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February 18, 2026
The Tengizchevroil group, which operates the giant Tengiz oil field, reported to Interfax on Tuesday that the oil?production is gradually increasing after a'suspension' in January. Tengiz - which accounts for 40% of Kazakhstan's total oil productionā¦
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February 16, 2026
Sources confirmed that India had seized three U.S. sanctioned 'oil tankers' linked to Iran this month, and increased surveillance in its maritime zone in order to stop illicit trade. This confirms a post made by Indian authorities on X earlier in February, which was deleted.
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February 16, 2026
India has taken three U.S. sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month, and increased surveillance in its maritime zone to stop illicit trade. A source with first-hand knowledge of the issue said that on Monday. The source said that Indiaā¦
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February 16, 2026
North Korea will unveil new weapons development goals this month at its Ninth Party Congress, amid assessments that Pyongyang only checked off part of the sweeping list that Kim Jong Un aimed for at his 2021 Congress. Analysts say that while nuclear weapons and missiles remain central to Kim's planā¦
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February 14, 2026
British International Investment, the UK's development investment agency, welcomed DP Worldās new chief executive on?Friday and said it would resume investments with the Dubai-based port operator. BII earlier this week halted all new investmentsā¦
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February 14, 2026
Dubai Media Office reported that DP World, the port giant in Dubai, announced Friday the 'appointment' of Essa?Kazim?as a?chairman?of its board?and Yuvraj narayan?as group chief executive?officer?. This was after mounting pressure had been placedā¦
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February 12, 2026
Hong ?Kong's CK Hutchison said on Thursday it has ?notified Panama of an investment-protection treaty dispute after A.P. Moller-Maersk has indicated that it is willing to temporarily take over the management of 'the Balboa and Cristobal terminals.
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February 12, 2026
The UK Development Finance Agency and Canada's second largest?pension funds have suspended new investments?with global port operator DP World due to alleged ties between DP World's chief executive and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. This has increased pressure on the Dubai based firm.
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February 11, 2026
German submarine manufacturer TKMS announced a record-breaking $22 billion backlog of orders on Wednesday. They also raised their 2026 sales forecast, citing a surge in demand for warships during a period of increasing geopolitical tensions.
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February 6, 2026
The Vietnamese authorities have chosen a newly-created subsidiary of real estate conglomerate Vingroup for the development of the first phase of a major offshore wind project in the country. Morgan Stanley-backed German renewable company PNEā¦
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February 4, 2026
Sources said that India's Russian imports fell in January. This continued a trend that started in December, as refiners looked for alternative barrels under the pressure of Western sanctions and the ongoing U.S. India trade talks. Donald Trump, the U.S.
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February 4, 2026
According to traders and shipping data, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb the rapid increase of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal between Caracas & Washington. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.
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February 4, 2026
According to traders and shipping information, oil refiners in the U.S. Gulf Coast struggle to absorb an influx of Venezuelan crude since last month's $2 billion deal, which was a "flagship" agreement between Washington and Caracas. This has pushed up prices and left some volumes unsold.
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February 4, 2026
The British Navy's top naval commander said that despite the conflict in Ukraine lasting a few more years, Russia's investment into its Northern Fleet has not diminished. He added that Western powers were tested by Moscow's "aggressive" posture.
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February 4, 2026
The hard economic reality of oil will sabotage President Donald Trump's efforts to funnel U.S. crude oil and Venezuelan crude into India, as part of an overall trade agreement. Details of the deal were announced by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mondayā¦
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January 29, 2026
The German budget committee approved a pre-contract to buy?MEKO A200 class frigates on Wednesday. According to two members of the committee, TKMS will pay?50 millions euros ($59.70million) for these frigates. The budget committee approved anā¦
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January 27, 2026
China's Industry Ministry announced on Tuesday that China and Denmark had renewed their agreement to cooperate in green maritime technologies and?shipbuilding. The ministry also reaffirmed a "long-term partnership" in this sector. The renewed agreement comes amid heightened tensions between Denmarkā¦
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January 26, 2026
A fear of disruptions in production has led to a surge in the price of natural gas. This spike in prices has been felt on overseas markets and highlights the "growing globalization" of the U.S. dominated liquefied gas trade. U.S. Natural Gas Futures are at their highest level since December 2022ā¦
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January 25, 2026
South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon -sik announced on Monday that he would be heading to Canada with Hyundai Motor executives and representatives of shipbuilders Hanwha & HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in order to secure a major subcontract.
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January 22, 2026
Hanwha Group, a South Korean conglomerate, aims to create 'at least 200,000 jobs' in Canada by 2040, through cooperation between various sectors, including shipbuilding. The company is competing for a highly contested subcontract. Hanwha willā¦
