10 October 2026
Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal showed European partners in Paris an intercepted Russian document outlining a plan to collapse Ukraine's energy system this winter through up to 1,000 missile, drone, and bomb strikes, according to The New York Times. The plan targets substations, power plants, water pumping stations, and boiler houses, and aims to force Ukraine's three operating nuclear plants offline by striking nearby switchyards, with Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa as top targets and planned electricity cuts of 90 percent
Fire reported at the oil pumping station near Samara
Explosions were reported in Volgograd overnight
The European Union's energy taskforce will convene on Friday morning to discuss the issue of potential diesel stock releases, two EU diplomats told Reuters. The meeting of the taskforce, which typically involves the 27 EU member countries, follows a call between the EU Commission, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and Britain on Thursday on the possible need to release diesel stocks
South Korea says it will only begin reviewing the Alaska LNG project, in a contrast with the White House, which announced the project as part of a $350 billion investment package. Seoul says "no decision has been made" on whether to invest or on the size of any investment. South Korea's industry minister also expressed regret to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, saying the White House announcement went beyond what had been agreed
1 week ago
Russia attacked the Institute of Nuclear Research in Kyiv, which houses the VVER-M research reactor, according to State Nuclear Agency. The attack occurred on September 30. The reactor and safety systems were not damaged. Radiation levels are within normal limits
1 week ago
Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, one cancels cargoes, sources say
Three power plants go out of service following an explosion of a gas pipeline in Syria, reports the Syrian News Agency
Civil Defence forces reach site of gas pipeline explosion at Tishreen Power Plant in the Damascus countryside.
Explosion at a Thermal Power Plant near Damascus International Airport, cause of explosion is yet to be determined
Russia is attacking power lines in Kyiv1 week ago
Russia is attacking power lines in Kyiv
Smoke is rising in Kyiv after explosions1 week ago
Smoke is rising in Kyiv after explosions
Three vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in recent hours, according to Saudi Al-Arabiya and UKMTO
The Trypillya TPP was damaged as a result of a Russian strike, PJSC Centrenergo reported1 week ago
The Trypillya TPP was damaged as a result of a Russian strike, PJSC Centrenergo reported
Explosions were reported in Kyiv1 week ago
Explosions were reported in Kyiv
Partial power blackout in Vinnytsia region as result of Russian strikes against infrastructure
AFP: Qalibaf threatens to target infrastructure in the Middle East if Iran's security is not guaranteed.
Putin has banned the publication of data on the supply of Russian oil and fuel. Putin has banned the publication of information in the media and on the internet regarding the production, sale and supply of Russian energy resources1 week ago
Putin has banned the publication of data on the supply of Russian oil and fuel. Putin has banned the publication of information in the media and on the internet regarding the production, sale and supply of Russian energy resources
Following an IRGC commander's claim that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command says it is false, citing thousands of ships and over 1 billion barrels of oil passing through in recent months1 week ago
Following an IRGC commander's claim that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command says it is false, citing thousands of ships and over 1 billion barrels of oil passing through in recent months
Egypt has told British energy giant BP it would reject any sale of some of its Egyptian oil and gas assets to majority Israeli-owned Energean, Mada Masr reports. Egyptian officials reportedly cited national security concers among the reasons for opposing the deal1 week ago
Egypt has told British energy giant BP it would reject any sale of some of its Egyptian oil and gas assets to majority Israeli-owned Energean, Mada Masr reports. Egyptian officials reportedly cited "national security concers" among the reasons for opposing the deal
Kepler's company data shows that the crude oil exports of major Middle East producers reached 12.8 million barrels per day in September, driven by increased shipments from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates—the highest level since the start of the Iran war
Drones have attacked oil depot in Novotitarovskaya of Krasnodar Krai
President Donald Trump said he is still looking "very seriously" at implementing a US ban on diesel exports to combat high prices, even as others in his administration continue to focus on other possible steps
Saudi oil exports jump 80% to 6 million barrels a day via a US-secured Hormuz route
Smoke is rising over Ilskiy oil refinery after suspected drone or missile strikes
Ilsky oil refinery is on fire after attack
Iraqi Prime Minister: We are working to diversify our export channels for oil and establish transport links with Turkey, Jordan and Syria.
Novoshakhtinsk Oil Products Plant damaged as a result of an air attack in the Rostov region – Sliusar
Fires in Perm after explosions earlier
Oil refinery in Perm was attacked with drones