Energy – European Neighbourhood Monitor

Middle East Conflict Reignites as Israel-Iran Strikes Target Critical Infrastructure

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed overnight, reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global energy markets after both sides exchanged direct military strikes targeting strategic infrastructure. According to reports, Tehran accused Israel of carrying out an attack in Beirut, prompting a retaliatory response from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

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Iran: Heightened Global Maritime and Energy Pressure

Middle East / ENM

Recent verified reporting indicates that Iran has formalised a new administrative body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), tasked with regulating maritime traffic and coordinating vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. The move has been widely interpreted by analysts as part of a broader effort by

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Strait of Hormuz closure troubles the China-Russia relationship

Middle East / ENM

Despite public displays of solidarity between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during recent meetings in Beijing, shifting global energy dynamics are placing new strains on the Sino-Russian relationship. Analysts say the ongoing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping energy markets and forcing both countries to reconsider long-standing assumptions about their strategic partnership. For

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Italy and Azerbaijan Deepen Energy Partnership Amid Shifting European Supply Routes

Caucasus, Energy / ENM

Italy has strengthened its energy relationship with Azerbaijan in recent years, with natural gas imports and downstream investments forming a central part of this cooperation. The partnership has gained attention in the context of broader efforts to diversify European energy supplies and reduce dependence on traditional routes. Growing gas supplies to Italy In 2025, Azerbaijan

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Concerns Rise Over Stability of Kazakhstan Oil Transit to Germany

Eastern Europe / ENM

Reportedly, Russia may be exerting additional pressure on European energy infrastructure, particularly through the Druzhba pipeline, one of the continent’s major oil supply routes. According to these claims, oil deliveries originating in Kazakhstan and transiting through Russian infrastructure toward Germany could face disruptions or rerouting beginning in early May. While such flows are technically non-Russian

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“Iran and Iraq Reach Deal to Allow Iraqi Oil Through Strait of Hormuz”

Middle East / ENM

Baghdad and Tehran appear to have reached an agreement allowing Iraqi oil shipments to resume transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to statements attributed to Iraqi and Iranian officials on Monday. The reported arrangement would grant Iraqi tankers a form of exemption from restrictions Iran has imposed on maritime traffic in the

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Reported Drone Strike on Oil Tanker in Dubai Raises Concerns Over Gulf Energy Security

Middle East / ENM

Unverified reports circulating on social media have described a drone strike on a large oil tanker in the port of Dubai, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the Gulf region amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Claims and available information According to posts published on X (formerly Twitter) by analyst Francesco Sassi, a

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EU Gas Storage Drops Below 80% as Cold Weather Revives Geopolitical Concerns

Energy / ENM

European gas storage levels have fallen below the 80% threshold, reigniting concerns in energy markets as an early Arctic blast drives up consumption across the continent. Despite a global supply glut and declining benchmark prices, analysts warn that gas geopolitics remain a dominant factor shaping Europe’s energy landscape. According to energy researcher Francesco Sassi, gas

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US and Qatar Warn EU That Due Diligence Law Could Threaten LNG Supplies

Energy / ENM

The United States and Qatar have jointly warned the European Union that its planned Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) could undermine Europe’s energy security, competitiveness, and industrial resilience. The rare joint appeal from the world’s two largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters comes as Brussels faces growing internal and external pressure to rethink its

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US Energy Secretary Flags Concerns Over India’s Russian Oil Imports

Indopacific / ENM

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has expressed concern about India’s continued imports of Russian oil, describing it as a “source of friction” in otherwise strong bilateral ties. Speaking at a press conference, Wright emphasized that India remains a key ally and an important partner for Washington, particularly in energy cooperation. “India is a fast-growing economy

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