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

They’re called the Performance Elite. And they share a playbook: Fix the process before deploying the model. Prepare the workforce before scaling the agents. Build governance before automating decisions.

Quarter of Big Oil Tankers Trapped by Iran War Have Escaped

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:52:44 -0400

Control over the corridor is central to tortuous negotiations between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending the conflict.

U.S. Denies Iran Report on Draft Peace Deal to Reopen Hormuz

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Both Iran and the U.S. have said their talks, via mediators such as Pakistan and Qatar, are making progress.

Secretary Duffy Comes Under Fire for Sponsored ‘Great American Road Trip’

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:16:57 -0400

The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics called on the DOT’s acting inspector general to investigate whether Duffy violated federal gift and travel rules during the filming.

Swiss Trader Had Lucrative Role Getting Iraqi Oil Through Hormuz

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:51:35 -0400

The outsized profits on offer for getting cargo out are drawing wide-ranging interest — from established players in the oil market to relative newcomers.

UAE to Fast-Track Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:46 -0400

The new pipeline is scheduled to come online sometime in 2027, and would double the UAE's oil export capacity.

Canada Lays Out Plan to Double Power Grid by 2050

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The plan highlights natural gas in particular as playing an important role in securing reliable and affordable sources of electricity.

Cuba's Supply of Oil and Diesel in 'Critical State'

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Cuba has dealt with sweeping blackouts in the months since the U.S. started blockading the country's supply of fuel.

Hormuz Oil Flows Fell Nearly 30% Last Quarter

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Roughly 14.6 million barrels a day of crude oil and petroleum liquids moved through the strait in Q1 of 2026, down from 20.4 million over that same period last year.

Japanese Refiner Secures Mexican Oil to Bypass Hormuz Chaos

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A shortage of petroleum products in Japan has affected sectors from food production to medical equipment makers.

EU to Say Airlines Can Use U.S. Jet Fuel Amid Hormuz Block

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Soaring fuel costs, normally the industry’s second-biggest cost after crew, have forced airlines to scrap tens of thousands of flights.

Fertilizer Shortage Likely to Have Knock-On Effect on Food Supply

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:11:31 -0400

The Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce warned that the fertilizer shortage could cause deadly food scarcity and price hikes.

Iran Turns to China Rail Link to Try to Bypass U.S. Blockade

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:56:39 -0400

The route, which runs through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan can only go a small way toward making up for the U.S. blockade.