Sergei Lavrov Says Iran, Venezuela Targeted For Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

International

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that alleged US efforts to pursue regime change in Iran and Venezuela were driven by a desire to gain control over their oil and gas resources. His remarks come as the Iran war continues to deepen geopolitical tensions and raise fears of a

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Qatar LNG Exports Hit 17% After Iran Strike

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas complex has cut the country’s LNG export capacity by 17 percent, dealing a major blow to one of the world’s most important gas suppliers and raising concerns over prolonged disruption in global energy markets. Qatar LNG Export Loss After Ras Laffan Strike QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi said the […]

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India Adds 120,000 Piped Gas Connections

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

India has added 120,000 new piped natural gas connections over the past two weeks as the government pushes households to reduce pressure on cooking gas supplies amid disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. India Piped Gas Connections Rise The increase in new piped gas connections comes as India faces a severe supply […]

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Trump Warns Iran Over Any New Attack on Qatar

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Trump Warns Iran Over Any New Attack on Qatar US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch a massive strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field if Qatar’s LNG facilities are attacked again, sharply raising the stakes in the widening Gulf energy crisis. Trump said he does not want to authorise […]

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UAE Suspends Shah Gas Field Operations

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

Operations at the UAE’s Shah gas field have been suspended after a drone attack, adding to the growing pressure on Gulf energy infrastructure during the ongoing regional conflict. The disruption is significant because Shah is one of the UAE’s key gas production assets, and the latest incident has increased concerns about supply security, industrial continuity […]

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Government Bars PNG Users From Retaining LPG Cylinders

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The Union government has amended gas supply rules to prevent households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders. The move is aimed at streamlining cooking gas distribution and ensuring that LPG supplies are prioritised for households that do not have access to piped gas networks. Government Bars PNG Users […]

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Netanyahu Clears Record Israel Gas Export Deal to Egypt

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved Israel’s largest-ever natural gas export agreement, a deal valued at about $35 billion to supply gas to Egypt over the long term. The agreement is linked to production from the offshore Leviathan gas field and will use existing pipeline infrastructure to transport gas to Egypt. Israeli officials described […]

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EU Reaches Deal to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The European Union has finalised a binding agreement to completely phase out Russian natural gas imports by the end of 2027. The decision marks one of the bloc’s most significant energy shifts since the start of the Ukraine war, aiming to reduce dependence on Moscow and strengthen long-term energy security. How the Phase-Out Will Work […]