China is seeing significant growth in demand for natural gas as the government encourages a switch from coal to cleaner energy.

The strength of U.S. oil imports in the mid-2000s created a political crisis.

Price shocks would only happen if producers violate their commitments.

The Chinese government is taking further steps to remove foreign technology from state agencies and other organizations. a clear sign of determination for more independence amid escalating tensions with the U.S.

Binance Coin. usually referred to as BNB. has surged about 150%. according to CoinMarketCap.com. Eight of the top-10 coins by market capitalization either decreased in price or appreciated much less in a year where Bitcoin has doubled.

The Kariba dam has plunged to its lowest level since 1996. raising further risks to the hydropower plants that Zimbabwe and Zambia depend on for nearly half of their power.

Germany has pulled ahead of Norway for sales of all-electric cars since the start of the year. putting Europe’s biggest auto market in position to become the regional e-car leader on an annual basis for the first time.

Iran has demanded a payment of $6 billion from South Korea for oil deliveries made in the last few years. according to a report in a South Korean daily that quoted unnamed government officials.

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi and French Ambassador to Tehran Philippe Thiebaud exchanged views about a host of issues. including the 2015 nuclear deal. known as the JCPOA.

The Deputy Ministry of Industry. Mine and Trade said that 20 technologies which yield high revenues for the country will be localized in the future.