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US Likely to Lift Iran-Related Sanctions on Chinese Tanker Company COSCO

February 1, 2020 Energy Policy 0

The US will likely lift sanctions on units of Chinese tanker company COSCO after Washington accused it of transporting Iranian oil.

China Urges Coal Miners to Resume Production to Keep Market Supplied

February 1, 2020 International 0

The administration will strictly ban activities such as raising coal prices beyond their contracts.

U.S. to Lift Iran-Related Sanctions on Units of Chinese Shipper COSCO

January 31, 2020 Social and Events 0

China is the lone major importer of Iranian oil despite Trump’s ``maximum pressure`` campaign on Tehran that includes cutting Iran’s oil revenue to zero.

Cyberattacks Linked to Iran Appear to Target Bahrain Petroleum Co.

January 30, 2020 Petrochemicals 0

An Israeli cybersecurity firm has identified a new type of ransomware that it believes was created by Iran and has the ability to lock up or even delete industrial control systems.

Oil Tanker on Fire in Persian Gulf Off UAE’s Sharjah

January 30, 2020 Energy Policy 0

A crude oil tanker in the Persian Gulf caught fire Wednesday night. prompting a warning from British naval officials to exercise extreme caution.

New U.S. Limits on Huawei Suppliers Coming Soon. Ross Says

January 28, 2020 Knowledge and Technology 0

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said new rules are coming soon that will put more limits on U.S. companies supplying China’s telecommunications leader Huawei Technologies Co.

$6 Million Bribes Helped to Win Iraq Oil Deals. Prosecutors Say

January 28, 2020 Energy Economy 0

Maneuvering. manipulation and $6 million in bribes helped oil companies win contracts with Iraq in the aftermath of Saddam Hussein’s reign. U.K. prosecutors said.